Monteón, Nayarit is an inland village on Highway 200 with no beach of its own, and the way into Punta Raza, Frideras, and the Sierra de Vallejo.

San Pancho (San Francisco), Nayarit is what Sayulita used to be: art, live music, turtle releases, and a long golden beach. A local guide to visiting.

Riviera Nayarit beach towns compared by a local: Chacala, La Peñita, Guayabitos, Los Ayala, Monteón, Lo de Marcos, San Pancho, plus one home base near all.

Wintering in Mexico? Why travelers from Canada and the US choose Jaltemba Bay: Guayabitos, La Peñita, whale season, monthly rentals, and how to plan.

What to do in Rincon de Guayabitos: the swimmable beach, Isla del Coral boat trips, whale watching, and where to stay nearby if you want quiet nights.

Every place to stay in Chacala, Nayarit, from beach hotels to vacation rentals, plus a jungle house option 10 minutes up the hill. An honest local guide.

Renting a car in Puerto Vallarta for your Nayarit trip: mandatory insurance, deposits, hidden fees, and which agencies to trust before you book.

Learn how to exchange money in Mexico for your Rincón de Guayabitos trip. Complete guide to ATM fees, current dollar to peso rates, and the best places to get pesos in La Peñita and Guayabitos.

La Peñita de Jaltemba is Jaltemba Bay's everyday beach town: the famous Thursday tianguis, local food, banks, and a long uncrowded beach.

Monthly and long term casita rentals in the hills of Altavista, Nayarit, near La Peñita and Chacala. Starlink wifi, salt water pool, book direct.

Altavista, Nayarit is a small hillside village near Chacala: petroglyphs up the road, roosters at dawn, and six beaches within half an hour.

Planning a trip to Playa Chacala? How to get there from Puerto Vallarta, things to do, where to eat on the beach, and when to visit, from nearby locals.