Melaque, Jalisco

to the west Cuastecomates, Jalisco
Playa Cuastecomatito
La Manzanilla, Jalisco
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San Patricio Melaque and Villa Obregón are the two adjacent beachfront villages that come together at the street Alvaro Obregón and make up the community referred to on this web page as Melaque. The village of San Patricio Melaque is to the west of Calle Alvaro Obregón and has been a vacation retreat for generations of Mexicans and more recently by Canadians. San Patricio Melaque is the larger of the two villages and contains the town square and most of the retail shops. Villa Obregón is to the east of Calle Alvaro Obregón and is more residential in character. The two villages form the largest coastal community between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo.

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Melaque as seen from the air. See More Aerial Photos from tomzap's February 2010 Flight to Manzanillo.

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Melaque is located only 2 miles northwest of Barra de Navidad and shares the same long curving beach. Melaque does have numerous accommodations along the beachfront road which goes by Avenida Las Palmas to the west, Gómez Farías downtown, and Abel Salgado Velasco in the more residential area on the eastern end. Las Palmas terminates into an informal trailer park area that marks the end of the beach. A hiking trail, Andador Punta Melaque extends further along the coast. Unfortunately, there is no place for boats to dock since the beach is not suitable for this and the lagoon does not extend to the ocean.

There are a couple of bus stations downtown and across the street is a bank (Banamex) with an ATM machine GPS 19°13.427'N 104°42.456'W, which is the best place to get your pesos. Note that the Banamex bank in Melaque will not change US or Canadian travellers cheques or cash to pesos unless you have an account with the bank! Four blocks back from the beach is the central plaza (GPS 19°13.53'N 104°41.31'W) where you will find a pharmacy, newsstand, post office and municipal building. Between the plaza and the beach is a large market. The traveling market comes to Melaque on Wednesdays.

While I was there in early March 2000, they were having their Fiesta del Torros which included rodeo events and nightly fireworks.

The Beach • La Playa

Playa Melaque is the main beach in Melaque. As in Barra de Navidad, the slope of the beach is somewhat steep which causes the waves to break close to shore. 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. Playa Melaque is not recommended for snorkeling, but if you proceed to the west end of town past the trailer park, a trail leads to a small but nice snorkeling area. See this map of the coastal area.
Playa Cuastecomatito is a 200-meter long beach 1/2-mile west of the trailer park at the west end of Melaque. It can be accessed by hiking, by boat, or by a long dirt road off of highway 200.

Hotels • Hoteles

Barra de Navidad

Cuastecomates

La Manzanilla

Sea Side Reservations (315) 355-0116 (Mexico), (315) 108-6713 (cell in Mexico), (205) 409-0594 (USA). Vacation rentals in Barra de Navidad and Melaque areas. seasidebarradenavidad@gmail.com.
Small Town Adventures Mexico Offers assistance with a variety of accommodations and tours for Melaque, Barra de Navidad and surrounding area.

Budget • Económico

Bernie's Place (315) 355-6977. Esmerelda #29. 1-bedroom and studio bungalows for rent. $500-$600 Canadian per month. Wi-Fi. bern601@gmail.com. (11/09)
Bungalows Playa del Paraíso (315) 355-6420. Calle Pino #19, west Melaque off Primaveras. Bungalows with kitchens, ceiling fans, pool. US16 and up. bungalowsplayasdelparaiso@hotmail.com (10/10)
Bungalows Sol y Luna Gomez Farias #34. Centrally located, 1/2 block from the beach. Ceiling fans, kitchenettes, TV. US$25 to $35. (1/04)
Casa del Sol 6 bedrooms, use of kitchen, dining, patio facilities, 1/2 block from beach. June to Nov. rate US$180 per week for 2 people. teresmith@hotmail.com. (8/04)
Hotel Bahía Calle Legazpi No. 5. Across the street from the beach. (315) 355-6894 voice/fax. Common kitchen. US$32 (4/06)
Las Brisas Gomez Farias #9, Melaque, Jalisco, 48980, Mexico. (315) 355-5108. Agustín Gonzalez. Located in the center of town across from Banarama. Pool, rooms & bungalows, kitchens. US$33 high season (2/02).
Bungalows Laguna del Tule at the end of Zafiro, which is off the end of Abel Salgado Velasco on the far east part of town. (315) 355-5395. Owner Fidel Díaz speaks excellent English. info@lagunadeltulebungalows.com (12/09) (GPS 19°13.00'N 104°41.58'W) Photo. Recommended. Double US$25.
Bungalows Villamar 315-355-5005. Hidalgo #1. On the beach, 200 yards past the RV Park. 4 rentals US$18 - $40. Couple of RV spaces. English spoken.
Posada las Gaviotas located east of the downtown area on Gómez Farías, pool. Photo. US$22 (10/01). (GPS 19°13.42'N 104°42.34'W)
Hotel Santa María Avenida Abel Salgado Velazco #85. (315) 355-5677. Pool, TV, ocean view, some rooms with kitchenettes. Popular with musicians, nicknamed the Hotel California. US$26, $390/month. (2/07)
House for Rent 128 Ramon Corona St. Dr. Roberto Pimienta Woo. (315) 355-5077. Email: drwoo@nautilus.melaque.udg.mx. 5 bedrooms.
Vista Hermosa Gomez Farias #23. (315) 355-5002. issachavez@hotmail.com Next to the bank machine. Kitchenettes and regular rooms available, also bungalows, pool. US$33 high season (2/02).

Moderate • Módico

Bungalows Corona (315) 355-7260 (Mexico). Calle Eucalipto No.66, in West Melaque 1/2 block from the beach. GPS: 19°13.38'N 104°42.75'W. Luxury apartments for rent with fully equipped kitchen. Email: arlenepenman@shaw.ca. (7/10)
Casa Lien (208) 859-6296 (USA). Located in nearby Cuastecomates. New 2-bedroom furnished house with palapa roof and view of the ocean. Full kitchen, washer, TV, dvd player. suelien1@yahoo.com. (1/11)
Bungalows Mayorca (315) 355-5219 voice/fax. Abel Salgado Velasco #133. GPS: 19°13.29'N 104°41.88'W. 3-story 2-bedroom beachfront bungalows with kitchens, pool, barbeque areas, Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, cable TV. bungalowsmayorca@prodigy.net.mx.
Bungalows Emmanuel (315) 355-6107. Bugambilias #89. Located half a block from the beach. Bungalows and rooms, TV, fans. Bungalows had kitchens. hotel_emmanuel@hotmail.com. (3/11)
Hotel de Legazpi Avenida las Palmas #3, west end of town. (315) 355-5397. legazpi1@insightbb.com (English), hoteldelegazpi@prodigy.net.mx (Espa&ntile;ol). P.O. Box 88, San Patricio-Melaque, Jalisco 48980. Some rooms with kitchenette, $50. Photo.
Bungalos Orientales (315) 355-5751, 355-5750, 684-3482 (fax Attn: Bungalows Orientales). Abel Salgado #9. Shaded pool area, enclosed parking, not air-conditioned, many rooms. Photo. b_orientales@hotmail.com ~US$48 (3/10).
Hacienda de Melaque (315) 355-5850, (333) 944-8126. Morelos #49. GPS: 19°13.52'N 104°42.45'W. Air-conditioned, Pool, WiFi, clay tennis court, 2 blocks from beach. Rooms and bungalows with special weekly and monthly rates. haciendademelaque@hotmail.com. (1/10)
Hotel Monterrey (315) 355-5004. Email hotelmonterrey@prodigy.net.mx. Web: www.melaque.com.mx/monterrey located downtown on Gómez Farías near bus station. (GPS 19°13.41'N 104°42.43'W). Rooms, bungalows, pool, attractive. Photo. US$46 (10/01).
Hotel Club Nautico Gómez Farías #1, west end of the street. (315) 355-5774, (315) 355-5776. air-conditioned, small pool, restaurant El Dorado, TV, phones. (GPS 19°13.41'N 104°42.58'W) Photo.
Posada de Cervantes (315) 355-6574. posadadecervantes@hotmail.com. Calle Abel Salgado 132, across from the Mallorca. 7 bungalows with kitchens. AC, cable TV, fans, pool, restaurant. $42, $57 (5/00). Photo.
Posada Pablo de Tarso Avenida Gómez Farías 408, east of downtown. (315) 355-5117, 355-5268. Air-conditioned, TV, phones, attractive courtyard, $40 and up. info@posadapablodetarso.com. Photo.
Melaque Puesta del Sol located downtown on Gómez Farías. (GPS 19°13.42'N 104°42.34'W). Bungalows, rooms, suites, some with kitchenettes and/or air-conditioning, pool, TV, covered parking. US$40 hotelpuestadelsol@gmail.com (2/06).
Hotel San Felipe #335 Abel Salgado, Villa Obregon, Melaque. (315) 355-6433, Fax: (315) 355-5874. Felipe and Linda Saunier. Beachfront hotel with restaurant, bar, parking, fans. Email: hotelsanfelipe@yahoo.com. Recommended by one reader. Doubles US$30 to $60 ($50-100 Christmas & Easter). (9/04)
Villa Xochipilli 2 blocks from the beach on Laguna del Tule. 5 beautiful bungalows, clean, fully furnished, swimming pool, Wi-Fi, landscaped. US$60/$100 per day high season. erazoi@prodigy.net.mx (3/10)
Vista Hermosa Gómez Farías #23. Beachfront hotel with pool. info@hotelvistahermosa.com. US$50. (3/10)

Expensive • Caro

Hotel Casa Grande on Avenida Las Palmas on the west side of town was Melaque's largest and best hotel but was destroyed in the earthquake of October 1995 and it does not look as though it will be rebuilt.
La Paloma Oceanfront Retreat & Art Center. (315) 355-5345 local, (604) 357-3591 Canada, (520) 204-1777 U.S. Email: retreat@prodigy.net.mx. 11 oceanfront and 2 gardenside studios for adults. Very private, minutes from downtown, open all year, Wi-Fi, reserve in advance. Recommended.
El Palmar Beach & Tennis Resort (315) 355-6263. 7 Luxury suites. Mexican tilework and colors. Kitchenettes, purified water, daily maid service, Wi-Fi, swimming pool, gardens, barbeque area, mountain bikes, 4 red clay courts. All in a secure, friendly environment. Email: info@vacationinmexico.com. 9/05
Ricardo's Hideaway (315)-355-5345 (Mexico), (520) 204-1777 (U.S.), (604) 357-3591 (Canada). Luxury oceanview casita for two across from La Paloma Retreat. retreat@prodigy.net.mx.
Villas Camino del Mar just off of Abel Salgado Velasco on Fransisco Villa, on the east end of town. (315) 355-5207, 355-5498 (fax). 4-story, pool, parking garage. P.O. Box 6, San Patricio-Melaque, Jalisco 48980. Photos.

Trailer Park Playa Located downtown on the beach at Gómez Farías and Lopez Mateos. (315) 355-5065. Av. Gómez Farías #250, San Patricio-Melaque, Jalisco 48980. RV hookups. Photo.

Casa M de J on Laguna del Tule, one block from beach. Gated parking space for trailer or RV with patio and palapa. gnsjohnson@live.com.

An informal trailer park, no hookups, is located at the west end of Avenida las Palmas. Photos.

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Restaurants • Restaurantes

Albatros Restaurant and Bar Privada Caba�as No. 36, on the beach near Clemente Orozco. Good food, fair prices, live music several times a week. (2/12)
Alcatraz upstairs, near trailer park. Try their Chicken Special (Pollo Estilo Alcatraz) slices of sautéed chicken, onions, green peppers, served in a hot stone bowl. Also excellent, garlic shrimp (with or without shells). Dine in their upstairs palapa while watching the world go by in the streets below. Recommended.
Restaurante Aurora's Great lunches; try the shrimp salad. Recommended.
Ayala Calle Carrillo Puerto #66 corner of Ramon Corona. Located on a small street near the trailer park. Homestyle Mexican cooking. Recommended.
Restaurante Ava corner of Gomez Farias and Alvaro Obregon. Wi-Fi. GPS: 19°13.41'N 104°42.09'W. Photo.
Don Bigote's on the beach. GPS 19°13.382'N 104°42.346'W. Restaurant and bar. Happy hour 2pm - 9pm and Bingo on Tues and Fri afternoons. Open late. Good food, popular.
Bistro Gigi 355-8268. Located in front of the ocean next to Villas del Mar in Villa Obregon. Cozy restaurant with a european touch, open from 5pm Monday through Friday. bistrogigi@yahoo.ca (11/09)
Cafeteria La Marina San Patricio Closed. Gomez Farias 55 and in front of the beach. Mexican food. lamarinacafe@hotmail.com.
Los Caracoles on Valentin Gomez Farias. Internation cuisine, somewhat high end, open kitchen. Live music Mondays. Recommended. (2/12)
Ceasar's y Charlie's located in the back of a little shopping center on Av. Gómez Farías, next door to Hotel Monterrey. GPS: 19°13.39'N 104°42.44'W. Walk through the hotel and it's right there--that's how I found it. (11/09)
Club Dorado located on the beach in a large palapa. Open all day, live music sometimes, somewhat pricier than others. Popular.
Cafe Calipso and botique located on the street beside the trailer park going toward the ocean. (11/05)
Chef Ruela has a place above the lavanderia. (11/09)
Dale's Breakfast (315) 355-5603. Abel Salgado #94. Wi-Fi. hamtaro_2@hotmail.com. (1/11)
Esmeralda's (315) 355-8926. Av. Primavera #5, across from Ricardo's Bungalows and the wrecked hotel. Wi-Fi. Open for breakfast and lunch. Serving beer and wine. Recommended. (11/11)
Floricita Closed. Located across from the bank. Good food. (11/05)
La Flor del Cafe (315) 108-7763. Gómez Farías #303. Great fruit plate.
Flor Morena on the square, open 5 pm - 11 pm. Melaque's most popular restaurant. No seafood except shrimp, pozole on Sundays. The pozole is recommended, inexpensive.
El Fresco (315) 108-9994. Hwy 200 Km 2. Open from 11 am to 10 pm. Seafood. (3/10)
The Frog (315) 355-8779. Esmeralda #33. Barbequed ribs on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
El Guerrillero Alvaro Obregon, 4 blocks from the beach. Homemade tortillas, grilled chicken and steaks.
Hamburgesa Maui Tortas, hamburgers and fries.
Harvey's Hamburgers Closed. It's gone back to being Cesar & Charlie's. Photo. (7/10)
Los Hornitos Located on hwy 200 at the main entrance to San Patricio Melaque. Pollos asados, barbeque chicken. English spoken. (5/06)
Mi Casa Restaurant and Cantina Closed.
Kai Murasaki corner of Lopez Mateos and Hwy 200. Authentic Japanese food. Gyozas and vegetables tempura are my favorites. (Not open for dinner)
Market The village market is located on R. Corona at Lopez Mateos. This is a block from the zócalo toward the beach. Small stands serve inexpensive meals including sushi.
Restaurante Maya Alvara Obregón, 1/2-block from the beach. GPS: 19°13.34'N 104°42.10'W. restaurantmaya@hotmail.com Opens at noon for lunch and dinner. Somewhat upscale, relative to other local restaurants. Canadian Chefs. Recommended. Photo.
El Pirata Hot Dogs at the zócalo in the evenings.
Las Palmas located on the beach. Good seafood, hospitality, economical. Open until sunset.
El Patio Gomez Farias #14, across from Hotel loas Brisas. "Ouellette tortilla flat" is recommended.
Pedro's Grill Closed. Vincente Guerrero #6a, near Restaurante Avas. (was Pedro's Fish & Chips) Fresh fish, prawns, chicken, homemade fries. Recommended. Photo. (11/07)
Penny's Deli/Bakery/Eatery (315) 108-8208. Carillo Puerto #6 (the road opposite Playa Trailer Park). Specializing in deli meats and cheeses, home-baked breads, cakes, and pastries, sandwiches, soups, salads. Daily special, imported dry goods. pennysgourmetshop@yahoo.co.uk. Photo. (11/09)
Los Ponchos Gomez Farias #30 (314) 352-6242 Open 24 hours. Restaurant and public internet. Proprietors: Alfonso Morales (Poncho) and Tommy Aguilar. (9/03)
Red Lobster (315) 355-6424. Alejandrina #123, corner of Vicente Guerrero and Alejandrina. GPS: 19°13.25'N 104°41.80'W. Seafood. Highly recommended for its lobster, other seafood and value. Take some mosquito repellant.
La Terraza Quetzal (315) 351-5276. French and Mexican cuisine. Open for breakfast and dinner, closed Sundays. Reservations recommended. (11/11)
Ricky's Restaurant-Bar Closed. (3/10)
Roosters (315) 355-5262. New location on the beach across from Bigotes. Popular for breakfast. Open daily 8 am to 1 pm for breakfast. Soon to open for dinner. (11/09)
Rulas (315) 355-7128. at Clemente Orozco and Av. Gómez Farías. GPS: 19°13.40'N 104°42.19'W. Fine dining, seafood, rooftop patio. (1/10)
La Salamandra Abel Salgado #382. (315) 355-6479. Good food. Service is often slow.
Señor Froys on the beach at Calle Ignacio Vallarta, behind the Hotel Las Hamacas and just west of the downtown beach area. Sports bar. All you can eat ribs on Mondays. Open daily, happy hour 12pm - 6pm. Good food, mainly Italian but Mexican too, great Margaritas. Wi-Fi. (3/12)
Cafe Sicilia 355-5872. 20 Gordiano Guzman, behind the church on the square. Recommended. (12/09)
Siete Estrella west side of plaza. Breakfasts, burritos, guacamole, hamburgers, etc., and very good fresh fruit liquados (milkshakes). Reasonable.
Taco Surf Taco stand on taco row. GPS: 19°13.52'N 104°42.28'W. Voted best tacos in Melaque in the Best of Melaque pole.
La Taza Negra (315) 109-4065. #3 Calle Cabañas. Cafe and coffee shop. Freshly roasted gourmet coffee beans whole or ground. latazanegra@gmail.com
La Terraza (315) 355-5313. Gordiano Guzman #4, 4 blocks east of the bus terminal. Wi-Fi. Good breakfasts, homemade bread, sticky buns, English spoken, ocean view.
Terraza Cortez on the beach.
Thrifty Ice Cream near the plaza. Lots of flavors.
Venustiano Carranza #13. That is the address, because the restaurant has no name. Only a small Coca-Cola sign marks the site and the restaurant is only open in the evening. Tables and chairs and the kitchen itself are carted out front for the evening meal and then taken away at closing. The restaurant does a lively takeout business with customers taking away family-sized meals and the onsite tables are often filled. The food is homestyle (pozole, tostadas, etc.), low fat, and is only lightly seasoned--you add the salt, lime, and salsa to taste, so it is good for those who want to control those ingredients. Recommended. (2/10) See the La Paloma Where to Eat? Guide.

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Celebrations • Celebraciones

Villa Obregon Fiestas Late January/early February. Daily parades, music, bull riding.
Día de San Patricio March 17. More celebration during the week prior to St. Patrick's Day.
Fiesta de Toros Week of St. Patrick's day in March. Bull riding, parades.
Semana Santa Easter holy week. A major holiday throughout Mexico. Accommodations may be scarce.
Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary August 15. A 9-day celebration with a morning and evening parade every day.
Tomzap Party Long-running annual celebration held in mid-February organized in the tomzap.com Visitors' Comments forum by its participants.

Transportation • Transportación

Walking: The town is so small that for the most part you can get around on foot.
Taxis: There are taxis available at the bus station on Calle Gómez Farías and at the central plaza. The driver of taxi #8 has been described as belligerent and intimidating, bordering on psychotic. (02/02) A more recent report described the driver, Javier (perhaps a different person), as cordial and pleasant. (01/05) Another rider confirms belligerent and intimidating, bordering on psychotic" and notes that he is capable of normal behavior at times but overcharged her on a standard fare and wouldn't listen to reason until confronted before his peers. (04/07) Just avoid Javier, taxi #8, and take a different taxi.
Air: Melaque is located near the Manzanillo airport which is served by several international carriers. This includes flights on America West from Arizona and Aeromar out of San Antonio. Vista World Travel can assist with travel plans.
There is a dirt landing strip just northwest of Barra de Navidad (through the barrio and left at the fork). Runways 22/04, approximately 3700' in length, unlighted, 40' trees at southwest end.
Bus: Terminal Autobuses Primera Plus. (315) 355-5003. The main bus terminal is on Calle Gómez Farías across from the Banamex. There are frequent departures to Manzanillo and other points, plus a local shuttle between Melaque and Barra de Navidad.
The local bus can take you to nearby Barra de Navidad for $6 pesos (5/10). The service is described as better than walking and is a great way to meet the locals.
Car Rentals: Cars may be rented at the Manzanillo airport. There are two auto rentals in Melaque. Auto Rentals du Mexico on Blvd. de la Madrid #749. (315) 353-2580. Also David's Rent a Car, Cell# 044-71605. (2/02)
Bicycle: Mountain Bikes are for rent at Folkart Xcalli, Hidalgo 62, between Bigote's and Villas Camino del Mar. (4/02)
To drive from Laredo, Texas to Melaque is about 800 miles and takes 20 hours.
Flight to Manzanillo tomzap's February 2010 flight to Manzanillo in a Piper Arrow which included photo-taking flights over Melaque.
Hwy 200 is the coastal highway that connects the towns along the coast.
Hwy 80 connects Guadalahara to the coast.
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.
Insurance, Baja Bound (888) 552-BAJA (2252). Mexican auto insurance for foreigners driving to Mexico.

Sport Fishing, Tours • Pesca, Excursiones

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)
Tairyo bait & tackle shop. Cedro N. 40 Punta Melaque (at the end of Primavera towards the ejido campground). (315) 353-1473. Maria Antionieta Muñoz. Supplies for commercial or sport fishing.
The Only Tours Costalegre (315) 355-6777 (voice/fax). Ray and Eva, located next to La Paloma. 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)
An article about fishing in La Barra
An article about fishing in Oaxaca

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Medical • Médico

Ambulance: Red Cross (315) 355-2300. Cihuatlán.
A Medical Emergency a story by Nancy Lennie of medical treatment in Mexico.
Chiropractor: Juan José 045 (315) 106-9134. Casa de Sobado La Pareja, Calle 16 de Septiembre #7 in Jaluco. Going towards Manzanillo, after the second tope on the highway in Jaluco, make a sharp left at Christi's Depot onto a paved street. His place is on the right hand side a little way down. He has a sign outside. Limited English. $75 pesos/hr. Recommended (12/09) See testimonial.
Civil Protection System km. 1.5, Hwy 80, Melaque. (315) 355-6375 and 355-6376 (voice/fax). Ambulance, firefighting, rescue, disaster relief services.
Clinic Clinica IMSS Centro de Salud. Gordiano Guzman #11. (315) 355-5880. Government-supported free clinic.
Clinic Clinica de Urgencias. Calle Venustiano Carranza #22. (315) 355-6144. Monday - Friday 8am - 3pm, Saturdays 8am - noon.
Dentist: Dr. Laura Ballesteros Cobian. Av. Veracruz, No 174, Local 1, Barra de Navidad, Jalisco. (315) 355-6179.
Dentist: Dr. Eduardo Pimienta Woo. General Practice, orthodontics, implants and mini-implants. Gordiana Guzman #17, Melaque. Telephone: 355-5426 pimientaeduardo@hotmail.com. (12/01)
Doctor: Dr. Roberto Pimienta Woo. Family practice. Located at Ramon Corona #128. (315) 355-5077 voice/fax. English speaking, also knowledgeable in alternative medicine and iridology.
Friends of Bill W. - Alcoholics Anonymous English-speaking group meets at San Patricio by the Sea Church, 5 pm on Wednesdays and Sundays.
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.
Manzamigos Tourist assistance group. manzamigos@yahoo.com 7/01
Medical Care in Ajijic Story of a knee replacement.
Súper Farmacia Plaza (315) 355-5167. López Mateos #48, on the corner at Plaza Principal. Large pharmacy favored by the locals.

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Real Estate • Bienes Raíces

Condos El Palmar (315) 355-6263 (Mexico). Luxury condos for sale. Air-conditioned, pool, washer/dryer. info@mexicocondosales.com (2/09)
Sea Side Reservations (315) 355-0116 (Mexico), (315) 108-6713 (cell in Mexico), (205) 409-0594 (USA). Vacation rentals in Barra de Navidad and Melaque areas. seasidebarradenavidad@gmail.com.
Villa Alegre Oceanfront 5-bedroom, 7-bath villa with pool, swim-up bar for sale in nearby Cuastecomates. suelien1@yahoo.com

Miscellaneous • Misceláneo

1995 Earthquake 8.0 earthquake centered 15 km east of Manzanillo, Colima.
2007 Hurricane Henriette brought heavy rains and flooding to the area.
Almacenes Parisany Grocery on Morelos across from the Secondaria. Good selection, reasonable prices.
Amiga's Spanish Lessons in Paradise 264 Av. Lopez de Legazpi, Barra de Navidad (315) 355-5303 (fax). A professional yet relaxed approach to learning Spanish where it is spoken. Private and group instruction. Bonnie Gibson. info@easyspanish.com http://www.easyspanish.com
Andador Punta Melaque Scenic oceanside walkway at the west end of Playa Melaque.
Blog site about Melaque http://melaque.blogspot.com/
La Catalina Natural Language School (315) 351 5362. La Manzanilla. One to four-week Spanish language courses for beginning to advanced students. la_catalina@hotmail.com (09/04)
Beer Tip: Buy beer at a depository. Box of 20 for about US$16 and recover $6.50 deposit on next visit. Works out to about $0.50 per cervesa. (2/02)
Best of Melaque A rundown on the best that Melaque has to offer according to the readers of tomzap.com.
Coffee: La Taza Negra (315) 109-4065. #3 Calle Cabañas. Freshly roasted gourmet coffee beans whole or ground. Cafe and coffee shop. latazanegra@gmail.com
Computer Repair 355-8917. Omar in Villa Obregon. Will travel.
Ciber@Net Computer Center Internet, computer services. Located at Gómez Farias #27-A local 10. Open Mon.-Sat. 9:30-14:30 and 16:00-20:00. Phone (315) 355-5919, 355-5343. E-mail: info@ciber.net.mx
Civil Protection System km. 1.5, Hwy 80, Melaque. (315) 355-6375 and 355-6376 (voice/fax). Ambulance, firefighting, rescue, disaster relief services.
Cuba Libro Book Exchange corner of Primaveras and M. Hildalgo. Photo.
Friends of Bill W. - Alcoholics Anonymous English-speaking group meets at San Patricio by the Sea Church, 5 pm on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Delegación de San Patricio Melaque Morelos y Lopez Mateos (NW corner of Plaza Principal)
Delegación de Villa Obregón Benito Juarez, near the taxi stand. Municipal office for Villa Obregon.
Farmacia Central on Lopez Mateos, not far from the mercadito. Recommended.
Fruterias Hawaii López Mateos #45, near Plaza Principal. GPS: 19°13.50'N 104°42.33'W. Grocery store favored by locals. Photo.
Golf There are two golf courses nearby. One is at the Grand Bay on Isla de Navidad, and the other is at the new resort Tamarindo, which is five minutes east of Melaque.
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. LaGuiaBarra@yahoo.com.
Laundry A lavanderia (laundromat) is located at the corner of Clemente Orozco and Las Cabañas. Same day service. Recommended.
Manzamigos Tourist assistance group. manzamigos@yahoo.com 7/01
Panaderia Melaque Benito Juarez 32B. GPS: 19°13.51'N 104°42.23'W. Provides the baked goods for all of Melaque. Product may be purchased direct at this location.
Police San Patricio Melaque. Calle López Mateos #52 (upstairs). (315) 355-5080.
Police Villa Obregon. Av. Benito Juarez #510. (315) 355-6090.
Police Policia Federal Preventiva. Hwy 80 y Hwy 200. (315) 355-6225.
Post Office calle Clemente Orozco #56, between V. Gomez Farias & Ramon Corona. The post office serves the Melaque and Barra de Navidad area, 8am-3pm M-F, Saturday 9am-1pm.
Plaza de Toros San Patricio Miguel Hildalgo at Hwy. 200. Bull-fighting ring.
Plaza Principal main square in San Patricio Melaque.
Roxa's 044 (315) 100-9887. Vicente Guerrero #16, just a half block up the street from Restaurant Bar Ava.
Sound of the Gas Truck In Melaque, 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).
San Patricio By-The-Sea On Alvaro Obregon. English-language church meets near Restaurant Maya on Sundays at 10:30. GPS: 19°13.37'N 104°42.10'W. See map.
Tarzan water truck Short movie and sound (4.2MB) of this familiar event.
Translation Services Sara Starkman Translations. English/Spanish. sarah_js86@hotmail.com.
U.S. Consulate (322) 222-0069. Paradise Plaza, Paseo de los Cocoteros #1, Local #4, Interior #17, Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit.
Tiangas Market Weekly market held on Wednesdays.

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