About Bucerias
 
Bucerias (meaning "place of divers") is a quaint little fishing town, that is beginning to attract those who don't want the hustle and bustle of Puerto Vallarta, but want amenities of a vacation resort town.  Nestled between Nuevo Vallarta and La Cruz de Huanacaxtle on the Bay of Banderas, Bucerias is truly coming into its own as a favored spot for vacationers.

Bucerias, which is part of Riviera Nayarit is surrounded by mountains and jungle which donates 345 days of sunshine a year.  Bucerias has a steady temperature of 80 degrees F (27 C) during the peak tourist season with a cool breeze at night from the ocean that makes sleeping pleasant.  The summer months can reach up to 90 degrees F (32 C) or more, with the worst being August and September.  From June to September (the rainy season) you can expect late afternoon showers.  August and September are the worst of the rainy months, and can bring large downpours of water in record time.  Rainy season is also a time where vegetation flourish!

Bucerias is only about 10 km from the Gustavo Diaz International airport (PVR).  You can easily take a cab to Bucerias, or for the more adventurous, for $10 Pesos (about $1 USD), you can take a bus into town.  Simply cross the walkway and take a bus with "Bucerias" painted on the windshield.

You can tell by the numerous construction projects and the addition of the Mega store, that Bucerias is growing.  There are plenty of restaurants to fit any taste and budget.  Try the local favorites such as tacos right on the street, fresh seafood and a wide variety of other places, each unique in their offerings.  There are plenty of tours and activities that can be taken, but for many tourists and locals alike, meeting in the cool evening at the town square is a ritual.  While eating a fresh Churro, you can meet tourists and locals and exchange in casual conversations.

The short distance to vacation hot spot, Puerto Vallarta makes Bucerias perfectly situated for any type of traveler, from wild to mild.  Puerto Vallarta offers clubs and exciting nightlife, fine dining and lots of outdoor activities for vacationers.  Bucerias has its own brand of nightlife, plenty of great restaurants and lots to do as well-- so the choice is yours.  Bucerias offers less crowded beaches, less traffic and a more authentic experience at lower prices while providing access to everything wonderful about Puerto Vallarta.

Bucerias offers stunning sunsets, miles of golden beaches and tranquility not found in major resort towns.
 
The Bay of Flags plunges to around 1800m (5900ft), has 160km (100mi) of sensational shoreline and comfortably makes it into the list of the 10 biggest bays in the world (it's number seven). Ostensibly the submerged crater of a long-extinguished volcano, Bahía de Banderas is an environmental wonderland populated by giant manta rays, dolphins and (during their birthing season from November through March) humpback whales. It's also inhabited by humans, occupying themselves by diving, fishing, water skiing and generally dipping their collective big toe in the bay's waters.
 

Banderas Bay (Bay of Flags) is a horseshoe-shaped bay theorized to have  been formed by an ancient volcanic crater. It is the largest natural bay in Mexico and the second largest in North American - surpassed only by Canada’s Hudson Bay.

Banderas Bay measures nearly 20 miles across with over 40 miles of coastline and is considered one of the deepest bays in the world with depths of up to two miles. The waters of Bahia de Banderas are protected from the inclement weather of the open seas because it faces west and is framed by the Sierra Madre mountain range.

With its deep, calm waters, Banderas Bay offers some of the best sport fishing in the world. Humpback whales, dolphins, sea turtles and giant manta rays are also inhabitants. At one time, great pearl banks were found, which caused much greed among the early Spaniards who first settled on Banderas Bay. 
 
The highlights for divers and snorkeling are Los Arcos, a grand tangle of environmentally protected rocks just south of Playa Gemelas, and the Islas Marietas, a maze of reefs, tunnels and underwater caves at the mouth of the bay that's regularly attended by marine wildlife. Fortunately for those who get Steven Spielberg flashbacks and still aren't sure if it's safe to go back in the water, this doesn't include sharks, which are kept out of the bay by resident dolphins intent on protecting their young.
 
In addition to great diving, Bucerias also offers many art galleries and a great art walk during the peak season.  There are also many shops in town, and many tourists come to Bucerias to get souveniers that are less expensive than in Puerto Vallarta.
 
Of course, the main reason to be in Bucerias is that it boasts 5 miles (8 KM) of sandy beaches, the longest in Banderas Bay.  Apart from Sundays, where the locals bring their families, the beach is relatively quiet and the number of beach sellers is much lower than Puerto Vallarta.  The shallow water and the waves are great for boogie boarding and swimming, and the beach makes for great walks and jogging.