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Buick Mexico Shoots Promotions In The Riviera Nayarit

Buick Mexico’s new campaign called “Re: Descrubre México” (“Re: Discover Mexico) seeks to promote the brand’s vehicles by transporting them to amazing locations. During this first phase they brought their cameras to San Blas and other areas of the Riviera Nayarit. The Buick Mexico brand began an advertising campaign called “Re: Discover Mexico” in order […]

Pop Star Bella Thorne’s Riviera Nayarit Getaway

The popular young model/actress/dancer/singer Bella Thorne spent a week at the Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta, generating plenty of publicity among her millions of followers. The popular young star, Bella Thorne, spent her vacation days from July 3 – 7 at the Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta in Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit. The actress, model, dancer and […]

Matlali, The Riviera Nayarit’s Preferred Boutique Hotel

This new hotel offering an exceptionally high level of service is the only member of Preferred Boutique Hotels in the Riviera Nayarit and one of only six in the entire country of Mexico. Matlali Ocean Front Villas is the newest hotel to open on the Riviera Nayarit positioned within the Premium Segment. These luxury villas […]

Children Absorb Environmental Education Through Art

The younger generations are being encouraged to develop environmental awareness through drawing contests centered around the care and protection of marine turtles, as well as an invitation to participate in a contest to illustrate a storybook. Art is the most holistic way to accomplish the science of communication: it’s informative, entertaining and educational. In the […]

Riviera Nayarit Hosts 2014 OPTINAM

From July 9th through the 16th, Nuevo Vallarta is poised to welcome 227 young sailors along with 176 vessels from 19 countries, including trainers, judges and the news media. About 1,000 adults are expected during the competition, which is estimated to bring in an estimated 20 to 30 million Mexican pesos. The 2014 Optimist North […]

SMOOTH SAILING! WHERE TO DOCK IN THE RIVIERA NAYARIT

Besides its remarkable biodiversity, its impeccable service, top-notch hotels, certified beaches and delectable cuisine, the Riviera Nayarit also offers some prett>y amazing marinas. If sailing along the Pacific coast is your thing, you’ll find an amazing diversity of fish to angle for, not to mention the incredible marine flora and fauna that will capture the […]

JULY’S CAN’T-MISS EVENTS

This summer is starting off with a very warm climate, quite humid and breezy. The amazing natural surroundings are at their best and, of course, the beach, the mountains and even the air beckon visitors to adventure. There are also plenty of events to keep you busy and round out your stay.  Art Festival Every […]

LAS ISLITAS IN SAN BLAS

Las Islitas is located a mere 10 minutes from San Blas. It’s one of the area’s most beautiful beaches, ideal for some great R&R. The waves are consistent, the sand is a light gray color and it’s over a mile long by 18 miles wide. It does have one (literally) tiny drawback: it’s known for […]

THE MARIETAS ISLANDS: NAYARIT’S PRIDE AND JOY!

The Marietas Islands, located off the coast of Nayarit in Banderas Bay, are an archipelago composed of two small islands and two islets of volcanic origin. They are uninhabited and are only 8 km from Punta de Mita, the most exclusive destination not only on the Riviera Nayarit, but also in all of Mexico.  These […]

Grand Wrestling Event In The Riviera Nayarit

The Hard Rock Hotel will host Ring & Rock StAAArs 2 this July 5th; the event will be taped by Televisa and transmitted via open channels around Mexico. Headliners include Cibernético and Mystezis vs Chessman and Averno. Professional wrestling takes the stage this weekend at the Hard Rock Hotel in Nuevo Vallarta with the presentation […]

Frommer’s Sees The Riviera Nayarit As “Mexico’s Next Big Thing”

Arthur Frommer’s daughter, Pauline, published an article showcasing the Riviera Nayarit’s top ten special attractions. Pauline Frommer, daughter of Arthur Frommer, the travel maven published an article called “Mexico’s Next Big Thing: The Riviera Nayarit.” Having already received the seal of approval from Mr. Frommer during his “Top 14 Destinations to Visit in 2014,” this […]

UFC Champion Ties Knot In Sayulita

Mixed martial arts fighter T.J. Dillashaw and his girlfriend, Rebecca Reynoso, were married on the beach in the Riviera Nayarit, where they enjoyed an exclusive ceremony with a very Mexican flair at the Hotel Villa Amor. The Riviera Nayarit has become one of the top weddings and honeymoon destinations for the rich and famous. The […]

The Riviera Nayarit Is “The Hottest New Destination” In Mexico

So it was described by the UK’s Mail Online, the web component of the Daily Mail newspaper, in a recent article showcasing the destination’s world-class spas, endless beaches, luxury and the good taste of celebrities such as Kim Kardashian. The wide variety of possibilities offered by the Riviera Nayarit as a tourism destination continues to […]

Successful Promotions Target Meetings Market

This June the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau participated in two events focusing on the meetings market both on a domestic and an international level, working together with hotels and its sister bureau from Puerto Vallarta. The meetings market is very important for the Riviera Nayarit, as it generates income on different levels as […]

The Royal Decameron Is Recognized As A Leader In Quality

Thanks to its continuous in-house training sessions and its support programs with the community at large, the Royal Decameron Complex has been recognized on a global level by BID Group One. BID Group One, a European consulting company based in Madrid, selected the Hotel Royal Decameron Complex, in Bucerías, Riviera Nayarit, to receive the International […]

The U.S. Focuses on the Riviera Nayarit’s Golf Courses

Three golf journalists in the United States visited the greens in the Riviera Nayarit in order to promote them to over a million fans of this “gentleman’s sport.” The Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) hosted a FAM trip for three North American journalists specializing in the game of golf so they could become […]

Sayulita Takes Top Honors In International SUP Tournaments

Sayulita, the Riviera Nayarit’s Capital of Surf, was well represented during the recent Stand Up Paddle and Paddleboard competitions held in Santa Monica, California, where local paddler and surfer Javier “Bicho” Jiménez won 3rd place. The Santa Monica Pier Paddleboard race, a professional stand up paddle (SUP) and paddleboard competition was held in early June. […]

Hotels Begin Their Summer Savings Promotions

Discounts, free nights, kids stay free and special amenities are all on the agenda in order to increase the influx of tourists during the summer season, as well as position the destination through its varied activities. The Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) has teamed up with the destination’s hotels with the clear objective […]

The Riviera Nayarit Present At Top Tourism Events

The destination was promoted to 8,000 direct consumers and 850 travel agents were updated with the latest information at Arlam in Monterrey, Expo Viaja in Chihuahua and Ariag in Guadalajara. A very important component of the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau’s (CVB) May domestic promotional tour was the participation of the destination in important […]

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Take Punta Mita

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West honeymoon in Riviera Nayarit’s stunning Punta Mita.  Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were spotted sunning themselves on their second honeymoon last week in the stunning Pacific Coast resort, Punta Mita in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico. The luxurious hotspot, which Kim and Kanye specifically chose in the wake of their extravagant wedding, […]

Bucerías Unveils The “Diver’s Statue”

Bucerías, the Wind Capital of the Riviera Nayarit, presented its new icon on Father’s Day at the Plaza del Viento. Its final placement will be taking place shortly. Father’s Day at Bucerías, the Wind Capital of the Riviera Nayarit, was celebrated with the unveiling of the so-called “Diver’s Statue.” This monument was created to honor […]

Brazil Catches The Riviera Nayarit “Bug”

The public relations efforts set into action by the Riviera Nayarit in Brazil have directly and indirectly generated exposure in that country’s media. The Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau’s public relations efforts have had the proverbial snowball effect by generating excellent direct or indirect exposure in Brazilian publications. Some of the most recent articles […]

Guayabitos Welcomes the Pacific Coast Martial Arts Open

The Riviera Nayarit prepares to welcome more than 400 domestic and foreign martial arts fighters seeking to qualify for the World Championship in Italy along with other international competitions. The Pacific Coast Martial Arts Open starts this Saturday, June 14that 8 a.m., an international level event with the participation of different disciplines in the martial […]

The Twitter Party Was A Smashing Success!

The hashtag #RivieraNayarit trended on the domestic front, helping the social media platforms gain a considerable number of followers as well as great exposure. The Riviera Nayarit’s first Twitter party was a smashing success with outstanding results. Its first objective—to get the #RivieraNayarit hashtag trending—was taken care of and the Riviera Nayarit’s presence on their […]

Mexico LGBT update: Riviera Nayarit follows Puerto Vallarta’s lead in establishing itself as a pink holiday destination

  WESTERN MEXICO´S PACIFIC COAST   The traditional charming Mexican beach town of Puerto Vallarta in the state of Jalisco, is already a popular LGBT destination, with its second annual Vallarta Pride festival recently having taken place May 22-26.                         The destination also has more than a dozen gay-friendly hotels, including boutique property Casa Cupula, […]

420 Travel Agents Train With ¿Adivina qué? (Guess What?)

Thirty-two hotels from the Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta participated in interactive presentations held in Monterrey, Distrito Federal, Puebla and Guadalajara. Promotional seminars held in Mexico by the Riviera Nayarit and the Puerto Vallarta convention and visitors bureaus with a new format called ¿Adivina qué? or Guess what?, have already trained 420 travel agents during […]

TripAdvisor’s “2014 Traveller’s Choice” award went to Nuevo Vallarta’s beach plus the following hotels: St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, Four Season Resort Punta Mita, Villa La Estancia Nuevo Vallarta, Hotel La Quinta del Sol and Villa del Palmar Flamingos. Each year, TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, highlights a selection of the best in tourism […]

The Riviera Nayarit Travels First Class

Top publications Elite Travel and Bold Magazine dedicated pages to Mexico’s Pacific Treasure in May; the magazines are distributed in private jet hangars and first class airline lounges. One of the most important goals the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau has set for itself is to increase visitors from the Premium or super luxe […]

The Riviera Nayarit’s Surfers Are The Best In Mexico

For the third year in a row, the Mexican Stand Up Paddle and Paddleboard Team that recently won 6thplace at the World Surf Tournament in Nicaragua was made up solely of athletes from the Riviera Nayarit. For three years in a row, the Mexican Stand Up Paddle (SUP) and Paddleboard Team has consisted of surfers […]

SMBs Formalize In The Riviera Nayarit

Six SMBs (Small and Mid-Sized Businesses) in Banderas Bay contributed to the sustainable tourism of the area and the improvement of their employees’ living conditions, which was reflected in the socioeconomic and environmental results from their participation in a pilot program founded by the International Labour Organization (ILO). Six SMBs from the Riviera Nayarit’s tourism […]

Say “Hello” To The First-Ever #RivieraNayarit Twitter Party!

Make room on your calendar for Friday, May 30th from 9:00 AM CDT to 5:00 PM CDT and stop by the #RivieraNayarit Twitter Party to post your pics, videos and thoughts on the Riviera Nayarit—every destination will be highlighted during the event, from Novillero to Nuevo Vallarta and the coastal towns of Santiago Ixcuintla, San […]

The Riviera Nayarit Put Its Culinary Evolution On Display To The Media In Mexico City

A presentation on the destination—accompanied by the delightful dishes of Chef Betty Vázquez—was offered to 40 domestic media. As part of the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) intense public relations efforts the organization recently offered a press conference to the top media in Mexico City. The highlight of the event was an exquisite […]

Events Held In The Riviera Nayarit Keep Occupancy Levels High

The Riviera Nayarit is so diverse it can host everything from sports events to conferences, festivals and conventions. Along with the promotions offered by the destination, occupancy has continuously hovered around 80 percent. The Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau has organized and sponsored a variety of events throughout the year, events that have resulted […]

1st Mountain Bike Race In The Riviera Nayarit

Higuera Blanca will welcome between 250 and 300 cyclists on May 31st for this sports event that also celebrates the 4th year of the country’s Lijacim marathon series. The Liga Deportiva de Ciclismo de Montaña Jalisco A.C. (The Jalisco Mountain Bike Sports League) and the Club Velo Bike, along with the Riviera Nayarit Convention and […]

Iberostar Playa Mita Receives AAA Four Diamond Award

Thanks to this newest accolade, the Riviera Nayarit confirms its place as the second tourism destination with the most luxury hotels in all of Mexico, with 14 resorts having laid claim to AAA Diamonds. Just five months into its inauguration the Hotel Iberostar Playa Mita has already received the American Automobile Association’s (AAA) Four Diamond […]