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Costalegre presents a unique variety of activities in a lush natural setting. The area's geography, its abundant tropical jungle, its quaint bungalows and luxurious hotels, along with its traditional villages and secluded, little-known location, make it a special alternative for your next vacation in Mexico's Pacific Coast.
The region's natural beauty and wonderful climate create the right atmosphere for enjoying outdoor activities and ecotourism in Costalegre. From tours through the lagoons, mangroves and estuaries, to turtle watching and baby turtle releasing, Costalegre is ideal for those who love nature.
Visit Tenacatita Bay (where you can find several virgin areas) as well as La Manzanilla, a natural refuge for exotic birds, reptiles and fish.
Other places you can visit for ecotourism in Costalegre Mexico include:
-Island of the Birds, in Costa Careyes
-Manzanilla Lagoon, in Tenacatita Bay
-Costa Majahuas, for turtle watching
-Teopa Beach, in Costa Careyes
-San Patricio and Melaque, in Christmas Bay
Costalegre's coasts are home to different fish species such as marlin, sailfish, and tuna, coveted prizes for anglers. One of the most prominent fishing areas in Costalegre is Christmas Bay, where an international fishing tournament is held annually. Other places where you can go sport fishing are:
- Tenacatita Bay
- Barra de Navidad and Melaque, in Christmas Bay
- Costa Majahuas
Costalegre has everything that the diving and snorkeling fan can wish for: expansive coral reefs, a diversity of multicolored fish, turtles and even dolphins. Tenacatita Bay stands out in this respect, featuring an ocean full of interesting marine life.
Other places you can visit for an exciting underwater adventure include:
-Cuastecomate, in Christmas Bay
-Melaque, in Christmas Bay
-La Manzanilla, in Tenacatita Bay
-Chamela, in Chamela Bay
-Playa La Mora beach, in Tenacatita Bay
If you are looking for a unique place to ride waves, Costalegre offers a variety of options for both beginners and expert surfers. When spending vacations in Costalegre, you can visit these places to surf (ordered by difficulty in ascending scale):
-Barra de Navidad, in Christmas Bay
-Costa Majahuas
-El Tecuan Beach, 3 miles north of Tenacatita Bay
Costalegre's most distinctive landmark and best-known attraction are definitely its beautiful beaches, many of which remain unspoiled. Most are ideal for swimming and some are located in quaint villages that offer tourist services, such as Barra de Navidad and Melaque. Imagine yourself lying beachside with a cold beverage, the sunset on the horizon.
These are some of the beaches you can visit during your vacations in Costalegre:
-Cuastecomate, Barra de Navidad and Melaque, in Christmas Bay
-Blanca Beach, Rosa Beach, Careritos Beach, Paraiso Beach in Costa Careyes
-Tenacatita Beach, in Tenacatita Bay
-La Manzanilla, in Tenacatita Bay
-Chalacatepec Beach, Punta las Penitas Beach and Majahuas Beach in Costa Majahuas
-El Negrito Beach, Felicillas Beach, Las Rosadas Beach and Chamela Beach, in Chamela Bay
Costalegre's small communities showcase some of the most authentic, traditional aspects of Mexican culture, including cuisine, local celebrations and lifestyles. These towns don't have many of the comforts of modern life nor the large shopping malls but they do have a tranquil, uncomplicated pace of life that seems to provide one's soul with more peace than anything material.
Visiting these places means mingling with the locals. Try fresh seafood dishes in small restaurants beachside. Carry on a pleasant conversation with sincere people and enjoy a pristine, relaxed atmosphere hard to find elsewhere. Visit:
-Cuastecomate, Barra de Navidad and Melaque, in Christmas Bay
-La Manzanilla, in Tenacatita Bay
-Punta Perula, in Chamela Bay
The majority of the shopping opportunities in Costalegre are located in Melaque, on Christmas Bay. At Melaque, you can find all kinds of crafts and souvenirs from your Costalegre vacations. You can also visit Barra de Navidad, which features plenty of shops around its Main Square, as well as quaint galleries, small stores and even a handicrafts market.
Almost every single town in Costalegre is a good place to enjoy freshly caught seafood and fish dishes, mostly at very affordable prices. Of course, you can always count on the hotels in Costalegre, which feature great dining options that can measure up to any palate.
Whether you are looking for an unassuming, natural place to eat or an elegant setting for a romantic dinner, Costalegre has it all. Apart from the restaurants located in the hotels of Costalegre, you can also find excellent seafood at:
-La Manzanilla, in Tenacatita Bay
-Cuastecomate, in Tenacatita Bay
-Barra de Navidad and Melaque, in Christmas Bay
-Rosa Beach, in Costa Careyes
Although Costalegre nightlife doesn't mean huge clubs, state of the art lighting equipment and all night dancing, there are certainly some options for a drink, a little dancing and some relaxation in the evenings. Most Costalegre bars are in Barra de Navidad, where you can even find discos. Melaque, not far from Barra, has some nightlife options as well.
