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El Anclote


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Punta de Mita
Traveler Description: Remote beach area north of Puerto Vallarta accessible by a long winding road along mango groves.
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Attraction type: Beach
Address: Punta de Mita
Mexico

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5 of 5 stars
mjm05   2 contributions
Texas
Mar 28, 2009

This is a great spot off the beaten path. El Anclote has a nice pool area and direct skywalk to the beach area. Its completely gated and secure. Most rooms, especially those on the 2nd and 3rd floors have an amazing view of the bay. Take a look at my photo, its a panoramic of the view from a 2nd... more

Anclote
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3 of 5 stars
dminner1   20 contributions
houston, texas
Feb 15, 2009

We stayed in the condos and found the construction is over, i didnt smell any thing like sewer but i did see a drainage ditch that drained to the boat launch area rather than the beach. The beach itself is best for surfing rather than swimming... We were there to fish so really not so important to us. more

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2 of 5 stars
rebraf   5 contributions
San Miguel
Jul 19, 2008
1/3 found this review helpful

The little town of El Anclote where the El Anclote Condos and restaurants are located (and various other condo complexes) is not recommended for beach goers nor children, ok for surfers. The water is brown from the jetty construction, the beach front road was an open raw sewage pit, the sewage treatment plant sends the treatment down a open canal... more

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2 of 5 stars
ehoogland   2 contributions
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Jan 5, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

We are staying in the condos El Anclote, Punta de Mita. Our condo is everything the write-up said it would be but they neglected to tell us about the construction that has been on-going since 2006 and is not finished yet. We arrived Dec 19, 2007, tired and looking forward to our condo and were greeted with the sounds of... more

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5 of 5 stars
CoralReef   525 contributions
Midwest, USA
Jun 9, 2006
10/11 found this review helpful

Having previously spent time to the south of Puerto Vallarta, it was interesting to see the differences in beaches and seascapes up north. Near Playa Anclote and Punta de Mita, the sand is much whiter, and the water much bluer, compared to the southern parts of the Bay of Banderas. It's almost Caribbean-looking! We had a delicious lunch of fresh... more

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5 of 5 stars
fremontbob   35 contributions
Bay Area, California
May 16, 2006
17/17 found this review helpful

Can you muster a one hour drive north on the free highway to Anclote in Punta Mita? If so, you are in for a treat. By far the calmest, most family friendly beach in the Vallarta region. We had a car, drove north for about an hour to Punta Mita, home of a few resorts, the fabulous 4 Seasons, etc.... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Apr 25, 2004
4/5 found this review helpful

Take the island tour from Anclote Beach on the sailboat Bluto. It is simply the best and most authentic Tourism you will ever get in Puerto Vallarta. David more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Stockton, California
Jan 20, 2003
9/12 found this review helpful

El Anclote Condominiums in Punta Mita....gorgeous views of the Bay of Banderas! A gated community with tennis court and wonderful pool & spa. Somewhat isolated (45 minutes to Puerto Vallarta); a rental car is nice to have (but expensive); luckily, taxis and buses are plentiful. Several excellent restaurants on the beach just a short walk away! We especially liked the... more

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