Mireya and Luke's guidebook
City/town information
The authentic Mexican town of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle has been a favourite of tourists and locals a like.
Enjoy the many local bars and restaurants that provide a taste of Mexican life in a safe, secure and friendly environment.
Check out the Marina with its restaurants and famous fish market. You wont be disappointed.
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La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
The authentic Mexican town of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle has been a favourite of tourists and locals a like.
Enjoy the many local bars and restaurants that provide a taste of Mexican life in a safe, secure and friendly environment.
Check out the Marina with its restaurants and famous fish market. You wont be disappointed.
Neighborhoods
Enjoy the many bars, shops and restaurants of this beach town.
Long sandy beaches for you to enjoy the Mexican way of life.
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Bucerías
Enjoy the many bars, shops and restaurants of this beach town.
Long sandy beaches for you to enjoy the Mexican way of life.
Food Scene
A great local authentic seafood restaurant. A local speciality is the Manta Ray. Prices are very reasonable but the quality is amazing. A local gem that must be experienced.
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Columba Restaurante
14 MarlinA great local authentic seafood restaurant. A local speciality is the Manta Ray. Prices are very reasonable but the quality is amazing. A local gem that must be experienced.
Great location with delicious food from a wide menu of local seafood fresh from the fish market.
Menu favorites are the Molcajete, fried fish, tuna sashimi and of course tacos!
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La Peska
39 Av de la LangostaGreat location with delicious food from a wide menu of local seafood fresh from the fish market.
Menu favorites are the Molcajete, fried fish, tuna sashimi and of course tacos!
Magical sunsets and delicious food. This restaurant has the freshest tuna and the best Margaritas in the bay. The menu is focused on local Mexican seafood. Favorites include the sashimi trio, carnitas de atun and octopus. For special attention, the owner (Hector) that Mireya and Luke sent you and ask for a Luke special (not on the menu shhhhh) Lobster and Shrimp combo!
Enjoy your meal with the sun setting over the Marietas islands.
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Margarita's
Magical sunsets and delicious food. This restaurant has the freshest tuna and the best Margaritas in the bay. The menu is focused on local Mexican seafood. Favorites include the sashimi trio, carnitas de atun and octopus. For special attention, the owner (Hector) that Mireya and Luke sent you and ask for a Luke special (not on the menu shhhhh) Lobster and Shrimp combo!
Enjoy your meal with the sun setting over the Marietas islands.
Take a break from Mexican food and treat your self with some fine dining and some quality French cuisine. Each meal comes with wine recommendations so you cant go wrong.
The onion soup and seared tuna are favourites but French foodies will like the escargo.
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Restaurant Le Bistrot
11 GaleanaTake a break from Mexican food and treat your self with some fine dining and some quality French cuisine. Each meal comes with wine recommendations so you cant go wrong.
The onion soup and seared tuna are favourites but French foodies will like the escargo.
Laid back Mexican beach restaurant with colourful menu and beautiful guests. The menu is packed full of Mexican favourites each with its own individual spin. Ask for the Chicharron de Marlin to start and take it from there. The Poke tuna and Molcajete should not be missed.
Restaurant also has beach access to one of the best beaches in the bay.
If you like the menu there are sister restaurants serving the same both in Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta.
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El Barracuda Punta Mita
11 Privada CareyerosLaid back Mexican beach restaurant with colourful menu and beautiful guests. The menu is packed full of Mexican favourites each with its own individual spin. Ask for the Chicharron de Marlin to start and take it from there. The Poke tuna and Molcajete should not be missed.
Restaurant also has beach access to one of the best beaches in the bay.
If you like the menu there are sister restaurants serving the same both in Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta.
Located in Marina below La Peska this Italian has most pizza and pasta options covered.
Ask for the tuna sashimi or calamari to start.
Its also a great option for Pizza Delivery to your door in Alamar.
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Restaurante Frascati
Located in Marina below La Peska this Italian has most pizza and pasta options covered.
Ask for the tuna sashimi or calamari to start.
Its also a great option for Pizza Delivery to your door in Alamar.
Something for everyone
2 great restaurants, the local famous fish market and ocean views.
Enjoy a walk along the Malecon by the ocean.
From November to May the Sunday Farmers Market is a must.
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Marina Riviera Nayarit at La Cruz
39 Marlin2 great restaurants, the local famous fish market and ocean views.
Enjoy a walk along the Malecon by the ocean.
From November to May the Sunday Farmers Market is a must.
Beaches
Alamar Beach club, restaurant and bar. If the views from the Jungle Club are getting too much take a short 10 minute walk to the beach club. You need to leave the development so ask the friendly security guard on the way out for directions. Basic food and drinks are served all day or take your own (no glass bottles please)
Enjoy the large pool with 2 hot tubs for your enjoyment. For the more adventurous head the the beach and the ocean.
You will likely hear the music of the popular local beach La Manzanilla. Sadly one of the last remaining beaches that locals have access to. If you want to eat with the locals go to one of the many beach restaurants for some cheap local cuisine.
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Club de Playa Alamar
Alamar Beach club, restaurant and bar. If the views from the Jungle Club are getting too much take a short 10 minute walk to the beach club. You need to leave the development so ask the friendly security guard on the way out for directions. Basic food and drinks are served all day or take your own (no glass bottles please)
Enjoy the large pool with 2 hot tubs for your enjoyment. For the more adventurous head the the beach and the ocean.
You will likely hear the music of the popular local beach La Manzanilla. Sadly one of the last remaining beaches that locals have access to. If you want to eat with the locals go to one of the many beach restaurants for some cheap local cuisine.
A Mexican beach popular with tourists - catch the bus outside Alamar with out crossing the road and enjoy the short trip Mexican bus style at speed and lots of bends. Hold on tight and sit by the driver so he doesn't forget you. The single fare shouldn't be more that 15 pesos.
Expect to pay an access fee for the beach - which seems to change depending on who is asking. If you are driving this will be a parking fee!
The beach restaurant gets mixed reviews and pretty basic options that some argue is not the best value, my advise would be to enjoy the beach and then have a drink.
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Destiladeras Nayarit
Carretera Federal la Cruz de Huanacaxtle - Punta de MitaA Mexican beach popular with tourists - catch the bus outside Alamar with out crossing the road and enjoy the short trip Mexican bus style at speed and lots of bends. Hold on tight and sit by the driver so he doesn't forget you. The single fare shouldn't be more that 15 pesos.
Expect to pay an access fee for the beach - which seems to change depending on who is asking. If you are driving this will be a parking fee!
The beach restaurant gets mixed reviews and pretty basic options that some argue is not the best value, my advise would be to enjoy the beach and then have a drink.
Walk right from the Alamar beach club to one of the last beaches in the area that locals have free access to. Experience the music and atmosphere of authentic Mexican beach.
Banda music is usually blaring out and you will see the smiles of the children's faces from a family day out.
Pick from one of the many local beach restaurants for some cheap and cheerful options!
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Playa la Manzanilla
Walk right from the Alamar beach club to one of the last beaches in the area that locals have free access to. Experience the music and atmosphere of authentic Mexican beach.
Banda music is usually blaring out and you will see the smiles of the children's faces from a family day out.
Pick from one of the many local beach restaurants for some cheap and cheerful options!