The best beaches in Riviera Nayarit

Going to the Riviera Nayarit is one of the best options when traveling to a sun and beach destination in Mexico.

Here you will find kilometers of beach where you can enjoy your vacation while you sunbathe, practice some activity, build a figure in the sand or have a very cool drink for the heat. 

Natural beauty is remarkable throughout the Riviera Nayarit and you have to see it with your own eyes!

Sayulita

Sayulita Beach is ideal for those who like to camp as it has a camping area that offers toilets and showers, it is also a great option for surf lovers thanks to its good waves, so good that throughout the year various tournaments of this extreme sport are held there. Ten minutes away from the beach you can find the town with bars, restaurants and craft shops.

Punta Mita

Considered one of the most exclusive areas in the Riviera Nayarit due to the luxury with which this destination has been developed, the hotels and restaurants are of high quality but what stands out is the beach, because it is among the best for activities such as sport fishing, diving and snorkeling due to the transparency of the sea which will allow you to better appreciate the marine species that inhabit the coast of Nayarit.

Its location will also allow you to visit other attractions that are close to the Marietas Islands and Puerto Vallarta, where you can do different types of activities.

Guayabitos

Guayabitos is of the most known destinations in the Riviera Nayarit, its beach is part of a large bay with gentle waves, it is a family destination and very popular with national and foreign tourists.

You can visit Guayabitos on boats that offer tours around the bay and also enjoy boat rides and whale watching depending on the season you visit.

Its beach is considered one of the largest natural pools in the world, ideal for water sports such as canoeing, rowing, jet skiing, surfing, sailing, and snorkeling (free diving) to name a few.

San Blas in Riviera Nayarit

It is one of the best-known bays, its port is witness to great stories that have also been important for Mexico. Its beach is ideal to visit with the family because its waves are moderate, although it is also recommended for surfers and where, as in Sayulita, you can hire your first classes if you want to start in this sport, for this the Matanchén Bay, the main beach, is the ideal. 

Other sports that you can practice in San Blas are water skiing, sailing and diving, while Las Islitas Beach is the ideal place if you want to relax. One of the most amazing things to do is watch the humpback whales which will undoubtedly leave you speechless due to their large size.

On the shore of the beach, you will find restaurants that offer the exquisite “zarandeado fish”, ceviche and shrimp empanadas. You cannot stop trying the famous banana bread, typical of the coastal region.

San Pancho

Also known as Playa San Pancho, it is ideal to relax and get away from the bustle of tourism. You will find a huge paradisiacal and lonely beach, perfect for those who seek privacy. It has excellent places to stay, from luxurious bungalows, palapas and hostels that have nothing to envy to 5-star hotels.

In the center of San Pancho you will find restaurants of national and international cuisine as well as handicraft boutiques, jewelry and various cafes where you can spend a moment in tranquility.

Manzanilla (Chamomile)

This is a great recommendation and a destination highly visited by families, it is located a few minutes away from the town of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. 

It is characterized by its calm waves and for being a place where you can camp just like in Sayulita. Here you can undoubtedly have fun while enjoying a delicious meal by the sea.

Bucerias

On the beaches that are within this town, it is possible to carry out multiple activities such as snorkeling with multiple coral reefs, tunnels and submerged caves of extraordinary beauty where you can swim near manta rays and olive ridley turtles. 

Sports such as diving, sailing, kayaking, swimming with a boogie board, practicing the jetsky or surfing are also possible. It is ideal for people who like extreme sports. You can also watch the humpback whales swimming around the magical Marietas Islands, a sighting that will leave you amazed and that you will enjoy a lot.

The Riviera Nayarit has a very varied tourist corridor that ranges from gentle swells to good-sized waves, which is why it is one of the main and few destinations in Mexico for surfing. Those who have an adventurous heart are those who seek to spend exciting days on these beaches.

Dare to discover everything that the beautiful coasts of the Riviera Nayarit have to offer and let yourself be pampered by the delicious climate and the inhabitants that will help you have a great stay during your vacations.

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