Punta Mita’s To Do Guide

Planning on traveling to Punta Mita? In this blog we will talk about some things you may not know as a first time traveler to The Pearl of the Nayarit Riviera. Get ready to take some notes for your next luxury vacation. 

Punta Mita is a 1,500-acre private peninsula situated in the Riviera Nayarit, with year-round beach weather,  just north of Puerto Vallarta. You’ll find six miles of enviable white, soft sand beaches, which are perfect for sunbathing and enjoying the view. For golfers it is heaven, imagine this: 36 holes, a green on a natural island, the Sierra Madre as a backdrop, and the extensive Pacific as a breathtaking observer. Also it is a 15 minute boat ride far away from the stunning Marietas Islands, a small archipelago of volcanic origin that is known as a natural wonder with crystal-clear turquoise waters and stunning coral reefs. 

Let’s continue with the summary of spots and activities we have rounded up for your first time in Punta Mita.

To do list 

1. Oceanside Golf: 
   • If you consider yourself a golfer, you must go to the Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, Punta Mita Golf Club. A whole spectacular experience that features 36 world-class play holes and 380 acres of peninsula bordered by the Pacific Ocean and the precious Banderas Bay.  For more information check out: https://www.fourseasons.com/puntamita/golf/
2. Water sports: surf, sailing, scuba diving, and snorkeling:
   • You’ll learn the difficult art of surfing and you’ll find a great variety of tropical fish,  sea turtles, dolphins, and rays. We recommend you to check out the next link to know more details about water sports at Punta Mita. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g499443-Activities-c61-t184-Punta_de_Mita_Pacific_Coast.html
3. Tour guide to the Marietas Islands hidden beach:
   • Be ready to take a 15 minute boat ride to this stunning Instagram-worthy hidden beach. It is a breathtaking open sky sand cavern with its own little sea. For more details on the tour check out: https://www.puntamita-adventures.com/en/tour/hidden-beach-marietas-islan

4. Trip to Sayulita: 
   • Just next to Punta Mita, this is the ideal one road surf town for people who like sailing, boating, snorkeling, scuba diving and obviously surfing. Also, it is an ideal spot to look for small boutiques and simple restaurant stands that represent Mexico’s culture in its wholeness. 

5. Whale Watching:
   • Near Puerto Vallarta get prepared to depart on an eco boat tour to watch, from November to March, amazing migrating humpback whales. You must live this astounding experience to closely watch these majestic creatures. For more information check out: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g499443-Activities-c61-t188-Punta_de_Mita_Pacific_Coast.html
6. On Land Adventures:
   • If you are looking for an away from water adventure you should take the day-trip hike to the Sierra Madre Mountains. There you’ll be able to also find activities like horseback riding, colonial tours, hot air ballooning, flying tours and open jeep expeditions. For more details check out: https://www.exceptionalstays.com/blog/punta-mita/get-away-water-your-punta-mita-vacation
7. Spa day
   • Give yourself some love and  time to relax. Punta Mita has among the best spas that you’ll find in Mexico, specially the ones in the Four Seasons and Palladium Resorts. 
   • Checkout the next two links for more information: https://www.fourseasons.com/es/puntamita/spa/
   • https://www.palladiumhotelgroup.com/es/hoteles/mexico/rivieranayarit/grand-palladium-vallarta-resort-spa/Instalaciones
8. Tuna Blanca
   • Qualified on Tripadvisor as Best of the Best, Tuna Blanca is a chic mexican seafood restaurant, with gorgeous setting, great music, outstanding service and exquisite seafood. Ideal for a romantic dinner with your couple. 
   • Block 19 Av. Anclote Lote 5, Punta de Mita 63734 México
   • +52 329 291 5414
   • $$$$
   • https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g499443-d1239148-Reviews-Tuna_Blanca-Punta_de_Mita_Pacific_Coast.html
9. Punta Mercedes 
   • Qualified as Traveler’s Choice in Tripadvisor, Punta Mercedes is a lovely little restaurant just in front of the beach with a great setting and ambience. The restaurant has a diverse menu with spectacular food including argentinian food, steakhouse, pizza, seafood and grill. 
   • Anclote 14 Anclote 14, Punta de Mita 63734 Mexico
   • +52 329 291 6387
   • $$-$$$
   • https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g499443-d11963033-Reviews-Punta_Mercedes-Punta_de_Mita_Pacific_Coast.html
10. Aramara.
    • Qualified as Traveler’s Choice in Tripadvisor, Aramara is an spectacular Asian fusion restaurant. “Experience the best of contemporary Asian cuisine at Aramara, where influences from the Far East are blended with a taste of Mexico.“ Exceptional service, fine wine, and wonderful food. The perfect place for a family or couple dinner. 
    • Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita Bahía de Banderas, Nayarit, Punta de Mita México
    • +52 329 291 6000
    • $$$$
    • https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g499443-d3810287-Reviews-or10-Aramara-Punta_de_Mita_Pacific_Coast.html