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Barra de Navidad, Jalisco GPS N19° 12.249' W104° 41.044'

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Barra de Navidad with Melaque in the distance. More Aerial Photos. photo by tomzap from February 2010 Flight to Manzanillo

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January 9-20, 2012 Author-poet-columnist Dr. Linda Sonna from San Miguel de Allende will be holding a Writers Workshop in La Manzanilla, Jalisco. Participants will learn all about the art and craft of writing. Come for one or two sessions (Session 1: January 9th-13th, 2012; Session 2: January 16th-20th, 2012). The workshop will be held at Martin’s Restaurant. Advanced registration required. For more info or to register, visit: http://drsonna.org/Manzanilla_2012_Writing.html
Saturday and Sunday, Jan 21 and 22. Polo in Careyes. Come and celebrate the Chinese New Year - Year of the Dragon Tournament on Saturday and Sunday - Jan 21 and 22 - at 4PM - Players from Monterey, Mexico and Canada will be playing the exciting sport of polo at the Costa Careyes Polo Club. The Club is located on Road 200 between KM 49 and 50. Admission is free and fieldside bar will be available. Dress is casual. Bring your friends! Apres polo is at our new El Bar Rancho san Andres just minutes from fieldside. - Julie Roenisch, jcroenisch@hotmail.com.
Every Sunday 5:00 to 6:30 pm. The Five Rhythms (Danza de Alma), a free form dance movement associated with Gabrielle Roth, is practiced every Sunday at The Tower of Song, 40a Legaspi, 3rd floor, in Barra de Navidad. - Rachel Citrin. (1/12)
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Barra de Navidad is a lovely little town situated on a sandbar in a large bay on the coast of Jalisco (costalegre). Note that Barra de Navidad, Jalisco, may sometimes be confused with Barra de Navidad, Oaxaca, also on this web site. A long curving beach extends the full length of the town and continues across neighboring Melaque. The southern end of the sandbar ends at the malecón. On the east side of the sandbar is the Laguna de Navidad and canals have been built to service the Hotel Cabo Blanco as well as a number of homes. The streets are paved with cobblestones and bricks and many are sectioned off for pedestrian only or reduced traffic use. There are numerous hotels, restaurants and small shops--more than I will list here. Barra is only 20 minutes away from the Manzanillo airport, actually closer to the airport than Manzanillo is. There is also a dirt airstrip just outside of town. The town is served by several bus lines with multiple daily departures.

A mile north is the small town of Jaluco on highway 200. 2 miles to the west is Melaque and Cuastecomates. To the east is Cihuatlán. Avenida Lopez de Legazpi is one of the main streets and runs along the beach (oceanside). The other main street, Avenida Veracruz, runs parallel and one block over, so it's hard to get lost in this little town. see map

A number of Canadians and Americans (U.S.) reside here and some even operate small businesses. The only exception to the small town atmosphere is the gran turismo class hotel, the Grand Bay, which is located across the lagoon. Although the hotel usually runs near empty, from time to time its 158 rooms are rented out for large gatherings. Transportation between the Grand Bay and Barra de Navidad is by water taxi.

The Beach • La Playa

Playa Principal The main beach in Barra de Navidad. See photo at top of page. The slope of the beach is somewhat steep which causes the waves to

break close to shore. However, surfers get some good rides along the jetty at the entrance to the lagoon. The beach is good for swimming but will present some difficulty for small children due to waves breaking on shore. The beach is rather long, extending from the jetty in Barra de Navidad to the west end of Melaque. Not recommended for snorkeling--have a boat take you to a better location.
Arroyo Seco Just north of Tenacatita, about 30 miles NW of Barra de Navidad. Accessable via turnoff from highway 200. Surfing.
Playa de Cocos is just south of Barra but out of view due to terrain. To get there by car, exit hwy 200 at km 51 at the Isla de Navidad sign. Follow the road for several miles, crossing a bridge (into Colima), then paralleling the beach, through the golf course, take the left fork at the traffic circle, and after another mile the road ends at the beach. Wide, miles long beach, rather steep with waves breaking close in. Dangerous for swimming but good for fishing and beachcombing.
Playa Laguna There is a short length of beach near the jetty. The lagoon is not recommended for swimming due to stagnation.
Boca de Iguanas A beautiful 6-mile, gently sloping beach located about 19 miles northwest of Barra de Navidad. There is a small settlement with a trailer park on the beach and a hotel nearby.
Playa Ranchito In Bahía Cuastecomate, accessible from highway 200 through Ranchito. Surfing.
Playa Tecuán Just north of Tenacatita, about 30 miles NW of Barra de Navidad, accessable via turnoff from highway 200 at the km33 marker. Surfing.
Tenacatita A beautiful mile-long beach located about 27 miles northwest of Barra de Navidad. Gently sloping and very tranquil. A number of restaurants populate the west end of the beach

Hotels and Accommodations • Hoteles y Alojamientos

Barra de Navidad in the background with the Hotel Grand Bay marina in the foreground, Laguna de Navidad at right, and Bahía de Navidad at left.

Additional accommodations are available in Melaque, 2 miles to the west and in Manzanillo, 45 minutes to the east. Reservations are recommended for Easter week and Christmas week. During the remainder of the high season (winter) there will normally be many vacancies although some hotels will be full at times.

I am often asked for recommendations for beachfront hotels in Barra. In Barra, most hotels are NOT on the beach but are a short distance away. The old section of town, where most of the hotels are, is located on a narrow sand bar with the beach on one side and the lagoon on the other. It's only about 4 blocks across. The absence of through traffic and the presence of sidewalks and cobblestone streets makes a short walk to the beach quite pleasant. Most of the beachfront is occupied by restaurants so there are plenty of places to rest in the shade without having to return to your hotel room.

Sea Side Reservations (315) 355-0116 (Mexico), (315) 108-6713 (cell in Mexico), (205) 409-0594 (USA). Vacation rentals in Barra de Navidad and Melaque areas. seasidebarradenavidad@gmail.com.
Small Town Adventures Mexico Offers assistance with a variety of accommodations and tours for Melaque, Barra de Navidad and surrounding area.

Budget • Económico

Cadillac Ranch on the left side of the highway entering Barra de Navidad, across from the water park. RV park, WIFI, satellite, palapa, bar, kitchen, restrooms, pool tables. (11/09)
Hotel Caribe Calle Sonora. (315) 355-5952. $15 U.S. for a double. Photo
Hotel Costa Dorada (315) 355-6410 (Mexico). Avenida Veracruz #174. Bungalows and rooms. info@costadorada-hotel.com. US$28 for a double. (11/10)
Hotel Jalisco Jalisco #81, east of the Hotel Delfin. (315) 355-8505. $15 U.S. for a double. mariodiaz468@hotmail.com (09/05)
Hotel Jardín de Jaluco On Hwy 200 by Pemex station. (315) 355-5373.
Kotel Karelia on the beach. Damaged in Sept. 2000 storm. Hotel has been torn down.
Posada Pacifico Mazatlan #136, (315) 355-5359. Downtown, ceiling fans, large rooms, $33 U.S. for a double. Photo. Email Daniela hppacifico@hotmail.com (11/10)
Posada San Rafael Calle Manzanillo. GPS 19°12.278'N 104°40.930'W. (315) 355-5891. US$35 high season (1/02). Gated parking. Recommended. Photo.
Hotel San Lorenzo Sinaloa #7. (315) 355-5139. fans, hot water.

Moderate • Módico

Hotel Bogavante downtown on the beach, (315)355-5384. Photo. Damaged in Sept. 2000 storm; was torn down for reconstruction. As of 2007 it is finally being rebuilt and is going to be a "Vacation Club".
Hotel Delfin on the lagoon side of the peninsula, Morelos #23. GPS 19°12.130'N 104°40.956'W. (315)355-5068, Voice/Fax: (315)355-6020. info@hoteldelfinmx.com. $46. Photo. (9/05)
Bungalows Mar Vida Mazatlán #168. (315)355-5911, Fax : (315)355-5349. 5 air-conditioned bungalows with kitchenettes, pool, US$70. Recommended.
Casa Chips 198 Miguel Lopez de Legaspi. (315)355-5555. Email barrachips@earthlink.net. Rooms and apartments from $45 low season, $55 high season. (5/08).
Casa Bonita (360) 681-4273 (United States). 3-bedroom, 2-bath duplex on the beach with beachfront palapa. scraggs3@earthlink.net.
Casa Feliz (315) 355-5911 (Mexico). 3-bedroom, 2-bath home near Hotel Cabo Blanco. marsha.ehernandez@yahoo.com.
Casa Hanson (250) 961-7341 (Canada), (250) 563-7340 (Canada). 2-bedroom home on canal with rooftop palapa, swimming pool, wireless internet. paradiseathome@shaw.ca. (12/08)
Casa de los Angeles Located on canal. Bed & breakfast with 3 rooms available. Email: jenks133@hotmail.com.
Casa Holistica Sol (315) 355-5135, 044 (315) 100-2817 (cell). Four rooms, 2 blocks from beach, breakfast included. Rooftop patio with Jacuzzi, garden, onsite therapeutic massage services. Email: lgoldstein5@gmail.com.
Casa Vista Bonita (978) 582-3644 (U.S.), (805) 709-5034 (U.S. cell), (315) 355-8394 (Mexico), (315) 108-6912 (Mexico cell). 2-bedroom, 2-bath, top floor duplex on canal. Pool, satellite TV, DVD, internet. Email: pepenino@gmail.com (11/10)
Hotel Joya Del Mar (was Buenos Aires) Calle Veracruz No. 209. (315) 355-6967 local, (213) 341-1601 if calling for U.S. or Canada. A/C, fans, cable TV, internet, telephones, parking. US$45 and up. Email: sexton2@aol.com(4/07)
La Casa de Juanita (was Casa de Don Ramon) Del Galeón. (315) 355-6114 Two blocks from beach. double US$29/day, US$185/week, tax included. Email: ramon_barra@yahoo.com. (11/09).
Casa de la Parota (315) 355-8265 (Mexico), (707) 484-9831 (U.S.). Individual bedrooms and suites for rent, some with kitchen.
Laguna Vista (503) 640-9871 (USA). Calle Jalisco #62. GPS: 19°12.14'N 104°40.98'W. A one-bedroom apartment and a studio apartment 1-1/2 blocks from beach or lagoon. lagunavistaapts@gmail.com. (12/09)
Hotel Marquez (315)355-5304 Fax : (315) 355-6300. elmarquez@esmas.com playground, pool, parking, telephones, TV. US$15 (09/05). Photo.
Sands on the lagoon side of the peninsula, Morelos #24. GPS 19°12.130'N 104°40.956'W. (315)355-5018 (voice fax - reportedly not in service). Attractive grounds, view, pool, breakfast included, $30 and up. Barra's oldest operating hotel. Email: hotelsands_barradenavidad@hotmail.com. Photo. (4/07)
Hotel Sarabi Avenida Veracruz No. 196. (315) 355-8223. TV, some with A/C, parking. US$33. reservaciones@hotelsarabi.com (11/10)
Casa Senorina B&B Hotel (315) 355-5315. On the corner of Veracruz and Michoacan, 1/2-block from the beach. Continental breakfast included, air conditioned, fan, cable TV, wireless internet, pool restaurant. More like a big family than a hotel. Email: casa-senorina@hotmail.com From US$79 for a double, low season.
Hotel Tropical Miguel Lopez de Legazpi #96. Closed due to damage from the 1995 earthquake; reconstruction is underway. Photo.
Roger & Rosa's Condo 541-247-0385 (in the U.S. from 4/1 to 9/30. (315)355-5754 (in Barra from 10/1 to 3/31). barra@harborside.com. Web: www.fishbarra.com. US$400/week.
Trivento Suites Calle Jalisco #75. (315) 355-7068, 355-5370 (phone/fax). Email info@hotel-trivento.com. 22 Jr. suites with kitchenettes, air conditioning, TV, and private or common terrazas. Photo. US$50/day. (4/04)
Villa Santa Barbara (604) 886-5321. Vacation home on canal with pool. 3 suites available. (11/09)
Las Villitas Lopez de Legazpi #127. (315) 355-5354, 355-7079, 355-7078. Comtur reservation numbers (333)616-5553, (333)630-3539. Hotel on beachfront next to Chips. Air-conditioned, satellite TV, no view from the rooms, but nice shared front balcony, and coffee café on street side. US$56. (09/05)

Expensive • Caro

Hotel La Alondra Calle Sinaloa No. 16. (315) 355-8372. Swimming pool, parking, TV, A/C, phones, restaurant with happy hour. Email: hotellaalondra@yahoo.com.mx. US$71. photos (8/05)
Hotel Barra de Navidad downtown beachfront hotel. Av. Lopez de Legazpi #250. GPS 19°12.216'N 104°41.042'W. (315)355-5122 , (315)355-5303 Fax: (315)355-5303. 3-story, some air-conditioned rooms. Photo. Email: hotel_barra@yahoo.com US$71 (8/05)
Cabo Blanco Bahia de las Navidades #3. (315) 355-6495, 355-6496, 355-6494 (fax). Luxury hotel offering rooms and suites. Beautiful grounds, marina, day care, all-inclusive option. Doubles $130 U.S. Email: email@hotelcaboblanco.com Photos. (1/08).
CocoCabañas Located on Playa de los Cocos on the Isla de Navidad peninsula. (281) 205-4100 (U.S.), (335) 004-2686 (Mexico). Beachside bungalows, pool, bar, restaurant, Wi-Fi, solar power. Email Contactus@ecocabanas.com. (12/05)
Hotel Grand Bay (315) 355-6439. A gran turismo class hotel, 27-hole golf course. About $400 for a double. Golf 9/18/27 holes for US120/140/160 plus tax and caddy. You don't have to be staying at the hotel to golf. (4/11) [photos 278K]
Playa Grande Condominiums (315) 355-2711. Located on Playa de los Cocos on the Isla de Navidad peninsula. 2 and 3-bedroom luxury condos. Swimming pools, tennis courts, restaurant, pool bar, spa treatments. reservations@goplayagrande.com (12/09)

Cadillac Ranch RV Park 044/045 (315) 100-0482. Located just off the road to Barra de Navidad across from the water park. RV pads with 220VAC, water, sewer, WiFi, gym, book exchange, pool, golf driving range, club house with bar/restaurant, billiards and ping pong tables, darts, secure storage. dondeines@hotmail.com

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Restaurants • Restaurantes

7 Mares located near Pipers on the ocean side upstairs. Dining on upstairs patio. Recommended.
La Casa de la Abuela Corner of Av. Lopez de Legazpi and Sonora. Menu. (2/06)
Alice's Av. Lopez de Lagazpi. alicesrestaurant@barradnavidad.com. Internet access available. Not serving food at last report. (4/03)
Alcatraz Bay On Veracruz on the lagoon near El Manglito. Photo. Known for its molcajetes (lava bowl meals). (5/08)
Los Arcos de Jalisco new restaurant located near Esperanza restaurant. Recommended, moderate pricing.
Bananas In the Hotel Barra de Navidad. GPS 19°12.216'N 104°41.042'W. (315)355-5554. Opens early, best breakfasts in Barra. Menu. Photo. (2/06)
Casa Chips 198 Miguel Lopes de la Gaspi. (315)355-5555. barrachips@earthlink.net. Restaurant, & bar. Open til 8. Menu. (2/06)
Cenadura Esperanza Av. Veracruz. Chinese food. Recommended.
Café Barra Mazatlan #122, 1/2 block from Posada Pacifico and a little hard to spot. Open in the high season.
Coco Cabañas On Playa de Cocos on the Isla de Navidad road. (335) 004-2686. Exotic Restaurant, Open Daily from 12-9:30 except Tuesdays. Reservations are not necessary (12/08)
Colimilla Isla de Navidad, accessed by lancha. Family restaurant. Recommended. Photo.
Eclipse Jalisco #70. A bar. Opens at 8pm, happy hour from 9 to 10pm. Newly opened (12/09)
Restaurant Felix On Jalisco across from the church. Menu. (2/06)
Fortino's Just out of town along Isla Navidad (take a water taxi).
Isadora's Yucatan #47, on the lagoon. GPS 19°12.070'N 104°41.016'W. (315) 355-8520. San Francisco cuisine. Somewhat pricey. Romantic, some people like it. Email: info@isadorasrestaurant.com. Menu. (2/06)
Karely Pasteleria (bakery) located in Hotel Alondra, Sinaloa #16. Open 8 am to 11 pm, closed Mondays. Pizza, canapes with chicken, shrimp, tuna, lobster, birthday and wedding cakes, specialty desserts. (1/12)
Rey Momo (bar only) Av. Lopez de Legaspi, 1/2 block from the church toward the malecón, above Farmacia Zurich. Voted "Most Fun Bar".
Loco Loco (315) 355-0013. Calle Jalisco #8. Pizzeria Restaurant Bar. Wood oven.
La Magnifica (315) 110-4213 (Mexico). Av. Mazatlan 122-A (beside Café Barra). Breakfast and lunch. Photo. 7/11
El Manglito On Morelos where the boats dock. Menu. (2/06)
Margarita's 2nd story, palapa roof, gorgeous view, sports bar on street side, outdoor bar on ocean side. Run by Jorge Morett (Sea Master family).
Mar y Tierra Located on Avenida Lopez de Legazpi on the east end of town. One of the nicer restaurants in La Barra.
Marlena's Beach Bar - Restaurant (315) 355-8645. Located at the Hotel Casa Chips. Seafood, Mexican, and International cuisine. Email: barramare@hotmail.com. (1/10)
Mariscos Nacho On the beach, north end. One reader reports having the best fish ever.
Maxim's is a real hot spot for night life and music. 2nd story with ocean view, 2nd to last place before the malecón.
Mokekes (315) 355-5088. Av. Veracruz #146, corner of Sinaloa. Makes a good chile relleno, burgers too.
Mozoka On Veracruz on the lagoon, just south of Yucatan. GPS: 19°12.06'N 104°41.02'W. Excellent food at reasonable cost. Recommended. Menu. (2/06)
Norma's Pasteles Homemade pastries sold from a cart at the corner of Av. Veracruz and Av. Lopez de Legazpi at the southern end of Barra de Navidad across from Popeyes, 3 pm to 10:30 pm daily.
La Oficina (315) 355-8606. Calle Yucatan, 1/2 block from beach. Bar serving mixed drinks and draft beer, with a light menu of salads, burgers, wings, etc. (10/10)
Restaurante Pati on Calle Jalisco. BBQ chicken, carne asada. Inexpensive. [photo]
Pipi's Good hamburgers.
Piper y Lover's López de Legaspi #154A. (315) 355-6747. Same great prices, music, pool table and Piper. Food often available. Web: www.geocities.com/piperlovers2000/. Well-liked, reasonable prices, large portions.
Pizza Pizza Internet 355-8187. Gómez Farias #303B. Deliveries to Barra de Navidad and Melaque. Recommended. (1/10)
Pizzeria Loco Loco 315-0013. Calle Jalisco #8. Pizza and liquers.

Popeye's shrimp-stuffed avocado
Popeye's Located at the east end of Avenida Lopez de Legazpi near the jetty. Popular with beachgoers during the day. Less crowded at night. Their especialidades include avocado piled high with shrimp or fish salad (very good) and shrimp stuffed with cheese and wrapped in bacon. Great margaritas. Have gotten a couple of negative visitor comments though.
Ramon's 355-6485. Av. Lopez de Legazpi #260, across from the Hotel Barra de Navidad. Recommended. Menu. (2/06)
Jarros Beach Sport Bar was Roctavios. restaurant/bar near the malecón.
Rosticeria Rivera Calle Michoacan #64. Pizza. Recommended.
Seamaster's is on Avenida Lopez de Legazpi on the beach side. Good service, strong drinks, happy hour, food just so-so.
Simon y Niños in the Hotel Alondra, second floor. German cooking with a Mexican twist. Good food and service. (11/09)
Sambuca Av. Veracruz and Calle Sonora, near the big parota tree. Well-liked for food and service. Includes exotic dishes such as ostrich, deer, and crocodile. (5/08)
Veleros On Veracruz on the lagoon near Isadoras. Somewhat pricey.
Via Berlin Hotel Alondra. German food. Recommended. photo. (12/09)
Restaurante Villano [photo]
See also Best of Barra de Navidad.
See the Visitors' Comments.
See the La Paloma Where to Eat? Guide.

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Celebrations • Celebraciones

Fishing Tournament Usually the third week in January.
Carnaval Big celebration in Barra. Five days of merriment (and noise) preceeding Ash Wednesday. (Try this link to figure out when that is.)
Tomzap Party organized in the visitors' comments by tomzap.com readers.

Transportation • Transportación

Air:

Aerocalifornia has a daily flight from LAX to ZLO starting at $290.00.
America West Airlines has a flight connecting through Phoenix from many cities. They fly Tues. and Sat.
Barra de Navidad is located near the Manzanillo airport which is served by several international carriers. This includes flights on America West from Arizona and Mexicana through its hub in Mexico City. Refer to the Manzanillo page for more airline information.
There is a dirt landing strip just outside of town (through the barrio and left at the fork). Runways 22/04, approximately 3700' in length, unlighted, 40' trees at southwest end. Photo.
Flight to Manzanillo tomzap's February 2010 flight to Manzanillo in a Piper Arrow which included photo-taking flights over Barra de Navidad.

Ground:

Bus stations There are a couple of bus stations northwest of the plaza on Avenida Lopez de Legazpi. There are several daily departures to Manzanillo and other points. Local bus service is available even for the short hop between Barra de Navidad and Melaque. As of January 2007, the fare is $4.50 pesos and is described as a great way to meet people.
To drive from Laredo, Texas to Barra de Navidad is about 800 miles and takes 20 hours.
The local bus can take you to nearby Melaque for $6 pesos (5/10). The service is described as "better than walking".
Primera Plus on Av. Lopez de Legazpi, (315)355-6111.
Transportes Cihuatlán on Av. Lopez de Legazpi, (315)355-5265
Flecha Amarilla Avenida Veracruz between Filipinas and Michoacan www.flecha-amarilla.com
Hwy 200 is the coastal highway that connects the towns along the coast. Hwy 80 connects Guadalahara to the coast.
Insurance, AHA International (800) AHA-1778. Auto, health, and property insurance for Americans and Canadians in Mexico. Health insurance for Mexicans traveling outside of Mexico.
Insurance, Baja Bound (888) 552-BAJA (2252). Mexican auto insurance for foreigners driving to Mexico.
Taxi: There are taxis available at the bus station on Avenida Lopez de Legazpi, at the central plaza and other places.
Cab 14 Eddy (315)355-6082 is a well-liked cab driver.
Walking: The town is so small that for the most part you can get around on foot.

Water:

The first cruise ship to visit Barra came in May 2003 from the Bahamas and anchored in the bay. Passengers came ashore in small boats. It was quite a site for residents. There will be more to come.
The water taxi is located Calle Morelos near Restaurante Jalapeno's.

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Sport Fishing, Tours • Pesca, Excursiones

2008 Campeonato Internacional Fishing Tournament January 17, 18, and 19, 2008.
Admire Mexico Tours Alvaro Obregón No. 105 (inside Casa Alvarada B&B). (312) 314-5454, (312) 315-5229. Cultural, nature, volcano tours, lodging, car and bike rentals. Email: AdmireMexicoTours@hotmail.com.
Capitanía de Puerto Calle San Pedro. (315) 355-5779. barraxalisco@hotmail.com (10/06)
Enrique ("Picocho") Figeroa (315) 355-5706. Fishing guide (6/02).
Mario's Bike Tours Hotel Jalisco. (315) 355 8505. mariodiaz468@hotmail.com.
Mary Chuy - Yates de Renta Avenida Veracruz #85. (315) 355-5416, 355-8093. Sport fishing, boat tours, sunset tours.
Pedro Gasga Nature Guide (322) 136-9503 Mexico. Océano Atlántico 260 Col Palmar de Aramara, Puerto Vallarta. Bird-watching tours. See info. pgasca@gmail.com. (4/09)
Sociedad Cooperative de Servicios Turisticos Avenida Veracruz #4, on the lagoon. 7am - 7pm. Fishing charters and boat tours.
The Only Tours Costalegre (315) 355-6777 (voice/fax). Ray and Eva, located next to La Paloma in Melaque, Jalisco. Snorkeling trips, tours to Colima City, ATV Tours, Volcano Tours via surburban. Snorkeling gear, boogie boards, and Mountain bikes for rent. Email: raystoursmelaque@yahoo.com. (11/05)
Moretours Transportadora Turistica S.A. DE C.V. Tabachin #5 Fracc. Arboledas Santiago, Manzanillo, Colima. (314) 35 30377, (314) 334-6572. Tours to Colima, Barra de Navidad, markets, plantations, estuary, caves, jungle. Email: more_106@hotmail.com
Zpesca Avenida Veracruz #165, at the Crazy Cactus Store. (315)355-6099 (store), (315)355-6091 (home). Charter Fishing, Hotel and apartment reservations, golf. Golf and fishing packages.
An article about fishing in Barra de Navidad by John Williams.
A Barra de Navidad Fishing Trip with Gerardo Kosonoy by Jerry McKenna.
An article about fishing in Huatulco, Oaxaca

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Medical • Médico

Chiropractor: Juan Jose 045 (315) 106-9134. Casa de Sobado La Pareja, Calle 16 de Septiembre #7 in Jaluco. Going towards Manzanillo, after the second tope on the highway in Jaluco, make a sharp left at Christi's Depot onto a paved street. His place is on the right hand side a little way down. He has a sign outside. Limited English. $75 pesos/hr. Recommended (12/09)
Ambulance: Red Cross (315) 355-2300. Cihuatlán.
Dentist: Dr. Laura Ballesteros Cobian. Av. Veracruz, No 174, Local 1. (335) 56179.
Civil Protection System km. 1.5, Hwy 80, Melaque. (335) 56375 and (335) 56376 (voice/fax). Ambulance, firefighting, rescue, disaster relief services.
Insurance, AHA International (800) AHA-1778. Auto, health, and property insurance for Americans and Canadians in Mexico. Health insurance for Mexicans traveling outside of Mexico.
Lucero Therapeutic Massage Sra. Lucero, San Lucas No. 64. (315) 355-5135, cell phone 044 (315) 100-2817. Therapeutic massage, holistic therapy, deep tissue, shiatsu, reflexology, reiki, aromatherapy in a peaceful and quiet setting.
Medical Care in Ajijic Story of a knee replacement.
Manzamigos Tourist assistance group. manzamigos@yahoo.com 7/01

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Real Estate • Bienes Raíces

Real estate agents and properties for sale. Properties for rent are listed under Hotels.

Barra on the Beach (315) 355-5911 (Mexico). 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment located on the beach for sale. marsha.ehernandez@yahoo.com.
2 Center Canal Lots (315) 355-5911 (Mexico). Both lots have canal frontage. marsha.ehernandez@yahoo.com.
Bella Vista Housing development north of Barra de Navidad. Pool, landscaped grounds, underground utilities, views.
Casa Armada 2-bedroom, 2-bath home with pool near downtown.
Casa Feliz 3-bedroom, 2-bath home located near the Hotel Cabo Blanco. marsha.ehernandez@yahoo.com.
Casa Holistica Sol is for sale. (315) 355-5911 (Mexico), Fax: (315) 355-5349. 3-storey 6-bedroom home suitable for bed & breakfast. marsha.ehernandez@yahoo.com
Casa in the Barrio 2-bedroom, 2-bath home in the barrio section. marsha.ehernandez@yahoo.com.
Casa Julie Large, furnished canal home in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco.
Casa de la Parota (315) 355-8265 (Mexico), (707) 484-9831 (U.S.). Large home centrally located. Will sell all or accept a partner.
Casa de Playa (315) 355-5911 (Mexico). 5-bedroom, 5-1/2 bath, house with pool on the beach. marsha.ehernandez@yahoo.com.
Casa Sharon (315)355-5911 (Mexico). 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath home plus 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment with pool in Cabo Blanco area. marsha.ehernandez@yahoo.com.
Mar Vida Real Estate Marsha Hernandez marsha.ehernandez@yahoo.com (315) 355-5911, (315) 355-5349 (fax). Av. Mazatlán #168. Homes, lots, ranches, and businesses for sale. English and Spanish spoken.
Bienes Raíces Mar Vida Marsha Hernandez marsha.ehernandez@yahoo.com (315) 355-5911, (315) 355-5349 (fax). Av. Mazatlán #168. Se vende casas, terrenos, ranchos, y empresas. Se habla Español y Inglés.
Country Home (315) 355-5911, Fax: (315) 355-5349. 2-bedroom, 2-bath home with pool located in quiet area. Also available to rent. marsha.ehernandez@yahoo.com.
New Duplex for sale near Av. Veracruz and Calle 21 de Septiembre. (315) 355-5911, Fax: (315) 355-5349. 2 Units. 2-bedroom, 2-bath. Furnished or unfurnished. marsha.ehernandez@yahoo.com.
La Rosa canal-front home with apartment for sale. Make an offer.
Sea Side Reservations (315) 355-0116 (Mexico), (315) 108-6713 (cell in Mexico), (205) 409-0594 (USA). Vacation rentals in Barra de Navidad and Melaque areas. seasidebarradenavidad@gmail.com. (11/10)
Third Canal Top Floor Duplex Sold Furnished 2-bedroom, 2-bath, 2nd-story duplex for sale. Located on a canal in a quiet neighborhood. Pool, views.
Villa Cebu Spacious 3-bedroom home with pool, close to downtown.
Terreno de Playa Beachfront lot for sale in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco. 12,420 square feet of land, 61 feet of beach frontage.

Miscellaneous • Misceláneo

2007 Hurricane Henriette brought heavy rains and flooding to the area. Amiga's Spanish Lessons in Paradise Michoacan #58, a block toward the beach from Posada Pacifico. A professional yet relaxed approach to learning Spanish where it is spoken. Private and group instruction. Bonnie Gibson. info@easyspanish.net
ATM Machines There's a Banamex ATM machine by the Delegación (Police Station) on Veracruz near the Jardín.
Beach Haven Spa Av. Veracruz 15 Local 4. Faciales, acne, celulitis, modelado corporal, microdermoabrasion.
Beer Bob's Book Exchange moved to Tampico #8, that's the first canal street. Beer Bob's has been sold to the Lemon family but I think the books are still available. You can pick out some books from Bob's large selection and drop off any you've read for the next customer. "Bob" Duane Renville, USN retired.
Centro de Atencion Multiple (CAM) Basco Nuño de Balboa # 3, Barra de Navidad, Jalisco. (315) 355-8484. school for children with special needs for the Cihuatlan district. Email: camcihuatlan@hotmail.com. Web: www.camcihuatlan.com
Costalegre Rotary Club Meets Wednesdays at 9:00am at the Hotel Cabo Blanco. Rotary Club #78391, District #4150.
Crazy Cactus Jalisco #8, (335) 56099. Gift shop, real estate, and rentals (apartments, condos, cars, boogie boards, surfboards, snorkeling gear, and kayaks). More. Email Tracye & Peggy at crazycactusmx@yahoo.com.
Feria Maestros del Arte Annual art event in November in La Huerta, on the Carretera to Jocotepec just past the Ajijic cemetery. Admission fee. The artists are hand-selected for the quality of their work and are not required to pay a booth fee or a percentage of their sales. They are fed 2 meals a day and housed with local Ajijic families. All of this is to help promote Mexico's indigenous and folk art which is rapidly disappearing. See the website at www.mexicoetc.com and follow the Maestros del Arte links. Flyers for the 2005 event are archived in English and in Spanish.
The Guide to Barra de Navidad, Melaque - San Patricio - Villa Obregon is available in many stores for 5 pesos. (315) 355-8357. The Guide is published by Carmelo Lodise about one a month and features articles on local topics, maps, and advertisements for local businesses. Email: LaGuiaBarra@yahoo.com. Web: www.barraguide.com
Malecón This structure at the end of the Barra de Navidad Peninsula forms one side of the channel between Bahía de Navidad and the Laguna Navidad.
Manzamigos Tourist assistance group. manzamigos@yahoo.com 7/01
Revista El Papelius Spanish language internet newsletter for Cihuatlán, Jalisco, and the Jalisco coastal region.
Policía Av. Veracruz #179, next to park and ATM. (315) 355-5399. (10/06)
Post Office No longer available in Barra de Navidad. Barra de Navidad is now served by the Melaque Post Office. There is a box where you can mail letters at Marsha's Papeleria, Copias y Regalos Av. Mazatlán #168.
Scuba Diving in Manzanillo A description of local dive sites by Susan Dearing of Underworld Scuba.
Ruben Flores 044 (315) 107-4439. Av. Veracruz #15 local 4. Aluminum work: new, repairs, replacement. Doors, windows, screens, glass cases, mirrors. Free quotes, guaranteed satisfaction. (2/09)
Sound of the Gas Truck In Barra de Navidad, Trucks selling gas or water slowly cruise the streets, each with its distinctive annunciation to let customers know of their presence. Sound byte: Gaas (.6MB).
Tarzan water truck Short movie and sound (4.2MB) of this familiar event.
Tourist Bureau (315) 355-8383, 355-5100 (voice/fax). Calle Jalisco #67. Open daily 10am-6pm. barraxalisco@hotmail.com. Web: www.jalisco.gob.mx. (10/06)
Translation Services Sara Starkman Translations. English/Spanish. sarah_js86@hotmail.com.
Sunset in Barra Photo by Tom Penick.
U.S. Consulate (322) 222-0069. Paradise Plaza, Paseo de los Cocoteros #1, Local #4, Interior #17, Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit.

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