Nayarit is Mexico's rising Pacific-coast star, home to the glamorous Riviera Nayarit beach towns of Sayulita, Punta de Mita, and Nuevo Vallarta, the colonial surf port of San Blas, and the Wixárika (Huichol) heartland of the Sierra Madre Occidental. It blends barefoot-luxury resorts, world-class surf breaks, mangrove wildlife, and small-town Mexican culture within a couple of hours of Puerto Vallarta's international airport.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita
Beachfront luxury resort with two golf courses including the famous Tail of the Whale ocean hole, multiple pools, and a full-service spa
The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort
Butler-served luxury with the Remède Spa, infinity pools, and golf access on the same peninsula as Four Seasons
Conrad Punta de Mita
Contemporary beachfront luxury with a yoga pavilion, surf lessons, and multiple oceanfront pools
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
All-inclusive ultra-luxury with 9 restaurants, an award-winning spa, and swim-up suites
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
Tuna Blanca
Upscale restaurant from the Four Seasons/St. Regis culinary team with panoramic ocean views and refined Mexican coastal cuisine
Sufi
Indian-influenced fine dining with an extensive wine list, set within the resort grounds
Carolina
Contemporary Mexican fine dining led by a rotating guest chef program, set beachfront
Ubik Cafe
Elevated brunch and coffee spot popular with design-conscious travelers seeking a quieter, upscale alternative to Sayulita's beach shacks
Exclusive experiences
Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
Private Islas Marietas Yacht Charter
Charter a private yacht from Punta de Mita or La Cruz de Huanacaxtle for an exclusive day at the Hidden Beach and surrounding snorkel sites, avoiding the shared group boats
Private Whale Watching Charter
December-March, book a private captain for whale watching in Banderas Bay rather than a shared tour boat
Private Golf at Punta Mita's Two Jack Nicklaus Courses
Play the Pacifico and Bahía courses, including the iconic natural-island 'Tail of the Whale' hole accessible only at low tide
Private Huichol Art Collecting Tour (Tepic)
Arrange a guided visit to Wixárika artisan cooperatives outside Tepic to commission or purchase museum-quality beadwork and yarn art directly from master artisans
Private Chef Beachfront Dinner
Several Punta de Mita and Nuevo Vallarta villas and resorts arrange private chef dinners on the sand, often featuring just-caught local seafood
Spas & wellness
World-class spa retreats and treatments.
Apuane Spa (Four Seasons Punta Mita)
Signature temezcal (traditional steam) ceremonies alongside conventional spa treatments in an oceanview setting
Remède Spa (St. Regis Punta Mita)
Extensive treatment menu including couples' suites and a hydrotherapy circuit
SE Spa (Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit)
Award-winning spa with a hydrotherapy water circuit and Mexican-inspired treatments using local ingredients like tequila and cacao
Luxury transport
Travel in style.