THINGS TO DO IN & AROUND THE NAYARIT RIVIERA

Whether you're someone who is looking for adventure and excitement or just interested in the local scenery, the Nayarit Riviera has it all.

For those of you who love to be on the go, there is a plethora of activities to keep you moving; from high-excitement zip-line courses to a relaxing game of golf.

For the aquatic adventurer there is sport & surf fishing, sailing, kayaking, snorkeling, SCUBA diving, jet ski, boogie-boarding, aqua aerobics and of course, swimming. If you prefer to participate in activities on dry land, there is golf, tennis, beach volleyball, yoga and aerobics. Adrenaline junkies will find ATV excursions, zip-line courses and parasailing available.

If you are someone who enjoys a more "natural" adventure, there is a vast diversity of flora and fauna to explore, as well as turtle releases, hiking, whale & dolphin watching, the monarch migration, Alta Vista petroglyphs, hot springs and jungle & mangrove tours. Miles of beautiful beaches abound where one can go beachcombing, take a hike, go horseback riding, take a boat ride exploring the coastline, or just perfect the age-old art of "beach-bummery."

When the sun goes down (which is beautiful to experience), the night life begins. For those who are ready to practice their dance moves, there are a vast number of discos situated throughout the area. If you're looking for dinner before you get your groove on, there are many restaurants which offer a variety of dishes from burgers & fries to stuffed lobster.

As well you will find numerous tours offered by local, experienced and knowledgable guides including a trip to the Tequila Factory (Down the hatch!), shopping in Puerto Vallarta, Tepic or Guadalajara. Visit the ruins of San Blas or explore ancient Aztec civilization in Mexcaltitan.  Improve your Spanish with a few classes or pamper yourself with a visit to one of the local spas.  Volunteer at a local school or spay and neuter clinic.

There are endless possibilities to keep you busy or simply relax on any one of the breathtaking beaches.