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Punta de Mita is located at the northern tip of Banderas Bay, 26 miles from all inclusive on the Punta Mita Highway. This once-remote beachside fishing village is now home of the a major real estate development with an 18-hole Nicklaus golf course and a last minute deals. The beach here are quite spectacular, however the terrain can be quite dry. It is quite a contrast to the other side of the bay which is rich in green hillside jungle. Next to Punta Mita is the beach community of El Anclote, which offers reasonable rentals in oceanfront condominiums and a few homes.
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La Cruz de Huanacaxtle La Cruz de Huanacaxtle is a tranquil town north of settled in the 1930s by the Chavez family who built a working ranch north of Banderas Bay.This is where the beautiful and peaceful La Manzanilla beach is located. Here swimmers can safely play in the shallow surf that reaches 100 feet into the sea. There are a number of small real estate developments offering both villa, condominium and bed & breakfast accommodations.
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Today, a growing number of ecologically oriented day trips and overnight excursions are drawing a different type of traveler to family vacations. Visits to the mountain towns of San Sebastian, Talpa de Allende and Mascota are all make for a fascinating side trip, and are easily accessible from riviera nayarit
Art and Culture
Art is growing as banderas bay favorite pastime as the growing number of galleries and studios will attest to. During the winter tourist season, each weekend is punctuated by openings of art exhibitions featuring Mexico's finest contemporary artists. Numerous galleries feature respected local artists, Mexican masters and one of the widest selections of indigenous art, especially that created by the Huichol Indians of the high Sierra. Exhibitions are also featured regularly at City Hall.
Litibu Until recently, Nayarit's Litibú project remained a dream on paper with a lot of dirt being pushed around. With President Vicente Fox’s visit, attention immediately moved CIP (Centro Integralmente Planeado, or comprehensive planned center) to the front page. From what was actually part of a long-range development project by investors and the government of Nayarit, Litibú got the green light. Anyone who has visited in the last few months is aware that the earth is already moving with highway expansion and construction en route to Punta de Mita. Turn right at the sign that says Higuera Blanca and you see further expansion and construction.
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Punta de Mita is located at the northern tip of Banderas Bay, 26 miles from on the Punta Mita Highway. This once-remote beachside fishing village is now home of the a major real estate development with an 18-hole Nicklaus golf course and a accommodation. The beach here are quite spectacular, however the terrain can be quite dry. It is quite a contrast to the other side of the bay which is rich in green hillside jungle. Next to Punta Mita is the beach community of El Anclote, which offers reasonable rentals in oceanfront condominiums and a few homes.
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