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Barra de Navidad with Melaque in the distance. More Aerial Photos.photo by tomzap from February 2010 Flight to Manzanillo
Community Calendar As with any changing web content, you may need to use your Reload for Refresh button to see the most recent version of this calendar. Also see the Melaque Community Calendar. December 6 - Dec 23: Angel TreeSunday Dec 15, 2019: Christmas Parade (Meet at Jardin, 5:30 pm) Sunday Dec 22nd - at the Jardin, 8pm: La Pastorela (Christmas play) - put on by the Catholic Church Five Thursdays stating January 16, 2020: Cultural Awareness Classes (Villa Obregon/English speaking church) Friday, January 17, 2020: Barra elementary School dinner show - At the Elementary school in front of Hotel Barra. Thursday, Jan 23, 2020: at Punta Navidad. Becas Membership meeting - Music by Lynn&Billy; and Sean Zilla. Monday, Jan 27, 2020: Book Fair. Meet local authors as they read from their books and talk about the craft of writing. CENAC in Melaque. Sunday, Feb 2, 2020: Superbowl Party at Barra Mia. Feb 15-22: In Barra de Navidad. Cruise-In Week Feb 15, 2020: In the morning. Sailboat Rides. Saturday, Feb 15, 2020: In the evening. Santana Tribute Band Concert on the Malecon. Sunday Feb 16, 2020: 6-10 pm. Mexican Festival - Town Square - (benefits schools) Feb 20-Feb 26: Carnaval in Barra. February 27 - March 1, 2020: Deparats at 9:00 a.m. Chilchota Trip. Monday March 18, 2020: 2-5 pm. Beca Bash. -Location to be announced. Add your event to the Calendar, email tom@tomzap.com |
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.
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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. |
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.
- Económico
- Hotel Caribe Calle Sonora. (315) 355-5952. $15 U.S. for a double. Photo
- Casa Flor Ground floor studio apartments with kitchens, Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, cable TV. bellerose311@hotmail.com. (05/18)
- Casa Roscoe 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartments. Pool, quiet location. Rent by the month.
- 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.
- 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'.
- Bungalows Mar Vida Mazatlán #168. (830) 261-9429 (United States), (315) 355-5911 (Mexico). 5 air-conditioned bungalows with kitchenettes, pool, US$75. Recommended. bungalowsmarvida@gmail.com (10/16)
- Cabo Blanco Hotel Armada y Puerto de la Navidad. (315) 355-6496. Luxury hotel offering rooms and suites. Beautiful grounds, marina, beach club. Doubles US$55 and up. Email: email@hotelcaboblanco.com (3/14).
- 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 Elias (315) 355-0026 (Mexico), (206) 963-4089 (cell in Mexico). Located on the canal. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Open air, pool, ceiling fans, lock box. sherriereed2@gmail.com (11/18)
- Casa de la Parota (315) 355-8265 (Mexico), (707) 484-9831 (U.S.). Sonora #23. Suites and bedrooms for rent in this centrally located home. Ceiling fans, maid service, cable TV, Wi-Fi, kitchens.
- 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)
- 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.
- 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).
- 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, Wi-Fi, 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 (Canada), (315) 355-0053 (Mexico). Vacation home on canal with pool, Wi-Fi. 3 suites available. Email: barbarajeandurham@hotmail.com (9/12)
- 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)
- 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)
- Hotel Grand Bay (314) 331-0500. 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]
- Parque de RV
- La Laguna RV Park & Nature Preserve (315) 110-6768. Av. Veracruz #626. Full Hookups including Septic. Eight shady, waterfront RV spaces with Restaurant. (7/18)
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Restaurants • Restaurantes
- 7 Mares Dining on upstairs patio. Recommended.
- 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 good seafood and for its molcajetes (lava bowl meals). (5/08)
- Los Arcos de Jalisco located near Esperanza restaurant. Recommended, moderate pricing. 8am to 11pm. (2/12)
- 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. Good peppercorn steak. Menu. Noted in the Best of Barra de Navidad. Photo. (2/06)
- Besame Mucho near the church across from Restaurant Paty. 6pm to midnight. Recommended. (2/12)
- Bogavante Hotel Restaurant has music on Thursday nights. (1/14)
- Burritos Pipi Sonora No. 15. Good hamburgers. Also serves a large glass of cold vino blanco. (2/15)
- La Bruja Av. Veracruz #230. Coffee bar and art gallery. Recognized for best coffee in the Best of Barra de Navidad. (1/14)
- Cande Michoacán #135, next to Hotel Pacifico. Low prices, handmade tortillas. (11/16)
- La Casa de la Abuela Corner of Av. Lopez de Legazpi and Sonora. Popular. Menu. (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 Av. Mazatlán #120. Kosher style deli. Open in the high season, Wednesday - Sunday 8:00am - 2:00pm, 6:00pm - 9:00pm.
- Cocina Economica Mazatlán and Michoacan. Many good dishes, homemade tortillas. Open until about 6pm.
- 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)
- Feliz Casanova in front of the church square in the evening. Best tamales. (2/12)
- Fortino's Just out of town along Isla Navidad (take a water taxi).
- French Bakery south side of the Hotel Alondra. 7am - 10pm, closed Wednesday. (2/12)
- Gaby's Av. Veracruz #7, across from Casa de la Abuela. Tacos, tortas, and lunches. Recommended. recognized in the Best of Barra de Navidad for best tortas. (1/14)
- Helados Portobello Av. Veracruz near the bus station. Not a restaurant, but an ice cream shop featuring homemade ice cream and ice cream cakes. (3/14)
- 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, good service. 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)
- Loco Loco (315) 112-7329. Av. Veracruz 73. Italian food, pizza. Thin crust brick oven pizza. Recognized for best pizza in the Best of Barra de Navidad. (1/14)
- 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. Veracruz #55. Continental Asian fusion with a Mexican flair. Open Tuesday - Saturday noon to 9pm. Photo. Highly recommended. (2/12)
- El Manglito On Morelos where the boats dock. Huachinango a la Veracruzana is recommended. 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 endof town. One of the nicer restaurants in La Barra.
- 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.
- Mexico LindoClosed. in front of Seamaster. Good tortilla soup. 9am to midnight. (2/12)
- Mokekes (315) 355-5088. Av. Veracruz #146, corner of Sinaloa. Makes a good chile relleno, burgers too. (2/12)
- 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, a tomzap favorite. Menu. The restaurant is for sale. (7/13)
- Nacho's Restaurant Good seafood. (2/12)
- 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. Wi-Fi. 1pm to midnight. Recommended. (2/12)
- Restaurante Pati on Calle Jalisco. BBQ chicken, carne asada. Inexpensive. [photo]
- Piper y Lover's in front of Seamaster. (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.
- Puerta del Sol by the Malecon. Restaurant bar art gallery. Live music. Open 8:00 am for breakfast, lunch, and supper until 9:00 pm. Please reserve for supper.
- El Rinconcito on Veracruz next to the plaza. Good Mexican food, homemade tortillas. Open evenings. (2/12)
- Vainilla Pimienta Bistrodeli (315) 110-3550. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi #259. Upscale restaurant with mediterranean food. (12/14)
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.
- 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)
- 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)
- Simonas Restaurant (315) 355-8703. Sinaloa No. 50. Thursday-Sunday 11:00 am to 11:00 pm. International gourmet food, something for everyone. (11/16)
- Time Out Bar & Grill Av. Miguel López de Legazpi No. 7. Indoor and outdoor patio seating, beachside dining, live music, dance floor.
- 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.
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Celebrations • Celebraciones
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- 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
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- 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.
- 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.
- Crazy Cactus Car Rentals (315) 355-6091. crazycactusmx@yahoo.com (10/16)
- 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 80 connects Guadalahara to the coast.
- Hwy 200 is the coastal highway that connects the towns along the coast.
- 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.
- 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.
- Insurance: AHA Insurance (855) AHA-5384 (toll free in U.S. and Canada). Auto, homeowners, medical insurance for U.S. and Canadian citizens in Mexico. Medical insurance for Mexican citizens traveling outside of Mexico.
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Sport Fishing, Tours • Pesca, Excursiones
- 2008 Campeonato Internacional Fishing Tournament January 17, 18, and 19, 2008.
- 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)
- Todo Tours (315) 104-5095 (cell), (315) 355-7628 (home). Roberto Gomez Tores. Fishing, snorkelling, beach hopping, bird watching. (12/12)
- 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
- Article: Medical Care in Ajijic Story of a knee replacement.
- Chiropractor: Juan José045 (315) 106-9134. Casa de Sobado La Pareja, located at #6 Lopez Mateos at the corner of 18 de Septiembre in Jaluco. Limited English. $75 pesos/hr. Recommended (1/15) See testimonial.
- Dentist: Dr. Laura Ballesteros Cobian. Av. Veracruz, No 174, Local 1. (335) 56179.
- Emergency: Civil Protection System km. 1.5, Hwy 80, Melaque. (335) 56375 and (335) 56376 (voice/fax). Ambulance, firefighting, rescue, disaster relief services.
- Emergency: Red Cross (315) 355-2300. Cihuatlán. Ambulance.
- Insurance: AHA Insurance (855) AHA-5384 (toll free in U.S. and Canada). Auto, homeowners, medical insurance for U.S. and Canadian citizens in Mexico. Medical insurance for Mexican citizens traveling outside of Mexico.
- Massage: 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.
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Real Estate • Bienes Raíces
- Real estate agents and properties for sale. Properties for rent are listed under Hotels.
- Casa Alegria (315) 100-6789 (Mexico). 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, swimming pool, gymnasium, garage, in Playa de Coco. (12/15)
- Casa Holistica Sol is for sale. (315) 355-5135, 044 (315) 100-2817 (cell). 3-storey 6-bedroom home suitable for bed & breakfast. lgoldstein5@gmail.com (6/15)
- Casa de la Parota (315) 355-8265 (Mexico), (707) 484-9831 (U.S.). Sonora #23. 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, 4 floors, restaurant, views.
- Condo duplex 2 identical furnished 2 bed, 2 bath condos with great views on Barra's entry canal. Great rental history. Please visit www.mexwaterfrontpropertiesfsbo.com for info, photos, and contacts
- Cool House in Barra (315) 113-0588 (Mexico). 2-bedroom, 2-bath home on landscaped lot for sale. coolhouseinbarra@gmail.com (1/14)
- Crazy Cactus Real Estate, Construction, Design, Car Rentals, Storage Units. (315) 355-6091 (Mexico), 1-832-364-6289 (Canada). 21 de Noviembre #60. crazycactusmx@yahoo.com
- Construction: Local Construction and Building Information (315) 104-6253 (cell). Corner office in Alondra Hotel, corner of Sinaloa y Veracruz. Home and building construction, remodeling, swimming pools. 21 years in Barra area, free estimates, references. Contact: Cuco Refuge Sanchez, cucoptuk@hotmail.com (01/18)
Top of page |Beaches | Hotels | Restaurants | Celebrations | Transportation | Fishing & Tours | Medical | Real Estate | MiscellaneousMiscellaneous • Misceláneo
- 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.
- Cooking Classes, Spanish Lessons: Paco & Azucena (315) 109-3641 (cell). Calle Emilio Portex Gil 176, Villa Obregon. pacobarriente@hotmail.com. Paco Barriente is a frequent poster on the Visitors' Comments under the name 'solutionsbarra'. There have been some reports that he befriends people, offers some help, then borrows money and doesn't pay it back. (12/12)
- Costalegre Rotary Club Meets Wednesdays at 9:00am at the Hotel Cabo Blanco. Rotary Club #78391, District #4150.
- Crazy Cactus (315) 355-6091. 21 de Noviembre #60. Car Rentals, Construction, Storage Rentals, Real Estate. Email Tracye, Peggy or Jorge at crazycactusmx@yahoo.com. (10/16)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Located next to the ATM at the town square. Open Monday-Friday.
- Scuba Diving in Manzanillo A description of local dive sites by Susan Dearing of Underworld Scuba.
- Ruben Flores044 (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)
- School: La Catalina School (315) 351-5540 (Mexico), (553) 423-0314 (Mexican cell phone). Rufino Tamayo #328, La Manzanilla. Spanish lessons, private and group instruction, Spanish immersion programs. info@lacatalinaschool.com. (11/16)
- 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.
- Tienda Diez Pesos Calle Veracruz 196A, across from the Policia and ATM machines, next door to the Hotel Sarabi. Mike and Lupita sell novedades, all sorts of stuff. Everything is 10 pesos. (12/12)
- 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 ServicesSara 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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