Colima (state), Mexico
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Boca de Pascuales is a Pacific coast beach town in the southern state of Colima. It is most popular among surfers who come for the consistently tasty waves and the town's mellow vibe. Few tourists travel to Colima, so the beaches around Pascuales are lightly populated and can be a great place to catch a tan while enjoying some cheap, ice-cold Mexican cervezas.
Very popular palapa style beach restaurant with frosty margaritas and fresh seafood dishes, prepared however you'd like. The grilled lobster tails are excellent and quite inexpensive. And yes, they really do have hammocks where you can just lie in the shade all day as the waiters bring you an endless parade of frozen margaritas or cold beer.
Classic Mexican beachside palapa restaurant with plastic resin chairs that always seem to sink a foot into the sand when you sit down, but you don't care because you're a few meters from the sea, the beers are icy cold and dirt cheap, and the seafood is always fresh and tasty. This place is known for their coconut shrimp. Oh yeah, they also have hammocks.
Cheap eats for the surfers and beach bums on a budget, but cool atmosphere with typical palapa for shade and resin chairs and tables. Open early, but no eggs, breads or breakfast fare....just a single seafood menu all day. Some interesting items though, including a deviled octopus that's to die for. Cold beer served in big bomber bottles.
Low-key inexpensive hotel that caters to the surfing crowd. On-site ding repair service to tune up your board after a tough day in the waves. On-site bar and casual light food on the main level. Camping available if the rooms are too expensive for your budget. Swimming pool available. 5-minute walk to the waves.
Spacious, modern suites, sleep up to 6, clean and comfortable. Cold air conditioning, hammocks available. Friendly staff. Pets allowed.
Barebones budget rooms.
By bus
Buses from Colima headed towards Manzanillo stop in Tecomán. From Tecoman, it is a short taxi ride to Boca de Pascuales.
The beach community is easily navigated by foot, though the town is fairly remote so you may want a rental car. It's a small town and you're unlikely to get lost once you've walked around it for a few minutes.
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