A busy surf town with a forgiving wave out front and the best food on the coast.
7 towns
Riviera Nayarit & Puerto Vallarta
Jungle-backed surf towns north of Puerto Vallarta, all within reach of one airport.
The stretch of Pacific from Banderas Bay to San Blas. Sayulita, San Pancho and Punta Mita are our launch towns: forgiving waves, walkable villages and a deep stock of beachfront homes, all under an hour from PVR. Canadians know this coast best; winter is high season.
On our list
On our listA long, gentle beach on Banderas Bay, close to the airport, with afternoon wind for kitesurfers.
On our listThe city on Banderas Bay: the malecón, the Zona Romántica and the coves to the south.
On our listA tiny fishing village in a sheltered cove, with a gentle wave and a retreat centre on the hill.
On our listAn old port at the north end of the coast, famous for very long, slow waves on a big swell.
For owners
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Vrbo now takes 12% from every host. We feature a small number of genuinely oceanfront homes, and build owners their own direct-booking site, so repeat guests book with you, not a platform.
- A feature here
- Photographed and written up after we visit, with the “On the sand” mark.
- Your own booking site
- Live prices and availability from the calendar you already use.
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