Quinta Christileen

A luxury beachfront villa on Litibu Beach in Punta Mita

Puerto Vallarta

Ways to Get Outdoors in Riviera Nayarit

Posted in: Riviera Nayarit |

Jan. 10, 2017 | By Meagan Drillinger

A beach vacation in Mexico implies that time outdoors is built into the equation. But for outdoor enthusiasts who want a little adventure than landlubbering on the shore, here are some top tips and places for exploring Mexico’s great outdoors in Riviera Nayarit a destination with nearly 200 miles of coastline, surrounded by the rainforest-blanketed Sierra Madre Mountains.

Flyboarding has been all the rage in Riviera Nayarit for a few years, and it’s still one of the coolest (and weirdest) things to do on the water. With the use of a water-propelled jet pack, riders are shot through the water and into the air where they can hover and fly. Hand and foot controls allow for in-air acrobatics like somersaults and twirling. (Read more in Travel Weekly)

The Future of Punta Mita, the Secret Retreat for the World’s Top Tech Billionaires

Posted in: Punta de Mita, Riviera Nayarit |

Nov. 15, 2016 | By Jim Dobson

Located on a private peninsula surrounded by white sand beaches, Punta Mita is a spectacular 1,500-acre resort and residential community bordered by the Pacific Ocean, and an easy 40 minute drive north of Puerto Vallarta. Punta Mita is home to some of the world’s most stunning private estates, as well as two Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Courses, Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, and the St. Regis Resort Punta Mita.

Once a sleepy bohemian surf area with charming small towns, this stretch on the Riviera Nayarit has become one of the most private and secure locations in the world. Before I could even get to my beach villa, we had to pass through multiple security checkpoints and gated roads. Punta Mita was created 15 years ago when the Mexican development company DINE bought property to create a luxury resort with high end hotels and world ranking golf courses. I spoke with Andrés Rossetto, the Managing Director of Punta Mita Development for DINE, and he explained the appeal of the area to buyers from the U.S. (Read more in Forbes)

Puerto Vallarta Number One Desitnation

Posted in: Puerto Vallarta |

According to U.S. News and World Report Travel Puerto Vallarta is the number one destination in Mexico. Here is what they had to say: “Puerto Vallarta gets more rave reviews than most other Mexican vacation spots. The blend of excellent beaches, authentic regional cuisine and a quaint setting sets “PV” apart from Cancún, Cabo San Lucas and other package tourist centers.”

We happen to agree! Puerto Vallarta and the surrounding area in Riviera Nayarit, such as Punta Mita, Litibu Beach and Sayulita are the best vacation spots in Mexico.

(Here is a link to the report)

Riviera Nayarit – Mexico’s New Riviera Destination

Posted in: Riviera Nayarit |

You’ve doubtlessly heard of — and perhaps been to — Puerto Vallarta. Well, just north of there, along central Mexico’s Pacific coast, is the state of Nayarit. The coast runs from the tony all-inclusive resorts of Nuevo Vallarta (very near to Puerto Vallarta in the southern part of the state), through the elite and fabulously expensive Punta Mita and up through a series of seaside enclaves catering to all classes of tourists, ending in the sleepy town of San Blas. (read more from Luxist here)

Litibu Beach is located between Sayulita and Punta Mita.

Three airlines announced new flights to Puerto Vallarta

Posted in: Puerto Vallarta |

In order to meet higher anticipated demand to Puerto Vallarta Mexico for 2010 and beyond, Westjet, Alaska Airlines and US Airways significantly increased flights to Puerto Vallarta. Westjet, Alaska Airlines and US Airways added direct non-stop flights to Puerto Vallarta, increased the number of seasonal flights, and converted seasonal flights into year-round flights. (Read more here)

AARP The Magazine Ranks Puerto Vallarta the Number One Best Place to Retire Abroad

Posted in: Puerto Vallarta |

Experts in celebrating the next chapter in life, AARP The Magazine traveled the globe to discover the ultimate retirement destinations abroad.  Factoring climate, expat community, cost of living, housing, health care, access to the U.S. and culture and leisure, AARP The Magazine reveals the top five locales in its September/October issue.

1.  MEXICO—Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is the undisputed number one destination for American retirees. With its rich Indian and Spanish culture, lavish beaches and affordable real-estate, Puerto Vallarta offers the low-cost, laid back lifestyle retirees seek to find in a community. (read more here)

Restaurant Week in Punta Mita and Puerto Vallarta

Posted in: Banderas Bay Events |

The 6th Annual Restaurant Week took place from May 15-31 in Punta Mita and Puerto Vallarta. Once again, many of the Banderas Bay area’s finest restaurants offered spectacular three-course menus at the fixed price of either $189 or $299 pesos per person, not including beverages or tips.

Participating Puerto Vallarta and Punta Mita restaurants included:

  • Amapas Sunset
  • Archie’s Wok
  • Barcelona Tapas
  • Blanca Blue Read
  • Cafe des Artistes
  • Cafe des Artistes del Mar
  • Cilantro’s
  • Coco Tropical
  • Daiquiri Dick’s
  • El Arrayán
  • época
  • Hacienda de Oro
  • Hacienda San Angel
  • Kaiser Maximilian
  • La Albufera
  • La Estancia
  • La Leche
  • La Palapa
  • Le Kliff
  • Los Chilaquiles
  • Madison South
  • Mezzogiorno
  • Si Señor
  • The Blue Shrimp
  • The River Cafe
  • Thierry’s Prime
  • Trio
  • Vista Grill
  • Vitea
Cafe des Artistes Del Mar in Punta Mita, Mexico

Cafe des Artistes Del Mar in Punta Mita, Mexico

We had great gourmet dining experiences at Café des Artistes Del Mar in Punta Mita and La Leche in Puerto Vallarta. I highly recommend both restaurants. Although, it is difficult to decide to leave the villa and go out for dinner as Matilda prepares delicious Mexican cuisine every day. It is impossible to believe that I lose weight while in Litibu; it must be the swimming and walks on the beach.