In the large bay just off the coast of Jalisco you will find Barra de Navidad. It sits on a big sandbar and the beach curves right the way along one edge. The southern end of the sandbar ends at the malecón. On the east side 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 as pedestrian only or reduced traffic use. There are numerous hotels, restaurants and small shops.

Getting there
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.

Getting around
The town is so small that for the most part you can get around on foot. There are taxis available at the bus station on Avenida López de Legazpi, at the central plaza and other places.