Nayarit, State on Pacific coast, Mexico
The territory extends over 27,857 square kilometers between the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains and 200 miles of Pacific Ocean coastline.
The state gained its official status on May 1, 1917, following social movements demanding land rights and political recognition from the Mexican government.
Four indigenous groups maintain their traditions in Nayarit: the Wixaritari, Naayeri, Odam, and Mexicaneros, each contributing distinct artistic expressions and customs.
The region includes 20 municipalities with Tepic as capital, connecting travelers to coastal destinations through a network of modern highways and local roads.
The state encompasses both the Marietas Islands marine sanctuary and El Novillero, which holds the record for the longest beach in Mexico.
Location: Mexico
Inception: May 1, 1917
Capital city: Tepic
Elevation above the sea: 278 m
Shares border with: Jalisco, Zacatecas
Website: http://nayarit.gob.mx
GPS coordinates: 22.00000,-105.00000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:12
Islas Marías
160.3 km
Rincón de Guayabitos
112 km
Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe
156.8 km
Los Muertos Beach
158.2 km
Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
55.5 km
Volcán San Juan
58.7 km
Estadio Arena Cora
60.1 km
Ixtlán del Rio
126.6 km
El Teúl
169.1 km
Altavista petroglyph complex
111.7 km
Palacio de Ocomo
164.3 km
Plaza de Armas
156.8 km
Isla Isabel National Park
93.1 km
The Rotunda by the Sea
156.5 km
Matamoros Lighthouse
156.7 km
Malecón Lighthouse
156.6 km
Hotel Rosita
156.1 km
Casa Kimberly
156.9 km
Casa Museo Amado Nervo
55.4 km
Galleria Dante
157.5 km
Playa del Amor
155.8 km
Playa Boca Quimixto
170.7 km
Playa Chacala
96.1 km
Mascota Volcanic Field
154.6 km
Playa San Pancho
129.3 km
Playa Las Ánimas
170 km
Playa Colomitos
169 km
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