Riviera Nayarit Group Travel
The Riviera Nayarit is Puerto Vallarta's quieter, more upscale neighbor, a 200-mile stretch of Pacific coast that starts just across the state line and runs north through a string of distinct beach towns. Nuevo Vallarta brings the big family resorts and marinas. Bucerias and La Cruz keep things low-key with cobblestone streets and Sunday markets. Punta de Mita is the polished, luxury end. Sayulita and San Pancho are the surf-and-bohemian towns. Everyone flies into the Puerto Vallarta airport, which sits 15 to 40 minutes from most of the coast.
That variety is what makes it work for groups. Family reunions and milestone birthdays settle into Nuevo Vallarta's big all inclusive resorts. Wedding parties book Punta de Mita's upscale properties with the Pacific as a backdrop. Bachelor and bachelorette crews split time between resort pools and Sayulita's surf-town bars. Whales pass through in winter, the fishing is legendary, and the pace is calmer than Puerto Vallarta proper. Your Group Travel Specialist knows which town and which resort match your crew.
Things to do in Riviera Nayarit for Your Group Trip
- Surf lessons in Sayulita
- Fishing charters and boat days from Punta de Mita
- Golf along the coast
- Sunset cruises along the Pacific
- Whale watching
- Boat trips to the Marietas Islands and the Hidden Beach
- Sunday market and beach day in Bucerias
- Surf-town yoga and oceanfront spa days
- Temazcal ceremonies
- Beach bar afternoons in Sayulita
Top Reasons to Plan Your Group Trip to Riviera Nayarit
- Shares the Puerto Vallarta airport. PVR is 15 to 40 minutes away, so getting the group there is easy.
- A town for every vibe. Family resorts in Nuevo Vallarta, luxury in Punta de Mita, surf and boho in Sayulita.
- Quieter than Puerto Vallarta. The same warm Pacific coast with more space and fewer crowds.
- World-class surf and fishing. Sayulita's breaks and Punta de Mita's marlin runs are the real deal.
- Group perks run deep. Complimentary rooms, private dinners, resort credits, and upgrades stack up fast.
- All inclusive removes the math. One price covers meals, drinks, and tips, so nobody is splitting checks.
- Whales and sunsets. Whale watching from December to March, and Pacific sunsets all year.
How to Plan a Group Trip to Riviera Nayarit
1. Get matched to the right stretch of coast. Tell your Group Travel Specialist your group size, dates, celebration type, and rough per-person budget. They'll shortlist a few resorts between Nuevo Vallarta and Sayulita, negotiate the rates and perks, and build a quote you can weigh side by side.
2. Pick your town. Nuevo Vallarta near the marinas and big resorts suits family reunions, upscale Punta de Mita draws weddings and milestones, and laid-back Sayulita fits a barefoot surf-town crew. Your specialist matches the town to the celebration.
3. Lock in your room block and perks. Groups of 10 rooms or more get a resort coordinator for the block, dining, and private events. Six to nine months works for 10 to 20 rooms; give yourself nine to twelve for 30-plus, the holidays, or whale season from December to March, when Nuevo Vallarta and Punta de Mita book up fast.
4. Invite your group online. Each guest gets a planning website to book their room, set a payment plan, and see flight options into PVR and the drive north to their town. You track who's in on a dashboard while your specialist follows up with the stragglers.
5. Fly into PVR and celebrate. A short drive north and you roll up to a group that's already checked in and ready.
How It Works
Create a profile and you'll get paired with a Group Travel Specialist who will help you: