Winter is coming, looking for an escape to a tropical destination? Then Riviera Nayarit is the destination for you.
Thanks to new non-stop flights from cities like New York, Sacramento, Kansas City, and St. Louis, including Seattle, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas, and Atlanta, offering direct flights to Puerto Vallarta.
Once in Riviera Nayarit, you can enjoy the traditional Fiestas Guadalupanas which take place in early December and honor the Virgin of Guadalupe with a vibrant 12-day festival featuring folkloric dancers and Mariachi music. Winter is also prime surfing season, with 3-5 ft. along the coastline offering fun for surfers of all skill levels. Additionally, majestic humpback whales and their babies pass through the region during this time, making Banderas Bay a top destination for whale watching from mid-December through March.
Those eager to immerse themselves in the magic of the region, will enjoy staying at the family-friendly Dreams Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort or the romantic adults-only Secrets Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort, located just 50 minutes away from Puerto Vallarta and nestled between the lush Sierra Madre mountains and the golden sand beaches and surf-friendly waters of Banderas Bay. The all-inclusive, all-suite resorts serve as the perfect home base to explore the adventure-rich and culturally vibrant region while indulging in world-class comforts, luxurious suites with stunning ocean views, Unlimited-Luxury® inclusions, eight gourmet dining options, seven lively bars and lounges, a kids club, and a teen’s club, 13 pools, a 33,382 sq. ft. spa and endless daytime and nighttime entertainment for the entire family including an innovative multimedia live art show featuring an immersive waterfall experience and a new 18,600 sq. ft. water park.
