Entries by Marc Murphy

International publications are ranking Riviera Nayarit as one of the best destinations to surf

The Hufftington Post, Oyster Blog and Men’s Health included Mexico’s Pacific Treasure in their lists of must-visit places for surfers In Riviera Nayaritluxury is our nature, and it’s our very nature what provides the best waves to surf. Influential international publications recently mentioned Riviera Nayarit as one of the must-visit destinations for surf lovers. The […]

Riviera Nayarit ranks among the top 10 destinations for conventions

· MDC magazine featured the competitive advantages that Mexico’s Pacific Treasure offers for event organizers Experts consulted by MDC (Mercado de Convenciones) Magazine chose the Top 10 Destinations for Meetings Mexico 2011, choosing Riviera Nayarit. The selection process considered several factors like hotel services, availability of infrastructure for the development of meetings, touristic products and […]

Riviera Nayarit will host an LPGA qualifying tournament for third consecutive time

●        One of the most anticipated tournaments, The Symetra Tours (previously known as the LPGA Futures Tour), is coming back to our destination. The Riviera Nayarit Classic is part of the Symetra Tour, a qualifying tournament of the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golfers Association). This tournament will be back in the destination known as Mexico’s Pacific […]

Riviera Nayarit welcomes 450 cheerleaders from all over the country

The All Star México 2012 Championship took place in our destination last March 30 at Marival Suites & Resort In Riviera Nayarit luxury means adventure, and last March 30 this sense of adventure assembled 450 cheerleaders from 23 teams throughout the country, who vied to win the All Star México 2012 Championship, which took place […]

Sofia Vergara and her son are enjoying a Christmas vacation in Riviera Nayarit!

Sofia Vergara on WhoSay Colombian actress Sofia Vergara (“Modern Family”) and her son are in Punta Mita, Riviera Nayarit for Christmas!! They have been enjoying all the luxury, magic and surprises of the destination. Yesterday they did a canopy adventure at Rancho Mi Chaparrita in Sayulita, ending at night with mariachi music!… Last night Sofia […]

Mexican Mancation

TOP REASONS TO BOOK YOUR NEXT “MEXICAN MANCATION” IN RIVIERA NAYARIT New York, NY (June 22) – With mega box office hits like Hangover 1 and 2, the prospect of a wild vacation with your “wolf pack” is on every man’s mind. From celebrating their best bud’s bachelor party in a sinful city like Las […]

Mexico’s Green Commitment

One of Mexico's leading airlines, Interjet, with the cooperation of Airbus, operated its first-ever commercial flight on biofuel. The flight took off from Mexico City's International Airport with 100 company members aboard, landing in Tuxtla Gutierrez International Airport in Chiapas. One more reason why we love Mexico. For more information visit: http://www.interjet.com.mx/ecojet.aspx?culture=en-US Marc Murphy Director […]

Riviera Nayarit celebrates the inclusion of Mexican Cuisine in UNESCO’s Cultural Heritage of Humanity List

Patricia Quintana underscored the importance of protecting the traditional cuisine of Nayarit at the XVI International Gourmet Festival hosted both in Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta.The passion that Patricia Quintana displays every day while she crafts traditional Mexican dishes was added to the celebration last Tuesday, November 16, when the UNESCO revealed that it has […]

Riviera Nayarit – Puerto Vallarta Bridge Opens for Holidays

On Wednesday, December 8, Ameca I, the northbound one of two bridges connecting Riviera Nayarit with Puerto Vallarta, reopened to traffic in time for the upcoming holidays and high winter tourist season. The bridge had been undergoing refurbishment after severe storms forced its closing at the end of August.  Traffic between the two tourist destinations […]

Riviera Nayarit Rocks!

Every Thursday, Hangar is playing at Marina Riviera Nayarit and rocking everyone with a spectacular show.  Thursdays mean rock in Riviera Nayarit. Marina Riviera Nayarit has announced that starting this December, the rock band Hangar will be playing at a spectacular stage that allows viewers to enjoy the beauty of our destination during the evening […]

Riviera Nayarit has thousands of people tweeting

The Grand Velas Hotel and the Convention and Visitors Bureau of Riviera Nayarit have created a joint strategy to use social networks to promote our destination On your mark, ready, set… everybody tweet the benefits of visiting Riviera Nayarit. Last Thursday, November 18, the popular Internet website ZipSetGo.com visited our destination as part of a […]

Riviera Nayarit adds another success story with the Touristic Half Marathon

The event fulfilled all attendance expectations with 310 registered competitors and a great atmosphere that combined camaraderie and sportsmanship   Ema Leticia Joya from Jalisco and Juan Carlos Razo from Nayarit were the winners in the respective male and female categories at the 2nd Touristic Half Marathon of Riviera Nayarit, which represents yet another success story […]

Masayuki Nickura fuses his cuisine in Riviera Nayarit

This chef who has conceived dishes for movie stars is offering a fusion of Japanese cuisine with a touch of Mexico at the International Gourmet Festival taking place in Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta His name says it all. Masayuki Nickura is creating a high-end Japanese culinary concept together with Angel Carbajal. The resulting menu […]

Riviera Nayarit, where whales leave a trail

The yearly official whale watching season opens between December and March in Riviera Nayarit. This year, these cetaceans are already starting to arrive. Marco squints his eyes and then points his finger towards an extremely smooth patch shaped as a giant foot on the surface of the ocean. “There’s the trail”, he points out. This […]