A Year of Intense Activity in Riviera Nayarit's 2013 Calendar of Events CVB of Riviera Nayarit
December 23, 2012

La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Riviera Nayarit

Riviera Nayarit announces many surprises for 2013 activities in our destination, which will be intense.

There are at least 35 confirmed events, including the Punta Sayulita SUP & Longboard Classic, the Punta Mita Golf & Gourmet Classic, the Riviera Nayarit Beach Boogie, the Margarita Challenge and much more.

Mexico's Pacific Treasure - as Riviera Nayarit is also known - surprised everyone in 2012, as its features turned it into the destination of choice for major events like Regatta Copa Mexico, Tianguis Turistico and LIDE Annual Meeting.

In 2012, our destination also received important awards, which placed it as one of the not-to-be-missed destinations like the Travelocity's Battle of Destinations III Best Luxury Beach Destination Award and the Crystal Apple Award as Best Beach Destination, both giving by the vote of visitors.

The intense marketing efforts being made by the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) of Riviera Nayarit were instrumental to attain these awards, and the organization of events was an important aspect to acquire this positioning.

"We had an intense 2012, and many of the events that took place this year will return in 2013. This is something that speaks well of our destination - and we also have new events. The Punta Mita Golf & Gourmet Classic or the Punta Sayulita Longboard & SUP Classic are helping us attract the attention of specific sectors like golfers, foodies and surfers," explained Marc Murphy, General Director of the CVB of Riviera Nayarit.

The head of this private non-profit association dedicated to the promotion of tourism, underlined the importance of these events, as they position our destination not only in the eye of opinion leaders that participate with them, but also bring in new visitors and generate an important media exposure.

"We are thrilled because 2013 will be a year with a lot of projection for Riviera Nayarit, thanks to these events. They contribute to improve the quality of life and benefit all the People of Nayarit," he concluded.

2013 Riviera Nayarit Activity Calendar:

• January 5 and 6
Youth Surf Tournament in Sayulita

• January 5, 12, 19 and 26
Vallarta Cup in Nuevo Vallarta

• January 16 - 24
Fiestas Patronales de Ntra. Señora de la Paz in Bucerias

• January 19
10th Fashion Show, Women to Women in La Peñita de Jaltemba

• January 23 - 25
Street Art Festival (Chalk Art), Peace Carnival and Flavors from Riviera Nayarit in Bucerias

• January 27 to February 3
Migratory Birds Festival in San Blas

• February 2
Fiestas Patronales de Nuestra Señora del Tintoque in Valle de Banderas

• February 3
Fiestas Patronales de San Blas in San Blas

• February 6
10th Margarita Challenge in La Peñita de Jaltemba

• February 6 & 7
Sinergiarte in San Pancho

• February 7 - 9
Gala Vallarta in Nuevo Vallarta

• February 9
15th Horseshoe Tourney, "El Famoso" in La Peñita de Jaltemba

• February 14 - 24
Riviera Nayarit Beach Boogie in Nuevo Vallarta

• March 2 - 4
ISA Mexican Laser Masters at Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle

• March 8 - 10
Punta Sayulita Longboard & SUP Classic in Sayulita

• March 13 - 15
International Journalism Meeting in Puerto Vallarta / Riviera Nayarit

• March 14 - 17
Salsa & Mambo Festival in Riviera Nayarit

• March 15 -17
National Cheerleading Tournament in Nuevo Vallarta

• March 19 - 22
Bahía de Banderas International Regatta in Nuevo Vallarta

• March 22
Child's Art Festival in San Pancho

• April 1 - 7
Holyweek in Riviera Nayarit

• April 4
Live Judea in Jala

• April 7
Oyster Festival in Bucerias

• April 11 - 14
Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic 2013 in Punta Mita

• To Be Determined
Copa de Polo in San Pancho

• April 18 -20
Polo on the Playa in Nuevo Vallarta

• April 27
Open Waters Tourney at Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz

• May 3
Fiestas Patronales de la Santa Cruz in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle

• May 9 - 12
Kiteboard World Tour Riviera Nayarit in Nuevo Vallarta

• May 13
Fiestas de la Virgen de Fátima in San Blas

• TBD
Wind Festival Riviera Nayarit 2013 in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle and Bucerias

• TBD
Kids Fishing Tournament in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle; Marina Riviera Nayarit

• June 1
Navy Day Military Ceremony with Parades on Land & Sea in San Blas

• TBD
53rd International Fishing Tournament of San Blas in San Blas

• June 29
Mexcaltitán Battle of Saints in Mexcaltitán

• TBD
Motofiesta Rincón de Guayabitos in Rincón de Guayabitos

• TBD
2nd National Stand Up Paddle Surf Tournament in Sayulita

• August 6 - 15
Corn Festival in Jala

• August 29 - September 1
Riviera Fest / Exhibition of VW's at Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz

• September 15 & 16
Fiestas Patrias in Riviera Nayarit

• TBD
Gastronomical Seminar in Nuevo Vallarta

• TBD
La Cruz de Huanacaxtle International Fishing Tournament at Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz

• October 31
Day of Cristo Rey in Ixtlán del Río

• TBD
National Charro Congress in Riviera Nayarit

• November 2
Día de Muertos in Riviera Nayarit

• November 7-17
XVIII International Gourmet Festival in Riviera Nayarit

• November 23
Riviera Nayarit Half Marathon in Nuevo Vallarta

• December 1 - 12
Festividades de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe in Sayulita

• December 11
Bahía de Banderas Anniversary in Valle de Banderas

Check back for more information as details become available.