Hidden gems: Tourist attractions in Bahía de Banderas

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Bahía de Banderas.

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Playa La Caleta
Tourist attraction
👍 Lugar paradisiaco para venir y probar Ostiones graaaandes y olvidarte un poco del celular. No hay señal o por lo menos en l o que estuvimos no tuvimos o no nos ofrecieron señal ni wifi…
4.90 (18 reviews)
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Aguas Termales Nuevo Ixtlán
Tourist attraction
4.90 (15 reviews)
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Playa Carricitos
Public beach
👍👍 Beautiful peaceful beach only a 30 minute walk from the hustle and bustle of Sayulita. A little peace of paradise
4.80 (152 reviews)
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Planeta Cacao
Chocolate artisan
👍👍 The tour at Planeta Cacao was one of The highlights of my trip to Puerto Vallarta. It was about a 45 minute taxi ride from Central PV. They helped call a taxi to bring me back to PV. After a short tour, we began making chocolate! We started by taking the shell off the roasted cacao beans. Then, we g...
4.80 (130 reviews)
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Cascada de Luna
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Beautiful waterfall on way to Puerto Vallarta must stop by and see, Located 40 kilometers from the city of Matagalpa in the community of La Empresa, it is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in all of Nicaragua. Cascada de la Luna is 40 meters in height. Our cooperative operates a waterfall canopy...
4.80 (77 reviews)
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Playa
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Great beach from the PUBLIC entrance. Bring your OWN chair, umbrella, towels, etc. Only the beach vendors walk around selling stuff, but nothing that's useful when you are ON the beach.
4.80 (51 reviews)
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Letras Sayulita
Tourist attraction
4.80 (42 reviews)
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Playa Las Cuevas
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Una playa muy bonita, que recomiendo hacer la visita en Kayak y perfecta para hacer snorkel
4.70 (114 reviews)
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Mirador del Toro
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Hermoso mirador! Vale totalmente la pena la caminata, se hace 1 hr y 30 mins aprox. a paso normal, diría que se requiere condición intermedia. Cuidado si te subes a la famosa piedra a tomarte fotos, está algo peligroso, muy alto. Lleven gorra, buenos tenis, si tienes de senderismo, mejor, bloquead...
4.70 (53 reviews)
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Playa Punta Raza
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Muy bonita playa de arena color café claro, sus atardeceres son impresionantes. Muy recomendada para convivencias familiar su playa es a mar abierto.
4.70 (35 reviews)
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Las Palmas Bungalows
Tourist attraction
4.70 (20 reviews)
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Playa Del Riu Jalisco
Hotel
😠 Nice resort for what we experienced in the 40 hours there. Scariest visit to Mexico. Stayed less days than original paid jn full plan. Unsure of staff. Believe the alcohol has been tainted. Odd things happen... 40 hour trip in and out of the resort. 1 good day at the pool. Had great bartenders, if...
4.60 (196 reviews)
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Pinche México Te Amo
Fashion accessories store
👍👍 Our AirBnB had one of these beach blankets, and I was ECSTATIC to stumble upon them at this shop! The price is fantastic for these and the colors are just the best!!!
4.60 (104 reviews)
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Playa Los Muertos / Los Muertos Beach
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Un excelente lugar para pasar el día en la playa. El oleaje es mínimo y muy agradable. Recomendaciones, llevar sus bebidas, alimentos y botanas por que en el sitio no se cuenta con tiendas cercanas y tendrás que caminar al pueblito de Sayulita. Al ingresar están los que te rentan los camastros y m...
4.60 (101 reviews)
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Chacala, Nayarit
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Preciosa playa, solo el alquiler de las mesas muy caro, la comida cara y pésimo servicio, no había pollo y lo ofrecían al igual la carne de res, los cubiertos oxidados, pero la playa muy bien
4.60 (71 reviews)
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Paseo Del Beso
Tourist attraction
👍 It's a super pintoresque place where you can find some nice handcrafts, local art, and close by, several good eating options.
4.60 (46 reviews)
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La Barra de Novillero
Museum
👍👍 To 100
4.60 (43 reviews)
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Cerro La Tetilla
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Excelente lugar para olvidarse de todo y cargarte de energía positiva
4.60 (17 reviews)
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Vallarta Adventures Dolphin Center
Tourist attraction
😠 Not good. Dolphins kept in captivity. Supposedly they’ve been rescued, but I can’t see any being rehabilitated with a view to go back to the wild 😢
4.50 (155 reviews)
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