Riviera Nayarit is much more than exclusive resorts set on gorgeous beaches or traditional fishing villages.

The Riviera Nayarit and its more than 180 miles of coastline are home to tropical islands rife with wildlife and adventure, each an exceptional tourist attraction.

A ceremony was held yesterday to mark the opening of the Acuario del Bajío (Bajío Aquarium) in Guanajuato, a space in which 14,000 specimens of 300 different marine species are on display.

Bridge over the Rio Cuale which has a staircase leading down to La Isla Rio Cuale.

Wibit, the latest trend in adventure aquatic parks, has arrived in the Riviera Nayarit, specifically to the beach in Bucerías.

Located 15 miles north of the Puerto Vallarta International Airport, and about a 30-minute drive from Puerto Vallarta, is the small tucked away gem La Cruz de Huanacaxtle.