Rincón de Guayabitos is a small beach town on the Pacific coast of Nayarit. It is popular with Mexican families and surfers looking for low-cost accommodations and restaurants. Rincon de Guayabitos is part of a cluster of other popular beach areas including Lo de Marcos and La Peñita de Jaltemba.
Beachfront restaurant at one end of Playa Guayabitos, large dining room with outdoor tables available. Innovative seafood dishes like Pescado Zarandeado, Aguachile and Tacos de Marlin. Large drinks including a passionfruit agua fresca.
International cuisine with a wide variety of poultry, pastas, and grilled meats. Of course they have seafood too, including five different kinds of ceviche. Family friendly with a kids menu. Full breakfast menu available.
Laid-back palapa restaurant on the beach. Spectacular sunset views and a good place to just grab a small palapa table and chill all day, but keep ordering food and drink. Menu is mainly seafood with fish filets and shrimp cooked in a number of different styles and served with ice cold beers or margaritas.
Casual seafood restaurant with a variety of options for non-seafood eaters. Food is on the bland side, so might be a good option for people who avoid spices. Service can be hit-or-miss.
Comfortable hotel on Los Ayala beach. Great for long-term stays because rooms are spacious, every room has a kitchenette so you can shop the market and prepare some meals yourself. Rooms are comfortably furnished and every room has a balcony with ocean views. Heated swimming pool available.
Suites with kitchens, spacious living areas, balconies with ocean views. The building and gardens are attractive and well-maintained but the rooms and kitchen items cry out for maintenance and updates. Located in center of town, with restaurants within a 2-block walk and the beach within 100 meters of the hotel.
Beachfront hotel with clean, spacious rooms. Mexican-style breakfast included in rates. Swimming pool available. On-site parking available.
Beachfront hotel in town within easy walking distance to numerous restaurants. Rooms are spacious and clean with very comfortable beds. Breakfast is served on an outdoor patio. Outdoor swimming pools and jacuzzi. On-site parking available.
By car
From Puerto Vallarta, drive north on federal highway MEX-200.
By bus
The Compostela bus company has direct bus service departing Puerto Vallarta hourly for the 3-1/2 hour trip to Rincon de Guayabitos. Fares cost about M$100.
Walking is the best way to get around town. Renting a bike can be fun and will expand your range.
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