01 · Culture
Learn Wixárika beadwork from an artisan.
Sit with a Huichol artist and understand the symbols behind each bead pattern.
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Mexican Pacific · Riviera Nayarit
Riviera NayaritSurf. Jungle. Wixárika soul.
Two hundred miles of Pacific coastline north of Puerto Vallarta, from surf villages to hidden beaches and Wixárika art.
Ideal stay3–5 nights
Best timeNovember–May
Best forBeach · Culture · Families
Works well forFIT · Groups · Families
GatewayPVR · TPQ
Why Riviera Nayarit works
Laid-back villages and a wild coastline.
BeachCultureFamilies
01
Village variety
Sayulita, San Pancho and Punta Mita each offer a distinct mood within a short drive.
02
Living culture
Wixárika (Huichol) artisans keep one of Mexico’s most vivid art traditions alive.
03
Nature up close
Whales, turtles, jungle trails and the Islas Marietas are all within reach.
Signature experiences in Riviera Nayarit
Feel the Riviera Nayarit rhythm.
We pair the coast’s easy surf culture with indigenous art, island days and seasonal wildlife.
FITPrivate GroupsFamiliesSpecial Interest
02 · Surf
Take a private surf lesson in San Pancho.
Gentle waves and a local coach make it ideal for first-timers and families.
03 · Islands
Visit the Islas Marietas national park.
Boat to protected islands with permits for the famous hidden beach and seabird colonies.
04 · Flavor
Share pescado zarandeado on the beach.
The region’s signature grilled fish, cooked over wood by a beach-side family.
05 · Nature
Hike through the jungle to a waterfall.
A guided trail through tropical forest ending in a cool natural pool.
More ways to shape the destination
Build these into my proposal →Sayulita boutiques · Yoga · Bird watching in San Blas · Mexcaltitán island · Golf at Punta Mita
Could Riviera Nayarit be the coastal chapter of your next program?
Plan it at the right time
When Riviera Nayarit comes together.
Winter brings whales and dry, sunny days; summer turns the jungle green and the sea warm.
Weather at a glance
NOV–FEBDry and sunnyPeak season, whales offshore
MAR–MAYWarm and dryCalm seas, fewer crowds
JUN–OCTHumid and rainyLush jungle, turtle nesting
DEC–MARCH
Humpback whale season
Humpbacks arrive to breed and calve in the Bay of Banderas.
Nature · Ocean · Seasonal
VARIABLE
Wixárika ceremonies
Traditional dances and offerings, visited only with community consent.
Culture · Respect · Community
JUL–DEC
Sea turtle season
Olive ridley turtles nest and hatch along the coast.
Conservation · Families · Seasonal
NOVEMBER
Día de Muertos
Village altars, cemeteries and processions honor the departed.
Tradition · Community · CultureBe Mexico planning note
Build around a cultural moment →Islas Marietas visits require permits that sell out early in high season; we secure them as soon as dates are confirmed.
Continue the journey
Continue the story across Mexico.
These connections pair the Pacific coast with western Mexico’s highlands and cities.
Be Mexico Insight
Each village has its own pace; we match the base to the group, then add short day trips instead of moving hotels.
Work with Be Mexico
Build Riviera Nayarit with Be Mexico.
Tell us who is traveling, when, how long they have and what the program needs to achieve. We’ll shape the journey around them.
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