What Is Costalegre? Jalisco’s Quiet Coast Explained
Around 330 kilometres of Jalisco coast with no resort strip: how Careyes, Chamela Bay, Cuixmala and Tamarindo fit together.
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Costa Careyes: A Guide to Careyes, Its Beaches and Villas
Coloured villas and casitas on the cliffs, a turtle sanctuary, polo and a small plaza: how the private estate works.
Getting to Costalegre: Airports, Highway 200 and Transfers
Manzanillo or Puerto Vallarta, then Highway 200: how to plan the half-day journey to Careyes, Chamela Bay and Tamarindo.
Best Time to Visit Costalegre: Dry Season, Rains and Turtles
Sunny, silver-grey winters and lush green summers: how the seasons change the Costalegre, and when to book.
Where to Stay in Costalegre: Careyes, Las Rosadas or Tamarindo
No town, only enclaves: how Careyes, Las Rosadas, Tamarindo and Cuixmala compare, and how to choose the one that fits your trip.
Chamela-Cuixmala Biosphere Reserve: Jalisco’s Dry Forest Coast
The protected dry forest between Chamela Bay and Cuixmala: its wildlife, its seasons, the research station and how to experience it.