In 2015, Riviera Nayarit was recognized by Travel Weekly as “Mexico’s new holiday destination on the Pacific coast,” by Yahoo! Travel as “Mexico’s New Playground” and on Conde Nast Traveller UK 2015 Hot Destinations List.
Riviera Nayarit stretches along 192 miles of pristine Pacific coast framed by the majestic Sierra Madre Mountains just ten minutes north of accessible Puerto Vallarta International Airport . Considered one of the world’s luxury hotspots, here are some quick points of interest:
Hotels and Resorts:
Boasting some of the most luxurious resorts in the world, from the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita to the St. Regis Resort, more than 8,000 rooms are in the 4-star to grand luxury categories in Riviera Nayarit.
In fact, less than one percent of the AAA rated hotels in the world earn the prestigious Five Diamond award and currently, ten percent of those hotels are in Mexico, with four of them currently in Riviera Nayarit alone. Almost ¾ of available hotel accommodations can be found in the Banderas Bay region, with its numerous beaches, water sports and fishing. Visit the full list of hotels online at http://www.rivieranayarit.com/all_hotels to begin an unforgettable adventure in Riviera Nayarit.
Luxury Spa Offerings:
Beyond resorts, Luxury spa enthusiasts in search of the ultimate in pampering have numerous options, including Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit in Nuevo Vallarta, featuring one of the largest spas in the area with 20 treatment rooms and over 80 treatments. The Tatewari Spa at Villa del Palmar Flamingos Beach Resort and the Villa La Estancia, also in Nuevo Vallarta, provides a more intimate spa experience designed in European-Mexican style. Marival World Spa features luxuriously exotic spa treatments from around the world including Italy, Japan, Thailand, Turkey, Russia and more.
Nautical and Yacht Offerings:
Riviera Nayarit is quickly becoming a recognized nautical destination with its spectacular Marina Riviera Nayarit at La Cruz, the largest marina in Mexico, accommodating 341 slips for yachts up to 400 feet in length. The marina, along with the temperate and mild climate in Riviera Nayarit, has also brought in deep sea fisherman all year round to enjoy and relax in the marina’s state-of-the-art facilities and high quality services. The marina has a dry marina as well as working docks for in-water repairs, a fuel station unique to the region, specialized mechanic service, 24-hour security, laundry and a yacht club with a business center and VIP lounge. Since its opening, Riviera Nayarit has hosted several international nautical events and in 2012, Riviera Nayarit will celebrate the second annual “Nautical Extravaganza,” a high profile series of international regattas and deep sea fishing tournaments as well as surfing and beach sports competitions.
