Punta Mita still bears the powerful mark of its ancestry. Hike up Careyeros Mountain and roam the ruins of celestial observatories nearly 2000 years old. These protected sites are believed to have had great ceremonial significance, as well as having been used for astronomical observations and coastal navigation.
The Huichol Indians are also vital to Punta Mita's history. Isolated high in the Sierra Madre Mountains behind Punta Mita, they are the most pure pre-Columbian culture in this hemisphere. A tribe of mystics dedicated to the balance of nature, the Huichol Indians have remained unspoiled by civilization. Their ecological wisdom has influenced the continuing journey of Punta Mita as a place of preservation and peace, and their artwork, history and philosophy are celebrated throughout Punta Mita.
Minutes from Punta Mita, enjoy an authentic afternoon or evening at the traditional fisherman's town, with charming family-owned restaurants and bars. Neighboring Destinations If a hotel guests or residents should feel the need to revisit civilization, ample opportunities exist nearby. Just 35 minutes by boat or 45 by vehicle lies Puerto Vallarta, a bustling town filled with cobblestone streets, plazas, and special places. At the town's center is the church of Guadalupe, topped by a crown held aloft by angels. Paralleling the cobalt Pacific is the charming boardwalk known as the malecon, dotted with bronze sculptures.
Puerto Vallarta also houses the second largest art community in Mexico and is home to dozens of renowned galleries. Visitors may also experience a taste of local heritage at traditional bullfights, rodeos, fireworks, Mariachi concerts, and annual holiday events. Other attractions include yacht races, sailing regattas, golf and fishing tournaments.
Puerto Vallarta also has a progressive pulse-the city houses internationally known restaurants, cafes, boutiques, and shops with a mix of influences from around the globe. An array
