El Anclote Beach

South Coast Nayarit showing a beach bar, a sandy beach and tropical scenes
South Coast Nayarit which includes general coastal views, kayaking or canoeing and boating
South Coast Nayarit which includes a beach and tropical scenes as well as an individual female
South Coast Nayarit which includes a sandy beach, rocky coastline and a coastal town
South Coast Nayarit showing a coastal town, tropical scenes and a beach


Watersports, wildlife spotting, fresh seafood lunches and picturesque sunsets provide all the ingredients for an idyllic beach holiday in Punta Mita.

The beautiful white-sand beach of El Anclote (Playa El Anclote) blends surfing and ecotourism with waterfront dining and chic accommodations. El Anclote skirts the shores of the Punta Mita peninsula and looks out across the glistening water of Banderas Bay. It is Punta Mita’s most accessible beach and a favorite spot among families, watersports enthusiasts and beachgoers who like to bask in the sun.

El Anclote’s narrow strip of sand slopes down into the deep-blue water of Banderas Bay. Sit beneath the shade of a palm tree or enhance your tan under the hot sun. Cool off with a swim in the shallow waters. Restaurants, which range from unassuming shacks to refined establishments, frame the beach and provide the perfect location for viewing sunsets.

Learn to surf in the clean, calm waves that crash gently onto the shore. Rent boards and arrange classes at the surf schools on the town’s main street. Kayaking, snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding are other popular water-based activities available here.

Join an excursion to the Marieta Islands, two pristine islands formed by underwater volcanic eruptions. See hundreds of exotic birds and fish. Swim through a tunnel to the secluded Hidden Beach. Look for humpback whales, which arrive in the bay from December to March tours depart from the marina. Go deep-sea fishing and have your catch cooked for you at the beachfront restaurants.

Explore the rocky coastline that runs around Banderas Bay. Mingle with the rich and famous at the private Porta Fortuna Beach. Golfers can challenge their driving and putting skills at two nearby golf courses, both designed by illustrious U.S. golfer Jack Nicklaus.

El Anclote is about a 25-minute drive from Bucerías and a 1-hour drive from Puerto Vallarta. Getting here is easiest via rented car, although public buses travel to and from Puerto Vallarta. Parking is available on the streets of Punta Mita. Stay overnight at affordable condominiums and hotels or enjoy a night of luxury at an upscale resort.

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Casa Sea Esta - BEACH FRONT- Punta de Mita!
Casa Sea Esta - BEACH FRONT- Punta de Mita!
Punta de Mita
Casa Sea Esta - BEACH FRONT- Punta de Mita!
Hacienda de Mita
Hacienda de Mita
4.5 out of 5
Av. El Anclote 206-Torre 2, Punta de Mita, Nayarit
Hacienda de Mita
Punta de Mita Amazing Luxury Departament Inside the Gates
Punta de Mita Amazing Luxury Departament Inside the Gates
Punta de Mita
Punta de Mita Amazing Luxury Departament Inside the Gates
Hotel Meson de Mita
Hotel Meson de Mita
3 out of 5
Av. el Anclote s/n Fte Cuartel Marina, Punta de Mita, NAY
Hotel Meson de Mita
4Seasons InsideGate +Beachfront+IncredibleViews+Free2 golfCart+Housekeeper/cook
4Seasons InsideGate +Beachfront+IncredibleViews+Free2 golfCart+Housekeeper/cook
Punta Mita
4Seasons InsideGate +Beachfront+IncredibleViews+Free2 golfCart+Housekeeper/cook

Exclusive Ground Floor Condo on Mexico's Best beach destination
Exclusive Ground Floor Condo on Mexico's Best beach destination
Corral del Risco
Exclusive Ground Floor Condo on Mexico's Best beach destination
Save More+FREE Airport Transfers!Luxe Condo w/ Beach Clubs & Daily Staff
Save More+FREE Airport Transfers!Luxe Condo w/ Beach Clubs & Daily Staff
Punta de Mita
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Ancora Punta Mita
Ancora Punta Mita
4 out of 5
Av. El Anclote #20, Punta de Mita, Nayarit
Ancora Punta Mita
Fabulous Beachfront Penthouse Condo, Premier Golf Membership and Yacht
Fabulous Beachfront Penthouse Condo, Premier Golf Membership and Yacht
Punta de Mita
Fabulous Beachfront Penthouse Condo, Premier Golf Membership and Yacht
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