Punta de Mita
BY JESUS DE AVILA - EDITOR OF PVMIRROR

It is an area of volcanic type rock formations, with a beautiful beach with fine and golden sand, with transparent warm waters permitting to penetrate the magnificent underwater world of reefs and to observe the marine fauna composed of different species. It is an ideal spot to practice fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, excursions to the Marietas islands as well as bird-watching, and between the months of November and March the observation of the humpback whales. The predominant vegetation are palm trees, fruit trees and brushwood.

In this zone the "Grand Project" that bears the name Punta de Mita is developing, embracing other beaches of singular beauty from Piedra Blanca, Emiliano Zapata, Destiladeras, El Anclote up to the Corral del Risco. Included and integrated in the development of this project are first class hotels, golf course, restaurants and highest class residential developments.

Punta de Mita forms part of the municipality of Banderas Bay and is located just on the northern tip of the bay, approximately some 40 minutes from the airport of Puerto Vallarta . The tour by car is something worthwhile to do, always taking into consideration that the highway beginning from La Cruz de Huanacaxtle is a narrow, two lane street, surrounded by lush vegetation and with a considerable number of curves. Amongst other points, arriving at the beach of "Destiladeras", the view is impressive.

On the main beach of Punta de Mita there are some restaurants where the specialty are dishes prepared with fresh seafood.