Lavish nature in untapped landscapes, paradisiacal beaches, autochthonous cultures, traditional cuisine and top-of-the-line infrastructure make Riviera Nayarit a sought-after choice in the Mexican Pacific and among the rest of the world’s travel destinations

Riviera Nayarit is picking up steam as one of the most coveted beach destinations among both local and international sunbathers, chiefly as a result of an assorted offer and lush natural treasures. Its being a relatively new destination is not a snag to stack it up against the most popular beaches.

Riviera Nayarit is located in the state of Nayarit, featuring a 180-mile-long shoreline that stretches out from the Ameca river, engulfing the entire state’s coast, down the historic San Blas port all the way to Tecuala and abutting the neighboring Sinaloa state. It has one of the world’s largest bays and has developed a sustainable project in terms of the use of its own natural resources, environmental protection and its endemic species. The local towns boast a traditional and picturesque touch that makes them far more charming and genuine. Riviera Nayarit is blessed with eye-popping scenery to meet everybody’s leisure demands. Beautiful beaches, world-class golf courses, spas, fishing, huge jungles and marshlands, magic towns, marinas, tours for the whole family or superb facilities for business travelers, let alone hotels that range from fancy resorts to small mom-and-pop lodges devoted to ecotourism. A region that packs a surprising wallop for everyone and shows off endless possibilities, cherished by stunningly crystal-clear waters that welcome all visitors.

The Eden Seasons Riviera Nayarit holds many secrets waiting to de unraveled in its numerous beaches and towns that will take visitors pleasantly aback. Up to the north, we can find Nuevo Vallarta right on the borderline with Jalisco and wrapped around by the Bay of Flags. The 2.5-mile-long strip of golden, powder-thin sands harbor golf courses, a marina, a dolphin seaquarium, a water park, as well as top-notch hotels and resorts.

Flamingos: its main attraction is no doubt the name-like golf course hemmed in by residential and hotel developments of corporate quality and international prestige. It’s worth mentioning that La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, home to the Marina Riviera Nayarit project with a projected 400-slip pier and Islas Marietas, are perfect spots for the practice of scuba diving and snorkeling, not to mention their being natural safe havens for endemic bird species and wonderful checkpoints to watch humpbacked whales between the months of November and March.

Punta de Mita: nature has blessed this place with extreme and whimsical scenery, complemented with the authenticity of a town that still clings to its rustic past, teeming with restaurants dishing out typical food and an exquisitely deluxe inn. Some 21 miles to the north down Highway 200, travelers will hint on Sayulita, one of the most enchanting towns in the entire bay area. Its easy-going ambience makes it a paradise for surfers, artists and those eager to catch the laidback attitude of this cosmopolitan neck of the woods. San Francisco, better known as San Pancho, is right in the heart of the jungle and features the most astounding beaches in the whole area. Visitors may choose from horseback rides, mountain climbing, yoga, tour to nearby spots and scuba diving. It’s home to the Polo Club, a sport practiced there from November through May.

Equally beautiful is Rincon de Guayabitos, a zone marked by the folkloric spontaneity of the Mexican culture, handcraft stores, traditional restaurants and cobblestone streets. The daily images of this little Mexican corner include kayaking, birdwatching and trekking.

El Capomo: this lovely 654-acre cove clusters spectacular hotels, beach clubs, golf courses and residential compounds surrounded by lush foliage and rainforest wildlife, home to crocodiles and both resident and migratory birds.

Boca de Chila: in this unspoiled beach, the silence is broken only by chirping birds or the sound of the waves. The see-through sea, the sand, the vegetation and the blue sky invite visitors to take a swim in its balmy waters or practice some kind of water sport. In our grand tour there’s a special place for San Blas, a place that blends the history of a colonial city and one of the country’s major ecological reserves. Its calm waters lure hundreds of endemic bird species that alight on historic monuments, like the Church of Our Lady of Rosario, the ruins of the Accounting Office and the former building of the Maritime Customs Office. A must-see is no doubt the visit to the La Tovara, the breeding ground of crocodiles and sea turtles that ends up in a spring of crystalline waters. Riviera Nayarit is definitely taking strides in its effort to become one of the most demanded travel destinations among local and international visitors, and for that purpose it’s counting on the privileged scenery of its dream beaches, one-and-only landscapes and varied ground and marine life, and with the help of top-drawer infrastructure and an array of leisure and fun options for everybody.

Just let yourself get carried away with Riviera Nayarit, discover the unimaginable and make yourself at home.

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