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Punta Mita

April 19, 2022

couple kissing on the beach

Caleb and I are celebrating our ten year anniversary this Thursday. We knew we wanted to have some time away just the two of us, so we considered a lot of different locations. After narrowing it down to a relaxing beach vacation, we decided on Punta Mita Mexico. It’s a quick 2 hr flight from Dallas and 45 minute drive to Punta Mita once you land in Puerto Vallarta. We booked airport transportation through Four Seasons Punta Mita and we highly recommend doing the same if you plan on visiting!

While we did this trip as a relaxing couples getaway, of all the Four Seasons properties where we have stayed, it is one of the most kid-friendly. We are already talking about bringing our kids back!

thatched roof umbrella
plate of tacos
couple in pool with cocktails
woman in sundress by pool
two cocktails and board of nachos
view from hill top to ocean
couple on hill top with view to ocean
infinity edge pool over ocean view
woman sitting in cabana on beach
holding a novel at the beach
couple smiling together
couple standing on beach
couple sitting with cocktails at the beach
table set with dinner
man at table eating
woman walking on the beach in blue dress
man playing golf next to the ocean
couple standing on the beach
woman sitting with a cocktail beachside
the shack at four seasons punta mita
woman playing golf
spa at Four Seasons punta mita
woman in white hat holding a coconut cocktail poolside
plate of tacos poolside with ocean view
spa pool at Four Seasons punta mita

Rooms

The resort has about 150 newly renovated rooms throughout the property. We stayed in an Ocean View King and had the most amazing views. They also have rooms that are ocean front, rooms with plunge pools and family rooms with bunk beds. You really can’t go wrong!

Dining

While the resort does provide transportation to go off property, we decided to stay at the resort the whole time. It was so peaceful and relaxing and beautiful. Here are the restaurants where we ate:

  • Dos Catrinas: We had breakfast here and dinner one night. It’s an open air restaurant right off the beach. For breakfast, I loved the fresh made juices and avocado toast. Caleb opted for the buffet and it did not disappoint. We had dinner here the first night and they made the best cocktails. We shared tuna nachos and the shrimp. Don’t forget to stop by the homemade churro cart after dinner!
  • Tail of the Whale: This is the clubhouse at the golf course. We got to the course in time to have breakfast and it’s so beautiful! I loved my breakfast – orange/carrot/ginger juice and poblano eggs benedict. Yum!
  • Nuna pool/Beach: We ate every lunch at the pool or the beach! We tried everything from nachos, burgers, mahi mahi tostados, chips and guac, etc. Everything was delicious.
  • The Shack: The Shack is a casual “shack” on the beach and such a great spot for a quick lunch/dinner/drinks. During the day, you can order tacos and at night they serve pizza! We had lunch here on our first day.
  • Bahía: This restaurant is right on the beach and we had dinner here the second night. I highly recommend reserving a table in the sand. The sunset view can’t be beat and I had the best seared tuna here. We loved this dinner!
  • Aramara: After a lot of Mexican food (which we love!), we had dinner at Aramara on our third night. This Asian restaurant was amazing! I had one of my favorite cocktails of the trip here. It’s called the El Remedio de Patrón. It’s tequila, sparkling rosé and guava juice! So good and refreshing. This is where we also did the hot rock, spicy cauliflower bites, bao buns and the roasted duck (which has been on the menu for 22 years!) If we had room, we would have ordered sushi. Next time!
  • Mez Bar: This is a bar that is above Dos Catrinas. We stopped by for a Mexican Spirits Flight and learned so much about tequila, mezcal and many other Mexican spirits.
  • Private beachside dinner: We did a private beachside dinner on the last night of our trip. It was incredible! We had a private spot on Las Cuervas beach. It was very special night for us and the Four Seasons made it so memorable! We were greeted with champagne, had amazing appetizers and dinner, dessert and then ended the night with a bonfire on the beach and smores. Not to mention the most beautiful sunset we had seen on our trip! It was magical.

Activities

  • Pools: There are two pools on site, the Nuna pool which is the infinity pool that overlooks the ocean and the Tamai pool, which is the adults pool. We spent the majority of our time at the Nuna pool, but loved going to Tamai. It was so peaceful and relaxing!
  • Beaches: There are two different beaches at the Four Seasons. We did a cabana at Manzillas beach our first full day at the resort and it quickly became our favorite beach. It’s more shaded and very quiet. Las Cuevas beach is more sunny. You can’t go wrong with either, we just preferred Manzillas beach. Every hour at the beach and pool, amenities are passed around by the staff: popsicles, ice cream, popcorn and sunglass cleaning!
  • Nature hike: We started one morning off with an hour long hike to the top of the mountain. It was a great start to the morning and great views before we relaxed the rest of the day!
  • Golf: My husband played 18 holes one morning and I joined him to ride along. We had the best time! The golf course is beautiful and if you play the Pacifico course, you can play the “Tail of the Whale” hole during low tide. Even if you are just along for the ride, the views are beautiful and there are so many amazing beach houses to look at!
  • Spa: The Spa has recently reopened after being closed due to Covid. We were so thankful to have had the opportunity to visit! It’s a huge spa with anything/everything you can imagine. We did an 80-minute tequila stone massage and it was one of the best massages I’ve ever had. We were SO relaxed.
couple in pool with ocean view
plate of avocado toast with egg
man leaning on pool deck with infinity edge to ocean
woman shopping in boutique
couple relaxing on beach lounges
woman in coral maxi dress at the beach
beach view to ocean
table set with food and cocktails
couple standing together on the beach
beautiful sunset four seasons punta mita
woman in pink bathing suit walking on the beach
pool at four seasons punta mita
couple on lazy river four seasons punta mita
lazy river at four seasons punta mita
woman in pink bathing suit sitting in beach swing
woman in pool with rose champagne
toasting with beer and cocktail at the beach
couple standing together on the beach
woman sitting in swing at the beach
view from infinity edge pool to the ocean
couple kissing on the beach
couple toasting with champagne at beachside dinner
table set with food beachside
woman in swim suit and sarong standing on the beach
couple kissing at sunset beachside dinner

What to Pack

The resort is very casual. I packed heels, but didn’t ended up wearing them at all! I pretty much wore a swimsuit all day (minus the hike and golf) and a dress for dinner. The whole area is very active and laid back. Here is another post on what I packed.

Cheers,

Stia, Jean and Katherine

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What I Packed For Punta Mita

April 15, 2022

open back dress // sunglasses // nude heels // flower earrings // hat // mini straw tote // blue cut out dress

floral maxi dress // blue swim suit // white heels // tiered dress // blue sandals

pareo // straw tote bag // matching floral top and skirt // scrunchie // pink swim suit

What I Packed for Punta Mita

  • open back dress: A cute surprise in the back
  • sunglasses: We got these on our Paris trip and love them!
  • nude heels: The perfect shoe to elongate your leg and disappear
  • flower earrings: A long time favorite statement accessory
  • hat: Our go-to pool/ beach hat with built-in SPF
  • mini straw tote: We are obsessed with this adorable bag
  • blue cut out dress: So cute and so easy to wear
  • floral maxi dress: This is one of the prettiest dresses we’ve seen in a while- the fit is so good
  • blue swim suit: A surprise find that we love
  • white heels: Wear these all summer long!
  • tiered dress: The cutest summer mini and the price is so good
  • blue sandals: Love these slides
  • pareo: We were surprised this cover-up goes with so many swim suits
  • straw tote bag: The perfect bag to carry all the things to the beach and pool
  • matching floral top and skirt: So cute as a set and the skirt makes a great cover-up
  • scrunchie: Love the details
  • pink swim suit: Our latest swim suit obsession…!

Cheers,

Stia, Jean and Katherine

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