Sitting fifteen minutes north of Puerto Vallarta airport across the Ameca River, Nuevo Nayarit is a master-planned coastal strip built around wide Pacific beaches, a protected marina, and quiet navigable canals. Nuevo Nayarit is worth visiting if you want calm ocean swimming, long unbroken beach walks, and effortless boat access to Banderas Bay. Look elsewhere if you want historic cobblestone plazas, late-night cantina crawls, or dense walkable street markets.
Last updated 3 Nov 2026
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Nuevo Nayarit is built along a low-slung, orderly stretch of coastline designed for quiet ease. Days revolve around the water: early runs along Paseo de los Cocoteros, long afternoons by the breakwaters, and casual dinners near Marina Nuevo Nayarit. It suits travellers who prefer predictable comfort, gentle Pacific swimming, and quick access to coastal nature over the noisy, high-density bustle of older resort hubs.
24 hours in Nuevo Nayarit Nayarit Mexico
Start with an early bike ride down Paseo de los Cocoteros before the midday heat settles. Spend midday on the quiet sands off Boulevard Nayarit, then head to Marina Riviera Nayarit for grilled red snapper and cold beer as boats return at dusk. Everything is connected by a flat ten-minute taxi ride. Select 1 Day above to see it.
2 days in Nuevo Nayarit Nayarit Mexico
Dedicate your morning to a kayak outing through the estuary mangroves near the Ameca River mouth. In the afternoon, venture ten minutes north to neighbouring Bucerías to browse street handicrafts and eat ceviche tostadas with your feet firmly planted in the sand. Choose 2 Days to expand the plan.
3 days in Nuevo Nayarit Nayarit Mexico
A third day allows an offshore boat charter into Banderas Bay toward the Marietas Islands or the quiet cove of Yelapa. Finish with an unhurried dinner of wood-grilled snook back in Nuevo Nayarit, watching the Pacific light fade over the water.
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Local Seafood in Nuevo Nayarit Nayarit Mexico
Taste pescado zarandeado, snook split and slow-roasted over mangrove wood with dried chiles, served at open-air palapas along the beach.
Beaches in Nuevo Nayarit Nayarit Mexico
Walk the flat, uncrowded sands of Playa Nuevo Nayarit, where gentle Pacific breaks allow for easy swimming from morning until sunset.
Sailing & Boating in Nuevo Nayarit Nayarit Mexico
Charter a sailboat from Marina Nuevo Nayarit to navigate Banderas Bay, watching for humpback whales and spotted dolphins offshore.
Birdwatching in Nuevo Nayarit Nayarit Mexico
Paddle through the El Salado and Ameca River estuaries at sunrise to spot roseate spoonbills, snowy egrets, and green iguanas.
Coastal Walks in Nuevo Nayarit Nayarit Mexico
Follow Paseo de los Cocoteros, a paved multi-use trail shaded by palms, running parallel to the beach for cycling and brisk walks.
Day Trips in Nuevo Nayarit Nayarit Mexico
Drive twenty minutes north to Bucerías for market stalls, or head to the surfing point breaks and open fish shacks of Sayulita.
Deep-Sea Fishing in Nuevo Nayarit Nayarit Mexico
Board early skiffs from the marina to fish for dorado, yellowfin tuna, and sailfish in the deep drop-offs outside the bay.
Contemporary Dining in Nuevo Nayarit Nayarit Mexico
Eat local oysters, ceviche, and grilled pargo alongside chilled Pacific lagers at dockside restaurants facing the marina slips.
Nature Reserves in Nuevo Nayarit Nayarit Mexico
Visit the Campamento Tortuguero to learn about sea turtle conservation and watch newly hatched olive ridley turtles enter the surf.
Cycling in Nuevo Nayarit Nayarit Mexico
Rent a cruiser along the flat five-mile bike path on Paseo de los Cocoteros, linking resort avenues with easy roadside coffee stops.
Golf in Nuevo Nayarit Nayarit Mexico
Play eighteen holes at El Tigre or the Norman Signature Course, set between saltwater lagoons and protected coastal vegetation.
Craft Beer & Spirits in Nuevo Nayarit Nayarit Mexico
Sample regional raicilla, the smoky agave spirit of western Jalisco and Nayarit, served neat with orange slices at small hotel bars.