Choose From a Bounty of Chic Boutiques in Riviera Nayarit Meagan Drillinger - Travel Weekly
July 30, 2016

In addition to megaresorts and sprawling all-inclusives, Mexico's Pacific Coast north of Puerto Vallarta is dotted with smaller, intimate and chic hotels and resorts offering a different type of atmosphere. For travelers in search of this particular vibe, here are a few top boutique hotels to consider.

In the bohemian beach town of San Pancho, just north of Sayulita, is the Hotel Cielo Rojo. The property is decked out with colorful and eclectic decor, along with locally inspired artwork. A concierge team is on hand to arrange activities from cultural events to tequila tastings and Spanish lessons. The Hotel Cielo Rojo provides complimentary breakfast and offers acupressure, reflexology and Swedish massage treatments in room. The on-property restaurant Bistro Organico serves a locally sourced menu stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables and locally caught seafood.

Tucked on 12 acres of property near Sayulita is the Haramara Retreat, a 16-palapa hotel surrounded by jungle. Each palapa has an open-air shower and hammock, and there is also an eight-person dormitory. For traveling yogis, Haramara has a therapeutic wellness center and two yoga pavilions with thatched roofs and 360-degree views. The restaurant serves vegetarian cuisine, and there is a saltwater pool, private beach and boutique.

One of the most exclusive resorts on the Riviera Nayarit is the Imanta Resort Punta de Mita, a 15-room, oceanfront hotel that sits on 250 acres of jungle and coast. The two master suites each offer three bedrooms, living rooms and chef's kitchens. The spa offers treatments like a Prehispanic Hot Stone massage, Thai massage and reflexology. Guests can enjoy hikes and horseback riding on the resort's 120-acre natural reserve. The resort is rounded out with two restaurants and a rooftop bar.

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