The Centro Cultural las Fábricas de San Pancho A.C. was created in response to community efforts that include environmental education, recycling, species conservation, promotion of the arts and sports plus a very inclusive culture. San Francisco, Nayarit—better known as San Pancho—has become the cultural capital of the Riviera Nayarit thanks to its organization, its inclusiveness […]
This traditional event comes to the Riviera Nayarit for the first time with approximately 150 choppers and luxury bikes that will tour Sayulita and Nuevo Vallarta. The 10th HOG GDL, traditionally a global event, will begin in Guadalajara on February 13th and will be hosted at the Riviera Nayarit’s Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta on February […]
Chef Betty Vázquez, Nayarit’s top chef and culinary ambassador for the Riviera Nayarit, asserted that establishing culinary routes in Mexico would certainly spark a growth in tourism much in the same way it occurred in France and Spain, which occupy the first and second place, respectively, within Europe as to the number of tourists they […]
In appreciation for the support received from the tourists who participated in the Visitor Profile Surveys, the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau raffled off a free night in a Deluxe Gold room at the Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta. The Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Office (CVB) raffled a free night’s stay in appreciation for […]
In just a few days the video he shot in Monteón and Sayulita received more than 70 thousand “Likes” on Facebook. The recently activated Facebook campaign titled “Around Mexico with Messenger” consists of following a 19-year-old youth around the country and publishing videos and pictures of the places he’s visited—now including the Riviera Nayarit. Using […]
The Riviera Nayarit was invited to the Festival to expand on the topic “Top Birding Destinations in Central and North America: Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit,” thanks to the shows James Currie taped in this destination. The 18th San Diego Bird Festival will take place from February 27 – March 2, 2014 and the Riviera Nayarit will […]
The promotional and public relations efforts of the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau resulted in excellent exposure in 14 of Spain and Europe’s most important media, generating over 20 million impressions. Nayarit played an important part within the Mexico Pavilion during Spain’s International Tourism Fair (FITUR by its acronym in Spanish). The Riviera Nayarit […]
The St Regis Punta Mita Resort, Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit and the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita are classified among the best hotels in the world, the best resorts in Mexico and the best family hotels in Mexico. Every year the prestigious New York-based magazine, Travel + Leisure publishes its classifications of the best hotels […]
There are over 20 surf spots in this region; most are beach breaks and rocky points. Here you’ll find waves that run for as long as a kilometer with a maximum height of six meters. Mother Nature has been very generous with the coastline of the Riviera Nayarit: from San Blas to Bucerías surfers […]
This time the international guide www.societeperrier.com recommends Platanitos and the Marietas Islands among its “five beaches to discover on the Pacific coast” of Mexico. A new recommendation for the beaches of the Riviera Nayarit is circulating throughout the Internet! This time the kudos come from the website www.societeperrier.com, which focuses on international music, art, travel, […]
For five days the reality show filmed three homes in Punta de Mita, plus took footage from the surrounding areas including the Marina Riviera Nayarit, the Marietas Islands, El Anclote and the Litibú Golf Course. The reality show House Hunters International visited the Riviera Nayarit during the second week of January to film an episode […]
Over 300 bird species can be sighted in 10 communities in the southern region of the Riviera Nayarit. The San Pancho Bird Observatory along with several community centers encourages environmental education, the scientific monitoring of the birds in their habitats as well as sustainable community development. The Riviera Nayarit tourism corridor offers its visitors multiple […]
The celebrity visited with her family, staying once again at Casa Aramara, located within the residential development of Los Ranchos in Punta Mita. The villa belongs to her friend, Joe Francis. Kourtney Kardashian chose to enjoy another stay at the Riviera Nayarit. She visited during the last weekend of January 2014, arriving in the company […]
The Marina Riviera Nayarit boasts 18 thousand square meters, 354 slips, docks that hold vessels from 31 to 400 feet in length, a dry dock capacity for boats weighing up to 150 tons, a slew of services and the ability to host international events—and that’s only 30 percent of what will be a very, very […]
With over 104 years of history under its belt, the San Blas Carnival was reinstated four years ago to promote the traditions that generate tourism and culture, while at the same time stimulating the port’s economy. During a recent press conference, the Board of Directors of the San Blas Carnival announced that this year’s event […]
The State of Nayarit received the “Spirit of Excellence Award” at the FITUR International Tourism Fair for the Centro Calidad Nayarita, located in Cruz De Huanacaxtle in the Riviera Nayarit. The delegation from Nayarit that assisted the FITUR International Tourism Fair received the “Spirit of Excellence 2013” award in recognition of its Centro de Calidad […]
During 2013 the number of articles published in the United States and Canada doubled, while the number of impressions tripled and the return on investment quadrupled as compared to 2012. The public relations office of the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) has worked hard to promote and position the destination and its sister […]
San Blas is hosting a celebration to raise awareness for the conservation of the species, promote tourism and admire the 546 bird species—428 of which are endemic—from January 26 – February 2. The 10th edition of the International Migratory Bird Festival will take place from January 26th through February 2nd in San Blas. The Riviera […]
Fajitas are a popular Mexican dish and are served throughout Jaltemba Bay and Riviera Nayarit. Some of the most authentic fajitas can be found at La Piña Loca Restaurante in Rincón de Guayabitos. They start by marinating and grilling your choice of shrimp, chicken or beef (or a combination of all three), and sautéing chunks […]
This is the sixth consecutive year that delegates from the Riviera Nayarit, headed by Raúl Rodrigo Pérez, Secretary of Tourism for the State of Nayarit, participate in Spain’s most important tourism fair. The Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), led by Raúl Rodrigo Pérez, Secretary of Tourism for the State of Nayarit, is attending […]
The Riviera Nayarit boasts six certified Clean Beaches, which by extension makes Nayarit the state with the cleanest beaches in the country. The Riviera Nayarit is the tourism destination with the most certified Clean Beaches in all of Mexico, with six to its name. The Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau received the results of […]
La Peñita will offer visitors an Art Walk every Wednesday through Holy Week starting on January 22nd, while Guayabitos will celebrate its 9th Cultural Arts Festival every Saturday in February. The magic of the Riviera Nayarit’s coastal towns is one of region’s many highlights. Part of that magic is generated by the cultural tourism that […]
Bucerías will celebrate Our Lady of Peace from January 16-24, 2014; the cultural and artistic activities will take place on Avenida México and calle Guerrero as the plaza is under construction. The Bucerías Patron Saint Festival in honor of Our Lady of Peace has begun, a yearly celebration that reaffirms the region’s faith. Religious tourism […]
Exclusive recipe from Chef Betty Vazquez Betty Vasquez, executive chef, El Delfin at the Hotel Garza Canela in San Blas Riviera Nayarit, Mexico, shares her recipe for fish ceviche in orange sauce. The ceviche can be paired with jicama and avocado tartar. Serves: 1 Ingredients: 1 cup raw fish fillet, cut in small cubes⅓ […]
The hotel will have one of the best spas in Mexico and they will substitute the traditional lobby for a Sunset Bar. Now that Cascade Investment, owned by Bill Gates, has purchased the Four Seasons Punta Mita, the resident manager of the hotel, José Adames, is ready to share the news on what’s next for […]
Tourism specialists Condé Nast Traveler and TripAdvisor included Riviera Nayarit hotels in their “Gold List 2013 Mexico Hotels & Resorts” and “Top 25 Hotels in Mexico 2013,” respectively, both chosen by the travelers’ and readers’ themselves. The Riviera Nayarit continues to prove the excellence of its many tourist attractions including its hotel infrastructure, which stands […]
The largest and best-equipped marina in all of the Mexican Pacific will play host to 25 restaurants as they offer visitors and locals alike a taste of the Riviera Nayarit’s gastronomy. Everything is set to celebrate the third straight year of the Taste of La Cruz, where bite-sized pieces of the Riviera Nayarit’s varied gastronomy […]
This hippie chic village invites everyone to come watch movies on a big screen on the beach and enjoy great food, fine tequila, live music and even a surf tournament—it’s guaranteed fun for all! For the Riviera Nayarit, 2014 is a year of taking up new challenges and Sayulita is setting its very own goals. […]
Media powerhouse www.Huffingtonpost.com chose five destinations with new growth, new tourism offerings or special events only happening in 2014 and put together a special list of recommendations for trendsetters looking to vacation on the cutting edge. The online newspaper and blog, www.huffingtonpost.com, also known as the Huff Post, kicked off the New Year with its […]
Over 600 weekly seats will begin flying between the destinations starting on March 30, 2014; in 2013, the Monterrey Airport was in second place on a national level with more flights to Vallarta’s Gustavo Díaz Ordaz Airport. Volaris airlines informed the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) that on March 30, 2014, they would […]
Terra da Gente is a Brazilian TV production that’s beamed to 114 countries on five continents; it serves as a showcase for nature and the environment. The producers of the Brazilian TV show, Terra da Gente, made their way to the Riviera Nayarit and its sister destinations for a full week at the close of […]
We were thrilled when we finally got the opportunity to watch the Valdivia-Muñiz family make tamales at their home in La Colonia a few weeks ago. My husband David discovered “Tamalería La Autentica” last season, and quite honestly, they make the best tamales we’ve ever tasted. We quickly learned that the family’s goal is to […]
The Nayarit Secretary of Tourism receives the full support of the Government of the Republic of Mexico; therefore, in 2014 actions will be taken to increase the $250 million peso budget obtained in 2013 for the “Vallarta-Nayarit, Live it to believe it” joint campaign. Raúl Rodrigo Pérez, Nayarit’s Tourism Secretary, assured 2013 was a year […]
Alexa Vega and Carlos Pena said, “I do,” on the first weekend of the New Year with the Riviera Nayarit as their witness; the wedding took place at the Grand Velas Hotel Riviera Nayarit, located in Nuevo Vallarta. The Riviera Nayarit offers its visitors services and attractions that few other destinations can come close to. […]
Always ahead of the game, the Riviera Nayarit once again proves to be one of Mexico’s top destinations thanks to its beach attractions, its indigenous culture, its galleries, boutique hotels and Gran Turismo properties—the highest rating available in the country. This time it shares the spotlight with Oaxaca de Júarez and Guanajuato. The Forward Travel […]
Participating boats can compete every Saturday this month,while enjoying the beauty of the bay during the race. Evenings after the day’s competition will include a themed dinner with live music and celebration. The Riviera Nayarit is kicking off the New Year with its annual Vallarta Cup Race Series organized by the Vallarta Yacht Club (VYC), […]
Colombia’s media has been brimming with praise for the Riviera Nayarit since its successful promotional campaign that took place during the last week in November. When following up with the Colombian media after the many promotional efforts undertaken throughout 2013—reinforced by the tourism campaign that took place in November—the destination was pleased to find the […]
The Paraísos Nayaritas program continues to grow, enhancing and revamping the infrastructure of the beachfront towns of the Riviera Nayarit. Part of this effort includes the 315 meters of the beautiful new boardwalk, or malecón, at La Peñita de Jaltemba, which also benefits Guayabitos. It’s been nearly a year since construction started on the new […]
Ontario’s Courtney Smith won a six-night/seven-day stay for two courtesy of the Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta and Air Canada Vacations on Chris Robinson’s Travel Show radio program. On December 20th Ontario’s Courtney Smith received an early Christmas present when she tuned in to Chris Robinson’s Travel Show radio program during which he promoted the Riviera […]
Nuevo Vallarta holds fourth place among the best beaches in Mexico thanks to its cleanliness and its soft sand, not to mention its proximity to 23 hotels, 5 bungalows and 110 vacation condos. Once again one of the Riviera Nayarit’s attributes helps it stand out as one of the best destinations in the world. This […]
You never know what you’ll discover when hiking through the jungles of Riviera Nayarit, Mexico. On this particular day, my husband David and I decided to explore the towns of El Monteón and Punta Raza. Naranjilla About midway along our hike, we stumbled upon this very unusual and prickly plant. It was the bright orange […]
Sofía Vergara chose Punta Mita for her Christmas holiday; Peter Facinelli and Jaimie Alexander spent a few days in Nuevo Vallarta; actors Teresa Palmer and Mark Webber tied the knot in a private house in Punta Mita, one of the A-list’s top ten favorite vacations spots in the world. Colombian actress Sofía Vergara chose to […]
On January 1st and 8th of the New Year, the Discovery Channel will showcase a birdwatching program filmed on Isabel Island by James Currie. The transmission will reach 98 million homes in the United States alone. The Riviera Nayarit is kicking off the New Year with a world-class promotion: on January 1stand 8th, the very […]
The “Vallarta-Nayarit, Live it to Believe it” joint campaign spearheaded by the MTB won first place in the the Golf, Beach and Adventure destinations categories. The successful campaign, “Vallarta-Nayarit, Live it to Believe It,” promoted jointly by the Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta and spearheaded by the Mexico Tourism Board (MTB) continues to bear positive […]
2013 ends on a high note as the Riviera Nayarit CVB welcomed 50 members of the international media on a FAM trip that included representatives from the United States, Canada, Brazil, Spain, England, Germany and Mexico, which has already garnered over 80 million impressions for the brand. This December the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors […]
Starwood Group teamed up with Aeroméxico to promote this FAM trip with luxury travel agencies from Brazil that had already sold our destinations. The Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) took part in the FAM trip put together by the Starwood Group and Aeroméxico to promote the Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta among six […]
The San Pancho Collective seeks to position San Francisco, Nayarit, at the top of the list of cultural tourism attractions through its community’s diverse arts scene. From December 21st through the 29th afternoons in San Francisco, Nayarit, will be filled with art and culture thanks to the celebration of the 8thannual SINERGIARTE Festival. This year […]
Hollywood actress Vanessa Johnston and actress/singer Etty Lau Farrell, vocalist for Hong Kong’s Satellite Party, took to Twitter to post their images and thoughts from Punta Mita and Sayulita. The winter season is officially on at the Riviera Nayarit and international stars are already making their way here to take full advantage of all the […]