RIVIERA NAYARIT MICE PLANNERS
Meetings
Riviera Nayarit is considered a premier meetings destination thanks to the superb resorts, ample meeting and convention space and convenient flights to major gateways throughout North America.
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Weddings
Couples can choose to wed in the exclusive area of Punta Mita, intimate B&B’s in “surf town” Sayulita or fabulous all-inclusives in Nuevo Vallarta.
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MEETINGS
MEET AND GREET IN RIVIERA NAYARIT
Riviera Nayarit can accommodate meetings, conventions, exhibitions and incentives of all sizes, budgets and preferences in its deluxe beachfront resorts that offer state-of-the-art meeting facilities as well as beautiful outdoor spaces for events. With excellent weather all year round, facilities well-equipped with audio-visual technology and top notch meeting professionals onsite, business travelers can get down to business and then kick back to enjoy all that the destination has to offer.
Most of the resorts for meetings are situated in Nuevo Vallarta, just ten minutes from the Puerto Vallarta International Airport which provides convenient flights from most major gateways in North America. Luxurious and more intimate meetings and events can be held in renowned Punta Mita, just 45 minutes from the airport.
Following is an outline of the meeting, conference and event facilities available at the top resorts in Riviera Nayarit:
DREAMS VILLAMAGNA, NUEVO VALLARTA
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- Luxury all-inclusive - 233-rooms - Four a-la-carte restaurants and a buffet dining restaurant - Spa and Fitness Center |
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- 6,652-square foot grand ballroom accommodating more than 200 guests that can be divided into two roughly equal spaces - Over 5,000 square feet of terraces for outdoor events |
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- Meeting rooms included with all other Unlimited-Luxury® privileges such as accommodations, meals, unlimited premium beverages, day and evening activities. - Special catering, A/V and other requirements coordinated by professional staff, including golf outings and other activities and excursions |
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FOUR SEASONS RESORT, PUNTA MITA
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- 141 rooms and 32 suites - Four restaurants - White sand beaches - Two Jack Nicklaus-designed championship golf courses - Luxurious, full-service Apuane Spa - Tennis courts - Shopping boutiques - Adult-oriented Tamai Pool complex with private cabanas and family-fun Oasis complex with lazy river |
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- Eka Meeting Room: 376 sq. feet; 16-28 guests - Tao Meeting Room: 355 sq. feet; 16-28 guests - Tukarita Meeting Room: 355 sq. feet; 16-28 guests - Toki Ballroom: 2,615 sq. feet; 72-250 guests - Takua Courtyard (outdoor): 3,121 sq. feet; 84-250 guests |
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- Dramatic seaside outdoor settings for receptions and dinners - Private dining rooms - Confidential conference settings - High-speed internet access - Expert communications support with in-room convenience from speakerphones to data ports |
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GRAND VELAS RIVIERA NAYARIT, NUEVO VALLARTA
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- Member of The Leading Hotels of the World, and The Leading Spas of the World - AAA Five Diamond Award - 2009 Platinum Choice Award (Smart Meetings) - The 2009 Spirit of Excellence by Carlson Marketing - 267 suites - Five restaurants (three hold the AAA Four Diamond designation) - Beachfront - Luxury full-service 16,500 square foot spa - Three swimming pools - Tennis courts |
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The resort is equipped with large meeting and event spaces for various capacities and seating arrangements, as well as two elegant executive board rooms.
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- Business Center with computers, high speed Internet, office equipment and state-of-the-art communications - State-of-the-art audio/visual capabilities - Translation services - Five-star catering - Theme parties |
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MARIVAL RESORT AND SUITES, NUEVO VALLARTA
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- 5-Star All-inclusive |
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- Convention Center accommodating up to 1000, including:
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- Meeting room prices waived with purchase of food and beverage |
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PARADISE VILLAGE RESORT, NUEVO VALLARTA
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- 700 suites - Nine restaurants - El Tigre Golf Course designed by famed golf architect, Robert Von Hagge - World class fitness center including tennis and squash |
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15,435 sq. foot Conference Center, fully equipped for groups of 20 to 1,250 including:
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- Theme parties and creative coffee breaks |
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RIU PALACE PACIFICO, NUEVO VALLARTA
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- 445 Junior suites |
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- "Vallarta" conference room, with 2003.51 square ft. of floor space: Theatre (130 pax), School (90 pax) and U-shaped (50 pax) |
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- LCD Projector - Big Screen and Small Screen (white Tripoid) - Audio system - Complimentary wireless Internet - Music for private events |
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www.riu.com |
RIU VALLARTA, NUEVO VALLARTA
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- 550 Guestrooms |
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- "Pacifico" conference room, with 2,040.74 sqaure ft. of floor space: Theatre, School, U-shaped and Banquet room style options |
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- LCD Projector - Big Screen and Small Screen (white Tripoid) - Audio system - Complimentary wireless Internet - Music for private events |
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www.riu.com |
ST. REGIS, PUNTA MITA
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- 120 rooms; 89 guestrooms, and 31 luxurious suites, including one presidential suite with three bedrooms. - Three premier restaurants, and two exquisite bars - 10,000 square foot Remėde Spa with 10 Treatment Rooms - Two Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses |
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3,787 sq. feet of versatile meeting and function space including:
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Complimentary services and amenities include: - A hospitality desk and office space - Arrival amenities - Dedicated Conference Service Manager - Podium, Built-in projection screens and flipcharts - Wi-Fi Internet in the meeting planner's office. |
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TAHEIMA
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- 135 spacious suite accommodations with full kitchens |
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6,641 sq. feet of versatile meeting space including:
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- Private dining rooms - Confidential conference settings - High-speed internet access, fax, copy and secretarial services. |
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HARD ROCK HOTEL, NUEVO VALLARTA
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- All-inclusive - 348 rooms - Four restaurants, three bars one snack and pizza oven - Two swimming pools - Spa, Fitness center and Beauty salon |
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- Nayarit Ballroom: 6,300 sq. feet (may be divided into six smaller spaces) - 500 guests, Marble foyer: 1,895 sq. feet, with direct access to ballroom - Outdoor amphitheater beside the sea |
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Inclusive price covers: meeting space, set ups and private functions, accommodations, wireless Internet, fine dining, drinks, 24-hr. Room service, non-motorized watersports, taxes and gratuities, unlimited phone calls to US and Canada |
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VILLA DEL PALMAR, FLAMINGOS
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- Five star 275 suites (Deluxe studios, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom suites) - Beachfront Hotel - Kitchenette, terrace and ocean view rooms - In house mini super - All inclusive or European Plan rates - Bella Vista Restaurant (International cuisine) - Trattoria Restaurant (Italian cuisine) - Snack bar - Lobby bar - Spa - Golf Course special rates |
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17,036 sq. ft. convention center including:
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- Weddings - Banquets - Special events - Audio visual equipment available, large protable and wall screens - Video conference capabilities - Large wall screens - Video conference capabilities - Internet access for all rooms - Secretarial services upon request |
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http://www.villagroupresorts.com/resorts/villa-del-palmar-flamingos |
VILLA LA ESTANCIA, FLAMINGOS
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- Four Diamond hotel with 245 suites (Deluxe studios, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom suites) |
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17,036 sq. ft. convention center including:
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- Weddings |
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http://www.villagroupresorts.com/resorts/villa-la-estancia-riviera-nayarit |
For more information on meetings in Riviera Nayarit, please visit contact:
Silvia Duarte
Groups & Convention Manager
Email: sduarte@rivieranayarit.com
WEDDINGS
WEDDINGS IN PARADISE AND ROMANTIC HONEYMOONS IN RIVIERA NAYARIT
Marrying in Riviera Nayarit is a dream come true! This beautiful Mexican destination provides the most romantic resorts, spectacular beaches, superb cuisine and a special attention to all of the myriad details of organizing a wedding. Couples can choose to wed in the exclusive Punta Mita resort enclave, a stylish boutique hotel along Banderas Bay or at a fabulous all-inclusive resort in Nuevo Vallarta.
Riviera Nayarit is ideal for a destination wedding or honeymoon because in addition to these beautiful wedding locations, there is so much to do for wedding guests and honeymooners - 192 miles of beach framed by forested Sierra Madre Mountains, luxury yachts, world class spas, six championship golf courses, great diving and snorkeling, some of the best surfing beaches in the world, many opportunities to commune with nature, shopping and gourmet restaurants - in an authentically Mexican, unspoiled setting.
Couples who wish to marry in Riviera Nayarit can have a civil marriage ceremony or a religious ceremony with a priest, minister or rabbi. Wedding planners in each of the hotels can help couples prepare the necessary documentation and if desired, obtain clergy from the appropriate religious denomination. Below we have outlined the documents needed to marry in Mexico.
Some of the most popular locations for weddings in Riviera Nayarit include:
Dreams Villamagna, Nuevo Vallarta
The all new, 233-room all-suites Dreams Villamagna Nuevo Vallarta, is a luxurious, all-inclusive resort just 15 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta International Airport. In addition to four a la carte restaurants and a buffet venue, the hotel provides a spa, fitness center and a variety of recreational options, including dolphin and sea lion swimming adventures and sunset tours. Wedding facilities include a 6,652-square foot grand ballroom accommodating more than 200 guests that can be divided into two roughly equal spaces, and over 5,000 square feet of terraces for outdoor ceremonies or receptions. www.dreamsresorts.com/drenv/
Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita
The Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, edged in pristine white-sand beaches, natural islands and the turquoise Pacific, offers an unparalleled luxury in Riviera Nayarit. In addition to 141 rooms and 32 suites, there are four restaurants, two Jack Nicklaus-designed championship golf courses, the luxurious Apuane Spa, tennis courts and shopping boutiques. In addition to a wedding on the spectacular beach, the resort provides event space for up to 200 guests. www.fourseasons.com/puntamita
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit Nuevo Vallarta
As a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, and The Leading Spas of the World, the beachfront Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit offers an all-inclusive luxury experience. It is also a recipient of the AAA Five Diamond Award. In addition to 267 suites there are five restaurants (three hold the AAA Four Diamond designation), a luxurious spa, tennis and infinity pool with three levels. The resort's event space is 17,411 square feet and can accommodate up to 600 people for a reception. The wedding gazebo by the sea is a beautiful spot for a small ceremony or wedding photographs. www.vallarta.grandvelas.com
Marival Resort and Suites, Nuevo Vallarta
This 5-star, all-inclusive beachfront property provides 495 rooms and a variety of suites, six restaurants and extensive recreational facilities including four swimming pools. It has a beautiful 7,740-square-foot grand ballroom that can be divided into three sections, along with outdoor areas for the wedding. www.gomarival.com
Paradise Village Resort, Nuevo Vallarta
Paradise Village Resort is surrounded by water one of the most beautiful beaches on the Mexican Riviera. The resort provides 700 suites, nine restaurants, and the acclaimed El Tigre Golf Course designed by famed golf architect, Robert Von Hagge. A world class sports and fitness center includes tennis, squash and racquet ball, heated swimming pools and an extreme sports facility. The Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 1,250 for receptions. www.paradisevillage.com
St. Regis, Punta Mita
Situated on Banderas Bay, the St. Regis Punta Mita Resort has 120 rooms; 89 guestrooms, and 31 luxurious suites, including one presidential suite with three bedrooms. Other facilities include: three premier restaurants, two bars, Remède Spa with 10 Treatment Rooms, two Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses and 3,787 square feet of event space. www.stregis.com
Taheima Wellness Resort & Spa
Tahéima Wellness Resort & Spa offers 135 spacious suite accommodations, two gourmet restaurants, fitness center and several infinity swimming pools. The resort features a luxurious Grand Ballroom for up to 600 people Guests also have access to facilities at the adjacent Paradise Village Resort, including golf at El Tigre and world class sports and fitness center. Playa Royale Beach Club on the Pacific Ocean provides access to the white sand Pacific beach and offers its own restaurant and bar. http://taheima.com/home.html
Hard Rock Hotel, Nuevo Vallarta
Beautifully designed with a modern look and style, the all-inclusive Vallarta Palace features 348 rooms, four restaurants, three bars, two swimming pools, a fitness center, spa and beauty salon. The 6,300-square-foot Nayarit Ballroom which can accommodate up to 500 people. http://www.hrhvallarta.com
Villa La Estancia Riviera Nayarit
An exclusive and relaxing resort along one of Nayarit's most beautiful Pacific beaches, Villa La Estancia offers 245 suites, two restaurants, luxurious Tatewari Spa and a 17,036 sq. ft. conference center equipped with the latest technology. Website: http://www.villagroupresorts.com/resorts/villa-la-estancia-riviera-nayarit
Legal Requirements for getting married in Riviera Nayarit
Documentation required for each participant in a Civil Marriage Ceremony. You can bring the originals and one complete set of copies or send it to your wedding coordinator at least 15 days prior to the wedding. Birth, divorce, death, name change certificates must be translated into Spanish by an authorized translator from the City Hall of Bahia de Banderas, Nayarit.
o Valid passport.
o One additional form of valid picture identification, such as a driver's license.
o Birth certificate, translated into Spanish
o Mexican entry visa or tourist card (this is provided by Customs upon arrival at the Puerto Vallarta International Airport).
o Blood test results for HIV and STD. These tests and the required medical certificate are normally taken care of at the hotel with results in 24 hours.
o If either party has been married before, the proper dissolution documents, dated at least one year prior to the wedding date, must be provided. If by divorce, a certified copy of the divorce decree. If by death, a certified copy of the death certificate.
o Legal documentation of adoption or name change, if applicable.
o Two witnesses for the bride and two for the groom. If the witnesses are not Mexican citizens, they must provide their Mexico entry visa or a tourist card, passport and another form of picture ID.
o Completed and signed "Application for Civil Marriage." This is normally available to sign at the Civil Registry Office upon arrival.
Required documentation for the bride and groom for the Religious or Non-denominational Ceremony include the following:
o Valid passport and a driver's license or birth certificate
o Mexican entry visa or tourist card (provided by Customs upon arrival at the Cancun International Airport).
o Two witnesses with their passport, driver's license or birth certificate and their Mexican entry visa or tourist card.
o If either party has been married before, the proper dissolution documents must be provided. If by divorce, a certified copy of the divorce decree or, if by death, a copy of the death certificate.
o A copy of the original Marriage Certificate.
To get your planning event started please contact us at:
Riviera Nayarit Convention & Visitors Bureau
Silvia Duarte - Groups & Convention Manager
E-mail: sduarte@rivieranayarit.com
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