Blessed with 25 miles of golden beaches within spectacular Banderas Bay, Vallarta presents limitless possibilities for enjoying the Pacific.
Majahuitas
Located on a remote, secluded cove south of Puerto Vallarta, Majahuitas beach is accessible only by boat (i.e. water taxi).
Quimixto
One of three remote beaches south of Puerto Vallarta that is accessible only by boat. Boats come and go throughout the day.
Boca de Tomatlán
A small seaside village cove that sits at the edge of the jungle, three miles south of Mismaloya, where the mouth or boca of the Tomatlan river meets the bay, hence its name.
Mismaloya
Probably the most well known Puerto Vallarta beach, this 500-meter-long beach sits at the very edge of the jungle where the Mismaloya creek meets the sea.
Gemelas
Is two small crescent-shaped beaches at the foot of the Sierra Madre Mountains. Here the surf is gentle and good for swimming.
Garza Blanca
A small city beach located off the Barra Navidad road at Km 6 on the way to Mismaloya, this white sand beach is framed with palms and crystal clear water that laps the shoreline.
Los Muertos
Located amongst beauty and culture offers all the facilities of a large hotel but with the personalized service of a small hotel. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner in your room or in our restaurant-cafeteria with our excellent home-cooking and international menu.
Bucerías
Is a 5-mile stretch of white sand beaches is the longest along the Bay of Banderas.
Destiladeras
Located 19 miles from the airport at Km 8 on Highway 200 and popular with the locals for its wide sandy beaches and with surfers for its two-to-five-foot swells.
El Anclote
Punta de Mita
Located at the northern tip of the Bahia de Banderas, 26 miles from Puerto Vallarta on the Punta Mita Highway.
Sayulita
22 miles north of the airport, the idyllic Sayulita beach is located in a cove where the jungle meets the sea. Perfect for surfing or sunning and everything in between. Seaside cafes and fine dining along with other services available.
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