Vista Vallarta Club de Golf (Nicklaus)

Ranked in Golf Digest Magazine's 100 Best Golf Courses Outside the United States (number 79) and listed in The Rolex World's Top 1000 Golf Courses, Vista Vallarta Club de Golf (Nicklaus) carries a well-documented record since opening in 2001. Golfweek, Golf Advisor, and Golf Digest Mexico have each placed it among the top courses in Mexico and the Caribbean region. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, the 18-hole semi-private layout in Jalisco, Mexico moves through grassy hillsides, dense forests of palm and giant ficus trees, and natural creeks and arroyos. The terrain shifts consistently across the round, with water features coming into play through the arroyos. The clubhouse includes a restaurant serving classic grill fare — appetizers, sandwiches, and hamburgers — alongside a bar stocked with domestic and imported options. Lounge areas, verandas, and on-course beverage service are also available.