Written by the Puerto Vallarta Airport Transfers operations team — we drive these routes every day.
La Cruz de Huanacaxtle is 35-45 minutes from PVR airport (Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz), north on Federal Highway 200. This marina village is the gateway to Punta Mita. A private transfer is direct with no shared stops, flight tracking, and an all-inclusive price from $91 USD per vehicle. Child seats and bottled water included.
How long is the transfer from PVR to La Cruz de Huanacaxtle?
La Cruz de Huanacaxtle is about 28-35 km north of PVR airport via Federal Highway 200, past Nuevo Vallarta and Bucerías. Off-peak, the drive takes 35-45 minutes. During holiday weekends or high-season Fridays, expect 45-60 minutes. The village sits on a protected cove with a full-service marina and excellent seafood restaurants.
| Destination | Distance | Average drive time |
|---|---|---|
| La Cruz de Huanacaxtle (marina) | 28-35 km | 35-45 min |
| La Cruz town center | 28-34 km | 35-44 min |
| Bucerías (en route) | 20-28 km | 25-35 min |
| Onward to Punta Mita peninsula | 18-25 km more | 20-30 min more |
What to expect when you land at PVR
After clearing customs at PVR, walk straight out the exit doors. Our host is immediately outside the terminal holding a sign with your name and our logo. Do not engage with the timeshare and taxi representatives inside the terminal corridor — keep walking straight out to the exterior, where the comfortable 35-45 minute drive to La Cruz on Federal 200 begins.
Popular hotels in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
- Villa Bella Bed and Breakfast Inn
- Hotel Mar y Sol La Cruz
- Marina Riviera Nayarit waterfront condos
- Boutique B&Bs near the town plaza
- Vacation rental villas on the La Cruz hillside