Beach Bahía de Banderas, Nayarit Municipality of Bahía de Banderas Banderas Bay Riviera Nayarit
A secluded, jungle-backed point and beach between San Pancho and Lo de Marcos, reached by a dirt road; camping is not allowed.
From Puerto Vallarta: 1 h 5 min by car (79 km by road) How to get there ↓
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How to get to Punta Monterrey
- From Puerto Vallarta: about 1 h 5 min by road (~79 km)
- Nearest airport: Puerto Vallarta (PVR), 41 min by car to Sayulita
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About Punta Monterrey
Punta Monterrey is a rocky point and the beach beside it, Playa Monterrey, on the Riviera Nayarit coast between San Francisco (San Pancho) and Lo de Marcos, a couple of kilometers south of Lo de Marcos's main beach. It is one of the quietest corners of this stretch: thick tropical forest comes down to the sand, there is no town on the beach, and the only way in is a dirt road of about 2.7 kilometers from the highway.
The beach is looked after as a conservation area. Camping is not allowed, local people help keep it clean, and visitors are expected to carry their rubbish out with them. The waves are usually moderate, good for surfing and, on calm days, for a swim; as on the rest of this open coast, check the sea before going in.
The one place to stay is Hotel Punta Monterrey, a small eco-style resort of cabins and bungalows set in the jungle above the water, with about a dozen rooms for up to 35 guests. It arranges sportfishing trips on the open sea, kayaking and visits to a private orchid garden. Day visitors come mostly for the empty sand and the forest, combining it with lunch in Lo de Marcos or San Pancho.
How to get to Punta Monterrey
Drive from Puerto Vallarta: 1 h 5 min, 79 km
From Puerto Vallarta, drive north on Highway 200 past Bucerías, Sayulita and San Pancho to kilometer 113. Turn left (toward the sea) at the Las Lomas community and follow the dirt road for about 2.7 km to Punta Monterrey.
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From the nearest cities to Punta Monterrey
- Puerto Vallarta · 79 km by road, 1 h 5 min
- Tepic · 119 km by road, 1 h 40 min
- Guadalajara · 256 km by road, 3 h 10 min
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Before you go to Punta Monterrey: hours, prices and tips
- Rules
- Camping is not allowed, as the beach is a conservation zone; take your rubbish with you. Posta · checked Oct 2026
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Visiting Punta Monterrey: what to see and do
Spend a quiet day on Playa Monterrey, with jungle running down to the sand.
Surf the moderate waves, or swim when the sea is calm.
Stay at Hotel Punta Monterrey and go sportfishing, kayaking or to its orchid garden.
Pair the visit with a meal in Lo de Marcos or San Pancho.
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Places to stay in Punta Monterrey
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Tours & activities
Day trips and guided outings from Sayulita often include Punta Monterrey; with a local guide you can get there without a car.
Rental cars
Pick up a car at PVR (Puerto Vallarta): about 41 min by road to Sayulita, then 10 km more to Punta Monterrey, on your own schedule.
Flights
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Puerto Vallarta (PVR), about 41 min by road from Sayulita, the base for Punta Monterrey.
Travel insurance
If you plan on swimming or surfing at Punta Monterrey, check that your policy covers it: some plans leave adventure activities out.
Mobile data
Signal can drop away from Sayulita: download a map of the way to Punta Monterrey before you set out, or carry an eSIM with data.
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When to go to Punta Monterrey warm
Punta Monterrey shares the climate of Sayulita, 10 km away. The best months to visit are March, April, May, and November.
Punta Monterrey is best for swimming and time on the water in the warmest months (June, July, and August); in the rainiest ones (July, August, and September) expect storms in the afternoon.
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The closest Pueblo Mágico: Sayulita
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Also close to
- Compostela · Nayarit · 60 km away
- San Blas · Nayarit · 68 km away
- Mascota · Jalisco · 77 km away
Closest to Punta Monterrey
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Playa de Barro · Beach · 1 km away
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Playa Los Venados · Beach · 2 km away
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Playa Las Minitas · Beach · 3 km away
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Lo de Marcos · Town · 4 km away
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San Pancho · Town · 5 km away
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Úrsulo Galván · Village · 5 km away
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Playa Malpaso · Beach · 7 km away
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Villa Morelos · Village · 7 km away
Near Punta Monterrey
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Lists with Punta Monterrey
Beaches in Nayarit · 25 Beaches near Sayulita · 42 Beaches near Puerto Vallarta · 40 Beaches near Compostela · 13Location from OpenStreetMap. Written by Puebloteca.