Located within Mexico’s most exclusive beach community along the shores of Riviera Nayarit, The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, in conjunction with Punta Mita Expeditions, Punta Mita Resorts, and the Riviera Nayarit Convention & Visitors Bureau, wrapped up a successful fourth edition of the Punta Mita Beach Festival. As part of the four-day extravaganza held July 7 – 10, guests enjoyed activities guided by renowned sports professionals in different disciplines such as surfing, stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), snorkeling, and yoga. The summer fiesta also provided culinary offerings featuring the freshest regional delicacies. This year, The Punta Mita Beach Festival was host to professional Chilean surfer Ramón Navarro’s film premiere in The Americas, The Fisherman’s Son, focused on Navarro’s mission to protect the culture and environment of the Chilean coast.
SUP Competition
“We are excited to announce the success of the 2016 Punta Mita Beach Festival, which is one of the most anticipated summer events in Mexico. The four-day festival offered a unique environment for our loyal guests who enjoyed the opportunity to get close and personal with the masters while practicing their beach sport of preference,” said James Hughes, general manager of The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort. “This year, we were also pleased to have created a platform to educate about the importance of protecting our oceans.”
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- Sandcastle Championship
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- Mini Triathlon
Attended by more than 107 participants, the fourth annual event began on Thursday, July 7, with a festive cocktail reception at The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort’s Sea Breeze Beach Club, where guests enjoyed fine dining and special bites prepared by guest chefs Alexander Branch, Manuel Peruyero, and Erick Ramos, as well as an exquisite selection of gourmet cocktails, Bocanegra beer, Latin American wines and a seductive selection of tequilas by Tequila Patrón. Sounds and rhythms from DJ Mauricio provided great enjoyment and started the Punta Mita Beach Festival weekend-long party.
Cooking Demo with Alexander Branch
At this year’s annual event, guests enjoyed the most unique experiences guided by experts such as the Professional Chilean surfer, Ramón Navarro; the founder and director of the Mexican Institute of Yoga Ana Paula Domínguez; and leading international stand up paddle and surf professionals Ryan Helm and Javier Álvarez. The culinary offerings and special libations for guests were prepared by prestigious chefs including Alexander Branch, Manuel Peruyero, and Erick Ramos, accompanied by Patrón Tequila, Latin American wines, and Bocanegra beer.
For more information on The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, visit: stregispuntamita.com