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Nuevo Vallarta

Nayarit, Mexico · North America

About Nuevo Vallarta

Nuevo Vallarta is worth a stop: 10 minutes from San Clemente de Lima, 12km from Puerto Vallarta Malecón.

Nuevo Vallarta is a town located in Nayarit, Mexico. With a population of 1,302, it is an important destination in North America.

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

About Nuevo Vallarta

Nuevo Nayarit (Spanish pronunciation: ['nweβo na.ʝaˈɾit̪]), formerly known as Nuevo Vallarta, is a residential-resort community located in the Municipality of Bahía de Banderas, in the Mexican state of Nayarit. By automobile, it is about fifteen minutes north of Puerto Vallarta's Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz

Read more International Airport. Nuevo Nayarit receives many tourists from both the United States/Canada and also the United Kingdom. It has many malls and stores that accept payment in Mexican pesos or U.S. dollars.

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Where is Nuevo Vallarta located?

Nuevo Vallarta is located in Nayarit, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 20.7017 latitude, -105.2942 longitude.

What is the population of Nuevo Vallarta?

Nuevo Vallarta has a population of approximately 1,302 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
1,302
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Nayarit
Timezone
America/Bahia_Banderas
Coordinates
20.7017, -105.2942

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 Nuevo Vallarta

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Puerto Vallarta

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

9 km · about 15 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.

12 km · about 20 min drive

beach

Sayulita

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

24 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Nuevo Vallarta

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

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Nuevo Vallarta.

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Las Juntas

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7 km awayPop. 14,324

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Bucerías

🇲🇽 Mexico

8 km awayPop. 16,161

El Porvenir

🇲🇽 Mexico

8 km awayPop. 6,046

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