What to do and see in Punta de Mita, Nayarit: The Best Dolphin & Whale Watching

March 10, 2022 Fernanda Pittenger

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. Magic Charters Sayulita

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Magic Charters Sayulita

Magic Charters Sayulita offers Whale Watching tours up to 6 passengers on a classic 33 'foot sailboat, making it one of the most unique, enjoyable, and eco-friendly experience on Banderas Bay. Magic Charters Sayulita is perfect for adventurous couples, nature lovers, private parties and those who like a more intimate atmosphere and the feeling of experiencing life local style.

3. 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.

4. Ecotours de Mexico

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Ecotours de Mexico

Nature and adventure tour-operador since 1994. Tours led by a great team of biologist and naturalist experts with a huge passion for nature. Our goal is to offer personal and professional attention on every one of our Eco- tours.

5. Marietas Punta Mita

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Marietas Punta Mita

We are a company with experience in the tourist area of ​​the bay mainly tours in the Marietta Islands and fishing in the area.

6. 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! ☀

7. Punta Mita Charters

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