Nayarit Takes Center Stage in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards

NAYARIT, MEXICO, October 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Seven properties across the Pacific coast destination earn recognition from Condé Nast Traveler readers, reinforcing Nayarit’s growing position at the forefront of luxury hospitality in Mexico

Nayarit has emerged as one of Mexico’s standout destinations in the newly announced 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, with seven hotels and resorts across the state earning recognition from readers of one of the world’s most influential travel publications (https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/mexico-western-top-resorts).

The results put an extraordinary spotlight on Mexico’s Pacific coast and reflect the growing concentration of internationally recognized hospitality in Nayarit, where established luxury resorts now share the coastline with a new generation of properties emphasizing nature, privacy, design, wellness and a strong sense of place.

The seven Nayarit properties recognized are:

1. Rosewood Mandarina
2. Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita
3. Secrets Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort
4. The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort
5. One&Only Mandarina
6. Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Resorts Collection
7. Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, Mexico

The recognition comes during a defining period for Nayarit’s tourism industry. Once primarily associated internationally with the beaches of Riviera Nayarit, the state has rapidly developed into one of Mexico’s most dynamic luxury travel destinations, with a hospitality portfolio extending from Punta Mita and Nuevo Nayarit to Mandarina and other emerging areas along its Pacific coastline.

That evolution has increasingly caught the attention of Condé Nast Traveler editors and reader. The publication previously selected Riviera Nayarit as one of the Best Places to Go in North America and the Caribbean for 2026, pointing to its expanding collection of high-end hotels, improving air connectivity, infrastructure investments and increasingly notable culinary scene.

Nayarit has also built a remarkable presence across Condé Nast Traveler’s other prestigious hotel distinctions. Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, for example, was named to the publication’s 2026 Gold List, while Rosewood Mandarina was selected for its 2026 Hot List of the world’s best new hotels.

The latest Readers’ Choice results demonstrate that Nayarit’s appeal extends beyond any single resort or development. Instead, the concentration of recognized properties reflects the emergence of an increasingly diverse luxury hospitality corridor along Mexico’s Pacific coast.

From established destinations such as Punta Mita to the rapidly evolving Mandarina area, travelers can choose among intimate resorts surrounded by tropical forest, beachfront retreats, internationally recognized golf, destination spas, private villas and culinary experiences led by some of Mexico’s most prominent chefs.

At the same time, Nayarit’s luxury growth remains closely connected to the natural and cultural character of the state. Beyond its resorts, travelers have access to more than 200 miles of Pacific coastline, surf communities including Sayulita, nine Pueblos Mágicos, Indigenous Wixárika and Cora traditions, mountain communities, islands, protected natural areas and a culinary culture shaped by the sea and agricultural traditions of western Mexico.

Accessibility is also changing the way international travelers can experience the destination. The Tepic–Riviera Nayarit International Airport (TPQ), together with new international air service and improved highway infrastructure, is opening additional gateways to the state and making it easier to combine the coast with inland Nayarit.

The Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards are based on votes from the publication’s readers, recognizing the hotels, resorts, destinations, cities, islands, airlines and other travel experiences they value most.

For Nayarit, having seven properties represented in the latest results signals something larger than individual hotel accolades: Mexico’s luxury hospitality map is increasingly shifting toward its Pacific coast, and Nayarit is helping lead that transformation.

Gustavo A Rivas
ENroute Communications
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