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Why Costalegre

'Costalegre' translated to English means the "Happy Coast", and is a remote and pristine paradise located in the southern area of pacific coastal Mexico between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo. It is known for its enchanting sunsets, warm deserted beaches, seclusion and serenity. It is said that this is one of the few spots on the Mexican coast where the sun rises and sets on the sea, depending on the observer's position.


Top Ten Reasons to Visit Costalegre


Strategic Location

The Costalegre comprises a 95 mile stretch of unspoiled paradise between Playa Mismaloya and Bahía de Navidad. With it's spectacular beaches, tropical rainforests...

Delicious Weather

The climate in this region of Mexico is another reason why so many people come to Costalegre. It’s deliciously warm and mostly dry between November and May...

Exclusive Hotels

Unlike most beach front resort towns in Mexico, Costalegre has the advantage of complete privacy for their guests. The private boutique style hotels located in this destination...

Beaches Galore

The Pacific Ocean with its emerald-green waters bathes the golden sands of Costalegre's beaches. Here, visitors can admire uncontrollable and howling waves...

Endless Options

The area is quiet and serene, but there are plenty of activities and pastimes to engage with. Sports fishing is an important pastime, three of Mexico’s best golf courses...

Ecologic Sanctuary

The 160 hectare spanning nearby Biosphere Reserve of the Sierra de Manantlán was declared a Reserve by Federal Executive Authority in 1987...

Fishing par Excellence

Fishing is excellent year-round in Costalegre. Duke it out with a Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, Wahoo or Dorado: cast a top water lure from the shore and hook into a record sized Jack Crevalle or an exotic Roosterfish...

Gastronomy

Costalegre’s cuisine is known for preparing dishes with the freshest products from the sea. With excellent catches of octopus, marlin, tuna, crab and lobster, the gourmet traveler will find that Jalisco’s coasts...

Arts & Crafts

The shops in Costalegre are also an attraction. Take the time out to shop for decorative Mexican handicrafts, all of which can make for great souvenirs. Shopping is just around the corner...

Accessibility

This region is extremely accessible - by air, arriving through either Puerto Vallarta or Manzanillo airport and by road, via Highway 200 on Mexico's Pacific Coast - and has become a favorite holiday destination...