Along the coasts of Riviera Nayarit, lapped by the Pacific Ocean, several charming tourist towns unfold. Their natural scenery, dominated by the silhouette of the Sierra Madre Occidental, makes all these places delightful spots for a holiday.
Which towns make up this magnificent region spanning 300 kilometers? Sayulita, Bucerías, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nuevo Vallarta, San Blas, Rincón de Guayabitos and Punta Mita are the main destinations of the Riviera Nayarit. Each attracts different kinds of travelers depending on its character.
In the case of Punta Mita, located on a peninsula of the Riviera, it’s a place that—besides natural charms—offers luxury and exclusivity. Here, where the deep-blue sea is the meeting point for sun lovers, beaches and water-sports enthusiasts, large impressive resorts have been built with top comforts for increasingly discerning travelers.
Also, this spot just past La Cruz de Huanacaxtle draws a big influx of visitors from across the country during this season through March to enjoy a unique natural spectacle: whale watching. Want to know more about this Punta Mita attraction? The best thing is to start planning your trip to see the tour live—while you do, here are a few details about this beautiful experience.
The whales you can spot here are humpbacks, known for their very long pectoral fins that can reach four meters and a small, triangular dorsal fin sitting on a hump (hence the name). These animals migrate from Alaska to Bahía de Banderas in search of milder conditions, choosing these waters to mate and reproduce.
If you have the chance to see them, you’ll be amazed as they breach more than three meters out of the water. If you’re lucky near the end of the humpback season here, you may also see mothers with their calves. Another display these cetaceans sometimes put on is males competing in groups to reach a female.
There are companies that run these kinds of tours so you can enjoy the magical sighting. Vallarta Adventures, for example, has extensive experience running these excursions and the staff and equipment to offer top-quality service; heads up—its guides will share interesting information about the species! On top of that, they even have a private plane that lets you spot the best moments from above.
Organize your trip for this time of year, enjoy the whale season on the Pacific coast and be part of a unique natural spectacle in Punta Mita!
Versión en español: Temporada de ballenas: ¡disfruta de este espectáculo natural en las costas de Punta Mita!
Versão em português: Temporada de baleias: aproveite este espetáculo natural na costa de Punta Mita!
