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Barra de Navidad

Place in Jalisco, Mexico

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Overview

Barra de Navidad was once a small farming and fishing community on the east end of the Bahía de Navidad in Jalisco that has become a magnet for upscale seaside residences. It is home to about 7,000 people.

Where to eat, drink and stay

Sleep4 places

Villas la Palapa
Charming boutique hotel with 6 fully equipped villas plus a great pool, terrace, and jacuzzi. On special occasions, large party dinners (40+) can be accommodated on the terrace.
Address
Sonora #7
Casa Las Margaritas
Beautiful air-conditioned apartments with large pool and grass tennis court. Just a few blocks from the beach but away from the noise of the downtown centre. Casa Las Margaritas is one of Barra de Navidad's outstanding vacation rental properties.
Address
Veleros #44
Website
casalasmargaritas.com

Budget

Hotel Caribe
A budget-friendly hotel a block away from the beach close to the tip of the peninsula. It has a terrace and clean simple rooms. You can get a room for five people for a total of about M$450.
Address
Sonora #15
Phone
+52 3 355-5952

Moderate

Cabo BlancoM$1350
Modern hotel in town with full-service marina and large outdoor swimming pool, spacious clean rooms, free Wi-Fi.
Price
M$1350
Check-in
14:00
Check-out
13:00
Address
Armada y Puerto de la Navidad s/n
Phone
+52 315 355 6496
Website
hotelcaboblanco.com

Getting there and around

Getting there

Barra is about an hour's drive north from Manzanillo on a good road.

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Getting around

Barra de Navidad is such a small town that you can walk all of it in a couple of minutes, or you can get a cab if you don't feel like walking.

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Playa de Oro International Airport

Manzanillo · Regional · ZLO

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Get inBarra is about an hour's drive north from Manzanillo on a good road.

Get aroundBarra de Navidad is such a small town that you can walk all of it in a couple of minutes, or you can get a cab if you don't feel like walking.

SeeIn Barra de Navidad, the commonest place to walk is the Malecon. The government have renovated it. You will have great views of the bay and the lagoon. You can also walk along the beach around the bay.

DoSurfing The beach is good for beginners and more advanced surfers alike. It is steeper than at Sayulita, so you have to paddle pretty hard to get out instead of walking, but the waves are rather small and easy to get on.

BuyThere are several small shops selling souvenirs and clothing, especially in the main streets.

EatTry the Pipi Burritos located on the main street. They are almost always full, so you may have to wait some time, but it's worth it. You can grab a beer while you are at it.

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