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Monteón

Nayarit, Mexico · North America

About Monteón

Monteón is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Rincón de Guayabitos, 43km from Puerto Vallarta Malecón.

Monteón is a town located in Nayarit, Mexico. With a population of 1,807, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Monteón sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Mazatlan time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Monteón to your route.

About Monteón

Los Ayala is a small beach town and fishing village located in the municipality of Compostela, in the Mexican state of Nayarit. It is one of the three towns that make the Jaltemba Bay, the other two being Rincón de Guayabitos and La Peñita de Jaltemba, which stretches from Punta Raza on the south to Playa Boca de

Read more Naranjo on the north. As of 2015, the population of Los Ayala is 316 inhabitants. Situated at the foot of the Sierra de Vallejo mountain range, Los Ayala is the smallest and southernmost town in Jaltemba Bay. It is a quiet beach community with several small hotels, numerous family-style bungalows and a couple of trailer parks. The area is also known as a bird watching paradise where flocks of green parakeets, amiable pelicans, frigate birds, prancing egrets, inca doves, white doves, tropical king birds and the lone eagle can be seen.

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What are the best things to do in Monteón?

Monteón offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Monteón located?

Monteón is located in Nayarit, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 20.9893 latitude, -105.2982 longitude.

What is the population of Monteón?

Monteón has a population of approximately 1,807 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
1,807
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Nayarit
Timezone
America/Mazatlan
Coordinates
20.9893, -105.2982

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Mexico

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.

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Worth the detour from Monteón

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Sayulita

A colorful surf village on Mexico's Pacific coast with a bohemian vibe, Huichol art culture, and beginner-friendly waves.

20 km · about 25 min drive

beach

Puerto Vallarta

A Pacific coast beach town blending traditional Mexican charm with a lively malecon, jungle excursions, and golden sandy beaches.

38 km · about 45 min drive

coastal drive

Puerto Vallarta Malecón

A seafront promenade of public sculpture along Banderas Bay, the focal point of Puerto Vallarta's old town on Highway 200.

43 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Monteón

  • 43 kmPuerto Vallarta MalecónA seafront promenade of public sculpture along Banderas Bay, the focal point of Puerto Vallarta's old town on Highway 200.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Monteón.

Rincón de Guayabitos

🇲🇽 Mexico

5 km awayPop. 1,979

Lo de Marcos

🇲🇽 Mexico

7 km awayPop. 1,792

La Peñita de Jaltemba

🇲🇽 Mexico

7 km awayPop. 9,102

Colonia Paraíso Escondido

🇲🇽 Mexico

9 km awayPop. 2,463

San Francisco

🇲🇽 Mexico

15 km awayPop. 1,823

El Colomo

🇲🇽 Mexico

20 km awayPop. 1,476

Sayulita

🇲🇽 Mexico

20 km awayPop. 2,262

Valle de Banderas

🇲🇽 Mexico

21 km awayPop. 7,666

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