Rather than treating experiences as singular in nature, everything’s been designed to flow cohesively to offer guests a unique and transformative stay. Eight diverse restaurants, two beach clubs, a farm to table restaurant, immersive workshops connecting you to the flavours of Mexico and a celebrity chef’s touch make for a mouth-watering culinary experience. Step outdoors and you’ll find zip lining and ropes courses, a polo & equestrian club with horse-back trail riding, miles of hiking and biking trails, sailing, stand up paddle, surfing, diving and fishing.
Executive Chef Olivier Deboise brings to life an ethos at the heart of One&Only Mandarina, of drawing guests consciously closer to the surrounding natural environment and all that it gives us in terms of ingredients, flavours and inspiration. Carao features high-altitude dining by award-winning celebrity chef Enrique Olvera, showcasing an artistic twist on authentic Mexican ingredients. At Alma, you’re able to sample seasonal Pan-American and Mediterranean cuisine. Indulge all your senses at once with fresh catch of the day and seafood at the Jetty Beach Club.
Mandarina sets a world first by proudly featuring global skincare brand Tata Harper, renowned for award-winning natural and non-toxic products. Be transported faraway both physically and mentally with spa treatments and alternative therapies inspired by the natural world and absorb yourself in a world of ancient healing practices, drawing on the power of the natural surroundings.
Tropicsurf’s expert guide is positioned year-round at Mandarina. If you’re a newcomer to surfing, flat water lagoon lessons can be taken within the calm waters found inside Mandarina’s jetty where you’ll learn surfing’s fundamentals. Once your confidence builds, you’re able to take a ride on a traditional fishing boat (Panga) to several beginner waves nearby. And for more experienced surfers, join Tropicsurf on a guided adventure exploring your way along the stunning coastline of Nayarit in search of your perfect wave.
One&Only Mandarina is set upon a rare undeveloped coastline along the Riviera Nayarit. This region is open to swell from a variety of swell directions, with the Northern Winter (November-March) being arguably the best time of year thanks to long period NW swells fetching from Hawaii. Summer is however a great time to visit this region as crowds are thinner, and South swells from seasonal hurricanes originating deep in the South West Pacific send swells that light up the area.
Tropicsurf has partnered with Firewire Surfboards to offer cutting edge eco-friendly boards for guests. Avoid the troubles of airline travels & fees while wrestling your own board. Simply contact Tropicsurf in advance and reserve the board of your choice. At Mandarina we offer some performance shortboards for ripping the left point, a nice fish, novelty fun boards for smaller days at the beach breaks and a quiver of sleek longboards ideal for the point breaks in the region.
LOCATION
Carretera Federal Libre 200 Tepic-Puerto Vallarta, El Monteón, Municipio de Compostela, Nayarit, C.P. 63724, Mexico
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