Riviera Nayarit Police

Riviera Nayarit police provide public safety, traffic control, emergency assistance, crime prevention, and patrol services across coastal communities, residential areas, tourist districts, and major roads. Police stations coordinate responses to reports involving theft, violence, traffic incidents, missing persons, and other safety concerns. Crime levels vary between communities, with reported offenses in Bahía de Banderas making crime prevention a continuing municipal priority. Regular patrols cover busy streets, beaches, commercial zones, and residential neighborhoods, while targeted operations and checkpoints support enforcement during periods of increased visitor activity. The Riviera Nayarit Police presence supports responses through patrol units, surveillance systems, and coordination with other emergency agencies. Municipal authorities have strengthened nighttime patrols and security operations, including expanded surveillance camera monitoring. Luis Alonso Frisbi Becerra serves as director of the municipal Security and Transit Department and has overseen security operations focused on residents and visitors. Police efforts during holiday and summer periods include road monitoring, preventive patrols, and coordinated emergency coverage. The comprehensive efforts establish a secure destination along the coast, where residents and visitors enjoy daily life and tourism with confidence in Riviera Nayarit.

Fiscalía General del Estado de Nayarit 

Emergency Hotline: 911 | Direct Line: 311-129-6000

Definition and Role

The Fiscalía General del Estado de Nayarit (FGE Nayarit) serves as the state-level prosecutorial authority for crimes committed across Nayarit, including the municipality of Bahía de Banderas. The autonomous body investigates offenses, prosecutes offenders, and protects victims through a network of regional agencies reaching the Riviera Nayarit coast.

Primary responsibilities of the Fiscalía General del Estado de Nayarit are listed below.

• Criminal investigation and prosecution of state-level offenses
• Victim assistance through the Fiscalía’s victim-support units
• Coordination with municipal police, the state police, and federal agencies
• Missing-persons investigations across Bahía de Banderas
• Domestic-violence and gender-based crime prevention
• Case management for theft, fraud, and property crimes reported by residents and visitors

Headquarters: Av. Tecnológico 3200, Ciudad Industrial, Tepic

• Nayarit Regional Agency: Ministerio Público subsede, Jarretaderas, Bahía de Banderas 
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a 24-hour emergency line
• Contact Information 
• Main Office: 311-129-6000 
• Email: [email protected] 
• Anonymous Tip Line: 089 
• Website: fiscaliageneral.nayarit.gob.mx

Public Feedback 

• Rating: N/A
• Positive Reviews: N/A
• Strengths: Statewide investigative authority, dedicated victim-support units, a regional agency reaching Bahía de Banderas directly, and coordination across every level of law enforcement in Nayarit

Additional Services:

• Victim Support
• Missing-Persons Unit
• Anonymous Reporting (089)
• Gender-Based Crime Prevention

The FGE Nayarit runs specialized units for gender-based crimes, missing persons, and financial offenses, reaching Bahía de Banderas through the Jarretaderas agency. Free psychological support for crime victims and their families operates through the same regional office.

Dirección de Seguridad Ciudadana y Tránsito Municipal de Bahía de Banderas Emergency Hotline: 911 | Direct Line: 329-291-1870

Definition and Role

The Dirección de Seguridad Ciudadana y Tránsito Municipal functions as the primary law-enforcement agency for Bahía de Banderas, the municipality covering Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerías, Sayulita, and Punta Mita. Officers patrol neighborhoods, respond to citizen calls, and enforce traffic regulations across the resort corridor.

Primary responsibilities of the Dirección de Seguridad Ciudadana y Tránsito Municipal are listed below.

• Crime prevention and community-policing programs (Vecinos Vigilantes)
• Traffic regulation and accident response along Highway 200
• Property-crime investigation across resort towns and residential colonias
• Domestic-dispute intervention
• Beach, marina, and boardwalk patrol
• Coordination with the Policía Estatal, Guardia Nacional, and the Fiscalía de Nayarit

Headquarters: Calle Morelos #12, Centro, Valle de Banderas

• Nayarit Hours: 24-hour operations, with substations across Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerías, and Sayulita

Contact Information 

• Main Office: 329-291-1870, ext. 101 
• Local Emergency Lines: 329-296-5234 / 329-296-5229 
• Email: [email protected] 
• Panic Buttons: installed in public plazas throughout the municipality 
• App: Bahía Segura, for direct citizen reports

Public Feedback 

• Rating: N/A
• Positive Reviews: N/A

Strengths: 24-hour coverage across every resort town, a direct app-based reporting channel, panic buttons in public plazas, and growing camera infrastructure under the C2 project

Additional Services:

• Traffic Safety Enforcement
• Neighborhood-Watch Coordination (Vecinos Vigilantes)
• Citizen Reporting via the Bahía Segura App
• Community Outreach Programs

The corporation operates a monitoring center under construction (C2), adding real-time camera coverage across strategic points of the municipality. Officers coordinate emergency calls through the C4 command center in neighboring Puerto Vallarta, reducing response times across the border between Jalisco and Nayarit.

Tourist-Zone Patrol Division, Bahía de Banderas 

Emergency Hotline: 911 | WhatsApp: +52 322-242-6982

Definition and Role

Riviera Nayarit runs tourist-area policing as a dedicated division inside the Dirección de Seguridad Ciudadana y Tránsito Municipal, rather than as a separate corporation. Officers assigned to Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerías, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Sayulita, and Punta Mita patrol beaches and town centers around the clock, then focus on visitor safety, drug-law enforcement, and orientation for foreign travelers.

Primary responsibilities of the tourist-zone patrol division are listed below.

• Around-the-clock patrol of Sayulita, Bucerías, and Punta Mita beaches
• Orientation and directions for foreign visitors
• Drug-law and public-disturbance enforcement in nightlife zones
• Coordination with hotel security and beach lifeguards
• Fraud and scam-prevention outreach in tourist markets

Patrol Zones: Nuevo Vallarta boardwalk, Bucerías beachfront, Sayulita town square, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle marina, Punta Mita beach clubs 

• Hours: 24-hour patrol, with additional units during winter and Easter peak season

Contact Information 

• Municipal Line: 329-291-1870 
• WhatsApp: +52 322-242-6982 
• Emergency: 911

Public Feedback 

• Rating: N/A
• Positive Reviews: N/A

Strengths: Bilingual officers stationed in every major beach town, close coordination with hotel and resort security, and mobile patrol units (foot, bicycle, and ATV) suited to sand and cobblestone terrain

Additional Services:

• Tourist Orientation and Directions
• Beach and Marina Patrol
• Nightlife Safety Enforcement
• Coordination with Hotel Security Teams

Officers patrol Sayulita on foot, bicycle, and ATV, keeping the surf town’s cobblestone streets and beach paths under constant watch through the night. Coordination with Punta Mita’s private security teams extends coverage into gated resort communities along the peninsula.

Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana de Nayarit (Policía Estatal Preventiva) Emergency Hotline: 911 | Direct Line: 311-129-6300

Definition and Role

The Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana de Nayarit oversees the Policía Estatal Preventiva, the state police force supporting municipal officers across Bahía de Banderas and the Riviera Nayarit corridor. The Secretaría coordinates a statewide crime-prevention strategy and deploys state units for high-impact operations alongside municipal and federal forces.

Primary responsibilities of the Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana de Nayarit are listed below.

• Statewide crime-prevention strategy and policy coordination
• State police patrol support along Highway 200 and the Riviera Nayarit corridor
• Joint operations with the Guardia Nacional and municipal police
• State police academy training in Tepic
• Coordination through the National Public Security System (SNSNSP)

Headquarters: Av. Tecnológico No. 3200, Ciudad Industrial, Tepic

• Nayarit Hours: Administrative offices, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; command center operates 24 hours

Contact Information 

• Main Office: 311-129-6300 Anonymous Tip 
• Line: 089 
• Website: nayarit.gob.mx

Public Feedback 

• Rating: N/A
• Positive Reviews: N/A

Strengths: Statewide command structure, formal academy training for every recruit, and direct coordination with the Guardia Nacional for high-impact operations in Bahía de Banderas

Additional Services:

• State Police Academy Training
• Highway Patrol Support
• Joint Operations Coordination
• Statewide Crime-Prevention Strategy

The Policía Estatal Preventiva trains recruits at the State Academy of Public Security in Tepic, covering criminal law, report writing, and public relations. State officers reinforced patrols in Bahía de Banderas through 2025 and 2026, working alongside the 467th Guardia Nacional company stationed in the municipality.

Agencia del Ministerio Público Federal, Fiscalía General de la República, Delegación Nayarit Emergency Hotline: 911 | Direct Line: 311-211-8300, ext. 198349

Definition and Role

The Agencia del Ministerio Público Federal operates as the federal prosecutorial arm covering Nayarit, handling crimes crossing state lines or falling under federal jurisdiction. The delegation focuses on drug trafficking, arms trafficking, and organized-crime cases affecting the Bahía de Banderas region.

Primary Responsibilities of the Agencia del Ministerio Público Federal are listed below.

• Federal crime investigation and prosecution
• Drug-trafficking and organized-crime case management
• Arms-trafficking and illegal-weapons cases
• Money-laundering and financial-crime investigation
• Coordination with the FGR delegation in neighboring Jalisco for cross-border cases

Location: Av. las Brisas, Plaza Fiesta Tepic Local 2-A, Fraccionamiento las Brisas, 63117 Tepic, Nayarit Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Emergency services available 24/7)

Contact Information 

• Main Office: 311-211-8300, ext. 198349 
• Emergency: 911 
• Federal Crimes Hotline: 800-00-85-400 (toll-free, CEDAC) 
• Email: [email protected] 
• Website: www.fgr.org.mx

Public Feedback 

• Rating: N/A
• Positive Reviews: N/A

Strengths: Federal legal authority, specialized investigative divisions, and direct coordination with the Jalisco delegation for cases crossing the Nayarit-Jalisco border

Additional Services:

• Narcotics Task Force
• Financial Crimes Division
• Cross-Border Case Coordination
• International Legal Assistance

The federal agency coordinates with the FGE Nayarit and the Policía Estatal on organized-crime operations along the Bahía de Banderas corridor. Investigators handle cross-jurisdictional cases with the Jalisco delegation, given the coastal border running through the Ameca River between Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta. Agents receive detained suspects from the Guardia Nacional and the Policía Estatal, then present evidence before a federal control judge under the accusatorial justice system. The delegation invites citizens to file federal complaints in person at the Tepic office or through the CEDAC toll-free line, available around the clock.

Dirección de Seguridad Ciudadana y Tránsito Municipal (Administrative Headquarters) Emergency Hotline: 911 | Direct Line: 329-291-1870, ext. 101

Definition and Role

The Dirección de Seguridad Ciudadana y Tránsito Municipal serves as the administrative headquarters for security strategy across Bahía de Banderas and the Riviera Nayarit tourist corridor. The directorate manages budget allocation, officer training, and technology investment for every patrol unit covering the region’s beach towns.

Primary responsibilities of the directorate are listed below.

• Strategic security planning across Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerías, and Sayulita
• Officer recruitment, training, and control-and-confidence screening
• Public-safety technology investment, including the C2 monitoring center under construction
• Inter-agency coordination with the Fiscalía de Nayarit, the Guardia Nacional, and SEDENA
• Community outreach through school talks and neighborhood meetings

Headquarters: Calle Morelos #12, Centro, Valle de Banderas

Nayarit Hours: Administrative offices, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; operations center runs 24 hours

Contact Information 

• Main Office: 329-291-1870, ext. 101 
• Email: [email protected] 
• Website: bahiadebanderas.gob.mx

Public Feedback 

• Rating: N/A
• Positive Reviews: N/A

Strengths: Centralized strategic planning, mandatory control-and-confidence screening for new officers, growing surveillance infrastructure, and transparent coordination with the Cabildo and citizens

Additional Services:

• Officer Training and Screening
• Public-Safety Technology Investment (C2 Project)
• Inter-Agency Coordination
• Community Safety Meetings

Director Luis Alonso Frisbi Becerra and his team submit new officers, along with the subdirector of operations, to control-and-confidence exams, screening for organized-crime ties before assignment. The directorate distributed life-insurance policies to officers in 2026, reinforcing institutional support for the corporation’s patrol staff.

FGR – Fiscalía General de la República 

Office of the Attorney General of the Republic

Delegación Nayarit (formerly PGR) 

Emergency Hotline: 911 | Direct Line: 311-211-8300, ext. 198349

Definition and Role

The Fiscalía General de la República (formerly PGR) serves as Mexico’s federal prosecutorial authority for Nayarit, investigating and prosecuting federal crimes affecting national security and public interest across the Riviera Nayarit region. The office operates independently from state authorities and handles matters under exclusive federal jurisdiction.

Primary Responsibilities of Fiscalía General de la República (PGR) are listed below.

• Federal crime prosecution and litigation
• Narcotics trafficking investigation and interdiction along Highway 200
• Arms trafficking and illegal weapons cases
• Immigration and border security matters, coordinated with the INM office in Puerto Vallarta
• Corruption and public official misconduct cases
• International criminal cooperation and extradition proceedings

Location: Av. las Brisas, Plaza Fiesta Tepic Local 2-A, Fraccionamiento las Brisas, 63117 Tepic, Nayarit Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Emergency services available 24/7)

Contact Information 

• Main Office: 311-211-8300, ext. 198349 
• Emergency: 911 
• Federal Crimes Hotline: 800-00-85-400 (toll-free, CEDAC) 
• Email: [email protected] 
• Website: www.gob.mx/fgr

Strengths: Federal legal authority, specialized investigative divisions, established cooperation with the Jalisco delegation on cross-border cases, and a 24-hour, 365-day reporting channel for federal crimes

Additional Services:

• Narcotics and Arms-Trafficking Unit
• Immigration and Border-Security Liaison
• Corruption Investigation Division
• International Legal Affairs

The Fiscalía General de la República delegation in Nayarit maintains specialized units for narcotics, arms trafficking, and public-corruption cases reaching the Riviera Nayarit corridor. Federal prosecutors collaborate with the Jalisco delegation on transnational cases, given the volume of cross-border traffic between Nuevo Vallarta and Puerto Vallarta. Authorities invite citizens to report federal crimes around the clock, in person at the Tepic office, or anonymously through the CEDAC toll-free line. The delegation processes weapons and narcotics cases through the Fiscalía Especializada de Control Regional (FECOR) before referral to a federal control judge.

Riviera Nayarit police stations operate as a multi-layered security system, combining municipal, state, and federal forces across Bahía de Banderas. Local officers, the Policía Estatal, the Guardia Nacional, and the Mexican Navy split coverage across residential colonias and the resort corridor from Nuevo Vallarta to Punta Mita. Police units respond to emergencies and accidents, coordinating with the C4 command center in neighboring Puerto Vallarta to shorten response times across the border with Jalisco. Patrols maintain a visible presence in high-traffic zones (Sayulita’s town square, the Bucerías beachfront, and the Nuevo Vallarta marina), with panic buttons in public plazas guaranteeing rapid contact around the clock. Officers assigned to tourist zones speak English and assist with directions, emergencies, and orientation, following training at the State Academy of Public Security in Tepic. Director Luis Alonso Frisbi Becerra coordinates joint operations with the Fiscalía de Nayarit and the state police, targeting theft and violence linked to alcohol and drug use through neighborhood-watch programs. The municipal government works with law enforcement through Consejo Consultivo meetings to address patrol coverage and citizen reports across every delegation of the municipality. Visitors report confidence in the corridor’s coordinated response network, supported by an emergency system built around the region’s beach towns and resort communities.

To file a police report in Riviera Nayarit, follow the 10 steps listed below.

1. Call 911 immediately for crimes in progress or emergencies.
2. Contact the Ministerio Público at the Fiscalía de Nayarit’s Jarretaderas agency for incidents that have already occurred.
3. Document the time, location, description, and photos of stolen or damaged property when it is safe to do so.
4. Travel to the nearest Fiscalía General del Estado de Nayarit office, bringing official identification and a photocopy.
5. Communicate in Spanish or bring a certified translator for accurate reporting.
6. Register personal information at the entrance and receive orientation on the complaint type. Minors need a parent or legal guardian present.
7. Submit the complaint in writing, describing the facts and personal information on the official form.
8. Receive an acknowledgment of receipt at the clerk’s office (Oficialía de Partes), with an official receipt.
9. Provide an oral statement narrating the facts, then submit supporting documents proving ownership, identity, or the value of the crime.
10. Obtain a case number (carpeta de investigación) to follow-up with the assigned Ministerio Público. Filing a report takes 40 minutes to one hour.

To contact emergency services in Riviera Nayarit, follow the 10 steps listed below.

1. Dial 911 to connect directly to police, fire, or paramedic services across Bahía de Banderas.
2. Request a bilingual operator when the call connects, particularly in Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerías, and Punta Mita.
3. Call 329-291-1870 to reach the municipal police 24 hours a day for non-life-threatening emergencies.
4. Use WhatsApp at +52 322-242-6982 to contact police through messaging.
5. Press an emergency button at public plazas throughout the municipality for a rapid dispatch response.
6. Add the country code +52 before dialing emergency numbers from outside Mexico.
7. Locate a municipal patrol unit in tourist zones (Sayulita, Bucerías, Punta Mita, and the Nuevo Vallarta marina) for direct assistance.
8. Contact the hotel front desk or concierge for translation assistance and emergency calls.
9. Call 329-298-3650 for Protección Civil y Bomberos of Bahía de Banderas for fire and civil-protection emergencies.
10. Provide the exact location, nature of the emergency, and number of injured persons to dispatchers for a fast, accurate response.

Are the Police Stations in Riviera Nayarit Easy to Find?

Yes, police stations in Riviera Nayarit are easy to find. The main headquarters operates on Calle Morelos #12 in Valle de Banderas, though officers maintain a strong presence across Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerías, and Sayulita, reducing the need for a formal station. Patrol units park visibly at beach entrances, town squares, and marina entrances throughout the resort corridor. Panic buttons installed in public plazas allow rapid contact with police without a station visit. Hotels and tourist information points across the region direct guests to the nearest patrol unit or municipal substation. Continuous patrols across Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerías, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Sayulita, and Punta Mita keep assistance within reach at every point along the coast.

The crime rate in Riviera Nayarit stays low across the tourist corridor, with the Riviera Nayarit CVB recording a 9.62-out-of-10 tourist safety score across more than 8,000 visitor surveys. The U.S. State Department places Nayarit at Level 2, “Exercise Increased Caution,” the same tier applied to Cancún and Los Cabos, while exempting the coastal tourist zone from travel restrictions applied to the state’s inland areas. Bahía de Banderas recorded a rise in homicides during early 2025, concentrated in inland colonias (San Vicente, San José del Valle, and Mezcales) rather than the beachfront and resort areas travelers visit. Officials report that 7 of every 10 crimes in the municipality connect to alcohol or drug use, prompting Director Luis Alonso Frisbi Becerra to expand joint patrols with the state police in high-incidence zones. Property crimes (theft and burglary) occur more often than violent offenses against visitors, and carjackings stay rare along the coastal highway. The municipality reinforced lighting, panic buttons, and citizen-reporting programs (Vecinos Vigilantes and the Bahía Segura app) to strengthen public security across the resort corridor. Travel advisories and visitor surveys confirm a safe environment for tourists exploring the coast, supported by the region’s consistently low Riviera Nayarit Crime Rate.

The other emergency services in Riviera Nayarit are shown in the table below.

Yes, there are police stations near landmarks in Riviera Nayarit. The municipal headquarters sits in Valle de Banderas, while patrol substations reach every major destination along the coast, including the Marina Riviera Nayarit at La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. Law-enforcement units maintain a strong presence around Sayulita’s town square, the Nuevo Vallarta marina, and the beach clubs of Punta Mita, keeping crowds under watch during peak season. Officers patrol the cobblestone streets surrounding Sayulita’s church and central plaza, letting visitors explore the surf town’s landmarks with confidence. The Bucerías art walk and beachfront promenade fall within regular patrol routes, and connecting shoppers and diners have a visible police presence throughout the evening.

Yes, there are hotels that are near police stations in Riviera Nayarit. Resort properties across Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerías, and Punta Mita sit within the municipal patrol zone, giving guests direct access to law enforcement during a stay. Beachfront hotels in Sayulita and La Cruz de Huanacaxtle position visitors within reach of tourist-zone patrol units covering the town centers day and night. Nuevo Vallarta’s resort corridor benefits from panic buttons and constant marina patrols, while Punta Mita’s gated communities coordinate directly with municipal officers through private security partnerships. International travelers reach accommodations ranging from all-inclusive resorts to boutique hotels while keeping law enforcement readily accessible across Riviera Nayarit Hotels and Resorts.

Yes, there are police stations near landmarks in Riviera Nayarit. The municipal headquarters sits in Valle de Banderas, while patrol substations reach every major destination along the coast, including the Marina Riviera Nayarit at La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. Law-enforcement units maintain a strong presence around Sayulita’s town square, the Nuevo Vallarta marina, and the beach clubs of Punta Mita, keeping crowds under watch during peak season. Officers patrol the cobblestone streets surrounding Sayulita’s church and central plaza, letting visitors explore the surf town’s landmarks with confidence. The Bucerías art walk and beachfront promenade fall within regular patrol routes, and connecting shoppers and diners have a visible police presence throughout the evening.

Yes, there are police officers who patrol around Riviera Nayarit beaches. Tourist-zone officers cover Sayulita, Bucerías, and Punta Mita around the clock, coordinating with lifeguards along the beachfront and marina areas. Officers continue patrols through La Cruz de Huanacaxtle and Nuevo Vallarta throughout the day, assisting visitors with directions, safety concerns, and emergencies in English. Patrol units continuously monitor popular beachfront zones, with additional officers deployed during winter and the Easter peak season for increased visibility.

Law enforcement works alongside the Guardia Nacional, the Mexican Navy, Protección Civil, and hotel security to secure the coastline. Officers patrol on foot, by bicycle, and on ATVs, overseeing beach access points while lifeguards mark safe swimming zones according to tide and current conditions. Popular destinations (Sayulita Beach, Playa Bucerías, and Playa Anclote in Punta Mita) receive consistent coverage, letting visitors enjoy the sand and surf with confidence in the region’s Riviera Nayarit Beaches patrol network.

Yes, it is safe to roam Riviera Nayarit at night. Sayulita’s town square and Bucerías’ beachfront promenade remain active after dark, with restaurants, bars, and open-air markets keeping foot traffic steady into the evening. Police maintain a visible presence in busy areas, while Nuevo Vallarta’s marina offers a controlled, well-lit environment with continuous security patrols. Travel surveys and the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) tourist safety score rank Riviera Nayarit among the safer coastal destinations in Mexico, based on visitor perception collected across thousands of surveys.

Nighttime safety stays strongest in central tourist zones, where restaurants and entertainment venues operate late, drawing consistent public activity. Visitors walking through Sayulita and Bucerías encounter families and travelers enjoying the seaside safely under active police coverage. Travelers need to avoid unlit side streets outside the main tourist corridor, and solo travelers benefit from arranged transportation for longer distances between towns. Central zones stay welcoming for evening strolls and dining when visitors remain in populated, well-lit areas under the region’s active law-enforcement presence.

No, Riviera Nayarit museums do not have dedicated police security stationed inside their galleries. General law-enforcement patrols cover cultural facilities across high-traffic tourist zones, with officers assigned to the surrounding streets rather than the exhibit halls themselves. Sayulita and Bucerías maintain a strong police presence throughout central areas, ensuring rapid response near galleries and cultural centers along the coast. Staff members at galleries and cultural spaces monitor exhibits and visitor activity during operating hours, adding a layer of safety alongside citywide patrols.

Municipal, state, and federal police coordinate to protect cultural facilities across Riviera Nayarit, while private security guards protect individual properties and galleries. Tourist-zone officers patrol the streets surrounding Sayulita’s art galleries and Bucerías’ gallery district, letting visitors explore the region’s cultural offerings with confidence. Coordinated patrols, private security, and municipal oversight combine to keep Riviera Nayarit Museums accessible without concern for personal safety.