Punta Mita: Beach, Sea and Handicrafts

Beach, Water Sports and Handicrafts

Punta Mita combines a variety of seaside experiences with insights into local handicrafts. At Playa Corral del Risco, also called Playa Punta de Mita, you’ll find fine golden-brown sand, a gentle slope and calm waves. The beach is approximately 200 meters long and approximately 15 meters wide. At Playa Punta de Mita, the water is usually calm, turquoise and clear year-round; its shallow to moderate depth makes it suitable for swimming. If you’re choosing a vacation destination primarily for time at the beach, you can consider these features as one of the highlights of your trip.

There are also various options on the water. Sailing and fishing take place at Playa Corral del Risco; its underwater landscapes also make the beach suitable for diving. Diving equipment and surfboards can be rented there. At Playa La Bahía in Punta de Mita, you can surf or go paddleboarding. With its calm water and long, small waves, Playa Punta de Mita is particularly suitable for beginner paddleboarders. These activities offer different options without requiring you to visit the same beach or have the same kind of experience.

Tours to the Islas Marietas

Playa Corral del Risco is one of two departure points for tours to the Islas Marietas. Various tour companies offer boat trips in the area around Playa Punta de Mita. The volcanic Islas Marietas are located in the Bahía de Banderas region. On tours around the islands, visitors can snorkel in the clear water and observe corals and colorful fish. This makes a trip out to sea quite different from activities right on the beaches of Punta Mita.

The islands are also home to Playa Escondida, a hidden beach accessible only by sea. To reach it, visitors must swim from the boat to the beach wearing a life jacket. Children under four are not permitted to make this crossing. If you’re traveling with children, this age restriction is important to consider when deciding whether to visit. Humpback whales visit the Bahía de Banderas from November to April; this seasonal period offers another reason to factor possible travel dates into your plans.

Discover Handicrafts and Cuisine

Mercado Artesanal Punta de Mita in Corral del Risco, Punta de Mita, brings together artisans, merchants and entrepreneurs. Visitors will find handicrafts, clothing and accessories, art, and other products made entirely by hand in Mexico. The market complements the seaside experiences with a cultural focus: rather than an activity on the water, the emphasis here is on browsing handmade goods and a variety of products.

The local cuisine also has a specific focus: Playa Corral del Risco has several restaurants specializing in seafood. When looking for a vacation rental in Punta Mita, you can first consider which experiences you want to shape your trip: swimming and the beach, water sports, a boat trip to the islands, or handicrafts and seafood. These options differ in nature; choose your vacation destination based on the interests that matter most to your trip, without assuming that individual activities are part of one combined offering.

Discover More Places

You can also explore these destination pages individually: San Pedro Lagunillas, Ruiz, Las Varas, Valle Dorado, La Cruz De Huanacaxtle, Higuera Blanca, Ahuacatlán and Cuastecomate.

For the main travel overview: Nayarit.