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Riviera Nayarit Vacation Spots

Riviera Nayarit Vacation Spots Along 200 miles of Mexico’s Pacific Coast lies the Free and Sovereign State of Nayarit, between the jungles on Western slopes of the Sierra Madre Mountains and the tropical beaches of the Riviera Nayarit. This small Mexican state …

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Things to Do in Riviera Nayarit

Things to Do in Riviera Nayarit Known for its remote location, gorgeous beaches, and friendly people, Riviera Nayarit also makes for a great family vacation. And unlike some romantic destinations, your little ones will be welcome at Playa las Tortugas. In fact, …

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Week In Review

A look at the things, places, people, ideas and news that caught our eye this week.  Travel, learn, be inspired….or simply be entertained.   We’re Getting Discovered (almost)… USA Today wrote this week that the Riviera Nayarit may very well …

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5 Reasons to Rent Vacation Homes & 1 Reason to Avoid Them at all Costs

Are you the type of traveler that heads straight to Priceline.com to look for your all encompassing vacation package? If the answer is yes, you won’t be by the time you finish reading this post.  There are a million reasons …

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Week in Review

A look at the things, places, people, ideas and news that caught our eye this week.  Travel, learn, be inspired….or simply be entertained.   West America: Two friends’ journey from Canada to The end of the world.  Here’s their journey …

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7 Best Books to Read In A Hammock

Everyone loves a good, fluffy beach read. The sun-warmed sand, the ocean rolling up toward your toes, a plot you don’t have to work hard to follow… But there’s something a shade different—and, we think, better—about the beach read’s cousin: …

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Recipe: Grilled Mango, Chicken Quesadillas

If there’s one food you absolutely have to try on your trip to our sleepy corner of Mexico it’s the local Pollo Asado grilled over open coals, streetside in neighboring Zacualpan.  And if there’s a second, it’s fresh, juicy mangoes, …

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Photo Of The Week

In case your desktop background is looking a little drab… Click thumbnail below Save full-sized version Set as desktop background This week’s shot is a view out the bath to the beach. Blue skies, nobody around, and waves just begging …

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Vacation Essentials: 3 Steps to the Freshest Orange Juice You’ve Ever Tasted

Sun, sand, drink in your hand. All necessary, and all plentiful here at Tortugas Villas. But, if you ask us, there’s another can’t-miss component to an unforgettable vacation: really digging into Riviera Nayarit, getting your hands dirty, and living like locals …

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What I learned in 209 days visiting Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit

Travel Blogger Steph from Twenty Something Travel just finished a 7 month long trip to our beloved Riviera Nayarit.  Her latest blog post is chock full of great information on the surrounding region.  Find out her favorite foods, biggest regrets, and …

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