OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

 

In Riviera Nayarit?s natural areas you can do various outdoor activities, such as bicycling, hiking and horseback riding on the beach or in the jungle.

 

Sayulita ? Lies 26 km (16 mi) northwest of Vallarta Nayarit along Highway 200, about 45 minutes from the Puerto Vallarta International Airport. At this place you can take delightful walks or go bicycling and horseback riding.

 

San Francisco ? Located 35 km (22 mi) north of Vallarta Nayarit. Here you can enjoy fantastic horseback riding along the beach or through the jungle.

 

Whale Watching

Breath deeply and prepare yourself to experience one of the most pleasant tours of your life. You?ll cruise on a boat especially designed for your maximum enjoyment as you head out in search of the awesome migrating humpback whales. This annual winter event is an unforgettable one and many vacationers make it an annual event for themselves!

 

Aquatic Park

Discover Sea Life Park, now in Mexico! Its 15 acres of pure fun offer the entire family a day filled with action, adventure and entertainment. Jump In the most spectacular water toboggans waking up to the highest point of Sea Life Park and enjoy a full Day of adrenalin with the whole family.

 

Swim with the Dolphins

Learn how to use hand signals and positive reinforcement to communicate with dolphins and then wade into a lagoon?s the shallow, clear waters to start your exclusive dolphin swim experience. You will meet and play with dolphins getting to know them and actually giving them hugs, kisses, rubdowns and, ultimately, a one-on-one swim together and exciting belly ride!

 

Swim with Sea Lions

Sea lions are one of the ocean's most fascinating creatures, and our new educational and entertaining sea lion programs give people of all ages the chance to learn more about these amazing, energetic, and playful marine mammals. These lovable rascals are playful, comical, mischievous, very affectionate and eager to play their games with you!

 

Turtle Release

Venture into the world of two magnificent Jurassic survivors: marine turtles and crocodiles. Join the efforts of a team of Mexican biologists and conservationists to recover the populations of endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles and American Crocodiles. Participate and support the reptile conservation and research projects in the local area.

 

Canopy Tours

It takes the challenge of the speed in the air enjoying one of the areas Canopy Tours. The adventure starts with a short walk up to your first zip line where the action begins! You?ll fly across the treetops of the tropical forest as you make your way through a course of lines that offer adrenalin filled rushes and unforgettable scenery. There is really nothing quite like it!

 

Horseback Riding

A horseback tour allows you to experience the true beauty and life of the jungle. Begin with a comfortable pace enjoying the beautiful beaches of Sayulita. Then enjoy the spectacular panoramic views from the highest mountain of all the bay, the Hill of the Monkey. Luck riders deer, jaguars, tigrillos and other mammalian habitants of this often breathtaking, beautiful region. It is, without a doubt, an experience that you will always remember.

 

Scuba Diving

A wide selection of dives and programs from beginner to PADI certification are available. . Don't miss the opportunity to explore the spectacular variety of underwater reefs, rock formations and colorful sea life. You may get lucky and see a humpback whale, giant manta or one of the many other examples of marine life that inhabit the local waters.