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Place in Chiapas, Mexico
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Boca del Cielo is one of two small beach towns at either end of the Laguna de Joya on the Pacific coast of Chiapas, Mexico. Boca is the southern end of the lagoon. The town at the northern end is Puerto Arista, about 15 km from Boca. The towns are remote and rarely visited by foreigners, making them both ideal getaways for visitors who want a taste of the "real Mexico".
Typical Mexican cuisine.
Beachfront palapa restaurant-bar with cabins for rent, aquatic activities including banana boat rentals, jet skis, etc. Grab a table, let the legs of the cheesy plastic chair sink into the sand, and keep the cold beers coming all evening.
Palapa seafood restaurant. Try the Coctel Camparaechana.
Eco-hotel with rustic bungalows set on the beach, surrounded by sand and palms. The sea breeze is your air conditioner, seagulls cawing in the morning are your alarm clock. Mosquito netting is provided.
Rustic cabins on the beach in a garden setting. On-site bar and restaurant.
Modern upscale hotel in town with swimming pool and spa, spacious air conditioned rooms, WiFi, and on-site restaurant.
Rustic small hotel in town. Outdoor swimming pool and picnic area where breakfast is served.
By car
From Tonalá, take federal highway 190 / 190D (toll) south. It is 40 km from Tonalá to Boca del Cielo.
By taxi
It is a 40-minute ride from Tonala to Boca del Cielo and will cost about M$400 (US$20). Combis may be available in Tonala at significantly lower cost (inquire locally).
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