- Mexico’s Pacific Treasure is among the favorite destinations for domestic
vacationers.
The Riviera Nayarit is a destination
so versatile there’s no chance of getting bored. It offers quite a lot of
treasure to be discovered little by little: history, culture, traditions,
beautiful beaches, and places for ecotourism and adventure—all accompanied by a
generous side of delicious gastronomy and unparalleled natural beauty.
Mexico’s Pacific Treasure is
privileged thanks to its exceptional climate, which places it at the top of the
list of favorite spots for excellent Holy Week and Easter vacations with your
family or significant other.
Beyond the beach, the hotel pool, or
the Islas Marietas there are a lot of activities for you to enjoy during your
vacation. Read on for a list of seven suggestions:
Have fun like a kid at the Wibit Aquatic Park in Bucerías
There is plenty of fun for every age
group to be had at the Wibit Aquatic Park. It’s made up of an installation of
floatables on the ocean with obstacle courses to test your mettle and balance
with slides, bouncy houses, swings, “mountains,” “cliffs” for climbing, a
spinner, a grand trampoline, and many more pieces. The cost per hour per person is $350
pesos or you can stay the whole day for $700, although there are discounts for
locals who show a picture ID; the price is the same for groups of 10 or more.
Hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the Wibit office at #15
Pacific Avenue in Bucerías, Nayarit.
For more information call 01 (329)
298 1298.
Visit an oceanfront orchid
garden
One of the unique places in the
destination is located in the Las Lomas ranch near the coastal village of SanPancho: Lo de Perla Jardín de la Selva, or Jungle Garden where the flowers—mainly
orchids—grow misted by the ocean air in a tropical jungle. There are more than
800 native orchids hanging from the trees, over 120 fruit trees, bromeliads,
orchids, ferns, vines, and fabulous mushrooms. It’s also home to 25 mammals, 30
reptiles, 120 birds, 300 multicolor butterflies, and thousands of insects. The
tour of this marvelous jungle paradise lasts about 3 hours and though it might
seem daunting at first, it turns out to be quite easy thanks to the well-kept
trails and many resting places.
More information: Mobile 322 1811 909
| Mobile 55 3988 0540.
Ride a bike along Nuevo Vallarta’s Ciclovía (Bike Trail)
If you enjoy exercising even when
you’re on vacation, Nuevo Vallarta’s Ciclovía (Bike Trail) is a great
option, especially if you stay at any of the hotels located in the
Fraccionamiento Náutico Turístico, the gateway to the Riviera Nayarit. Every
day, tourists and locals ride their bikes, run, or skate and enjoy the local
flora and fauna, especially birds. The bike trail goes on for 3 kilometers
along the Avenida Paseo de los Cocoteros, just a few meters from the beach. It
connects to the Condominio Maestro Flamingos walkway, which is 3.5 kilometers
long until it meets the road.
Go sport fishing on Banderas Bay
A lot of tourists traveling from the
heart of Mexico love to relax and go fishing There are multiple options to
choose from, as there are small yachts and boats available for rent to do just
that at the four marinas located in the Riviera Nayarit. The boat captains are
experts and know where to go to find mahi-mahi, a sailfish or even a giant
tuna.
“Fly” on a zipline
The Canopy Tour or zipline, is undoubtedly one
of the most fun activities of the season. You’ll find this service at several
local ranches dedicated to adventure tourism. One of them is Rancho Vista
Paraíso, located in a tropical forest natural reserve on the lands of La
Montalbeña, very close to Higuera Blanca. This ranch is a favorite with
celebrities, including the Kardashian sisters and actor Tom Cruise, though it’s
still very accessible for national tourists, as well as residents and locals.
The Canopy Tour consists of 10 platforms tucked among the trees and the hills,
some of them up to 1,500 meters above sea level.
Hours: 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. y 3:00
p.m. every day of the week.
Reservations: (329) 298 4008. | Visit
the webpage: www.vistaparaiso.mx
Hang out with the crocodiles at the El Cora Sanctuary
If you like excitement and enjoy
nature, you’ll love the El Cora Crocodile Sanctuary. Located between the El
Quelele, La Cortada, and La Vejiga lagoons, this sanctuary is certified as an
Environmental Management Unit by the Semarnat to take part in protection,
conservation, environmental education, and ecotourism activities. Besides
crocodiles you’ll find other animal species living here including peccaries,
goats, ducks, rabbits, and endless amounts of birds. The place was recently
renovated and offers experiences and services for locals and visitors. El Cora
is located at the end of dirt road that starts at the Tepic-Puerto Vallarta
highway on one side of the Flamingos Golf Course, very close to the town of
Bucerías.
El Cora Crocodile Sanctuary is open
every day of the week except Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 6 pm.
Go Birdwatchin At El Quelele Lagoon
After visiting El Cora Crocodile
Sanctuary, you should head over to the El Quelele lagoon right next to it: it’s
considered one of the most important bodies of water in the Bahía de Banderas
municipality and one of the top 100 places in the country for birdwatching both
regional and migrating species. You can also go kayaking along the 9 kilometers
of canals that connect the El Chino estuary and from there to the Pacific
Ocean. There are 104 species of flora registered in the area, as well as
approximately 250 species of fauna such as crocodiles, crabs, iguanas, boas,
and turtles, plus a small population of raccoons and badgers.
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The Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and the Bahía de Banderas Hotel and Motel Association (AHMBB) work hard to promote the destination with the support of the Government of the State of Nayarit via the Tourism Promotion Trust. The offer of tourism products related to culture is an invaluable asset for these promotional efforts.
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