That Traveling Couple

Living in Puerto Vallarta, we’ve come to think that the beach at Bucerias is the best in the area for many reasons. We’ve spent many an afternoon enjoying the sunset at beachside bars or laying on the sand at Bucerias and have a few points of interest to share:

The great part about the Bucerias Beach is that you have easy access to it almost regardless of where you’re staying or living. Most of the good stuff at Bucerias happens on the beach side of the highway passing through, so there’s never more than a 10 minute walk to the shore from where ever you are. Even from the highway itself, the beach is only 2 blocks. As you’re driving through you can even see the water from your car, that’s how close it is.

2. Quiet

Being 45 minutes from downtown Vallarta (by bus) there are far less people at Bucerias to bother you. Most times of the day you can enjoy the beach almost like its your own (besides weekends). You’ll see less merchants selling stuff from the sand, less rowdy tourists, and less chaos in general. Furthermore, alot of the land back from the sand at Bucerias is timeshare properties rather than hotels, meaning when you walk past, you’re passing 6 people in a house, not hundreds on their balconies at a hotel… makes things quieter and a little more private.

3. Clean, Quality Beach

Less touched by tourists, the beach at Bucerias is cleaner and nicer than elsewhere in Vallarta. There’s a good width of sand meaning there’s plenty of room to find a spot to sunbake or sit and read. The sea can be less rough here too as there’s less big rocks out in the water, influencing the waves. Speaking of waves, the beach at Bucerias isn’t a surf beach either, meaning no surfers, just those enjoying the ocean in more relaxing ways.

4. Plenty of Activity

Whether you want a good meal or a cocktail in the sun, there’s a strip of bars and restaurants along part of the beach that’ll see you more than satisfied. You can sit under a bungalow on the sand, or elevated up higher on a balcony to enjoy the rolling waves and the sunset. On the weekends you can check out the markets right near the shore, or the festivities at the Bucerias town square.

If you’re coming to Bucerias for the beach, congratulate yourself on a decision well made. And if you remember, come back here and let us know how you found it!

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