Bahía de Banderas Travel Guide

Nayarit

A coastal landscape with rocky outcrops, calm sea, and distant hills.
A coastal cityscape with a beach, marina, and urban buildings.
A coastal town with a beach, houses, and a hilly backdrop during sunset.
A beach with waves, people, and buildings on a hillside.
A crowded beach with colorful umbrellas and palm trees.

Popular cities in Bahía de Banderas

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Nuevo Nayarit
Known for Beaches, Entertainment and Relaxing
This purpose-built coastal resort features a long sandy beach, family-friendly hotels, golf, water sports and wildlife.

Reasons to visit

  • Nuevo Vallarta Beach
  • Nayar Vidanta Golf
  • Vallarta Adventures
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Punta de Mita
Known for Beaches, Relaxing and Sea
Dabble in water sports and discover deserted beaches, exclusive hotels and picture-perfect islands at this serene oceanfront resort.

Reasons to visit

  • Punta de Mita Beach
  • El Anclote Beach
  • Punta de Mita Sea Pool
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A beach with tents, surfboards, and colorful umbrellas.
Sayulita
Known for Beaches, Relaxing and Surfing
Stunning beaches, rolling waves, water sports, jungle treks and superb restaurants await visitors at this stylish getaway on the Pacific coast.

Reasons to visit

  • Sayulita Beach
  • Playa los Muertos
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A beach with thatched umbrellas, red chairs, and a clear view of the ocean and mountains in the background.
Bucerías
Known for Dining, Beaches and Sea
The long sweep of golden sand is the perfect complement to the art galleries and handicraft markets at this South Coast Nayarit resort.

Reasons to visit

  • Playa Bucerías
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La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
Known for Beaches, Sea and Seafood
Escape to relaxing La Cruz de Huanacaxtle! Enjoy its oceanfront, beaches and ziplining.
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Lo de Marcos
Known for Beaches
Explore Lo de Marcos: its beaches and more!
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Stay near popular Bahía de Banderas attractions

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Nuevo Vallarta Beach

9.0/10 (7,564 reviews)
Choose from a variety of water sports, watch dramatic sunsets and, in the right season, spot nesting sea turtles and migrating whales at this beach on Banderas Bay.
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