Swimming
Nice beach, but there's an undertow
Surfing
Small waves here, better in Sayulita (10 minutes by car).
Snorkeling
Shore break - can barely swim here no less snorkel.
Diving
Dive trips to Islas Marietas, other sites arranged at Punta de Mita
Bike Riding
Flat, wide sandy streets condusive to biking
Fishing
Arrange trips with local fishermen
Walking
A great town for cruising on the beach or wide streets with little traffic
Golf
Closest golf in Punta de Mita Four Seasons; reservations dicey
Boating
Hitch a ride with local fishermen
Good Food
For a small town, there are surprisingly good gourmet restaurants
Club Scene
Gallo's Pizzeria may have live music; mainly dead outside high season
Reading
Enjoying reading is a definite plus!
Handicrafts
One or two nice handcraft shops, and a few more in Sayulita
Shopping
One or two nice handcraft shops, and a few more in Sayulita
Ranch
Land still available, although not much near the ocean
Country
A country feel with a few creature comforts
Humid
Break a sweat before breakfast in summer
Winter
paradise found
Summer
hot and rainy, but what the heck?
All Year
practically deserted in September
EnglishSpeaking
plenty of foreigners; locals speak English
Gringos-mixed
Americans, Europeans, and Mexicans
International Airport
allow several hours for Puerto Vallarta's airport; note time zone change
Border
a thousand miles, give or take
Remote
becoming more mainstream every day
Mid-Range Hotels
A few nice options, but not a lot of choices
Budget Hotels
Not a lot of choices
Buy/Rent House
Prices going up quickly
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