This press trip offered one of the longest tours from south to north and back again so the media, which specializes in unique off-the-beaten-path attractions, can publish stories that will generate more than 13 million media impressions. The Public Relations department of the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau put together a press trip […]
This year they expect between 35 and 40 boats to compete for big prizes including cars, professional fishing equipment, cash money and other awards in kind. The 10th International Bahía de Banderas Marlin and Tuna Sport Fishing Tournament will take place from July 14-16, 2016 hosted by the Paradise Village hotel in Nuevo Vallarta and, […]
For four days some 900 members of the Semarnat and its decentralized agencies will be competing against each other while they enjoy Mexico’s Pacific Treasure. The XXI edition of the National Sports and Cultural Games of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat by its acronym in Spanish) will take place from July 5-8, […]
One of the most anticipated and fun events of the year is just around the corner! Get ready for great cuisine, surf, yoga, beach, luxury and much more… You simply can’t miss it! The IV Punta Mita Beach Festival is set for July 7-10, 2016 at The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort. This event embodies […]
This promotional effort brought the best of the destinations to 200 travel agents with the intention of promoting the already strong airlift within this, the number one state of origin for tourists from the US to the region. The California Tour, part of the region’s Joint Promotional Campaign, took place from June 28-30 with the […]
The Punta de Mita Foundation will award a MX$60,000 grant to the best sustainable project or projects; the call for projects ends July 22, 2016. The Punta de Mita Foundation has launched a call open from Nuevo Vallarta to Lo de Marcos for the Banderas Bay Conservation Fund in search of environmentally sustainable projects. The […]
The famous 160-meter swimming pool at La Tranquila in Litibú served as one of several stages for the bathing beauties, as did several other locations in Sayulita and La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. The idyllic landscapes of the Riviera Nayarit were further enhanced when 12 young women who aspire for the crown of Nuestra Belleza Nayarit […]
About 50 kids in Sayulita are being trained in SUP and Paddleboard, in fact, they already have an invitation to participate in the 2017 World SUP Junior Championships. National SUP “pick” Javier “Bicho” Jiménez and professional paddler and surfer Shelby de la Rosa Taylor founded the Sayulita Jr. SUP Team, a program for children and […]
The center received 1,510 drawings from different elementary schools in Nayarit and Jalisco from children who now have an added awareness regarding the conservation and protection of the species. The Peñita de Jaltemba’s El Naranjo Turtle Camp recently hosted the grand finale of the 4th “Save the Sea Turtle” Drawing Contest, a project promoting environmental […]
The new signage offers locals and visitors information regarding the biodiversity of native birds along four different routes: the San Pancho estuary, the Ahuacatal Las Calabazas stream, Las Clavellinas and the Capomo trail. The San Pancho Bird Observatory (OASP by its acronym in Spanish) sent out a press release announcing the installation of second-generation informational […]
The flight runs from October 31, 2016 to March 1, 2017 four times a week. The tourism region comprised by the Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta continues to be a very attractive market for US airlines—especially during the wintertime. This is why Frontier Airlines has opened up reservations for a new seasonal route from Chicago […]
The new resort offers luxury, nature, gastronomy, mixology, electronica, surfing, Huichol culture and the highest standards of service. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide’s new W Punta de Mita opened its doors for a society and press cocktail on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. This new hotel brings a refreshing twist on resort travel with a focus […]
This charitable event seeks to promote environmental preservation, family life and sports, while showcasing the natural attractions of the Bahía de Banderas. The first Annual Nayarit Ocean Fest will take place next Sunday, June 26, 2016, on the grounds of the B Nayar Village & Resort in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. The purpose of this […]
American UFC fighter Paige VanZant, Mexican soccer player Marco Fabián and Mexican sportscaster André Marín enjoyed some R&R in the Riviera Nayarit. The Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Celebrity Watch detected a few sports celebrities who were enjoying themselves in Mexico’s Pacific Treasure last weekend. Paige VanZant, the American mixed martial arts fighter who […]
As part of the Paralelo 28 (Parallel 28) initiative there was constant surveillance and collaboration between the sectors, which achieved a 99% compliance rate of the Islas Marietas National Park Law. The sum total of the work put in by tourism-related businesses and organization and civilians in regards to the increased awareness and preservation of […]
The National Water Commission (Conagua by its acronym in Spanish) has announced the postponement of the XII National Clean Beaches Convention due to conflicting schedules with the Federal Government, though the communiqué emphasized that it has not been cancelled. According to the email from Conagua: “the XII Clean Beaches Convention has been postponed until further […]
This year the central theme was Digital Luxury, with topics focusing on new technologies as well as the growth of e-commerce and tourism in Mexico. The 6th edition of the most important luxury forum in all of Latin America—LuxuryLab Global 2016—took place last June 13th in Mexico City and was sponsored by the Riviera Nayarit. […]
Designers Benito Santos, Daniel Espinoza and Melín Castro showcased their latest bathing suit, beachwear and jewelry collections. The 2nd annual Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit Fashion Show took place on Friday, June 10, 2016, offering fashion lovers an evening of glamour, sophistication and art. This year three of Mexico’s top designers showcased their exclusive bathing suit, […]
The Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta will obtain approximately one million media impressions in Spain thanks to this group of journalists specializing in print and specialty magazines. The Public Relations teams from the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Trust were right on track when they organized a press trip […]
Over 250 spectacular original and modified Volkswagens will be on exhibit in this free family-friendly event. La Cruz de Huanacaxtle is preparing to host the V VW Riviera Fest on Sunday, June 19, 2016. This extraordinary Volkswagen auto exhibit will be held on the esplanade within the Marina Riviera Nayarit. “This anchor event makes for […]
The activities included visits to the city’s travel agencies, a training seminar for 60 travel agents and the participation of both destinations in the Cruise 360 tradeshow attended by 800 travel agents. The Promotions offices of the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Trust were in Vancouver, Canada from […]
Results include the collection of 14 thousand trash bags by nearly a thousand volunteers and 26 clean up groups in 15 regions around the destination. The Riviera Nayarit Beach Cleanup Network (BCN) turns two on June 11, 2016. On that day, several groups of volunteers will gather along the coast of Nayarit to take part […]
The heads of several Federal Government offices will be present at the event along with hosts Roberto Sandoval, Governor of Nayarit, and Bahía de Banderas’ Mayor José Gómez. The XII National Clean Beaches Convention will take place from June 22-25, 2016 at the Paradise Village hotel in Nuevo Vallarta in the Riviera Nayarit’s municipality of […]
Representatives from one website, five specialized magazines and two tourism blogs from Brazil made up the latest press trip to the region; together they represent over 2.8 million media impressions. A group of seven Brazilian journalists visited Banderas Bay from May 29-June 5 as part of public relations efforts spearheaded by the Riviera Nayarit Convention […]
Global Wellness Day is on June 11thand the Riviera Nayarit offers plenty of options to help celebrate it; meanwhile, Punta Mita hotels have prepared a great activities program. Every year since 2012 the second Saturday in June has been dedicated to Global Wellness with the slogan “One day can change your whole life.” This year […]
Producer Pedro Damián and the cast of this YA soap opera are in the destination taping some of its most beautiful scenery to be aired in primetime on Televisa. The cast and crew of the Spanish-language soap opera, Despertar Contigo, are currently in the Riviera Nayarit taping its gorgeous landscapes. So far, producer Pedro Damián […]
May 2016 leapfrogged over May 2015 by over 3% in occupancy; Holy Week and Easter brought an increase in tourists in 2016 compared to 2015 with 47% more visitors. According to the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Barometer the preliminary hotel occupancy numbers for May 2016 were the highest they have been for years […]
The cleanup will happen on the surface but specialists will be underwater cleaning the seabed. The Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Research and Environmental Programs Office, the National Commission for Protected Natural Areas (Conanp, by its acronym in Spanish) and different groups of tourism service providers are preparing for a massive cleanup of Islas […]
The new flights launched in 2015 by Southwest Airlines to Puerto Vallarta – Riviera Nayarit have been a resounding success, which is why they want to continue sending in flights from more cities in the US. Southwest Airlines announced via press release that it sent a proposal to the US Department of Transportation for a […]
All the information on what to do, where to stay, events, tours, maps, blogs, videos, social media and a press kit are available at the new www.sanblasrivieranayarit.com domain. The San Blas Hotel and Motel Association (AHMSB by its acronym in Spanish) launched its latest promotional campaign, “All To Be Discovered,” a series of strategies that […]
The Riviera Nayarit will welcome approximately 13 thousand visitors on over 9,500 motorcycles from all over the country and beyond. Rincón de Guayabitos is going to be revved up from June 3-5, 2016 during the Motofiesta Guayabitos, considered the biggest biker event in Mexico. “There are a lot of bikers coming in from far away, […]
The latest collection from designer Aline Moreno titled “Rituales” was inspired in the Huichol culture and symbols of peyote, the “eye of God” and deer. It was an evening filled with glamour, style and celebrities ranged around a catwalk with the spotlight on fashion: welcome to the 14thannual Cocktail de la Moda, or Fashion Cocktail, […]
Join headliners Robin Schulz, Bakermat, Goldroom, Durante and Tom & Collins. The organizers of the Corona Sunsets Festival have announced that everything is ready for this grand electro-music concert that will take place on Saturday, May 28, 2016, on the grounds of the Samba Vallarta hotel in Flamingos, Riviera Nayarit. Doors open for the general […]
There are three million pesos in prizes, including eight cars, boat motors, cash prizes and a raffle for a late-model car. The Marina Fonatur will host the 56th San Blas International Sport Fishing Tournament June 1-5, 2016 one of the most traditional events in the Riviera Nayarit and considered one of the top fishing tournaments […]
Vote for the Riviera Nayarit, its chefs, restaurants and hotels—and you could win an eight-day, all-expenses luxury trip for two to Thailand! The polls of the Food & Travel Reader Awards 2016 are open starting this month through October 21, 2016 where you can nominate the best of tourism in Mexico—and the Riviera Nayarit is […]
Hollister and Athleta both had photo and video shoots in Sayulita; bikinis and other fashion inspired by Punta Mita and Sayulita has shown up on fashion sites around the world. The promotion of the Riviera Nayarit has extended its notoriety beyond the boundaries of tourism. On this occasion, the fashion world has set its sights […]
Monterrey, Guadalajara and Chihuahua topped the tour list, where the team worked with 350 travel agents and meeting planners; the brand also received exposure in fairs before a total of over 3,000 attendees. The Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) organized a National Promo Tour during the month of May as part of the […]
400 participants are preparing for an intense, one-of-a-kind biking competition Mexico that combines beach tracks and mountain trails. The third Riviera Nayarit Mountain Bike Race is ready to start at 3 p.m. next Saturday, May 28, 2016 in Litibú-Higuera Blanca. It’s also the 5thyear for the Lijacim A.C. “There’s no other competition in this country […]
Nuevo Vallarta will host this national event with over 500 notaries from every state in the country expected to attend. On the morning of Friday, May 20, 2016, Roberto Sandoval Castañeda, Governor of the State of Nayarit, inaugurated the CXVI Jornada Nacional del Notariado Mexicano at the Marival Resort in Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit. “The […]
This environmental quality certification was obtained thanks to FIBBA’s compliance in the fields of Integrated Water Management, Integrated Waste Management, Urban Infrastructure and Natural Resources. Rafael Pacchiano Alamán, head of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT by its acronym in Spanish), presented Roberto Sandoval Castañeda, Governor of Nayarit, a certification naming Nuevo Vallarta […]
Ranking as one of the Top 10 LGBT Honeymoon Destinations in the world, Mexico’s Pacific Coast, encompassing the magnificent regions of Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit, offers many vacation options for the LGBT community. Puerto Vallarta Puerto Vallarta has an iconic reputation as an extremely welcoming LGBT-friendly […]
Some 230 competitors from Mexico, the Americas and Europe are expected at this, one of the top five competitions of its kind in the world thanks to the excellent natural conditions of the bay area and the infrastructure of the Riviera Nayarit. The 7th Riviera Nayarit Wind Festival will take place on May 20-22 in […]
Eight separate medical, academic, tech, sports and cultural meetings and conventions will be taking place in the Destination’s hotels between May and August, generating approximately 8,500 attendees. The Riviera Nayarit is a destination with the service infrastructure needed to host top events as well as meetings and conventions, which will go into full swing starting […]
Presentations are ongoing in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Quebec and Ontario, reaching over 3,500 travel agents. The promotions departments of the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Trust (Fidetur) are currently touring Canada conducting workshops in six of this northern country’s provinces. “We’re on tour […]
Persistence and perseverance continue to pay off with this truly huge event thanks to the groups involved in the cleanups. Just one month shy of the two-year mark, the Riviera Nayarit’s Beach Cleanup Network (BCN) will celebrate its 24th event on Saturday, May 14, 2016 in over 15 villages along the coast of Nayarit, from […]
There are 115 representatives from 42 countries, including 12 Mexican competitors and 10 of the top athletes in this discipline. The third stage of the Laser Standard Men’s World Championship began on May 11th and will continue through May 18, 2016. The opening ceremony took place in the Paradise Village amphitheater in Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera […]
Krysten Ritter, Angelique Cabral, Montserrat Oliver, Yaya Kosikova and Fernanda Familiar took some time off in Mexico’s Pacific Treasure. The Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Celebrity Watch has detected the presence of several beauties from Mexico and the United States enjoying themselves in the Destination. “We love seeing celebrities on the beaches of the […]
The surfers and paddlers either from Riviera Nayarit’s microdestinations or living there took nearly all the spots on the national team and will be present at the next world championships to be held in Fiji in 2016. The members of the Nayarit State Surfing Association (ASENAY, by its acronym in Spanish) won all of the […]