The latest campaign from the Riviera Nayarit CVB is underway: this one seeks to reinforce the identification of its citizens with their destination, conceptualizing knowledge and putting it into practice in a comprehensive and organic manner. The Riviera Nayarit CVB is ready to launch their latest campaign, Mi Riviera, Mi Destino (My Riviera, My Destination), […]
Though the Riviera Nayarit does not yet have its own Convention Center, it certainly has the infrastructure necessary to offer this service to the most demanding meetings, incentives and convention planners. It currently has a variety of AAA 4- and 5-Diamond properties in the area, as well as several Virtuoso resorts and a new member […]
The Banderas Bay is located between the states of Nayarit and Jalisco and is one of the most beautiful of its kind in the world. In fact, it is part of “The Most Beautiful Bays of the World Club,” based in France. Besides being the country’s largest bay, it receives the flow from the Ameca […]
According to Bubba Blue in Forrest Gump, “Shrimp is the fruit of the sea.” In the Riviera Nayarit there are experts that can take this “fruit” and cook it in myriad ways guaranteed to make your mouth a happy place. The state is one of the top producers of this crustacean, as well as silver […]
A press trip for golf journalists sponsored in May by the Riviera Nayarit CVB has already resulted in seven published pieces generating over one million impressions—and all from just one of the writers that visited the destination. The purpose of the FAM trips organized by the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) through their […]
The official presentation of the excellent results obtained by the joint Vallarta-Nayarit campaign confirmed the over 130 thousand recuperated airline seats, the 18.4% increase in number of tourists and the $11 million dollar joint budget. The Federal Tourism Secretary, Claudia Ruiz Massieu, endorsed the validity of the Vallarta-Nayarit joint campaign during the official presentation of […]
The Riviera Nayarit has positioned itself as one of the Most Romantic Destinations in Mexico and Latin America thanks to its benevolent climate, exotic natural surroundings and unforgettable sunsets, not to mention the superb level of guest services offered in this amazing destination. It has also become a favorite spot for celebrities and socialites both […]
Nuevo Vallarta is mainstream, Bucerías is artistic and Sayulita is hippie chic—these are the “3 faces of the Riviera Nayarit,” which the inflight magazine details in its August issue with a circulation of more than 28 thousand. The inflight magazine for Volaris airlines, V de Volaris, included in its August issue an eight-page long article […]
The Alianza Jaguar will begin the placement of GPS collars on five jaguar specimens in the Sierra de Vallejo in order to pinpoint the area where wildlife crossings need to be installed during the construction of the new “Green Highway,” the first of its kind with this type of crossings in the western region of […]
Compared to the same period in 2013, Aeroméxico’s statistics indicate an increase during the first semester of 2014 in the percentage of tourists that fly the airline to the region: 103% in Brazil, 83% in Colombia, 63% in Peru, 227% in Chile and 77% in Argentina. The numbers are moving in a positive direction thanks […]
From actors to supermodels, find out where the recent flock of A-listers have been holidaying this summer… Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta, two stunningly diverse and picturesque regions on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, has been host to a number of well-known celebrities over the past few months, solidifying their reputation as preferential […]
Over 500 competitors from 10 different countries will visit the Riviera Nayarit from August 14-17 to participate in this international event, which will serve as a qualifier for the 2016 world competition in Argelia. The 12th ISKF Pan-American Karate Championships will be celebrated from August 14-17 at Nuevo Vallarta’s Paradise Village Hotel in the Riviera […]
The Marietas Islands continue to cause a stir around the world: this time Condé Nast Traveler included them in two posts on exceptional places. One was an entire article dedicated to the islands and the other placed them among the 13 most curious destinations in Mexico. Condé Nast Traveler, one of the world’s top tourism […]
In a private meeting with state authorities and representatives from the tourism industry it was confirmed that approximately 100 thousand seats have been recovered and the upturn in number of international arrivals exceeded that of other beach destinations in the country, thanks to the current joint campaign. The head of the Mexico Tourism Board (MTB), […]
This Saturday, August 9th, Platanitos will join Punta de de Mita, La Peñita de Jaltemba and Bucerías; there has already been contact with San Blas and Guayabitos, both of which will eventually join in the cleanup effort. The monthly beach cleanup of the destination’s beach communities will take place this Saturday, August 9th, with the […]
Over 300 Colombian travel agents attended workshops for the Vallarta-Nayarit brand held in Cali, Medellin, Bucaramanga and Bogota; Colombian tourists to the destination have increased 83% from January-May 2014 over the same period last year. From July 29 through August 1, 2014, the Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta’s convention and visitors’ bureaus held workshops in […]
Scuba divers love the Mexican Pacific for its fabulous diversity and abundance of sea life. In fact, thanks to the industrious little plankton we have on this side of the country, we actually have a richer flora and fauna than the Caribbean! Here we’ll give you a glimpse of what you can expect on […]
How about stepping beyond the traditional getaway… And into a world that goes beyond mere R&R? Whether you’re vacationing alone, with your soul mate or your best friend, allow me to introduce you to the spas in the Riviera Nayarit. The options are many and the services diverse; in fact, there is a different menu […]
The Riviera Nayarit is located on the Mexican Pacific coast in the state of Nayarit, within the municipality of Banderas Bay. This tourism corridor spans a length of 190 miles and is only 10 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta International Airport, which is in the neighboring state of Jalisco. The Riviera Nayarit is made […]
La Revista Via G, which specifically targets this segment in Brazil, featured the Riviera Nayarit on its cover in July; there are 9.4 million people belonging to the LGBT market in Brazil and together they earn an income of $3 billion USD a year. As part of the diversification of markets within the promotions […]
By the end of 2014, 37% of the 114-miles Jala-Badeba road will be completed; this will allow the more than 10 thousand vehicles that transit that road during weekends, holiday weekends and vacation time to drive close to the Riviera Nayarit. During an interview with the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), Jesus Miramontes, […]
The new Restaurantes Vallarta Nayarit app joins the popular Vallarta Nayarit and Guest-Huésped apps to further enhance both domestic and international tourists’ vacations in Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit. Tech plays a huge role in society in this 21st century of ours, and that obviously includes Tourism. This is why the Riviera Nayarit and […]
From August 2-3, Cultural Capital of the Riviera Nayarit will regale its visitors with stellar performances from Colombia’s Systema Solar and Spain’s Héctor Guerra, as well as offer a variety of free sporting events, cultural happenings and artistic expressions. San Francisco, the Cultural Capital of the Riviera Nayarit, announces its 2014 San Pancho Summer Festival […]
In the United States, it’s been featured on ABC News, CNN Travel and USA Today; it’s in the England’s Daily Mail; on Viver and La Vie in Brazil and in Forbes México: these are just some of the top media that are talking about Mexico’s Pacific Treasure either by their own initiative or thanks to […]
This market is experiencing an 11% growth in the tourism sector, while the conventional market grows at 3.5%. Within the United States, the annual income of same-sex couples is 20.4% higher than heterosexual couples. Attention to the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) market is imminent as part of the diversification of the tourism markets for […]
This cuisine and lifestyle monthly is distributed throughout Mexico; in July its cover was dedicated to Mexico’s Pacific Treasure with the title: “Aquí, el mar, Riviera Nayarit y sus sabores” (“The sea and the flavors of Riviera Nayarit”). The Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau’s office of Public Relations worked to circulate news about the […]
Dance presentations, live music, tastings, drinks and plenty of fiesta will take over the Marina Nuevo Vallarta August 1-2. The purpose is to promote local businesses and dance academies. The Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) would like to extend an invitation to the first ever Latin Fest Riviera Nayarit, to be held at the Marina […]
The celebrity has visited Punta Mita several times—specifically Casa Aramara, where her friend Joe Francis owns property. During her last visit she enjoyed the St. Regis Punta Mita Beach Festival; she even created a “Party in Punta Mita Mexico” in her virtual game. It’s hard to resist the natural charm and the luxury offered by […]
This international institution with an ample range of media to its name published the travels of Dr. Kenneth Broad throughout the Riviera Nayarit, which was seen by thousands of people within a few short hours. The Marietas Islands, located along the coast of the Pacific Ocean facing the shores of the Riviera Nayarit and geographically […]
When we leave on vacation with our kids we always wonder where to go and what to do so the little ones can have a great time and their time off is truly exceptional. So let’s get to it and start with some suggestions on the best activities for a spectacular weekend: Here’s a list […]
The Riviera Nayarit has much to offer besides its incredible beaches and microdestinations. Go inland and you’ll find the State has several different villages that await visitors with different experiences and a chance to spend time with the locals, listen to their stories and legends, taste the local cuisine and, most of all, make wonderful […]
The Riviera Nayarit offers several options to travelers looking to get the most out of their vacation by day and by night. Today I’d like to introduce you to a place beloved by the hippie-chic crowd and surfers in particular: Sayulita, located in our beautiful and diverse Riviera Nayarit. If you’re looking for an alternative […]
Not all accommodations in the Riviera Nayarit feature an endless number of rooms, giant pools, kids’ clubs and all-inclusive everything: there is also a wonderful variety of options for those in search of a more intimate space and personalized, non-obtrusive service, the kind that’s attentive and from-the-heart. Instead of simply writing out a list of […]
It’s summertime and we all want to be on the beach at the Riviera Nayarit! But beyond the sun, the sand and the sea, we also have several events to share with you to make your stay even better: THE CORN FESTIVAL: This traditional festival takes place from August 6 – 15 in Jala, Nayarit. […]
Nuevo Vallarta will welcome the eight finalists for this contest, during which the representative from Nayarit will be selected. The event is to be held in Mexico’s splendid Pacific Treasure for the second year in a row. The grand finale of Nuestra Belleza Nayarit will be held for the second year in a row in […]
This certification will reposition the Riviera Nayarit within the important ecotourism segment. Huatulco is the only community on the entire American continent with this certification; now Nuevo Vallarta, Ixtapa Zihuatanejo and Loreto are seeking it as well. The Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) registered the Fraccionamiento Náutico Turístico Residencial Nuevo Vallarta into the […]
From July 25-27, event goers will enjoy a turtle release; painting, drawing and photography contests; plus other sports, cultural and artistic activities, as well as an Environmental Tourism Fair. Turtle nesting and release season has begun on the beaches of the Riviera Nayarit and with it comes the 2nd Sea Turtle Festival at Playa Platanitos, […]
The Series Hombre Cosmo 2014 (Cosmo Man 2014) was filmed and produced on-site at La Tranquila Breathtaking Resort & Spa Punta de Mita; it is airing in July for 12 million viewers all over Latin America. The popular reality show, Hombre Cosmo 2014 (Cosmo Man 2014), produced by CosmopolitanTV, was filmed on-site at La Tranquila […]
A new Sailboat Sculpture will be installed in the marina during the next solstice in the spirit of generating and promoting new attractions for the area. The inspiration was a young man with an adventurous spirit that visited the marina a little more than a decade ago. The Marina Nuevo Vallarta is an area filled […]
The Riviera Nayarit has been the OPTINAM’s exclusive venue twice thanks to its infrastructure and natural bounty; the 2014 event concluded with an awards ceremony for the prodigies of international sailing; the VYC announced the Summer Sailing Programs. The Riviera Nayarit is one of the exclusive venues that have hosted the Optimist North American Championships […]
Professional surfers and paddlers Fernando Stalla and Javier “Bicho” Jiménez returned with top honors from their US tour representing Sayulita, the Riviera Nayarit’s Surfing Capital. Professional surfers and paddlers Fernando Stalla and Javier “Bicho” Jiménez each snagged two first place awards during their US tour this past June, in addition to other awards garnered during […]
Travel + Leisure’s “500 World’s Best Hotels 2014” includes St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita and Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit. The Riviera Nayarit’s hotel infrastructure is one of the destination’s hottest attractions. Recently, top-tier magazine Travel + Leisure included three of its hotels in its “T+L World’s Best Hotels 2014.” Grand […]
Last weekend the singer/actress enjoyed the facilities of the Four Seasons Punta Mita Resort in celebration of her recent marriage to Eric Johnson. Singer, actress, fashion designer and hostess Jessica Simpson and her husband, Eric Johnson, tied the knot on July 5th and decided to spend an intimate, romantic honeymoon at the Four Seasons Punta […]
As recent certifications reaffirms the Pacific Coast of Mexico as leading the ‘Clean Beach’ way, it’s time to discover the best sandy spots… When you think of Mexico you instantly dream of white sandy shores and clear blue waters. Two stunningly, diverse regions Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit are nestled along the Pacific Coast and […]
On July 19th, the Riviera Nayarit’s Paradise Village Marina will welcome some 50 vessels coming in from the United States, Canada and Mexico. The 8th annual International Banderas Bay Fishing Tournament will take place on July 19th, hosted by the Paradise Village Nuevo Vallarta in the Riviera Nayarit. This competition expects to welcome about 50 […]
St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, together with Punta Mita Expeditions and the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau, is preparing to celebrate this fun event that combines watersports with gastronomy from July 17-20, 2014. Summertime is in full swing and with it comes the second edition of the Punta Mita Beach Festival to be celebrated […]
Beach cleanups are now being slated for every second Saturday of the month in order to align the different efforts currently spearheaded by the beach towns of the Riviera Nayarit. Punta de Mita recently joined the group. This Saturday, July 12th, cleanup crews will be visiting the beaches all along the Riviera Nayarit. The Riviera […]
The series Mi Vida En Sayulita (My Life in Sayulita) is now available to the thousands of Hispanic followers that are subscribed to this popular on-demand Internet streaming medium. Sayulita, Surf Capital of the Riviera Nayarit—also known as the hippie chic village—is making the rounds of Latin America via Netflix, the popular, international on-demand Internet […]