The Riviera Nayarit is home to lush forests and colorful marine life, offering visitors a range of opportunities to connect with nature-inspired experiences.
The 200-mile stretch of coastline on Mexico’s western border is emerging as a top eco vacation destination as travelers return to Mexico after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Summer is the best time to experience nature on the Riviera Nayarit, which is home to a number of magical waterfalls. An hour from San Blas in the small town of Tecuitata, travelers can see the Salto del Cora waterfall. The village is also known for eco-projects and bird watching and is home to a microclimate for organically grown coffee, fruit and endemic trees.
Hiking to the waterfall is popular with guests, and visitors can also go cliff jumping, kayaking, canyoning, and rappelling.
El Salto de Jumatan is the largest waterfall in Nayarit, falling from a height of more than 100 meters.
Surfing on the Riviera Nayarit. (Photo via Riviera Nayarit)
The Riviera Nayarit is also known for its surfing. Beginners and intermediate surfers can be found in places like El Anclote, Punta Burros, Sayulita and Veneros. Those with more experience head to Santa Cruz de Miramar, Las Islitas, and Matanchen Bay. The Dreams Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort will open shortly and offer an extensive surf program just a few steps away from the region’s top surf spot.
Riviera Nayarit is also a great place for diving in places like the Marietas Islands, El Morro, Los Anegados, Isla Isabel, and Islas Marias.
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Travelers can also visit the Riviera Nayarit for conservation and wildlife experiences. During the summer there are a number of opportunities to participate in the special turtle programs that protect turtles through harvest, hatching and reintroduction processes. Local resorts, including Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit and Four Seasons Punta Mita, offer “liberation ceremonies” for the baby turtles.
Whale and bird watching are also popular in the region. In different areas such as San Blas, Tecuitata, Singayta, and Isla Isabel, visitors can spot Belted Kingfisher, Bronzed Cowbird, Mexican Wood Nymph, and White-collared Seedeater.
During the winter months, travelers can watch hundreds of whales or swim with whale sharks along the estuaries between Platanitos and El Sesteo Beach.
Today, the region is more accessible than ever with multiple direct flights to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) from Mexico City or via the US via Houston, Dallas and Atlanta.
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