Punta Mita doesn’t announce itself. You don’t arrive with fireworks. You arrive to stillness.
To warm salt air, the sound of palm leaves brushing each other like whispers, and streets so quiet it feels like the world forgot to follow you here.
It’s the kind of place where time bends. Mornings slip by slowly—maybe it’s the light, maybe it’s the way the ocean looks like it’s holding its breath. Breakfasts last longer than they need to. Coffee tastes different. The days unfold without urgency, like they’re meant to be lived barefoot and unscheduled.
September suits this rhythm perfectly. Summer’s buzz is gone, but the warmth lingers. The beaches feel private even when they’re not. The villas seem to hum with their own kind of quiet luxury—nothing flashy, just thoughtful, beautiful spaces that let the landscape do the talking.
And the best part? There’s no script here. One moment you’re on a paddleboard watching stingrays drift below, the next you’re two margaritas deep in a hammock, half-reading a book you’ll never finish. That’s the magic of this place—it doesn’t try too hard, and somehow still gives you everything.
The name Punta Mita can be attributed to the Aztec word for “mictlan”, meaning “gateway to paradise.”
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Must-Visit and Can’t Miss
● Hidden beach tours with a knowledgeable local guide
● Private tour of Marietas Islands
● Private surf lessons
● Horseback riding on the beach
● Whale watching
● A road trip to Puerto Vallarta and back
Day 1: Welcome to Your Villa!
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Day 2: Bring out the Itinerary!
With so many exceptional options, it’ll be difficult to choose where to go and what to do first! Start your morning with a locally-squeezed fresh juice and head out for a stroll along the iconic
Lover’s Beach. Explore the rocky surface of a rare crater on the Marietas Islands as it opens to the sky above and the clear, turquoise waters of the Pacific Ocean below.
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Day 3: Scenic Horseback Riding!
There’s nothing like closing your eyes for just a moment as the chiseled legs of a majestic, Mexican horse kick the sand up beneath you in a well-practiced gallop. You’re flying through the smooth, ocean air, experiencing the best of what life has to offer you: a grand adventure.
Day 4: Rental Car Road Trip to Puerto Vallarta and Back!
The best way to take in the tropical scenery is to travel to the infamous Puerto Vallarta and back by rental car! The beaches, local foods, and private guide experiences are something you won’t want to miss!
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Day 5: Food Tour!
For seafood enthusiasts, Punta Mita has lots to offer in seafood specialties like ceviches, seafood tacos, and surf & turf combinations. For vegan-based eaters, check out Vegan Paradice for plates like chicharron de queso, the Dynamite Seafood plate, the molcajete, or the whole snapper.
Day 6: Beach Day!
Dedicate the day to relaxing on the beach, enjoying private tours from a knowledgeable local, and indulging in the peninsula’s finest local foods and signature beverages while the sand warms your toes!
Day 7: Golf and Whale Watching
Check out the infamous Pacifico golf course for its par-three 19th hole set atop a stunning rock formation that overlooks humpback whale territory!
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