Marea Café
Punta de MitaOrganic garden café: locally roasted coffee, smoothie bowls and free-range egg breakfasts.
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Local guide
Punta de Mita, the local way
We live and ride here. This is the guide we hand to every customer: where the village is, how safe it is, which beaches and breaks to chase, where the locals actually eat and how to string it all together on a scooter.
Book on WhatsAppWhere is Punta de Mita?
Punta de Mita is a small fishing-turned-surf village on the north point of Banderas Bay, in the state of Nayarit, México — about 45 minutes from Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR). It sits at the entrance of Riviera Nayarit, right next to the upscale resorts of the Punta Mita peninsula, but the village itself is relaxed, walkable and full of local life.
Its location is the magic: sheltered water inside the bay, jungle roads behind it, and the surf towns of Sayulita (about 20 minutes) and San Pancho (about 30 minutes) up the coast — all connected by the coastal highway. From here, the whole north-bay coastline is a short scooter ride.
One note travelers always ask about: the village isPunta de Mita("Punta Mita" without the "de" is the resort peninsula's brand). We operate exclusively in Punta de Mita.
Is Punta de Mita safe?
Yes — Punta de Mita is one of the calmer corners of Banderas Bay. It is a small village where people greet you on the street, the main roads are paved and the beach strips are busy until well after dark. The normal beach-town rules apply: don't leave valuables unattended, lock your scooter, and keep your helmet on.
- Use the helmet at all times.
- Don't drink and drive.
- Respect other cars and transit laws.
- Always lock the scooter and never leave your helmet behind.
- Park nicely.
Beaches & surf breaks
Banderas Bay's north point keeps punchy rights, long playful lefts and mellow beginner waves — sometimes all in the same week. Rent a scooter and chase conditions: when one break closes out, the next one is 20 minutes away.
La Lancha
A jungle-trail walk to one of the friendliest, longest lefts and rights in the bay. Our racks take boards up to 8'0", so bring your own or rent on site.
El Anclote
Right in front of town: mellow peelers, surf schools and palapas with cold beers waiting after the session. Best first surf lesson on the coast.
Careyeros & Litibu
Quieter sand and sunset water. Ride the coast road south of town with a board on the rack and find your own corner.
Boat-access days: Surf Trip by Panga drops you at La Lancha, Burros, La Bahía or El Faro. Ask us on WhatsApp.
Where to eat: the local list
These are the spots we actually send our friends to — not paid placements. Get directions and go hungry.
Makai
Punta de MitaCasual seafood shack famous for fresh ceviche, tuna tostadas and catch-of-the-day sashimi.
Get directionsTacos Teresa
Punta de MitaBeloved family-run taco stand by Teresa and her daughters — tacos, enchiladas and quesadillas.
Get directionsTacos de Barbacoa El Acha
Higuera BlancaLocal barbacoa stand — slow wood-fired barbacoa tacos the traditional Nayarit way.
Get directionsWildMex
La LanchaSurf school and adventure center right by the La Lancha break — lessons, board rentals and tours.
Get directionsKM5
Punta de MitaSurfer-vibe bar & restaurant on the highway: wood-fired pizzas, seafood tacos and live music at sunset.
Get directionsBarracuda
Careyeros BeachBeachfront seafood spot on Careyeros — ceviches, Baja-style shrimp tacos and sunset DJ vibes.
Get directionsPunta Mercedes
Punta de MitaUpscale wood-fired kitchen: artisan pizzas, Argentine-style steaks and a 200+ label wine list.
Get directionsNAEF
Punta de MitaRomantic reservations-only dining by Chef César Pelayo, plus homemade premium ice cream by day.
Get directionsLuna Azul
SayulitaSurf school in Sayulita with a seriously cool merch shop — like Wild Mex's Sayulita sibling. Book a lesson, then stock up on boards, apparel and gear.
Get directionsChoco Banana
SayulitaSayulita institution since 1991 on the main plaza — famous chocolate-dipped frozen bananas and breakfast.
Get directionsMauka
Punta de MitaUpscale beachfront dining at Playa Careyeros — wood-fired fish, mixed tostadas and tiradito.
Get directionsA plan that actually works
Four ready-made days. Rent for 48 hours or more and mix them freely — that's the whole point of two wheels.
Mita & surroundings
- 8:00 – 9:00 amCoffee at Marea Café
- 9:30 am – 12:30 pmSurf La Lancha — rent a board at WildMex
- 1:00 – 2:30 pmLunch at Makai
- 3:00 – 5:00 pmBack to the beach and relax
- 5:30 – sunsetKM5
- DinnerTacos Teresa
Higuera Blanca & Careyeros
- 8:00 – 8:30 amCoffee at Marea Café
- 8:40 – 9:15 amBirria tacos at El Acha
- 9:45 am – 1:00 pmHike the Monkey Mountain
- 1:30 – 4:00 pmLunch and chill at Barracuda, Careyeros Beach
- 7:00 pmDinner at Punta Mercedes
Sayulita & beyond
- 8:00 – 9:00 amCoffee at Marea Café
- 10:00 – 10:45 amBreakfast at Choco Banana
- 11:30 am – 1:00 pmRent a surfboard at Luna Azul
- 1:30 – 2:30 pmLunch at El Itacate (tacos)
- 2:35 pm – sunsetPatzcuaro Beach and relax
- DinnerNAEF in Mita
Wander freely & safely
- All dayNo plan at all — follow the coast, stop wherever it looks good
- AlwaysHelmet on, scooter locked, park nicely
Ride it like a local
Street-legal scooters with license plates, helmets, full tank and a safe box — delivered to your hotel or villa. We'll point you to the breaks, the beaches and the taco stands. Cash only — US dollars or Mexican pesos, whichever you prefer. Paid upfront at pick-up. Coming soon: we'll also accept transfers via WISE.
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