Riviera Nayarit facts for kids
The Riviera Nayarit is a beautiful coastline in Mexico. It stretches for almost 200 miles along the Pacific Ocean. This area is in the state of Nayarit, and it goes from the historic port of San Blas all the way to Nuevo Vallarta, where the Río Ameca river meets Banderas Bay.
The name "Riviera Nayarit" was created to help people learn about and visit this amazing part of Mexico. It includes many famous spots like Chacala Bay.
What Makes Up Riviera Nayarit?
The Riviera Nayarit coastline is home to many lovely beaches and towns. These places are known for their great hotels, beautiful plants, and diverse animals.
Here are some of the main places you can find along the Riviera Nayarit:
- Nuevo Vallarta
- San Blas
- Jarretaderas
- Flamingos
- Bucerías
- La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
- Punta de Mita
- Litibú
- Sayulita
- San Francisco
- Lo de Marcos
- Rincón de Guayabitos
- La Peñita de Jaltemba
- Los Ayala
- El Capomo
- Bahía de Chacala
- Playa Platanitos
Discovering Ancient History
The Riviera Nayarit is not just about beaches! It also has interesting archaeological sites where you can learn about ancient cultures. These are places where old ruins or artifacts have been found.
Some of the towns with cool archaeological sites include:
- Alta Vista
- Aticama
- Bucerías
- Sayulita (also famous for surfing!)
- San Francisco
- Lo de Marcos
- Los Ayala
- Rincón de Guayabitos
- Peñita de Jaltemba
- Las Varas
See Also
- Mexican Riviera
- Riviera Maya
