Playa Destiladeras
A long golden-sand beach between La Cruz and Punta de Mita, named after the freshwater seeping from the cliff walls, with gentle waves suitable for swimming.
Playa Destiladeras lies on the northern shore of Banderas Bay, about 5 km west of La Cruz. It is a wide golden beach named after the fresh water dripping from the cliff face. It is much quieter than Sayulita, with small clear waves that suit swimming, stand-up paddleboarding and beginner surfing. The beach has several seafood restaurants and umbrella rentals, and local families come on weekends. Drive in along Highway 200, where there is a public access route and a car park. Entry is free. It can be combined with Punta de Mita and La Cruz on the same day.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
- Bucerías
- Punta de Mita
- Sayulita
- Nuevo Vallarta
- San Pancho (San Francisco)
- Islas Marietas
- Lo de Marcos