Punta Mita & Riviera Nayarit Luxury Travel Guide
The Allure of the Private Peninsula
Located just 45 minutes northwest of Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR), Punta Mita is a private 1,500-acre spearhead peninsula surrounded on three sides by nine miles of pristine Pacific and Banderas Bay coastline. Protected by 24-hour gated security, it has evolved into one of the world's most sought-after enclaves for royalty, executives, and discerning luxury travelers seeking discretion, safety, and natural splendor.
Championship Golf on the Ocean
Punta Mita is an international golf pilgrimage site, boasting two 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature championship courses. The centerpiece is Hole 3B on the Pacifico Course—the world's only natural ocean island green dubbed the "Tail of the Whale." During low tide, a specialized amphibious golf cart ferries golfers across the surf to play this dramatic par-3, surrounded entirely by breaking Pacific waves.
Marine Wonders: Marietas Islands & Whale Watching
Directly off the shores of Punta Mita lie the uninhabited Marietas Islands, an UNESCO Biosphere Reserve celebrated for its iconic "Hidden Beach" (Playa del Amor). Between December and April, Banderas Bay serves as a protected calving sanctuary for thousands of migrating humpback whales, allowing guests to witness breaching whales directly from private resort terraces or chartered luxury catamarans.
Surfing & Ocean Adventures
With consistent Pacific swell wrapping around the peninsula, Punta Mita is blessed with over a dozen distinct surf breaks suitable for all skill levels—from the gentle, rolling waves at Anclote to the world-class rights at El Faro and La Lancha. The region also offers tranquil stand-up paddleboarding, deep-sea sportfishing for marlin and sailfish, and secluded catamaran excursions.
