Barra de Navidad, Jalisco

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Barra de Navidad, Jalisco GPS N19° 12.249' W104° 41.044'

to the west Melaque, Jalisco
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La Manzanilla, Jalisco
Tenacatita, Jalisco
Boca de Iguanas, Jalisco
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to the north Jaluco, Jalisco
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Barra de Navidad is a lovely little town situated on a sandbar in a large bay on the coast of Jalisco (costalegre). A long curving beach extends the full length of the town and continues across neighboring Melaque. The southern end of the sandbar ends at the malecón. On the east side of the sandbar is the Laguna de Navidad and canals have been built to service the Hotel Cabo Blanco as well as a number of homes. The streets are paved with cobblestones and bricks and many are sectioned off for pedestrian only or reduced traffic use. There are numerous hotels, restaurants and small shops--more than I will list here. Barra is only 20 minutes away from the Manzanillo airport, actually closer to the airport than Manzanillo is. There is also a dirt airstrip just outside of town. The town is served by several bus lines with multiple daily departures.

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.

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.

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.

The Beach • La Playa

Playa Principal The main beach in Barra de Navidad. See photo at top of page. The slope of the beach is somewhat steep which causes the waves to

break close to shore. However, surfers get some good rides along the jetty at the entrance to the lagoon. The beach is good for swimming but will present some difficulty for small children due to waves breaking on shore. The beach is rather long, extending from the jetty in Barra de Navidad to the west end of Melaque. Not recommended for snorkeling--have a boat take you to a better location.
Arroyo Seco Just north of Tenacatita, about 30 miles NW of Barra de Navidad. Accessable via turnoff from highway 200. Surfing.
Playa de Cocos is just south of Barra but out of view due to terrain. To get there by car, exit hwy 200 at km 51 at the Isla de Navidad sign. Follow the road for several miles, crossing a bridge (into Colima), then paralleling the beach, through the golf course, take the left fork at the traffic circle, and after another mile the road ends at the beach. Wide, miles long beach, rather steep with waves breaking close in. Dangerous for swimming but good for fishing and beachcombing.
Playa Laguna There is a short length of beach near the jetty. The lagoon is not recommended for swimming due to stagnation.
Boca de Iguanas A beautiful 6-mile, gently sloping beach located about 19 miles northwest of Barra de Navidad. There is a small settlement with a trailer park on the beach and a hotel nearby.
Playa Ranchito In Bahía Cuastecomate, accessible from highway 200 through Ranchito. Surfing.
Playa Tecuán Just north of Tenacatita, about 30 miles NW of Barra de Navidad, accessable via turnoff from highway 200 at the km33 marker. Surfing.
Tenacatita A beautiful mile-long beach located about 27 miles northwest of Barra de Navidad. Gently sloping and very tranquil. A number of restaurants populate the west end of the beach

Hotels • Hoteles

Additional accommodations are available in Melaque, 2 miles to the west and in Manzanillo, 45 minutes to the east. Reservations are recommended for Easter week and Christmas week. During the remainder of the high season (winter) there will normally be many vacancies although some hotels will be full at times.

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.

Small Town Adventures Mexico Offers assistance with a variety of accommodations and tours for Melaque, Barra de Navidad and surrounding area.

Budget • Económico

Hotel Caribe Calle Sonora. (315)355-5952. $15 U.S. for a double. Photo
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)
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, $28 U.S. for a double. Photo. (1/07)
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. $219. (09/05)

Moderate • 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".
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)
Bungalows Mar Vida Mazatlán #168. (315)355-5911, Fax : (315)355-5349. 5 air-conditioned bungalows with kitchenettes, pool, US$50-55. Recommended.
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).
La Casa de Juanita (was Casa de Don Ramon) Del Galeón. (315) 355-6114 Two blocks from beach. double US$23 Email: ramon_barra@yahoo.com. (10/06).
Casa de los Angeles Located on canal. Bed & breakfast with 3 rooms available. Email: jenks133@hotmail.com.
Casa Holistica Sol (315) 355-5135, 044 (315) 100-2817 (cell). Four rooms available with onsite therapeutic massage services. Jacuzzi, garden. Email: reserva@casaholisticasol.com.mx.
Casa Marlenè (315) 355-8483. 1-1/2 blocks from beach, air-conditioned bed and breakfast. Email: barramare@hotmail.com.
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. (09/05)
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, wireless internet, 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)
Las Villitas Lopez de Legazpi #127. (315) 355-5354, 355-7079, 355-7078. Comtur reservation numbers (333)616-5553, (333)630-3539. New 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)

Expensive • 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)
Cabo Blanco Bahia de las Navidades #3. (315) 355-6495, 355-6496, 355-6494 (fax). Luxury hotel offering rooms and suites. Beautiful grounds, marina, day care, all-inclusive option. Doubles $130 U.S. Email: email@hotelcaboblanco.com (1/08).
Casa Bonita (315)355-5911, Fax: (315)355-5349. Beachfront duplex, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, US$1000/week.
Casa Ivette (315)355-5911, Fax: (315)355-5349. Home on canal, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, US$800/week.
Casa de las Olas (315)355-5911, Fax: (315)355-5349. 3-bedroom, 1-bath beachfront condo for rent. US$700/week.
CocoCabañas Located on Playa de los Cocos on the Isla de Navidad peninsula. (281) 205-4100 (U.S.), (335) 004-2686 (Mexico). Beachside bungalows, pool, bar, wireless internet, solar power. Email Contactus@ecocabanas.com. (12/05)
Hotel Grand Bay (315) 355-6439. A gran turismo class hotel, 27-hole golf course. About $400 for a double. Golf 18 holes $180 (high season), $145 (low season) + $45 for clubs + 15% tax. (10/04) [photos 278K]
Villa Santa Barbara (604) 886-5321 (May 1 - Nov 1), (315) 355-0053 (Nov 1 - Apr 30). Vacation home on canal with pool. 2 suites available.

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Restaurants • Restaurantes

La Casa de la Abuela Corner of Av. Lopez de Legazpi and Sonora. Menu. (2/06)
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 its molcajetes (lava bowl meals). (5/08)
Los Arcos de Jalisco new restaurant located near Esperanza restaurant. Recommended, moderate pricing.
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. 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 Mazatlan #122, 1/2 block from Posada Pacifico and a little hard to spot. Open in the high season.
Coco Cabañas On Playa de Cocos on the Isla de Navidad road. (335) 004-2686. Thai cuisine. Dinner only, lunch by request, reservations please. Recommended. (2/06)
Colimilla Isla de Navidad, accessed by lancha. Family restaurant. Recommended. Photo.
Restaurant Felix On Jalisco across from the church. Menu. (2/06)
Fortino's Just out of town along Isla Navidad (take a water taxi).
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, some people like it. Email: info@isadorasrestaurant.com. Menu. (2/06)
El Manglito On Morelos where the boats dock. 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 end of 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.
Mozoka On Veracruz on the lagoon, just south of Yucatan. Excellent food at reasonable cost. Recommended. Menu. (2/06)
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.
Restaurante Pati on Calle Jalisco. BBQ chicken, carne asada. Inexpensive. [photo]
Piper y Lover's López de Legaspi #154A. (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.
Ramon's On Av. Lopez de Legazpi across from the Hotel Barra de Navidad. Recommended. Menu. (2/06)
Veleros On Veracruz on the lagoon near Isadoras. Somewhat pricey.

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 is located across from Hotel Barra de Navidad, Excellent food.
Roctavios restaurant/bar near the malecón.
Seamaster's is on Avenida Lopez de Legazpi on the beach side. Good service, bland food, strong drinks, happy hour.
Sambuca Closed. Av. Lopez de Legaspi, next to Chips. Well-liked for food and service. (5/08)
Restaurante Villano [photo]
See also Best of Barra de Navidad.
See the Visitors' Comments.
See the La Paloma Where to Eat? Guide.

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Celebrations • Celebraciones

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

Cab 14 Eddy

The local bus can take you to nearby Melaque for $3.50 pesos. The service is described as better than walking. (01/05)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

The water taxi is located Calle Morelos near Restaurante Jalapeno's.

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.

To drive from Laredo, Texas to Barra de Navidad is about 800 miles and takes 20 hours.

Hwy 200 is the coastal highway that connects the towns along the coast. Hwy 80 connects Guadalahara to the coast.

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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. Email: barraxalisco@hotmail.com (10/06)
Enrique ("Picocho") Figeroa (315) 355-5706. Fishing guide (6/02).
Mario's Bike Tours Hotel Jalisco. (315) 355 8505. Email: mariodiaz468@hotmail.com.
Mary Chuy - Yates de Renta Avenida Veracruz #85. (315) 355-5416, 355-8093. Sport fishing, boat tours, sunset tours.
Sea to Sierra Outdoor Adventures Avenida Veracruz #204, Barra de Navidad. (315) 355-8582. Mountain biking tours; helmets, gloves, water, bikes provided. Excursions via suburban and taxi including tours to Colima and the Volcano. Scheduled Yacht trips; Tuesday Tenacatita snorkel and beach w/Jungle River Tour and Friday Sunset Cruises. Fishing, Yacht and boat charter. Email: info@seatosierra.com
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, Volcano Tours via surburban. Snorkeling gear, boogie boards, and Mountain bikes for rent. Email: raystoursmelaque@yahoo.com. (11/05)
Moretours Transportadora Turistica S.A. DE C.V. Tabachin #5 Fracc. Arboledas Santiago, Manzanillo, Colima. (314) 35 30377, (314) 334-6572. Tours to Colima, Barra de Navidad, markets, plantations, estuary, caves, jungle. Email: more_106@hotmail.com
Zpesca Avenida Veracruz #165, at the Crazy Cactus Store. (315)355-6099 (store), (315)355-6091 (home). Charter Fishing, Hotel and apartment reservations, golf. Golf and fishing packages.
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

Cruz Roja (315) 355-5230. Ambulance service.
Dentist: Dr. Laura Ballesteros Cobian. Av. Veracruz, No 174, Local 1. (335) 56179.
Civil Protection System km. 1.5, Hwy 80, Melaque. (335) 56375 and (335) 56376 (voice/fax). Ambulance, firefighting, rescue, disaster relief services.
H E L P ! (315)334-0977. Fax: (315)334-0977, (315)334-2447. Email: help!@delfin.colimanet.com The Manzanillo Foreign Community Association provides assistance to foreigners visiting or living in Mexico. Emergency services for illness, legal matters, immigration problems, translation needs, etc.
Insurance, AHA International (800) AHA-1778. Auto, health, and property insurance for Americans and Canadians in Mexico. Health insurance for Mexicans traveling outside of Mexico.
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.
Medical Care in Ajijic Story of a knee replacement.
Manzamigos Tourist assistance group. manzamigos@yahoo.com 7/01

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Real Estate • Bienes Raíces

Real estate agents and properties for sale. Properties for rent are listed under Hotels.

2 Center Canal Lots (315)355-5911, Fax: (315)355-5349. Both lots have canal frontage. marsha@marshaewing.com.
Casa Armada 2-bedroom, 2-bath home with pool near downtown.
Casa Holistica Sol is for sale. (315)355-5911, Fax: (315)355-5349. 3-storey 6-bedroom home suitable for bed & breakfast. marsha@marshaewing.com
Bob's Home (315)355-5911, Fax: (315)355-5349. 4-bedroom, 5-bath, 4-story home for sale. Centrally located. marsha@marshaewing.com.
Casa Julie Large, furnished canal home in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco.
Mar Vida Real Estate Marsha Hernandez marsha@marshaewing.com (315)355-5911, (315)355-5349 (fax). Av. Mazatlán #168. Homes, lots, ranches, and businesses for sale. English and Spanish spoken.
Bienes Raíces Mar Vida Marsha Hernandez marsha@marshaewing.com (315)355-5911, (315)355-5349 (fax). Av. Mazatlán #168. Se vende casas, terrenos, ranchos, y empresas. Se habla Español y Inglés.
Casa Riley Sold 4-bedroom, 3-bath home for sale.
Commercial Lots on the main street in Cihuatlán, Jalisco.
Música del Mar Oceanview residential development. GPS 19°10.326'N 104°39.326'W.
New Duplex for sale near Av. Veracruz and Calle 21 de Septiembre. (315)355-5911, Fax: (315)355-5349. 2 Units. 2-bedroom, 2-bath. Furnished or unfurnished. marsha@marshaewing.com.
New Home for sale Frac. Hotel Cabo Blanco. (315)355-5911, Fax: (315)355-5349. 2-bedroom, 2-bath, with refrigerator, stove, microwave. Would make a great retirement home. marsha@marshaewing.com.
Paradise of the Mermaids Isla Navidad, Playa los Cocos. Luxury condominium development. 3-bedroom condos, security, tennis courts, putting greens, swim-up bar, shuttles.
Playa Grande Developments Oceanfront condos for sale at Isla de Navidad.
Propiedades Bahía de Navidad (315) 355-5949, 044 (315) 107-3847, 044 (315) 104-2120. Homes, lots, farmland, businesses for sale, property management, construction. jack@bahiadenavidad.net.
La Rosa canal-front home with apartment for sale. Make an offer.
San Juan, Pueblo Nuevo 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with small pool.
Villa Cebu Spacious 3-bedroom home with pool, close to downtown.

Miscellaneous • Misceláneo

2007 Hurricane Henriette brought heavy rains and flooding to the area. Amiga's Spanish Lessons in Paradise Michoacan #58, a block toward the beach from Posada Pacifico. A professional yet relaxed approach to learning Spanish where it is spoken. Private and group instruction. Bonnie Gibson. info@easyspanish.net
ATM Machines There's a Banamex ATM machine by the Delegación (Police Station) on Veracruz near the Jardín.
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 Nu�o de Balboa # 3, Barra de Navidad, Jalisco. (315) 355-8484. school for children with special needs for the Cihuatlan district. Email: camcihuatlan@hotmail.com. Web: www.camcihuatlan.com
Costa Alegre Raku Pots Melchor Ocampo #33. (315) 355-6936. Art classes in the Raku pottery glazing process. Michele Morehouse michelemorehouse@michelemorehouse.com.
Crazy Cactus Jalisco #8, (335) 56099. Gift shop, real estate, and rentals (apartments, condos, cars, boogie boards, surfboards, snorkeling gear, and kayaks). More. Email Tracye & Peggy at crazycactusmx@yahoo.com.
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.
The Guide to Barra de Navidad, Melaque - San Patricio - Villa Obregon is available in many stores for 5 pesos. (315) 355-8357. The Guide is published by Carmelo Lodise about one a month and features articles on local topics, maps, and advertisements for local businesses. Email: LaGuiaBarra@yahoo.com. Web: www.barraguide.com
H E L P ! (315)334-0977. Fax: (315)334-0977, (315)334-2447. Email: help!@delfin.colimanet.com The Manzanillo Foreign Community Association provides assistance to foreigners visiting or living in Mexico. Emergency services for illness, legal matters, immigration problems, translation needs, etc.
Insurance, AHA International (800) AHA-1778. Auto, health, and property insurance for Americans and Canadians in Mexico. Health insurance for Mexicans traveling outside of Mexico.
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.
Manzamigos Tourist assistance group. manzamigos@yahoo.com 7/01
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 No longer available in Barra de Navidad. Barra de Navidad is now served by the Melaque Post Office. There is a box where you can mail letters at Marsha's Papeleria, Copias y Regalos Av. Mazatlán #168.
Scuba Diving in Manzanillo A description of local dive sites by Susan Dearing of Underworld Scuba.
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.
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)
Sunset in Barra Photo by Tom Penick.

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