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Voykit pocket guide · Mexico
Rincón de Guayabitos
Spend 1–2 days for beach relaxation, surf and low‑cost meals; arrive by bus or car from Puerto Vallarta (≈90 min).
Rincón de Guayabitos is a small Pacific‑coast beach town in Nayarit, popular with families and surfers. Its compact layout makes walking or biking the easiest way to explore, and budget‑friendly lodging and eateries keep costs low. One full day covers the main beach, a few local restaurants and a short bike ride; a second day adds a nearby beach or a relaxed morning.
- Country
- Mexico
- Best months
- Nov–Mar
- Avoid
- Jun–Oct (rainy season, occasional storms)
- Stay
- 1–2 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 MX$300–500 excl. bed · Mid MX$500–800 excl. bed · High MX$800+ 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 / General emergencies 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 |
|---|---|
| Meal at Restaurante Pineda | MX$250 |
| Meal at Los Helechos | MX$250 |
| Meal at El Amigo Vargas | MX$200 |
| Bus ticket from Puerto Vallarta | MX$100 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PVR · Puerto Vallarta International Airport
- 75 km (47 mi) north, ~90 min drive47 mi (75 km) north, ~90 min drive
Typical fares
- Bus Puerto Vallarta → Guayabitos
- ≈ MX$100, 3½ h (check schedule)
- Car rental from PV airport to Guayabitos
- ≈ MX$600–800 per day, 90 min drive (check rates)
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
Walking is primary; bike rentals are common and inexpensive. Car rentals from Puerto Vallarta allow visits to nearby Lo de Marcos.
See and do
Known for
- Family‑friendly beach
- Surfing
- Budget hotels and hostels
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Lo de Marcos | Bike or local bus north along the coast, about 15 min ride | ≈ 30 min round trip |
| Tepic | Bus from the Estrella Blanca terminal, about 1 h 30 min | ≈ 2 h total |
| Puerto Vallarta | Bus or car north on MEX‑200, 75 km (47 mi), ~90 minBus or car north on MEX‑200, 47 mi (75 km), ~90 min | ≈ 2 h round trip |
Sleep
- Akan Resort
- Beachfront, rooms with kitchenettes; good for longer stays.
- Cabañas del Capitán
- Center of town, 100 m to beach, rooms MX$3,000.
- Casablanca Resort
- Beachfront, MX$2,200, includes breakfast.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedisˈkulpe |
| How much is this? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?kwanˈto ˈkwesta |
| Where is the beach? | ¿Dónde está la playa?ˈdonde esˈta la ˈplaʝa |
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
- Bus fares are about MX$100; first‑class buses cost more but save ~1 h.
- Check bus terminal locations: Estrella Blanca stop is a short walk from the main terminal; Primera Plus stop is ~0.5 km away.
Rincón de Guayabitos is generally safe for tourists; keep an eye on personal belongings on the beach and avoid isolated areas after dark.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Rincón de Guayabitos yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Family‑friendly beach
- Surfing
- Budget hotels and hostels
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 – Rincón de Guayabitos coordinates: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Rincón de Guayabitos, revision 5266447 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5266447
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/rincon-de-guayabitos). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.