Nuevo Vallarta Mexico is surrounded by lush jungles, the tranquil sea, and magical villages. Taking a day trip away from the Nuevo Vallarta resorts is one of the best family vacation ideas for exposing your kids to the vibrant Mexican culture and showing them how people around the world live. These ten day-trip ideas are filled with adventure, incredible sights, and delicious Mexican food.
About 30-minutes north of Nuevo Vallarta Mexico, Sayulita is a surfer’s paradise. Its cobblestone streets are lined with pro shops, fish taco stands, and a slew of restaurants. If your family vacation ideas include a surf lesson, this is the place to go. Walking around the town under bright banners flapping in the breeze, you’ll find a variety of boutique shops with handmade crafts, beachwear, and Mexican treasures.
San Pancho is the quiet neighbor to Sayulita. Along a beautiful stretch of beach, brightly painted homes and shops fill the quaint town. While you're here, stop by the local community center to see their latest programs and learn about their sustainability efforts, fulfilling your family trip ideas about showing your kids life around the world.
If you’re staying at one of the Nuevo Vallarta family resorts on a Sunday, take a day trip in the morning to La Cruz de Huanacaxtle for their market and one of the best Nuevo Vallarta activities: shopping! Along the docks of the marina, hundreds of vendors set up booths with artisanal foods, homemade crafts, and beautiful art. Feel free to browse, or find the perfect treasure to take home.
Lo de Marcos is paradise on earth, home of a beautiful stretch of beach and delicious Mexican restaurants, but perhaps its greatest treasure is Lo de Perla Jungle Garden. One of the best Nuevo Vallarta activities, a three-hour tour here showcases the variety of indigenous flora and fauna preserved and laid out immaculately. Visiting here is one of the best family trip ideas for diving into the rich natural environment of Mexico.
While you could just take a boat to this secluded beach, one of the most popular ways to get to Los Animas is an easy, two-hour hike from Boca de Tomatlan through the lush jungle and along hidden beaches. Here, you can relax at one of the many beach restaurants or take a bouncing banana boat ride. Get above it all on a parasail before taking a boat back towards the Nuevo Vallarta resorts.
Despite being at the southernmost tip of the Bay of Banderas, Yelapa is one of the trendiest destinations. Here, beach clubs and yoga retreats line the water. Enjoy the perfect beach day away from the Nuevo Vallarta family resorts, and sink your teeth into delicious and fresh seafood as well as dessert from the famous Yelapa Pie Lady.
Inland from Nuevo Vallarta Mexico, old mining cities are scattered throughout the mountains. In San Sebastián Del Oeste, dine on gourmet food after riding ATVs to the top of a mountain where you can barely see Nuevo Vallarta along the coast. The town itself is small and quiet, and the fresh mountain air is a cool break from the Nuevo Vallarta resorts.
Step back in time in the picturesque Mascota to a simpler time. You can really dive into history here at the archeological museum or the El Pedregal rock museum. As you walk through town, you may discover the ruins of the unfinished Temple of the Precious Blood, a gorgeous memory from the past.
San Blas is one of the farther family trip ideas from Nuevo Vallarta, but if your family vacation ideas are all about exploring nature and history, this is the destination to visit. In La Tovara National Park, fresh, fresh spring waters from the mountains mingle with the salty ocean waters to create a breathtaking estuary, a home to thousands of tropical birds, reptiles, and fish. Take a boat ride along the river through the mangroves before heading to La Contaduria, the beautiful ruins of the first Spanish settlement there. This is also a great place to witness some of the regions largest crocodiles.
North of the Nuevo Vallarta family resorts, Punta de Mita is an area of elegance. The beaches are stunning, and the mountain jungles are equally breathtaking. Many local tours and activities are located here, like paddle boarding, whale watching, and hiking. If you’re looking for an incredible tour, chances are they will take you to the lovely Punta de Mita.
Taking a day trip to explore the magical villages and beaches of Riviera Nayarit is truly one of the best Nuevo Vallarta activities that will enrich your vacation and view of our incredible orld.
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