A 1500 hundred acre private resort peninsula established by one of Mexico’s premiere developers, Punta Mita was designed to evoke a feeling of exclusiveness, of paradise, and luxury while still maintaining the charming traditional roots of what began as a Mexican fishing village. That said, you can spend your day in the exquisite villa Casa La Colmena luxuriating in the views, walking along the white sand beach and you also have the option to explore the local culture. With museums, artisan shops and galleries lining the streets of the town just outside of the resort area, there is plenty here to enchant visitors who want to immerse themselves in local flavor and color.

You can stroll down the central promenade and check out the restaurants and cafes. Mexican is always on the menu, from more home style fare to four star culinary experiences. And the seafood dishes are of course to die for. A definitive resort vibe though is front and center when it comes to Punta Mita living. For one, visitors here enjoy some of the best golf in the world. Two par 72 courses designed by none other than Jack Nicklaus take center stage. The Bahia course and Pacifico course have hosted some of the world’s best. The Pacifico features the famed Tail of the Whale—the only island golf green in existence.