Major Vacation Areas
Nuevo
Vallarta
First of the series of towns going north from the Ameca
River that borders the states of Jalisco and Nayarit.
Nearby to the Puerto Vallarta airport, it
has great resorts and one of the longest walking beaches on the entire coast.
Flamingos
Bordering on Nuevo Vallarta is Flamingos, surrounding
the famous Flamingos Golf Course, designed by Englishman
Percy
Clifford. Some of the newest developments of hotels,
resorts and condominiums.
Bucerias
Still have neighborhoods that reflect
Mexico at its friendliest and most genuine. The typical
main plaza is just a
few short steps from the broad, sandy beach with numerous
seafood restaurants and seaside clubs for dining and
relaxing, some with live music.
La Cruz de
Huanacaxtle
This traditional fishing village is on the verge of a major
transformation with the design and construction of a major
marina sponsored by the La Cruz Yacht Club.
Punta
de Mita
This breathtaking mini-peninsula
has many ownership and rental options. Convenient to
marina, restaurants,
fishing, snorkeling, whale watching & surfing. Anclote
near the point is under process of major redevelopment.
Litibú
Litibú received
national attention as a government development zone when
President Vicente Fox visited
the area. Located just north of the entrance to Punta de
Mita and south of the rocky promontory that borders Sayulita.
Islas Marietas
Off the point of Punta de Mita,
these islands are a national ecological sanctuary well-known
for off-shore
reefs
that provide wonderful snorkeling and undersea diving
with colorful marine life including the giant manta
ray. Boats
are available for rental in Anclote marina.
Sayulita
Surf meets sand in a confluence
of color and casual comfort. This
art community is home to a number of gourmet restaurants,
as well as boutiques, cyber cafes, coffee shops and seaside
bars. Camping is an option. Plus luxurious villas and
spas for rejuvenation.
San Francisco
Also called San Pancho, it is home
to the newly established Polo Club. Ride well-stabled horses
or just watch the polo matches during the season
from November to May.
Lo de Marcos
This small beach town continues
to offer friendly atmosphere that keeps visitors coming
back with neighborhood
restaurants
and cafes providing local cuisine.
San Blas
This northern beach town offers surfing, and the largest
estuary jungle in Mexico. Reasonable prices, jungle
cruises, great restaurants and cafes keep visitors
coming back.
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