Surf, swim, stretch, and the town's own culture. Our picks first, then everything we've mapped.
Surf · North side
A surf school by the river, started in 2015 with an umbrella and four boards: local instructors, never more than four students each, 90-minute lessons on the main beach from MX$1,200, or the open-top truck to La Lancha's jungle beach at 2pm.
Boats & diving · South side
Dive and ocean outfit running private, small-group scuba and snorkel trips (six guests max) to the Marietas and other sites, plus PADI courses and surf outings.
Surf · Centro
Diego Cadena's surf shop in the Sayulinda hotel, a block from the break: 90-minute coaching plus an hour of free surf from MX$1,400 each, boards from MX$150 an hour or MX$600 a day, with lockers and showers, and fishing trips on the boat.
Surf · North side
Locally owned school for surf and stand-up paddle lessons and rentals, with guided sessions for more experienced surfers.
Surf · Centro
A surf school on Calle Gaviota teaching since 2005 with ISA-certified instructors: a beach briefing, then 90 minutes in the water, board and rash guard included, from MX$1,200 each for three or more. Day trips to a jungle beach end with fish tacos.
Lessons, boards and the people who shape them. Read our guide
Surf · North side
A surf school by the river, started in 2015 with an umbrella and four boards: local instructors, never more than four students each, 90-minute lessons on the main beach from MX$1,200, or the open-top truck to La Lancha's jungle beach at 2pm.
Surf · Centro
Diego Cadena's surf shop in the Sayulinda hotel, a block from the break: 90-minute coaching plus an hour of free surf from MX$1,400 each, boards from MX$150 an hour or MX$600 a day, with lockers and showers, and fishing trips on the boat.
Surf · North side
Locally owned school for surf and stand-up paddle lessons and rentals, with guided sessions for more experienced surfers.
Surf · Centro
A surf school on Calle Gaviota teaching since 2005 with ISA-certified instructors: a beach briefing, then 90 minutes in the water, board and rash guard included, from MX$1,200 each for three or more. Day trips to a jungle beach end with fish tacos.
Surf · Centro
Surf and paddleboard school run by the González brothers, ISA-certified instructors and competitive longboarders; lessons for adults and kids, hourly to weekly board rentals, and surf trips around the bay.
Fishing trips, dives and snorkelling off the islands.
Boats & diving · South side
Dive and ocean outfit running private, small-group scuba and snorkel trips (six guests max) to the Marietas and other sites, plus PADI courses and surf outings.
Yoga with a view, massage, temazcal and a good facial. Read our guide
Wellness · North side
Pickleball club on Calle Miramar with two lit outdoor hard courts, daily drop-in play, several leagues and lessons for all levels. Paddles can be rented, and there is a pro shop, showers and a bar with shaded seating.
Wellness · Up the valley
Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy inside Warriors Fitness, run since 2020 by local instructor Tavo Moctezuma. It teaches gi and no-gi classes in Spanish and English for ages 3 and up, with private lessons and kids' and adults' competition teams.
Wellness · South side
Air-conditioned indoor studio at the corner of the Punta de Mita road and Calle Libertad, founded in 2017. Runs Iyengar, Jivamukti, hatha and flow yoga plus Pilates, barre, qigong and dance; drop-ins welcome.
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