Guidebook for Bahía de las Banderas
Food Scene
Consistently great food with a menu with something for everyone. Great atmosphere.
22 locals recommend
La Ola Rica
14 Av. Tercer MundoConsistently great food with a menu with something for everyone. Great atmosphere.
Now also in San Pancho, the best ceviche, sashimi and aguas chiles.
18 locals recommend
Barracuda Sayulita
21 DelfinesNow also in San Pancho, the best ceviche, sashimi and aguas chiles.
Dolce Amore
1A America LatinaSurprisingly great pasta dishes and locally made gelato.
Popular spot for casual breakfast and lunch. Cesar salad with grilled shrimp is a fave, and so is the refreshing green juice.
40 locals recommend
Maria's Restaurant
14 Av. Tercer MundoPopular spot for casual breakfast and lunch. Cesar salad with grilled shrimp is a fave, and so is the refreshing green juice.
El Gallo
17 Av. Tercer MundoGroovy spot for gourmet Mexican breakfast and stylish drinks.
Gorgeous restaurant on a terrace with ocean views. Sophisticated menu.
9 locals recommend
Mar Plata Restaurant
130 C. Las PalmasGorgeous restaurant on a terrace with ocean views. Sophisticated menu.
Amazing seafood and terrific cocktails at ridiculous prices. Great view of the local beach and bay. Wonderful service by family run place.
30 locals recommend
Restaurante Pineda
5 Carr. a Los AyalaAmazing seafood and terrific cocktails at ridiculous prices. Great view of the local beach and bay. Wonderful service by family run place.
Drinks & Nightlife
Artisanal tiny micro brewery with great atmosphere, that serves tasty cheese and charcuterie boards and yummy sandwiches.
9 locals recommend
Cerveceria Artesenal San Pancho
EgiptoArtisanal tiny micro brewery with great atmosphere, that serves tasty cheese and charcuterie boards and yummy sandwiches.
The best place for sunset drinks and appetizers on the beach. Gorgeous views, cool staff, great vibes and live music or hip DJ scene
La Tarraya San Pancho
The best place for sunset drinks and appetizers on the beach. Gorgeous views, cool staff, great vibes and live music or hip DJ scene
Parks & Nature
Most stunning beach on the coast, right at the end of main street.
165 locals recommend
San Francisco Nayarit
Most stunning beach on the coast, right at the end of main street.
Accessible only by panga, great snorkeling thru a cave to a beach in the center of an island. Chances are you'll see whales on the way there if between December and March.
27 locals recommend
Islas Marietas
Accessible only by panga, great snorkeling thru a cave to a beach in the center of an island. Chances are you'll see whales on the way there if between December and March.
Shopping
Silvia's Artesanías
37 Av. Tercer MundoWell curated mostly local Mexican crafts.
Essentials
Hit La Mega in Bucerias on the way from the airport to the villa. Everything from great produce to gourmet foodstuffs to boogie boards and a pharmacy.
114 locals recommend
Mega Soriana
1297 Tepic - Puerto VallartaHit La Mega in Bucerias on the way from the airport to the villa. Everything from great produce to gourmet foodstuffs to boogie boards and a pharmacy.
El Indio
3 America LatinaSmall local store for the basics.
Getting Around
Gecko Rent a Car | Bucerias
#15 Heroe de NacozariBook asap when you plan your trip!
Arts & Culture
San Sebastián del Oeste Centro
Picturesque historical silver mining town.