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Iberostar Hotel 1 – Nayarit, a land of unparalleled beauty. Gastronomy. 2 – Riviera Nayarit… The Destination. 3 – Map of Riviera Nayarit. Symbols. 4 – Beaches of Riviera Nayarit. 5 – Nuevo Vallarta. Map of Nuevo Vallarta. 6 – Flamingos. Map of Flamingos. 7 – Bucerías. Map of Bucerías. 8 – La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. Map of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. 9 – Punta Mita. Map of Punta Mita. 10 – Litibú. Map of Litibú. 11 – Sayulita. Map of Sayulita. 12 – San Francisco. Map of San Francisco. 13 – Lo de Marcos. Map of Lo de Marcos. 14 – Los Ayala y la Peñita. Mapa de Guayabitos. 15 – Rincón de Guayabitos. 16 – El Capomo, Chacala, Las Varas, Boca de Chila, Punta de Custodio. 17 – San Blas, Bahía de Matanchén. Map of San Blas. 18 – San Blas. 19 – Mexcaltitán Island. 20 – Costa Norte (North Coast). 21 – Golf in Riviera Nayarit. 22 – Fishing in Riviera Nayarit. 23 – Diving & Snorkel in Riviera Nayarit. 24 – Surf in Riviera Nayarit. 25 – Sailing and Canopy Zip Linning in Riviera Nayarit. 26 – Adventure in Riviera Nayarit. Horseback Riding. ATV Tour. Rappel. 27 – Ecoturism in Riviera Nayarit. Turtle Release Program. Sea Lion Encounter. Swimming with Dolphins. 28 – Ecoturism in Riviera Nayarit. Bird Watching. Whale Watching. 29 – Spas in Riviera Nayarit. 30 – Destinos México. Nopalitos. Las Palomas Hotel. 31 – Ibarra Hotel. Mexico Travel Channel. AMEVH. 32 – Colonial Nayarit. Tepic. 33 – Tepic. 34 – Tepic. 35 – Hotels in Tepic. 36 – Hotels in Tecuala, Ahuacatlán, Ixtlán del Río, Playa Novillero, Amatlán de Cañas, Santa María del Oro, San Pedro Lagunillas, Ruíz, Acaponeta y Xalisco. 37 – Map of Tepic. 38 – Downtown Map of Tepic. 39 – Ahuatlán, Ixtlán del Río, Amatlán de Cañas. 40 – Xalisco, Jala, Compostela. 41 – Sierra del Nayar. Acaponeta, Rosamorada, Ruíz, Tuxpan. 42 – El Nayar, La Yesca. Huajicori. 43 – Lagunas Encantadas (Enchanted Lagoons). San Pedro Lagunillas, Santa María del Oro. 44 – Map of Nayarit. 45– HotelDO. 1 Nayarit, a land of unparalleled beauty, with seas, riers, lakes, mountains…

In Cora (local indigenous language) Nayarit means “Son of god which is in heaven and in the sun” and that’s how you will feel after spending some time here, you will feel in heaven. Today, the coast of Nayarit has become the new destination of choice for celebrities and international visitors. However, you can also discover beautiful colonial cities, health resort, archaeological sites and a unique richness in culture and traditions. It is not a coincidence that Nayarit is becoming a reference destination in the international tourist scene, and the host of major sporting events. The state is a paradise that offers unique experiences.

Gastronomy

Nayarit is blessed with a unique geographic location, its fertile soil zucchini and chopped lettuce all smothered with a tomato sauce prepared with produces a great variety of vegetables and fruits, wich along with the plenty of oregano; the Tlaxtihuille, a dish with pre-Hispanic origins which consists wide coast, result in a number of unique dishes of the region. Some of of atole - a thick grumade from ground corn - powdered shrimp and chile; the most famous are: “Pescado Sarandeado”, usually prepared with the Charred fish, cooked over an open fire made of manglar wood; Shrimp paté, the pargo (sea bream), the fish is smoked over a manglar wood and palm shrimp is finely chopped and mixed with spices until it forms a paste then bathed frond fire and is previously marinated in a combination of lemon juice, with white wine or port; and of course the Salsa Huichol, made from a variety of soy sauce and chile; Chicken Ixtlan del Rio, fried chicken with potatoes, chiles, spices, vinegar and salt.

Just north of Puerto Vallarta Mexico and spanning over 190 miles along the Pacific coast of Nayarit, Mexico's Riviera Nayarit extends from the northern border with Sinaloa, in the municipality of Tecuala, to the mouth of the Ameca River, on the boundary with Jalisco. This exceptional destination holds magic pictoresque towns, the Sierra de Vallejo Biosphere Reserve with coastal lagoons, mangroves and wetlands, home of crocodiles, sea turtles, and endemic birds; the Isabel Island and Marietas Islands, both National Parks; the archeological vestiges in Altavista; and allure beaches where sensational days of sun and water sports can be enjoyed. The Riviera Nayarit has family tours, services and infrastructure for all kina of events, and a growing number of all inclusive and other resorts, from value-priced to luxury, excelent spas and world-class golf clubs. The temperatura here is warm and humid, with an annual average of 77ºF, and the rainy season goes from June to October. Along the Riviera Nayarit you may found the Huichol creations, famous for their brilliantly colorful artwork and crafts that are on display and cheerfully The visitors can find the real Mexico in the pintoresque villages with a purchased in the marketplaces. traditional seaside lifestyle. Along the Riviera Nayarit’s golden coastline you can enjoy the verdant There are many reasons to be pleased with this magical destination. The rainforest that covered the Sierra Madre Mountains contrasting with the destination safety, the clean beaches, as well as the quality of its deep blue of the Pacific Ocean. services and facilities make that almost all of their visitors recommend the Riviera Nayarit.

Villa Juárez Playa Los Corchos Mexcatitlán Gpe. Victoria Isla El Conde El Capomo

Navarrete Rí Boca de Asadero Marisma o Mololoa L. La Chiripa La Chayota L. Pericos MEXICO Chacalilla 15 Papayito Marisma Boca La Cegada El Rey La Tigra L El Singaita Rey La Trova

L. El Carrizal San Blas Matanchén Mecatán L. Camalote Boca El Borrego Las Islitas Tepic El Rincón Bahía Symbols Aticama Matachén Jalcocotán Los Cocos Ensenada Los Cocos Xalisco Bird Watching O Punta El Caballo Camping Santa Cruz Whale Watching Pantana Airport c El Llano Colonial Buildings Turtle Watching e Hadcrafts Horseback Riding Punta Rala a Punta Gorda Diving Paragliding Fishing n Platanitos Polo Club Boca El Custodio o Estero Biking Main Plaza Custodio Attraction Shopping Ixtapan de la Concepción ATV’s Rappel P Río Ixtapan Restaurant Historic Building a Barra Ixtapan Rio Huicicita Art Gallery Trail Hiking c Zacualpan Compostela Snorkel Golf í MEXICO Los 200 Ixtlán del Río Hotel Spa Playa Chila Mangos El Conchal Toriles f Boca Chila Jet Ski Surfing Volcán i Ceborruco L. del Kayak Zip Line Mastranzo Las Varas c Punta Los Chivos ChacalaC Kite Boarding Theater Ensenada Chacala o Caleta Las Cuevas Felipe Bus Terminal El Divisadero Carrillo Marina Puerto Museum Sailing Trailer Park El Capomo Swimming with Dolphins Llano los Becerros Windsurf Playa El Naranjo Swimming El Llano

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Riviera Nayarit is a unique destination that blends harmoniously with nature.

The Nayarit coast is a tropical wonder that offers incredible jungle scenery with beautiful golden beaches. Nuevo Vallarta and Flamingos are the setting for the most complete and elegant hotel and recreation development. In contrast Bucerias, a colorful and charming Mexican town, offers an extensive beach where you can enjoy your dinner under a thatched palapa. La Cruz de Huanacaxtle is also a coastal village and is home of the most modern marina in the country. In Punta Mita, you'll experience the pinnacle of comfort and luxury in the ambiance of a picturesque village. The beaches of Litibú and Higuera Blanca, offer an exclusive vacation complex and a rustic locality. Sayulita, has become a legendary surfing scene and the shores of San Francisco are a beautiful inspirations for artists. The quiet beach at Lo de Marcos is a real gem for families, as well as the beaches of Rincón de Guayabitos where the ocean waters are so calm here that it is known as "the largest swimming pool in the world. In the Matanchen Bay, you will find nice beaches like Miramar, Los Cocos and Aticama in the way to the historic port of San Blas with wide beaches offering a variety of water sports. At the end of the destination, are the Marismas Nacionales wetlands with virgen beaches like Los Corchos, Sesteo, Boca de Camichin and Novillero.

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