The beach is a place for families, young and old. Photo by Gwen Burton

Fly to Puerto Vallarta, but stay in Rincon de Guayabitos

Let the adventure begin! The children were understandably excited as we exited Puerto Vallarta airport after flying from Seattle via Los Angeles. They were going to revisit some of their favorite haunts for the first time in several years. Smiling immigration officers were quick to deal with the sudden influx of passengers disembarking from the […]

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La Peñita de Jaltemba on the coast of the Mexican Pacific means "Place on the sandy shore, across from the cliff." Its beach is frequented by fisherman at the main entrance. © Christina Stobbs, 2009

La Peñita de Jaltemba: Mexico beach with a turtle sanctuary

La Peñita de Jaltemba means “Place on the sandy shore, across from the cliff.” Its beach is not the most beautiful in this area. One might say it is a little rough around the edges, being frequented by fisherman at the main entrance, and with a crumbling cemetery on the far north end. That said, […]

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Color is everywhere in Sayulita, making the town a cheerful place for relaxing and enjoying life © Christina Stobbs, 2012

Sayulita: A quintessential Mexico beach town on the Riviera Nayarit

This charming little beach town located on Pacific Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit, is only a forty-minute drive north of Puerto Vallarta. Sayulita has exploded in popularity as an alternative beach vacation destination during the past few years and celebrity sightings are becoming rather common place. You just know that Sayulita is special, even before arriving, because […]

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Whale watching, Ayala © Christina Stobbs, 2009

Your beach of dreams: nine towns on the Nayarit coast of Mexico

Are you looking for a unique and affordable vacation experience far from the world of all-inclusive resorts? Would you like to experience authentic Mexico at the same time? Then head right on down to the Riviera Nayarit! Here you can enjoy exploring gorgeous tropical beaches, dine on fresh seafood, and satiate yourself with papayas and […]

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Trees hide Playa Las Cuevas from the road, making this beach on the Nayarit Riviera a hidden gem © Christina Stobbs, 2012

Playa del Naranjo, Playa Las Cuevas, Alta Vista and the Nuevo Ixtlan Hot Springs: Hidden gems on Mexico’s Nayarit Riviera

North of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico’s Nayarit Riviera coast has a wealth of beaches to discover and enjoy. Their cool blue waters, warm sand and exuberant vegetation invite the explorer to linger a while. Each beach is truly a hidden gem set amid the green jungle vegetation. Playa del Naranjo, a picture-perfect, escapist beach on the Nayarit Riviera awaits […]

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Interactive map of Pacific Coast beaches: Jalisco, Nayarit, Colima, Michoacán, Mexico

Interactive map of Pacific Coast beaches: Jalisco, Nayarit, Colima, Michoacán, Mexico

Interactive map of Pacific Coast beaches in the states of Jalisco, Nayarit, Colima and Michoacán, Mexico The interactive map shows the coasts of the states of Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima and Michoacán. These states all have some great beaches, and tourism is an important activity in many of the towns shown on the map. Some of […]

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