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Beach · Bucerías, Nayarit
Playa de Bucerías
Long, flat beach with calm water in the town of Bucerías, with restaurants on the sand, a craft market and kitesurfing in the afternoon.
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About Playa de Bucerías
Bucerías beach stretches for several kilometers along the north shore of Bahía de Banderas, from Nuevo Vallarta to Punta de Mita. In front of the town the sand is wide and the seabed slopes gently, leaving calm water that is good for swimming and long walks.
Next to the town plaza the beach has seafood restaurants and a craft market selling silver, clothing and ceramics. The town has a simple church on the plaza and cobbled streets with galleries and restaurants.
In the afternoon, especially from February to May, the steady wind attracts kitesurfers, and there are schools offering lessons on the beach. In winter, humpback whales are sometimes seen from the sand.
You can walk along the beach to Nuevo Vallarta to the south in just over an hour.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Half day.
Best time
In the morning for swimming in the calm sea; in the afternoon for kitesurfing and the sunset.
How to get there
In the center of Bucerías, a few blocks from highway 200 where the buses stop.
Tip
Stay near the plaza to have restaurants and restrooms at hand.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Playa de Bucerías
Is Bucerías beach calm?
Yes, the wide sand and shallow seabed make the sea calm in front of the town.
Where to kitesurf in Bahía de Banderas?
In Bucerías, with the afternoon wind, especially from February to May, with schools on the beach.
Is there a craft market in Bucerías?
Yes, next to the beach, near the town plaza.