Mexican Riviera

Travel Guide

Mexican Riviera
Puerto Vallarta featuring rocky coastline, waves and a beach
Puerto Vallarta featuring rocky coastline and landscape views
Marina Cabo San Lucas featuring boating and a marina
Las Caletas Beach featuring a sandy beach and kayaking or canoeing as well as a small group of people

Where to stay in Mexican Riviera

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Romantic Zone

4.5/5(1,569 area reviews)

Los Muertos Pier and Playa de los Muertos are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Romantic Zone. Travelers also love the stunning beaches, fantastic nightlife, and popular shops.

Romantic Zone
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Sector L

While there might not be top attractions in Sector L, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Chahue Beach and Playa Santa Cruz.

Sector L
Zona Dorada featuring a sandy beach, mountains and general coastal views

Zona Dorada

4/5(761 area reviews)

Travelers to Zona Dorada praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Punta Camaron Beach and Sea Shell City Museum.

Zona Dorada
Finishing up a great week at the Hacienda Buenaventura here in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico! I’m not much of a resort guy, but this place has been fantastic. The authentic Mexican food was the highlight.

Hotel Zone

4/5(77 area reviews)

Travelers to Hotel Zone praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Cruise Ship Terminal and Hotel Zone Beach.

Hotel Zone
Great vacation place

Emiliano Zapata

If you're spending some time in Emiliano Zapata, Los Muertos Pier and Playa de los Muertos are top sights worth seeing.

Emiliano Zapata
Puerto Nuevo showing tropical scenes, landscape views and a coastal town

Puerto Nuevo

Famed as the "Lobster Village" of Baja California, this area offers numerous lobster-centric restaurants, hotels, and shops. Just a short drive from Rosarito Beach, it's also near the popular surf break, "Captain Ron's."

Puerto Nuevo
Hotel Riu Santa Fe - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Santa Fe - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Bahia Cabo san Lucas KM 4.5, Camino Viejo San jose del Cabo, Cabo San Lucas, BCS
Stay at this 3.5-star beach property in Cabo San Lucas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5,748 reviews)
"This is always my go to hotel in Los Cabos. So many things to do on the resort. You don't even have to leave as they have on site night life. (Club is ok) But pool parties are where it's at. It's a quick 10min Uber ride downtown, for nightlight and other activities. Friendly staff. Very clean."

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2025

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Hotel Riu Santa Fe - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Camino Viejo a San Jose del Cabo Km 4.5, Cabo San Lucas, BCS
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Cabo San Lucas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,725 reviews)
"From the restaurant staff, to cleaners, to entertainment staff we were so impressed with how wonderful everyone was at this resort. The food was delicious and the resort was beautiful. Lots of fun activities at the pool. Thanks to Orlando, Bernard, Fernando and the rest of the riufun team!"

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2025

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Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Baja California - Adults Only - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Baja California - Adults Only - All Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Camino Viejo a San José, Km 3.5, Col. El Medano, Cabo San Lucas, BCS
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury property in Cabo San Lucas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,261 reviews)
"My stay at Riu Baja California was nothing short of amazing. From the moment I arrived, the staff made me feel welcome with their warm hospitality and attention to detail. The check-in process was smooth and efficient, and I was impressed by how well the resort is maintained — everything felt clean, ..."

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2025

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Hotel Tropicana - Near Olas Altas Street

Hotel Tropicana - Near Olas Altas Street

3 out of 5
Puerto Vallarta
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,606 reviews)
"A hidden gem."

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025

Hotel Tropicana - Near Olas Altas Street
Canto del Sol Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive

Canto del Sol Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Clemente Orozco 125, Zona Hotelera Norte, Puerto Vallarta
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (3,141 reviews)
"Loved the Hotel and specially the warm swimming pools and most of all my Wife and I loved Alex who works in buffett area he treated us like royalty,John and Treena from Utah"

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

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Almar Resort Luxury LGBT Beach Front Experience

Almar Resort Luxury LGBT Beach Front Experience

4 out of 5
Amapas #380 Col. Emiliano Zapata, Romantic Zone, Puerto Vallarta
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,232 reviews)
"Everything was perfect"

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

Almar Resort Luxury LGBT Beach Front Experience
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Popular places to visit

Rosarito which includes a sandy beach

Rosarito Beach

4.5/5(712 reviews)

Experience the buzzing atmosphere of the resort city’s main beach and spend the day playing on the sandy shores, swimming or relaxing with an icy-cold drink.

Rosarito Beach
Malecon showing night scenes, a coastal town and a sandy beach

Malecon

4.5/5(2,971 reviews)

Sip coconut water, eat grilled fish and check out the shopping and entertainment at this beachside promenade.

Malecon
Medano Beach which includes general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as a couple

Medano Beach

4.5/5(1,450 reviews)

A favorite among Cabo’s young revelers, this scenic beach stands out with its fun bars, watersports rentals and party atmosphere.

Medano Beach
Zicatela Beach which includes general coastal views and a beach bar

Zicatela Beach

4.5/5(52 reviews)

Puerto Escondido’s liveliest beach offers attractions year-round with its big waves, international surf competitions, folk festivals and pulsating nightlife.

Zicatela Beach
Nuevo Vallarta Beach featuring a beach and tropical scenes

Nuevo Vallarta Beach

4.5/5(1,099 reviews)

Choose from a variety of water sports, watch dramatic sunsets and, in the right season, spot nesting sea turtles and migrating whales at this beach on Banderas Bay.

Nuevo Vallarta Beach
El Arco featuring rocky coastline and waves

The Arch

4.5/5(3,108 reviews)

This magnificent natural rock formation at the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula marks the start of Land’s End, where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean.

The Arch