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Riviera Nayarit Hosts Aguas Abiertas 2012
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April 10, 2012
On April 21st, 300 of the most important athletes in Mexico will gather at Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle to compete in Aguas Abiertas swim competitions of up to 5K.

La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Mexico - In Riviera Nayarit luxury means adventure, and 300 swimmers in all categories will participate in the second edition of Aguas Abiertas Riviera Nayarit, which will take place April 21 at Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle.

Young swimmers of all ages and in all categories will test their resistance in this competition. Children 7 to 20 will make a 500 m lap; ages 11 and 12 will swim 1.250 km.; ages 13 and 14 will swim 2.5 km, and amateurs ages 15 and older will be required to complete 3.75 km in under 2 hours.

The main competition will be a 5k race for professional swimmers with a time limit of 1 hour, 20 min. In 2011, two competitors from Guadalajara won this race: Manuel Chiu, with a time of 1:04:28, and Andrea Gutiérrez, who finished in 1:12:13.

To Participate

Registration will be open until April 20. The cost until April 12 is $450 pesos, increasing to $500 pesos after that date. For more information, contact: belin(at)nadoseguro.com or pedromoran(at)nadoseguro.com.

About Riviera Nayarit
Riviera Nayarit stretches along 192 miles of pristine Pacific coast framed by the majestic Sierra Madre Mountains just ten minutes north of accessible Puerto Vallarta International Airport. The region extends along the entire coast of the Pacific state of Nayarit including the resorts of Nuevo Vallarta, the historic colonial town of San Blas, exclusive Punta Mita, picturesque fishing villages, miles of serene beaches and spectacular Banderas Bay. Riviera Nayarit offers countless activities, all pleasantly affordable, such as: PGA golf courses, luxury spas, whale watching, turtle release, zip lining, surfing, record deep sea fishing, bird watching, international cuisine, and shopping for local artwork and traditional Huichol handicrafts. The region attracts and satisfies vacationers of all tastes and budgets with its wide range of accommodations including chic luxury resorts, eco-tourism boutique hotels and quaint B&B inns. Visit the website at RivieraNayarit.com