Riviera Nayarit

Riviera Nayarit, north of Puerto Vallarta, is one of Mexico's most diverse and authentic beach destinations. Sayulita, a designated Pueblo Mágico, is the capital of surf and bohemian style with colorful streets, artisan markets, and beginner-friendly waves. Just south, San Pancho offers a quieter, residential version. At the southern tip, Punta de Mita concentrates luxury resorts like St. Regis and Four Seasons with spectacular views. The Marietas Islands, a UNESCO site, hide the famous 'Playa del Amor' inside a volcanic crater. In Nuevo Nayarit (formerly Nuevo Vallarta), the Vidanta complex concentrates Grand Luxxe, Grand Mayan and The Grand Bliss resorts, plus Jungala waterpark and the permanent Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ theater — Mexico's largest outside Las Vegas. Bucerías and La Cruz de Huanacaxtle combine an international marina with Sunday markets. Farther north, Guayabitos keeps the fishing-village charm with calm waters ideal for families. The 320 km of coastline also host Huichol (Wixárika) heritage with unique bead art, yarn paintings and ceremonial crafts. It's every kind of beach in a single corridor.