10 TOP Things to Do in Nayarit (2026 Activity Guide)

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Nuevo Vallarta Beach showing a beach, a sunset and tropical scenes

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What to do in Nayarit

Popular places to visit

Nuevo Vallarta Beach

Choose from a variety of water sports, watch dramatic sunsets and, in the right season, spot nesting sea turtles and migrating whales at this beach on Banderas Bay.

Atardecer en la playa de Bucerías, México

Playa Bucerías

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Playa Bucerías might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Bucerías. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Punta de Mita golf course at the beach aerial view

Punta de Mita Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Punta de Mita Beach during your travels in Punta de Mita? While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Vallarta Adventures

Enjoy a trip to Vallarta Adventures and popular activities like taking adventure tours in Nuevo Nayarit. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Sayulita Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sayulita Beach during your trip to Sayulita? Wander the beaches in this relaxing area.

South Coast Nayarit showing a beach, tropical scenes and a beach bar

El Anclote Beach

Watersports, wildlife spotting, fresh seafood lunches and picturesque sunsets provide all the ingredients for an idyllic beach vacation in Punta Mita.

San Pancho Nayarit Market

With a visit to San Pancho Nayarit Market, a favorite shopping spot in San Francisco, you can enjoy some retail therapy. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Nayar Vidanta Golf

Enjoy a round of golf in Nuevo Nayarit at Nayar Vidanta Golf. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

VidantaWorld

Enjoy a fun-filled day at VidantaWorld as part of your trip to Nuevo Nayarit. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Areas of Nayarit

Zona Dorada

If you're spending some time in Zona Dorada, Playa Bucerías and Art Walk Bucerias are top sights worth seeing.

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North End

While visiting North End, you might make a stop by sights like Sayulita Farmers Market and Nanzal Hill.

Día soleado en la Plaza de Armas de Tepic, Nayarit, durante Semana Santa.

Tepic Centro

Unique features of Tepic Centro include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Government Palace or Amado Nervo House Museum while you're exploring the area.

Flamingo

Though Flamingo might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Flamingos Golf Club and Los Arroyos Verdes.