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Bahía de Banderas coastline

Zone

Bahía de Banderas

Luxury ResortsWhale WatchingSurfing

The vibe

Mexico's largest bay spanning Jalisco and Nayarit, encompassing Puerto Vallarta's greater resort area.

Bahía de Banderas (Bay of Flags) is one of the world's largest bays, stretching from Punta Mita to southern Puerto Vallarta. This zone covers the northern Nayarit side, including Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerias, La Cruz, and Punta Mita—areas with distinct character from PV proper.

Snapshots & details

Luxury Resorts. Whale Watching. Surfing

Best time to visit: November to May

At a glance

25 beaches

In this zone

60 hotels

Places to stay

Nayarit

State

November to May

Best time

Nearby towns

Nuevo Vallarta

Explore Nuevo Vallarta for dining, nightlife, and local culture.

Bucerias

Explore Bucerias for dining, nightlife, and local culture.

La Cruz de Huanacaxtle

Explore La Cruz de Huanacaxtle for dining, nightlife, and local culture.

Punta Mita

Explore Punta Mita for dining, nightlife, and local culture.

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