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Twenty minutes up the coast, Sayulita started as a fishing village and grew into one of Mexico's best-known surf towns. The waves run all year, with the North swells bringing the best breaks between December and April. Beyond the beach, the cobblestone streets pull guests into bakeries, art galleries, and artisan shops selling beaded jewelry, silk rebozos, wool garments, and clay sculptures. A short trip from our Punta Mita hotel for an afternoon, or a full day if the place catches you.

Head to Punta de Mita, a picturesque fishing village with upscale resorts and beautiful beaches. You can enjoy water activities, such as snorkeling, paddleboarding, or taking a boat tour.

Take a boat tour to the Marietas Islands, a protected marine reserve. The islands are home to diverse marine life, including colorful fish and coral reefs. The famous "Hidden Beach" is also located here.

Explore Nuevo Vallarta, a resort area known for its luxury hotels, golf courses, and marina. Relax on the beaches, dine in waterfront restaurants, or indulge in spa treatments.

Check if there are any art walks or events happening in the region. Some towns in Riviera Nayarit host art walks where you can explore galleries and local art exhibitions.

Twenty minutes southeast of our Punta Mita hotel, the fishing village of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle wraps around Marina Riviera Nayarit at La Cruz. The marina holds 340 slips and the title of the only full-service marina on Mexico's Pacific coast, but most guests come for what's grown up around it: pebble-stone roads, restaurants running live music, a fresh fish market on the marina premises, and a Sunday farmers market that earns the drive on its own.

Monkey Mountain sits a short drive inland from our Punta Mita hotel, with the Higuera Blanca trailhead starting in the village's central plaza. The 4.5-mile out-and-back climbs steadily through shaded jungle, with cows, birds, and the occasional Wixárika cultural site along the way. The last 500 meters turn into a rocky scramble, and the summit's panoramic Banderas Bay view earns the 1,033-foot climb. Dry season runs November through April.

The Malecón sits about 45 minutes south of our Punta Mita hotel, a pedestrian-only boardwalk running 11 blocks along Puerto Vallarta's downtown waterfront. The route doubles as an open-air sculpture gallery, with works like The Rotunda of the Sea anchoring the stretch. Restaurants, bars, galleries, and street vendors fill the spaces between. The Papantla Flying Men perform their traditional pole descent most evenings, and the Los Muertos pier closes the walk at the south end.