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Bucerias
This small town stretches along the Bay of Banderas approximately 15
miles north of Puerto Vallarta. Very laid back with a great beach,
several hotels and a few great eateries, Bucerias is becoming a favorite
among retirees. Quite a few homes have been built here by those wishing
a bit slower pace than the city offers. You may find the laid back
pace to your liking. Limited water sports are available from the
beach.
Sayulita
Sayulita, is a charming fishing village located farther north, just off
the main highway to Tepic. This idyllic spot is what many feel
Puerto Vallarta was like 30 years ago. Located on the southern end
of a beautiful bay, the beach is nearly always devoid of tourists.
A few retirement homes have been built along the southern end of the
beach and in the hills surrounding Sayulita. There is a great bed
and breakfast, a trailer park, a few guest houses and a few of the
locals offer rooms for rent. There are beachfront restaurants that
serve delicious fresh seafood which is caught locally. You can rent
kayaks and surfboards on the beach. There is a surf break directly
in front of the village and several more along the beach.
San Francisco
Even smaller than Sayulita, San Francisco is a mango processing town and
also home to a beautiful beachfront "Adventure Resort" that offers
several different adventure packages. The beach is long and clean,
several surf breaks are located along this beautiful stretch of beach.
A couple of beachfront restaurants, and horses can be rented for a ride
along `the beach or into the jungle. Several surf breaks. A
very relaxing spot.
Las Animas
A
quiet beach, very restful, a great place to spend a day in the sun,
with a good book or if you just want to get away from it all and do
absolutely nothing. Palapa style beach restaurants serve up fresh
seafood. Swimming, snorkeling, reading and eating, in total peace
and quiet, are not that bad of a way to spend a day, a week or a
lifetime. Horses can be rented and there are limited water sports
available from beach.
Quimixto
This tropical island type village radiates the feeling of the South
Seas. A couple of large palapa restaurants dominate the landscape.
There is a beautiful waterfall within walking (hiking) distance of the
beach. There are a few homes along the beach and not much else but peace and
tranquility here. This is a regular stop on the run to Yelapa by
many of cruises and tours. A very tranquil setting. Horses
can be rented.
Yelapa
By far the most famous of the villages to the south of Boca de Tomatlan,
Yelapa, is an interesting blend of island lifestyle, artists retreat and
hippie hangout. The lifestyle here is most definitely laid back
and very, very informal. Beachfront restaurants serve up fresh seafood
at fairly reasonable prices. Many palapa style and stick homes dot the,
palm covered, beachside hills. Yelapa is devoid of modern
conveniences such as electricity, phones or cars. There is one
hotel that operates on generator power until 10 PM, it is candlelight
and flashlights after that. A jungle waterfall is one of most
popular attractions in Yelapa. Many cruises serve this village
that is the closest thing you will probably ever find to a time machine.
Step back in time and enjoy a simpler life!
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