What to do and see in Punta de Mita, Nayarit: The Best Scuba & Snorkeling

January 10, 2022 Janean Rudisill

Yearning for the laidback feel of a rural fishing village with white sand beaches, combined with the luxuries and mild year-round weather of the Mexican Riviera? Punta Mita has all this plus championship golf, diving, sport fishing, surfing, sailing, sea kayaking, whale watching, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, Jeep tours, and rainforest excursions. Walk into town for beachfront restaurant dining and Pacific Ocean sunsets. Kids can safely swim at Playa El Anclote, where the rock jetties calm the shallow waters near restaurant row. Surf El Anclote’s long slow waves. Or seek out those special surfing spots along the coast, like near Punta Sayulita. Enjoy kayaking. Take the family sailing. Tee off overlooking the breezy blue waters of the Pacific Ocean at the Jack Nicklaus-designed Pacifico Course, rated among the best in Latin America. Pacifico is renowned for its optional 19th hole, the “Tail of the Whale,” a 199-yard par-three where you tee off over the Pacific Ocean onto a large island green. The Bahia, another Nicklaus-designed championship course, has six ocean holes, and is lined by beach sands and gated resort properties controlling course access. The Bahia Banderas (Bay of Banderas) and north towards Sayulita is great for fishing and diving volcanic tunnels, or just watching whales, dolphins, turtles, and ocean birds. Snorkel color-splashed shallow reefs. Spend a day on a ponga, a motorized open-bow fishing boat in search of mahi-mahi (dorado), pugnacious pargo (big cubera snapper), Pacific sailfish, fighting roosterfish, yellowfin tuna, and bonita. From Islas Marietas and El Morro to La Corbetena and El Banco, the diving opportunities are numerous.
Restaurants in Punta de Mita

1. Punta Mita Expeditions

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Punta Mita Expeditions

Punta Mita's premier outdoor adventures company with a unique selection of world class life experiences from family fun activities to challenging, extreme adventures. Marine Safari, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Surf, Scuba Diving, Whale Watching, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Hookah Diving, Wild Dolphins Adventure and much more!

2. Punta Mita Adventures

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Punta Mita Adventures

At Punta Mita Adventures we are dedicated to ADVENTURE! Our trips are safe learning experiences designed for people who want to have fun exploring and enjoying all that nature has to offer. We have been creating UNPARALLELED adventures for over 20 years and we are here to provide you with an outstanding and safe experience that will create lifelong memories.

3. Mita Aventuras

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Mita Aventuras

Mita Aventuras , Organic Surf and Yoga Company, We are located in Punta de Mita, Nayarit. One of the most exclusive Peninsula in Mexico.Riviera de Nayarit. We can teach you surf,,family or solo. We can take you to the Islands for snorkel trip/Hike Monkey Mountain on the sunset or morning. We are a family of 4 members-My Son Alex 21 y,o. (Surf half of the day)My Son Diego 18 y,o (Playing guitar and x box after school)My Wife Melanie Zuno(Yoga Teacher) and Me: Surf Instructor,Mountain Bike Guide. Happy to share with you our beautiful country.We provide healthy fun.We love what we do.Doing What We love..!

4. Dressel Divers

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Dressel Divers

Quality Scuba Diving Centers WITH 10% Online Discount! DRESSEL DIVERS is the company chosen by the prestigious Iberostar Hotel chain for the last twenty years to run diving activities on the premise of its luxury hotels in the Caribbean, to ensure that this service has the same quality as the hotels.We are dedicated to teaching diving and offer all levels of PADI courses: From beginner all the way to PADI instructor. Other federations are also welcome. We offer boats especially made for diving by a lifelong diver, the owner, who contributed his strong experience to construct outstanding boats for this activity. Our main priority is to guarantee your safety!We organize diving excursions every day for certified divers to the marvelous reefs

5. Tours El Friede I

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There are three choices for this offering, they all include a stop at the Mariettas for snorkeling, then on to a choice of Yalapa, Quimixto or Las Animas. On board is a box lunch with juice and water. The beach locations include lunch and one drink at a beach restaurant, horse back riding, waterfalls and paddle boarding. Las Animas has a canopy ride. This is a full day outing.

6. Punta Mita Experience

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Punta Mita Experience

We are a small family endeavor, born from the share passion for nature and nourish by love for the ocean. For 15 years we service the ultra luxury resorts and properties of Punta Mita, now we want to bring that level of service to you and your family.

7. Carrillo Tours - Islas Marietas

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Carrillo Tours - Islas Marietas

Sightseeing tours to the mythical beach of love ❤ in Marietas Islands, snorkeling, and whale watching. Visit our! ☀

8. Vallartrip

3 hours guided trip Certified guide + companion photographer Snorkeling equipment FREE HD GoPro Video of the experience Free adventure photos Life Jacket Fast boat and small group (8 guests max) Cooler: bring any food and beverages that you want

9. Punta Mita Charters

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Punta Mita Charters

10. Mictlan Surf School

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Mictlan Surf School

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