Villas Near the Punta Burros Surf Break
Where Punta Burros is
Surf guides place Punta Burros on the Punta Mita side of Banderas Bay. The Riviera Nayarit tourism site puts it near the Palladium Vallarta resort, south of Punta Mita, and describes it as easy to reach and popular. The Surf Atlas describes a forest walk. Whatever the exact route, plan on a short drive and a short walk from a villa.
The break itself is a right-hand reef wedge for intermediate to advanced surfers. Our full Punta Burros guide covers swell, tide, hazards and etiquette.
What makes a villa good for surfers
| Feature | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Short drive to the breaks | Early sessions before wind and crowd |
| Board storage and a rinse area | Reef and urchin zones demand careful gear care |
| Early chef breakfast | Surfers are up at dawn |
| A driver or golf cart | Move between La Lancha, Anclote and Burros |
| Pool and shade | Recovery after a session in strong sun |
| Sleep quality and blackout rooms | Early starts and late dinners |
If Burros is not working
Punta Mita has other breaks close by. La Lancha is described as friendly to all levels, El Anclote and Stinky's are the beginner waves, and La Bahia and El Faro are boat or long-approach rewards for stronger surfers. A base that makes all of these easy is worth more than a villa that is simply nearest Burros.
Seasons for a surf villa
Winter tends to bring cleaner, smaller waves, and summer brings bigger southerly swell. Wavetribe's seasonal table shows water around 23 degrees Celsius in winter and 28 in summer, so a springsuit may be useful in winter and boardshorts the rest of the year.
Who this is not for
If you want to surf out the front door of your villa, Punta Mita's reef coast is not that kind of destination, and no honest source suggests otherwise. If a sand-bottom beach break and a surf-town scene matter most, look at Sayulita.
Tell Costa your dates and who surfs in your group in the chat, and we will match you with the right villa.
Questions people ask
Are there villas near Punta Burros?
Yes. Villas inside Punta Mita's communities and on the nearby Nayarit coast are a short drive away. Costa can say which fit your dates and group.
Is Punta Burros walkable from a villa?
Typically you drive part of the way and walk the rest. Ask your host for the current route.
Which community is closest to Punta Burros?
Ask Costa. It depends on the exact access route and the villa location.
Can I surf other breaks from the same villa?
Yes. La Lancha, El Anclote and Stinky's are close, and La Bahia and El Faro can be reached with a boat.
Do villas store surfboards?
Many can. Ask Costa for villas set up for surfers.
What is the best month for a surf stay?
Winter for clean, smaller surf. Summer for bigger southerly swell.
Have a specific question? Ask me in the chat.
Start the conversationSources: Surf-Forecast: Burros · The Surf Atlas: Punta Mita · Riviera Nayarit: Surfing Nayarit · Wavetribe: Surfing Nayarit. Details as published and checked in October 2026; dates, seasons and conditions can change.