RIVIERA NAYARIT

On the northern part of the Bay of Banderas and minutes from the Puerto Vallarta airport, Riviera Nayarit beckons travelers to its charming seaside villages and endless stretches of beach along the coastlines of Nuevo Nayarit, Flamingos, Bucerias, and Punta de Mita. Bird-watchers will find marshlands and lagoons as much a sanctuary as the herons, pelicans, and exotic feathered friends who call this Pacific wonderland home. Golfers flock here in spades, too, pairing championship play with views just as renowned. Surfing, snorkeling, and kayaking send enthusiasts into turquoise waters, tinted gold every evening by some of the most spectacular sunsets in the world. Back on land, fresh, vivid flavors put local gastronomy on the culinary map, while colorful handicrafts by the indigenous Huichol make memories of your time in paradise just as vibrant.