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Beach · Punta de Mita, Nayarit
Playa El Anclote
Shallow, calm beach in the village of Punta de Mita, with seafood restaurants on the sand and the pier for boats to the Marietas.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Playa El Anclote
El Anclote beach is in the fishing village of Punta de Mita, facing into Bahía de Banderas. The shallow bottom and the sand that extends into the sea produce small, long waves, good for swimming and for learning to surf and paddleboard.
The sand is occupied by seafood restaurants with tables under umbrellas, serving pescado a la talla, ceviche and aguachile. The village pier, at the corner of the beach, is the departure point for boats to the Islas Marietas and for whale-watching.
In the late afternoon the sun sets over the Pacific on the tip side, and the beach gets busy. Further along the coast there are other breaks well known to surfers, such as El Faro and La Lancha.
The village has kept its fishing-village character, alongside the gated resort areas on the point.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Half day.
Best time
From late morning to sunset.
How to get there
In the village of Punta de Mita, about 45 minutes from Puerto Vallarta airport by car or bus.
Tip
Try pescado a la talla, grilled with chili seasoning, at the beachfront restaurants.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Playa El Anclote
Is El Anclote beach calm?
Usually: the bottom is shallow and the waves are small and long, good for swimming and beginners in surfing.
What to eat in Punta de Mita?
Seafood at the restaurants on El Anclote beach, such as pescado a la talla, ceviche and aguachile.
Where do the boats depart from in Punta de Mita?
From the village pier, at the corner of El Anclote beach.