Sitting along Mexico’s Pacific Coast, just slightly away from the renowned resort town of Puerto Vallarta, the former fishing village of Punta Mita today serves as a luxury dream escape for travelers with several swank resorts, Jack Nicklaus golf courses, unbeatable natural beauty, comfortable tropical weather and a host of outdoor activities.

Bordered by the Sierra Madre Mountains and fenced in on three sides by the Riviera Nayarit’s typical white-sand beaches, Punta Mita is glamorous, elite and an absolute stunner, which is clearly why it is also a favorite amongst the bigwigs of Hollywood.

To help you plan the perfect trip, we bring you the ultimate city guide with information on travel, best time to go, accommodations, restaurants and activities across Punta Mita:

Best Time To Visit Punta Mita

When it comes to weather, Punta Mita displays year-round appeal! The weather is warm and dry for most part of the year and the gentle sea breezes act as a natural air-conditioner keeping the conditions quite convenient even during the warmest months. The so-called rainy season in Punta Mita, from June until September, experiences just a few occasional thunderstorms during the evenings.

Reaching Punta Mita

Conveniently located at the northern tip of Banderas Bay, Punta Mita is just a short drive from Puerto Vallarta. Direct flights to Punta Mita are available from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Chicago, Denver and other major cities in the United States and Mexico into the Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, situated 28 miles southeast of Punta Mita.

Why Go To Punta Mita?

Apart from the laidback feel of a rural fishing village, stunning white sand beaches, and mild year-round weather, Punta Mita also has on offer championship golf, diving, sport fishing, surfing, sailing, sea kayaking, whale watching, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, Jeep tours, rainforest excursions and divine seafood! Play a game of golf while enjoying the spectacular scenery at the Jack Nicklaus-designed Pacifico Course, rated among the best in Latin America. Punta Mita is also a surfing haven with warm waters and excellent waves. El Faro, La Lancha and El Anclote are some of the most popular surfing sites of the area. Nature-lovers can view several migratory birds in this town and can also have a close encounter with dolphins at Dolphin Adventure. Those who like to snorkel can just swim to the coral reefs off the shore or visit the underwater caves near the Marieta Islands for some excellent experiences. Also, Punta Mita is ideally located so as to help you to explore some other interesting places in the Riviera Nayarit. Visit the laidback town of Sayulita for some excellent surfing opportunities or check out the art galleries and shops of Puerto Vallarta that is just a 45-minute drive away.

Where To Stay in Punta Mita

Punta Mita features two of the most palatial, luxuriant and famous resorts in Riviera Nayarit: the Four Seasons and the St. Regis. Originally built by Joe Francis, Casa Aramara, the only five star private residence in Punta Mita, is the epitome of luxury and is frequented by plenty of celebritieslikeKim Kardashian and Jessica Simpson

Villa Real del Mar, Punta de Mita is also magnificent villa which is seems to be quite popular among newlyweds on a honeymoon. It is quite affordable and quite good according to the rave reviews on Tripadvisor and Flipkey.

What And Where To Eat In Punta Mita

Punta Mita is paradise for seafood lovers. You can find various interesting fish dishes made with locally caught fish from the Bahia de Banderas. Although some of the best dining can be found at resorts such as the Four Seasons and the St. Regis, a few quiet beachside restaurants have sprung up in Anclote, offering authentic Mexican food at moderate prices. Café des Artistes del Mar, located inside Hotel Cinco, is one of the most popular restaurants in the area. ‘El Dorado’ is the oldest and the most popular beachside restaurant of Punta Mita serving excellent seafood. Other places to check out for some delicious fish tacos are ‘Oscar’s Fish Tacos’ and ‘Tacos and Papas’.