Beautiful Views of Riviera Nayarit's Beaches

Watch this video to get a feel for the tranquility and breathtaking beauty of Riviera Nayarit's beaches and weather.

Turtle Nesting Begins in Banderas Bay

Have you ever heard of the Olive Ridley turtle? This turtle, also known as the “Golfina” (Lepidochelys olivacea) turtle is popular in the Puerto Vallarta area and especially on Banderas Bay where in July it comes out (or comes in) in order to nest its eggs.

Regardless of the fact that tourist season has ended, there is still a great risk that many of these turtles not make it- the life expectancy for these turtles is very low. Increased development added to more and more poaching activities, lead to great threats for this beautiful, tranquil, leather-backed reptile.

Read about how The Sociedad Ecologica de Occidente works to conserve the turtle nesting grounds.

Banderas Bay: A Place to Explore

Banderas Bay is one of the prettiest bays in the world. At the mouth of Banderas Bay is a peninsula called Punta de Mita, located in the state of Nayarit. Its beach, Anclote, is a great place to have lunch while watching whales and the boats entering and leaving Banderas Bay. If you want to see these friendly giants up close you can enjoy them on Anclote or visit popular Marieta islands. The Marieta islands are surrounded by coral reefs, and are both a natural and government-protected sanctuary for birds and turtles and a great place to snorkel. Punta de Mita is also home to a modern 1,500-acre golf resort and residential development called Punta Mita, with some of the world’s best hotels, including the Four Seasons and La Solana Rosewood.