Mexico Golf Vacations Riviera Nayarit
Some of the best Riviera Nayarit golf courses in Mexico, designed by golf masters like Nicklaus, Norman and von Hagge are less than a half an hour drive from the Puerto Vallarta airport.
Make no wonder Mexico golf vacations in Puerto Vallarta are so popular; most include Riviera Nayarit golf.
Mexico’s Nuevo Vallarta golf is accessible to all golfers of all skill levels. In fact, Nuevo Vallarta in the Rivera Nayarit is the premier golf destination area in all of Mexico and attracts professional and amateur golfers from around the world.
Riviera Nayarit located immediately north of Puerto Vallarta, boasts nearly 200 miles of pristine beaches and resorts plus amazing Mexico golf courses.
But for golf lovers, the beautiful surroundings including tropical beaches of the Pacific Ocean, lush jungles and the backdrop of the Sierra Madre Mountains are the perfect setting to enjoy a relaxing round of golf on your Mexico vacation.
Riviera Nayarit Flamingos Golf Course
Most Mexico golf vacations are not considered complete until a satisfactory round of golf has been played on the world famous Percy Clifford designed Flamingos Golf Course near Puerto Vallarta Mexico.
Designed and built in 1970, Flamingos is well established, well groomed and one of the top Puerto Vallarta golf courses;
| 72 par | 18-holes | |
| 6982 yards | 9 water hazards | |
| 43 bunkers | 230 yard driving range |
This Riviera Nayarit Flamingos golf course has an excellent layout for both novice and experience golfers and is a favorite among those who enjoy Mexico golf vacations.
El Tigre Puerto Vallarta Golf Course
El Tigre is a world class Nuevo Vallarta golf course just a short drive from Puerto Vallarta airport and tops the list on most Mexico golf vacations.
The El Tigre Riviera Nayarit golf course was designed and built in 2002 by the von Hagge, Smelek and Baril team whose mandate was to create the most “exciting championship golf course in Mexico”.
This challenging Mexico golf course features;
| 72 par | 18-holes | |
| 7239 yards | 12 water hazards | |
| 3 beach bunkers | 300+ yard driving range |
The crown of El Tigre golf course is the Mayan temple inspired 45,000 square foot clubhouse, the finest golf clubhouse in all of Mexico and an ideal addition to any Mexico golf vacation.
El Nayar Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta Golf Course
Initially designed and built in 2001 by Jim Lipe, El Nayar is another favorite Nuevo Vallarta golf course included in many Mexico golf vacations.
Less than 15 minutes drive from the International airport in Puerto Vallarta, El Nayar golf course recently underwent a redesign by none other than the Jack Nicklaus Design group.
Flanked by the Pacific Ocean on one side and the Ameca River on the other this unique Mexico golf course features;
| 70 par | 18-holes | |
| 6900 yards | 9 water hazards | |
| 48 bunkers |
Punta Mita Pacifico Riviera Nayarit Golf Course
One of the most magnificent Riviera Nayarit golf courses, just 45 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta on Banderas Bay, is the 200 acre Punta Mita Pacifico golf course.
Golf lovers will appreciate this Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course. Each hole features fantastic oceanfront views and the legendary “Tail of the Whale” par-three island green is designed with the Pacific Ocean as its water hazard.
This Riviera Nayarit golf course is only available to club members and guests of the Punta Mita Four Seasons resort and the St. Regis Resort;
| 72 par | 18-holes | |
| 7104 yards | 8 Pacific Ocean-side holes | |
| Optional 19th hole (with island green) |
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For a complete list of Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta golf courses that we recommend, including Punta Mita Bahia Golf Course and Litibu Golf Course, visit our Mexico Golf Vacations page.
Enjoy Mexico vacations with a round of golf on some of the top Mexico golf courses located including Riviera Nayarit golf.
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