Meet the Winners of Lo Mejor de Nayarit 2025!
The ceremony, held at Marival Emotions Resort & Suites Riviera Nayarit by Mercure, brought together chefs, traditional cooks, tour operators, artisans, and representatives from different levels of government, all recognizing the value of sustainable tourism and the preservation of cultural heritage.
The third edition of Lo Mejor de Nayarit 2025 (The best of Nayarit) has been a true tribute to the hard work of the state’s entire tourism community. With more than 96,600 votes and the participation of both travelers and locals, the event showcased the pride inspired by Nayarit’s destinations, traditions, gastronomy, and hospitality.
A very symbolic detail was the design of the awards: pieces crafted by Wixárika artisans using plastic recovered from the ocean during beach cleanups—a powerful reminder of the importance of protecting the environment.
Without a doubt, Lo Mejor de Nayarit 2025 not only honored the winners across its 30 categories, but also highlighted the cultural, natural, and human wealth of this state, consolidating it as one of Mexico’s most attractive destinations.
Winners of Lo Mejor de Nayarit 2025
1. Rising Chef of the Year
Efraín Martínez Bernal, Piloncillo Café
2. Traditional Nayarit Cook
Doña Juanita, Ixtlán del Río
3. Best Artisan from Indigenous Peoples
Gilberto Díaz de la Rosa, Tepic
4. Best Heritage Craft Artisan
La Flor de Chila, handcrafted cigars
5. Hotelier of Tradition in Nayarit
Jorge Humberto Sánchez Ibarra, Frau Junípero & Fray Select
6. Outstanding Tour Guide
Manuel Bañuelos García “Manu”
6. Guía turístico destacado
Manuel Bañuelos García «Manu»
7. Best Wedding Venue in Nayarit
Tuna Blanca by Thierry Blouet, Punta de Mita
8. Best Nayarit Event Organizer
Corredores de Nayarit, Tepic
9. Best Meetings & Events Venue
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, Nuevo Nayarit
10. Best Cultural Conservation Project
La Flor de Chila, Compostela
11. Best Company or Community Offering Tourist Routes
SYMN (Senderismo y Montañismo Nayarit), Tepic
12. Best Nature & Adventure Experience
Rafting Río San Pedro Kilómetro X, Ruiz
13. Best Guided Expedition in Pueblos Mágicos
San Blas Tovara Kaunari, San Blas
14. Best Traditional Celebration in Nayarit
Feria del Elote (Corn Festival), Jala
15. Best Luxury Lodging Experience
One & Only Mandarina, Compostela
16. Best Boutique Hotel
Nukari Quinta Boutique, Jala
17. Hotel with the Best Holistic Offer
Naviva, a Four Seaons Resort, Punta de Mita
18. Hotel with the Best Culinary Proposal
Marival Distinct All-Suites & World Spa – Handwritten Collection, Nuevo Nayarit
19. Breakthrough Hotel 2025
Único 20°105° Riviera Nayarit, Nuevo Nayarit
20. Hotel with the Best View of Nayarit
Imanta Resorts, Punta de Mita
