{"id":60820,"date":"2023-06-13T11:26:57","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T18:26:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/?p=60820"},"modified":"2025-08-27T01:13:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T08:13:52","slug":"punta-mita","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/punta-mita\/","title":{"rendered":"THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO PUNTA MITA"},"content":{"rendered":"

Punta Mita is a 1,500-acre private peninsula on Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit coastline, known for its warm, turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, upscale resorts, and world-class service.<\/p>\n

Just 10 miles north of Puerto Vallarta, Punta Mita is easily accessible and offers a handful of luxury accommodations including Four Seasons Punta Mita<\/a> and St. Regis Punta Mita<\/a>, making it an ideal destination for couples and families.<\/p>\n

This luxury destination has been developed to cater to jet-setters from around the globe and is home to multimillion-dollar villas, over a dozen upscale residential communities, and two Jack Nicklaus Signature golf courses. The town of Punta Mita has a small, bustling marina, with an array of small local businesses and shops situated along the public beach, Playa Punta de Mita.<\/p>\n

Recently, I visited Punta Mita for the second time and spent five days and four nights there with my daughter, husband, and two other families. Based on my experience, here’s my ultimate guide to Punta Mita. <\/p>\n

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Things To Do In Punta Mita<\/h2>\n

Punta Mita is known for its warm turquoise waters and beautiful coastline. There is a lot to do and see in and around this little peninsula. Here are 10 fun things to do in Punta Mita<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

1) Enjoy Quality Family Time<\/h2>\n

One of the big draws of Punta Mita is that many of the resorts are geared toward families. Everything you and your kids could want can be found right on property, so you don’t have to spend your entire vacation schlepping your family around to activities.<\/p>\n

As a parent, this is a dream come true; your kids get to have fun and you get to actually relax during your vacation. What a concept! Two of the best family resorts in Punta Mita are Four Seasons Punta Mita<\/a> and St. Regis Punta Mita<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2) Enjoy Relaxing Couples Time<\/h2>\n

One of the other draws of Punta Mita is that there are several adults-only, all-inclusive luxury resorts making it the ultimate getaway for couples, parents vacationing without kids, or friends looking for a relaxing, adults-only group vacation destination.<\/p>\n

Two all-inclusive, adults-only resorts to check out are Marival Armony Resort & Spa<\/a> and Secrets Bahia Surf & Spa.<\/a><\/p>\n

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3) Horseback Riding Tour<\/h2>\n

What could be more fun than riding along a white sand beach with the ocean breeze blowing in your hair? On this horseback riding tour<\/a>, you’ll get picked up at your accommodations in Punta Mita (or Sayulita) and enjoy a relaxing 1.5 hour horseback ride through the beach, jungles, and village of Higuera Blanca.<\/p>\n

You’ll be happy to see the horses used on this tour are distinguished by their calm character, and are well-fed, and kept in prime shape by the Mexican cowboys who will guide you on this wonderful tour.<\/p>\n

4) Day Trip To Sayulita <\/h2>\n

The famed beach town of Sayulita is less than an hour’s drive from Punta Mita and is definitely worth a visit. This beautiful beach community is known for excellent surfing, great restaurants, and cute boutique hotels.<\/p>\n

If you want to spend a night or two in Sayulita, three great hotels to check out are Hotel Ysuri Sayulita<\/a>, Avela Boutique Hotel<\/a> and Casa Selva Sayulita<\/a>.<\/p>\n

5) Shop Local Boutiques<\/h2>\n

You’ll find many boutiques in the town of Punta Mita near the beach on Avenida el Anclote and Avenida las Redes. These shops sell souvenirs, beach clothing, and trinkets.<\/p>\n

These stores are cute but be warned, they are geared toward tourists and are expensive by local standards. However, if you want to explore the town and pick up some Punta Mita souvenirs, wandering these shops is a fun way to spend a few hours and your purchases will support the local shop owners who rely on tourists.<\/p>\n

6) Rent A Boat<\/h2>\n

During our Punta Mita trip, we rented a boat for half the day and spent the afternoon at sea exploring the coastline, taking photos, and swimming. We booked the boat through Chicca Locca Tours<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The crew was great and they provided snacks, drinks, lunch, and a jet ski that the adults and kids enjoyed riding around the boat. The water was warm and beautiful and we saw tons of fish, birds, and dolphins. <\/p>\n

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7) Explore Marieta Islands National Park <\/h2>\n

The Marieta Islands are a group of small uninhabited islands a few miles off the coast of the state of Punta Mita.<\/p>\n

T<\/sup>he islands are protected from fishing and hunting by the Mexican government and are a popular tourist destination because of the abundance of marine life that can be found around the islands.<\/p>\n

You can book this snorkeling tour<\/a> of Marieta Islands National Park to explore the islands by boat.<\/sup><\/p>\n

8) Snorkel or Scuba Dive<\/h2>\n
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Punta Mita is ideal for water sports of all kinds and its warm, crystal-blue waters are great for snorkeling<\/a> and scuba diving. There is an abundance of sea life around Punta Mita so you’ll likely have close encounters with an array of marine life that call this area home.<\/div>\n
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During your dives or while snorkeling, if you’re lucky, you might see giant mantas, dolphins, and schools of jacks. Lucky scuba divers might even get to swim with whale sharks, eagle rays, hammerhead sharks, and sailfish in the open ocean. You might also spot schools of grunts, puffer fish, damselfish, eels, and nurse sharks.<\/div>\n
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We didn’t scuba dive or snorkel during our trip but when we docked from our boat day my daughter spotted an adorable puffer fish swimming around the harbor.<\/div>\n
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If you want to snorkel and visit the islands you can book this snorkeling tour<\/a> of Marieta Islands National Park. You’ll discover warm sandy beaches, beautiful scenery, and an abundance of colorful marine life as you snorkel in the clear water.<\/div>\n
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9) Golf<\/h2>\n
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Situated next to each other at the tip of Punta Mita peninsula, both Four Seasons Punta Mita<\/a> and St. Regis Punta Mita<\/a> offer direct access to two 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf courses.<\/p>\n

Both courses have made the list of the Best Golf Courses in Mexico, awarded by Golf Digest in 2020. Situated on 380 stunning acres, bordered by both the Pacific Ocean and the beautiful Banderas Bay, these two world-class golf courses offer a truly spectacular setting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

10) Take Surf Lessons <\/h2>\n

Punat Mita is known for having good surf spots for beginners year-round at Playa Punta de Mita. Along the beach, you’ll find several surf shacks offering surfboard rentals and surf lessons.<\/p>\n

Or you can book a private surf lesson<\/a> in nearby Sayulita. I’ve been surfing for 20+ years and I teach private surf lessons in Malibu<\/a>. The waves were small when we were visiting Punta Mita at the end of May, but I was still excited to have the chance to catch some waves in the warm water. <\/p>\n

The average annual water temperature on the coast in Punta Mita is 80\u00b0F so you don’t need to wear a wetsuit surfing, but I would strongly recommend a rash guard and a high SPF, waterproof sunscreen as the sun is very strong. <\/p>\n

\"Vanessa<\/p>\n

Where To Stay In Punta Mita <\/h2>\n

There are a handful of beautiful, luxury resorts in Punta Mita making it an ideal destination for couples and families.  Here are 10 of the best hotels in Punta Mita<\/strong>. <\/p>\n