Los Ayala is a remote fishing town and beach community in the municipality of Compostela in the Mexican state of Nayarit. It is one of the three towns that make up Jaltemba Bay, which spans from Punta Raza to Playa Boca de Naranjo. Despite its size, weekends in this small Pacific Coast beach community see a flurry of locals flocking to its one-kilometer golden sand beach.

Discovering Los Ayala

The Pacific Ocean’s turquoise waves and towering cliffs combine to make Riviera Nayarit one of Mexico’s most gorgeous tourist destinations. Los Ayala is well known as the hotspot for birdwatchers. A short visit to this side of Jaltemba Bay near the hills offers a view of green parakeets, amiable pelicans, frigate birds, prancing egrets, Inca doves, white doves, tropical kingbirds and several other flying wonders. 

In the last four years, a wide range of hotel options has sprung up in this area. Los Ayala hotels and Los Ayala’s bungalows are among the most popular lodging options for travelers, as they offer all the conveniences of home as well as unparalleled customer service.

In addition to the serenity and warmth of its beaches, such as Playa Tortuga and Playa del Beso, this Nayarit destination also offers travelers a variety of other wonderful vacation options, such as a boat journey offshore to places like Cangrejo Island and Coral Island.