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Voykit pocket guide · Mexico
Nuevo Nayarit
Spend 2–3 days for beach, golf and water parks; skip if you only have a day and want more culture.
Nuevo Nayarit is a resort strip on the Pacific coast with 18 km of beach, several golf courses, water parks and a large marina. Most visitors stay 2–3 nights to enjoy the beach, golf and nearby markets, then depart to Puerto Vallarta or Sayulita for more dining and nightlife.
- Country
- Mexico
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry, mild evenings)
- Avoid
- Jun–Oct (rainy, hotter)
- Stay
- 2–3 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- MXN
- Money
- Currency is the Mexican peso (MXN, $). Cards work in hotels, chains and many restaurants; markets, street food, small shops and colectivos are cash.
- Daily spend
- Budget MXN 800–1,200 excl. bed · Mid MXN 1,200–2,000 excl. bed · High MXN 2,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telcel has the widest coverage; AT&T and Movistar are cheaper in cities. SIMs sell at OXXO shops and phone stores; registration with an ID may be requested — check.
- Emergency
- Police 911 · Tourist assistance 078
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 127 V · 60 Hz · US plugs fit; many older sockets have no earth pin.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 10–15%; check the bill for an included 'servicio'.; Bars: MXN 10–20 per drink or 10%.; Petrol station attendants: MXN 10–20; more for windscreen and tyres.; Guides and drivers: 10% or MXN 200–400 a day.; Supermarket baggers (often older volunteers): MXN 5–10.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; garrafón (20-litre jugs) and filtered water in hotels.
- Toilets
- Put paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places; public toilets charge MXN 5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | MXN 30–45 |
| Seafood taco | MXN 50–80 |
| Aquaventuras water‑park entry | MXN 250–350 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | MXN 120–180 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PVR · Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (Puerto Vallarta)
- Closest commercial airport, 5 km (3.1 mi) north of the resort stripClosest commercial airport, 3.1 mi (5 km) north of the resort strip
Typical fares
- ATM bus fare
- M$29 one‑way, about 30 min (check)
- Uber 5 km
- ≈ MXN 120 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Bus line ATM runs every 20–60 min (M$29, Jan 2026). Uber and local taxis are available; negotiate fare. A bike path runs the length of Paseo de los Cocoteros.
See and do
Known for
- 18 km of white‑sand beach
- Golf courses (Flamingos, Nayar, Vidanta)
- Aquaventuras water park
- Turtle nesting beaches in winter
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sayulita | Bus ATM northbound, about 30 min | ≈45 min |
| Bucerías | Bus ATM southbound, 15 min | ≈30 min |
Sleep
- Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
- All‑inclusive resort, beachfront, ideal for a splurge stay
- Riu Palace Pacifico
- Mid‑range all‑inclusive on Flamingo Beach
- Villa La Estancia Nuevo Vallarta
- Condominium‑style rentals, good for families
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedis-KOOL-peh |
| Thank you | GraciasGRAH-syahs |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?KWAHN-toh KWEHS-tah |
| Can I pay by card? | ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta?pweh-DOH pah-GAR kohn tar-HEH-tah |
| Where is the bathroom? | ¿Dónde está el baño?DON-deh es-TAH el BAH-nyoh |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; a kiss on the right cheek among friends; avoid: Skipping 'buenos días' when entering a shop
- Punctuality: Be on time for tours and buses; avoid: Expecting social events to start on time
- Talking: Warm small talk, family, food, football; avoid: Jokes about cartels, the wall or migration
- Churches: Covered shoulders, quiet; avoid: Photos during mass
- Dining: Say 'provecho' to other diners when leaving; avoid: Rushing the waiter
Scams and watch-outs
- Traffic bottleneck around the airport can add 25–45 min to trips north or south.
- Taxi drivers expect price negotiation; get a voucher at the airport.
- Winter turtle nesting sites are protected – stay on marked paths.
The resort area is safe for tourists; main risks are traffic jams near the airport and occasional strong surf.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Nuevo Nayarit yet. Suggested stay: 2–3 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- 18 km of white‑sand beach
- Golf courses (Flamingos, Nayar, Vidanta)
- Aquaventuras water park
- Turtle nesting beaches in winter
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Nuevo Nayarit: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Nuevo Nayarit, revision 5256703 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5256703
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/nuevo-nayarit). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.