No longer in the shadows of vacation destinations to the north and south, the 200-mile swath of Mexico’s central-Pacific shoreline known as Rivera Nayarit is coming into its own. It is a wild and scenic coast, with beaches set between rocky headlands, coastal wetlands, and villages known to surfers, wellness seekers, and off-grid travelers. Flanked by the sea and the Sierra Madre mountains, it is a place where a combination of sea breezes and fresh air flowing from the highlands create an ideal year-round climate and ensure an abundance of sunny days.
Change is coming but in a good way. Rather than mass tourism and walls of high-rise resorts blocking ocean views, the region welcomes a less obtrusive and more selective roster of resorts focused on preserving and blending with its natural attractions. A growing list of five-star options awaits, while travelers seeking a simpler lifestyle can seek out the numerous boutique properties tucked into scenic seaside villages.
119 square miles (307 square kilometers)
50,000
Nayarit
Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
