Live The Dream - 48987 Barra de Navidad

Barra de Navidad is a lovely little town situated on a sandbar in a large bay on the coast of Jalisco.  Not to be confused with Barra de Navidad in Oaxca. A long curving beach extends the full length of the town and continues across to neighbouring Melaque. The southern end of the sandbar ends at the malecon. On the east side of the sandbar is the Laguna de Navidad and canals that have been built to service the Hotel Cabo Blanco as well as a number of beautiful homes. The streets are paved with cobblestones and bricks and many are sectioned off for pedestrian only or reduced traffic use. There are numerous hotels, restaurants and small shops. Barra is only 20 minutes away from the Manzanillo airport that has regular service from Calgary via Westjet. The city of Manzanillo is approximately 40 minutes away. The town is served by several bus lines with multiple daily departures.

A number of Canadians and Americans (U.S.) reside here and some even operate small businesses. The only exception to the small town atmosphere is the gran turismo class hotel, The Grand Bay Hotel and 27 hole golf course, which is located across the lagoon. Transportation between the Grand Bay and Barra de Navidad is by water taxi.