Shannon’s guidebook to Punta Mita
Food scene
Located on a hilltop in between Punta Mita and Sayulita, Kilometro 5 has a very laid back vibe and offers delicious woodfired pizzas and cocktails. The pibil pizza with a passionfruit margarita is truly an unbeatable combo.
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Kilometro 5 Surf Bar y Restaurant
Located on a hilltop in between Punta Mita and Sayulita, Kilometro 5 has a very laid back vibe and offers delicious woodfired pizzas and cocktails. The pibil pizza with a passionfruit margarita is truly an unbeatable combo.
If you're looking for a beachfront restaurant near Villa Pacifica, this is the place for you! About a 30 minute walk down the beach for delicious fresh seafood and cold drinks. Reservations recommended.
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Litibu Grill
SN C. LitibuIf you're looking for a beachfront restaurant near Villa Pacifica, this is the place for you! About a 30 minute walk down the beach for delicious fresh seafood and cold drinks. Reservations recommended.
Great beachfront restaurant on the same street as Villa Pacifica. Enjoy the magnificent sunsets with some fresh ceviche and fun ambiance.
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El Barracuda Punta Mita
11 Privada CareyerosGreat beachfront restaurant on the same street as Villa Pacifica. Enjoy the magnificent sunsets with some fresh ceviche and fun ambiance.
Absolutely incredible food right on the beach, this is a must visit for anyone visiting the Punta Mita area. Whether you're looking for a romantic sunset locale or dinner with friends, this is a can't miss!
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Si Señor
200 Av. El AncloteAbsolutely incredible food right on the beach, this is a must visit for anyone visiting the Punta Mita area. Whether you're looking for a romantic sunset locale or dinner with friends, this is a can't miss!
This is a fantastic neighborhood taco place in Punta Mita. Make sure you try the pibil tacos, they are out of this world!
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Tacos & papas
21 Calle MarlínThis is a fantastic neighborhood taco place in Punta Mita. Make sure you try the pibil tacos, they are out of this world!
This is the place to go if you're looking for an elegant dining experience with great views of the bay. If you're celebrating a special event, be sure to tell them and be blown away by their surprise service. (I don't want to give away the surprise, but its nothing embarrassing or awkward like everyone singing) Reservations recommended
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Tuna Blanca
Lote 5 Av. El AncloteThis is the place to go if you're looking for an elegant dining experience with great views of the bay. If you're celebrating a special event, be sure to tell them and be blown away by their surprise service. (I don't want to give away the surprise, but its nothing embarrassing or awkward like everyone singing) Reservations recommended
If you're visiting Sayulita, this is the place to grab a drink and bite after a day on the waves.
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Don Pedro's Restaurant & Bar
2 C. MarlínIf you're visiting Sayulita, this is the place to grab a drink and bite after a day on the waves.
Whether you're in the mood for some fresh lobster under a huge beachside palapa or wanting to catch the game, Lobster Paradise is a great choice. Their inner bar has about six TVs with US and Canadian stations so you can watch your favorite team with a view of the water.
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Lobster Paradise
7 Av. El AncloteWhether you're in the mood for some fresh lobster under a huge beachside palapa or wanting to catch the game, Lobster Paradise is a great choice. Their inner bar has about six TVs with US and Canadian stations so you can watch your favorite team with a view of the water.
If you're craving great steaks, fresh pasta, or a woodfired pizza, Punta Mercedes is Punta Mita's top choice for that Italian flair.
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Punta Mercedes cocina a la leña
341 Av. El AncloteIf you're craving great steaks, fresh pasta, or a woodfired pizza, Punta Mercedes is Punta Mita's top choice for that Italian flair.
Great steaks and upscale food in the Puerto Vallarta marina. Good place to go if you happen to head to the PV marina and want a nice dinner.
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Sonora Grill Prime - Puerto Vallarta
121 Av Paseo de la MarinaGreat steaks and upscale food in the Puerto Vallarta marina. Good place to go if you happen to head to the PV marina and want a nice dinner.
Delicious hole in the wall fish taco place right across from the airport. If you have a bit of time before your flight, this is a good spot to get that last taste of Vallarta before you head home. Its conveniently located at the bottom of the pedestrian bridge.
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Tacón de Marlin
Delicious hole in the wall fish taco place right across from the airport. If you have a bit of time before your flight, this is a good spot to get that last taste of Vallarta before you head home. Its conveniently located at the bottom of the pedestrian bridge.
City/town information
Great spot to visit if you want to try some surfing. There are multiple locations to rent boards and take lessons.
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Sayulita
Great spot to visit if you want to try some surfing. There are multiple locations to rent boards and take lessons.
If you're staying at Villa Pacifca for a while and want a taste of old Mexico, take a step back in time to San Sebastian. Located in the mountains about 1.5 hours from Punta Mita, this old mining town is the perfect place to get away from 21st century woes. With villagers riding burros to the old timey general stores you will feel like you're in another time. There are some truly incredible restaurants and coffee farms here.
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San Sebastián
If you're staying at Villa Pacifca for a while and want a taste of old Mexico, take a step back in time to San Sebastian. Located in the mountains about 1.5 hours from Punta Mita, this old mining town is the perfect place to get away from 21st century woes. With villagers riding burros to the old timey general stores you will feel like you're in another time. There are some truly incredible restaurants and coffee farms here.
Sightseeing
This is a can't miss spot! The scenery, the wildlife, and the snorkeling is incredible! Ask at the cooperativa in Punta Mita about how to charter a trip to the islands.
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Marietas Islands, Hidden Beach, Tour, Snorkeling & Sightseeing
This is a can't miss spot! The scenery, the wildlife, and the snorkeling is incredible! Ask at the cooperativa in Punta Mita about how to charter a trip to the islands.
If you're looking for the ultimate laid back beach vibe, Yelapa is the place to go! You will need to rent a water taxi to cross the bay, the crossing takes about 1.5 hours so be sure to pack a cooler. Once you arrive you will have your pick of cool beachside restaurants. You will need to schedule your boat in advance and leave early to make the most of this day trip. Also, be sure to buy a pie from the pie lady!
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Yelapa
If you're looking for the ultimate laid back beach vibe, Yelapa is the place to go! You will need to rent a water taxi to cross the bay, the crossing takes about 1.5 hours so be sure to pack a cooler. Once you arrive you will have your pick of cool beachside restaurants. You will need to schedule your boat in advance and leave early to make the most of this day trip. Also, be sure to buy a pie from the pie lady!
COOPERATIVA EL ANCLOTE
Lote 1 Av. El AncloteThis is where you need to go to schedule boat trips from Punta Mita.
If you're looking to go fishing or charter a larger boat while you're in Punta Mita, this is the best place to leave from. It is about 25 minutes from Punta Mita.
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Marina Riviera Nayarit at La Cruz
39 MarlinIf you're looking to go fishing or charter a larger boat while you're in Punta Mita, this is the best place to leave from. It is about 25 minutes from Punta Mita.