With just a few days to say goodbye to December, there are many who take the opportunity to take stock of what 2020 has been like. Atypical like no other, it will go down in history as the year that changed our lives and our social habits. Forced to stay at home, we have postponed trips and projects in the hope of being able to resume them in the not too distant future.
However, despite the pandemic, some fortunate people have been able to continue enjoying privileged stays in luxurious and glamorous settings. One of these areas is Punta de Mita, in the Riviera Nayarit, an exclusive area of the Mexican Pacific chosen by numerous billionaires and Hollywood stars to pass the confinement.
Punta Mita
Located on a peninsula that extends along almost ten kilometers of virgin beaches and green hills, Punta de Mita has become one of the favorite places for the celebrities to run away from the paparazzi and relax by the sea. The list of those who have found the desired privacy in this corner is long: Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Eva Longoria, Justin Bieber, the Kardashians – especially Kim, who has visited the place several times in the company of her sisters and her husband , rapper Kanye West-, Selena Gómez or Jennifer Aniston, among others.
All of them have succumbed to this exotic destination unknown by the general public and not suitable for any pocket, common when enjoying a retreat or a simple getaway. And, in addition to calm, white sand beaches and crystal-clear turquoise waters, here billionaires can choose from a full range of water activities, such as surfing, snorkeling or kitesurfing.
Punta Mita is one of the most sophisticated and select corners of the world
Located at the northern end of the Bay of Banderas, just over 15 kilometers from bustling Puerto Vallarta -one of the main tourist epicenters of sun and beach in Mexico-, Punta Mita is a true oasis for the elites. It is difficult to imagine that the place, which has become one of the most sophisticated and select corners of the world, was a few years ago the land of artisans, fishermen and merchants.
Luxury accommodations and top golf
The presence of the large international luxury chains, such as Four Seasons and St. Regis, to which are added exclusive residences such as Casa Aramara or Villa Tesoro, have guaranteed rich and famous stays and top-level gastronomy. Although, possibly, one of the great attractions for these guests during the pandemic has been its golf courses, great treasures of the region.
‘Whale’s tail’ hole
The most outstanding of them is undoubtedly the Punta Mita Pacífico par 72, an emblematic course designed by Jack Nicklaus, famous for its type 3b hole, known as whale tail. Located on a natural island 199 yards from the players’ initial blow, on the shore of the beach, it is unique in the world.
A natural environment
The environment that surrounds Punta Mita is spectacular. And the fact is that Riviera Nayarit stretches along more than 300 kilometers of virgin coastline, mountainous landscapes and picturesque fishing villages. On the south coast, towns such as Litibú, Sayulita -boho-chic surfing mecca-, San Pancho, Lo de Marcos and Punta Raza offer a rustic and bucolic image.
Marietas Islands, in Riviera Nayarit
The Marietas Islands, a beautiful protected and uninhabited archipelago of volcanic origin; the Jaltemba Bay, dotted with small islets, or the exuberant Sierra de Vallejo, where the most essential beaches of the entire coastline are hidden, converted into an authentic turtle sanctuary, are some of the essential landscapes.
However, those who prefer history should pay attention to the north coast, where they can admire colonial towns, such as the historic town of San Blas, Costa Santiago, Mexcaltitán Island and Playa Novillero; an immersion in the local culture that is well worth a visit.
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