Listings of Punta Mita Rentals for Vacations, plus the Top 6 Local Beaches

A stay in Punta Mita rentals simply wouldn't be complete without a trip to some of the best beaches in the area. This little corner of Mexico is lucky enough to have some of the best beaches in the world. These have wonderful temperatures and are a great way to relax and unwind while watching the stress of everyday life pass you by.

There are many conveniently located Punta Mita vacation home properties which are located close to the beaches. This makes it very simple to get to these beaches without needing to worry about doing too much driving while on vacation.

1. Punta de Mita

This is the main beach which is found in the heart of this ancient seaside town. It has lots of different things to do including a huge sandy beach. There are also lots of different restaurants nearby serving some of the freshest seafood imaginable.

The best thing about this beach is that it's not very touristy. There are a few but most of these are Mexicans going on a family vacation. There aren't many foreign tourists which makes the beach even more enjoyable. The sea isn't ideal for swimming because there are lots of rocks on the seabed which can be very painful to walk on.

It's a very popular beach for water sports because there are many different stores here which rent out or sell water sports equipment. You can take a boat ride or snorkel. If you're lucky you might even see some whales.

2. El Anclote

The English name of the El Ancolote Beach is Anchor Beach. This is a short ride away from the center of the town and is an ideal surfing beach because the sea is so gentle here. There are also many fishing boats in the area which can be chartered for anyone who wants to stay.

3. Sayulita

This is a popular local beach which is quite close to the airport. The scenery is picturesque and unique. It's special because it's where the tropical jungle meets the beach. There are lots of restaurants and cafes along the main stretch of beach. If you walk through a graveyard then it's possible to discover many more secret and forgotten private coves which are worth a visit. These have lots of interesting marine life but you must be careful because of the tides.

4. Bucerias

This beach is ideal for divers because the sea bed is also nice and sandy. The beach itself is very beautiful as it's covered in white sand. This is one of the longest beaches in the area and is perfect for all water sports. There is a Mexican town nearby which still has an old-fashioned look and feel to it.

5. Garza Blanca

This is a fairly small beach which is located in the heart of the small city of Mismaloya. This is a white sandy beach which has a tropical feel to it because of lots of palm trees and crystal clear seas. This is a beach popular with locals who often visit with a picnic.

6. Mismaloya

This is the most famous beach in the area because "Night of the Iguana" was filmed here in 1963. This is a large beach which is surrounded by jungle and mango groves.

If you are interested in staying in Punta Mita then one of the best ways to find vacation homes is by using Vamoose. This is a useful site which has hundreds of properties from all around the world. It's easy to search for these by entering a location, price or various other features.