Here are the winners of the “Best of Nayarit 2024” awards presented by México Desconocido
The ``Best of Nayarit 2024`` awards aim to promote the destination through 22 categories, and on Saturday, September 28, the awards ceremony took place in the municipality of Bahía de Banderas.
The “Best of Nayarit 2024” awards aim to promote the destination through 22 categories to showcase everything this beautiful state has to offer. The nominated tour operators, which included restaurants, hotels, and tours, participated for the value of the experiences and benefits they provide to travelers who choose Nayarit as a vacation destination.
The nomination stage took place from August 17 to September 1, where users could nominate any experience, destination, or service provider in the 22 categories that were previously selected to highlight the best of Nayarit.
The second stage consisted of voting. From September 7 to September 21, the nominations with the highest number of mentions became nominees and were then part of an open vote to the public to choose the most outstanding experiences in each of the categories.
This Saturday, September 28, the awards ceremony took place in the municipality of Bahía de Banderas. Here is the list of winners of “The Best of Nayarit 2024”:
1. Revitalizing Retreat
Best wellness experience in a Nayarit hotel:
Grand Velas, Riviera Nayarit
2. Nayarit Luxury
Best luxury or boutique lodging experience:
One&Only Mandarina
3. Charm of Nayarit’s Summit
Best traditional hotel in a city or mountain:
Nukari Quinta Boutique, Jala
4. A Nayarit Feast
Best gourmet restaurant in Nayarit:
Loma 42, Tepic
5. Taste of Tradition
Best traditional Nayarit cuisine restaurant:
Los Zarandeaditos
6. Emerging Culinary Soul
Revelation chef of the year:
Sergio Marín
7. Nayarit’s Avant-Garde Flavor
Innovative dish of the year in Nayarit:
Passiofruit aguachile, Vayami, Tepic
8. Feast for the Palate
Best gastronomic event of the year in Nayarit:
Oyster festival
9. Golden Foam
Craft beer of the year in Nayarit:
SAMAO Cervecería
10. Tasty Panorama
Restaurant with the best view of Nayarit landscapes:
Pineda
11. Star Guide
Tour operator of the year in Nayarit:
Xecora Tours
13. Magic Route
Best guided expedition in the Magic Towns of Nayarit:
Ruta del Café / Compostela Mágico, Compostela
14. Green Adventure
Best nature and adventure experience in Nayarit:
Toro beach
15. Aquatic Wonder
Best aquatic experience in Nayarit:
Tiscareño Tours “Whale Watching”
16. Ritual of the Heart
Best traditional celebration:
Wet corn festival (Jala variety)
17. New Voice
Revelation artist of Nayarit culture:
Rondalla Joyas de Nayarit – Callejoneadas Mágicas de Jala
18. Living Festival
Most entertaining festival or celebration:
Día de Muertos (day of the dead)
20. Excellence Forum
Best venue for tourism meetings:
Marival Emotions Resort & Suites
21. Altar of Love
Best wedding venue in Nayarit:
Mozzamare Beach Club, Nuevo Nayarit
22. Stellar Golf
Best golf course in Nayarit:
Punta Mita Golf Club
