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La Cruz de Huanacaxtle

La Cruz is a Nayarit fishing town on the northern side of Bahía de Banderas. Its harbor and marina make it a distinct coastal outing from Puerto Vallarta.

La Cruz de Huanacaxtle

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Why go

The contrast between the working fish market and Marina Riviera Nayarit gives this town more to see than a single beach stop. Walk the harbor area to understand how the fishing village and newer marina share the waterfront. It works as one focused visit within the Nayarit side of the bay, with nearby Bucerías a more realistic pairing than a detour back through downtown Puerto Vallarta.

What to look for

  • Fishing boats and the fish market around the harbor.
  • Marina Riviera Nayarit beside the traditional fishing town.
  • The bayfront on the Nayarit side of Bahía de Banderas.

Useful to know

  • Explore the harbor and marina on foot; the town-center map point does not mark a single attraction.
  • Pair La Cruz with another Nayarit coast stop such as Bucerías, allowing for travel around the bay.

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Outdoor visit · 30–45 min

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