Top Things to do in Bucerias
10 Outdoor Activities in Bucerias That You Shouldn't Miss
Meaning “place of divers,” Bucerias on Mexico’s Pacific Coast is a charming antidote to the hustle and bustle of nearby Puerto Vallarta. You’ll meet the friendly locals and enjoy beautiful beaches, fantastic dining, outdoor activities and art galleries. Locals congregate in the small plaza in the center of town or head for the beach for some sun and unfettered mountain and bay views. Beyond the beaches of Bucerias, you’ll find superb dining, flea markets laden with special treasures, art galleries, and pubs. Once you’ve tired of the sun, meander through the flea market off the main plaza and tour the residential side of Bucerias, complete with boutique shopping and quality restaurants like La Quinta di Francesco and Adriatico. Some of the best art galleries in town include Splurge Art Gallery, showcasing emerging local artists and designer pewter. On Thursday evenings, participate in the local art walk, and on Sundays, visit the authentic Mexican market. From Bucerias, explore other Riviera Nayarit locations such as Savulita, Punta Mita and San Francisco – they’re all accessible by cheap, frequent bus service.
Restaurants in Bucerias
1. Pacific Paddle
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5.0 based on 45 reviews
Pacific Paddle is Mexico's premier paddle surf company, we specialize in SUP rentals, lessons from certified instructors, amazing SUP Safaris, and SUP Sales. Our instructors are experts in the area, and are super friendly! We have a new beach front location in Punta Mita with Hawaiian Outrigger Canoes!
2. JetSurf Jalisco Nayarit
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
JetSurf was founded in 2008 by Martin Sula, with the intention of pushing the boundaries of water sports, using the team’s experience in engineering and electronics to create a new way to ride.
3. Banderas Tours
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Tours agency dedicated to providing service, security, quality and affordable prices to our customers
4. Bucerias Surf
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5.0 based on 18 reviews
We are a Surf school with qualified instructors who will teach you and accompany you during the whole session for you to live the incredible experience of surrendering your life to the sea. We also rent stand up paddle boards and kayaks, and offer tours to different areas of the Banderas Bay, including Stand up paddle Tour on full moon nights.
5. Bici Bucerias
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5.0 based on 246 reviews
Bici Bucerias is all about the ride. Our Mexican Bike Tours include lots of relaxation and exploration time - you can even call them vacations - but make no mistake, we're here to ensure you enjoy your time in the saddle. Rides range between 50 - 100 kilometres, depending on the group. We provide opportunities to cycle on some of the best, safest and most scenic roads on Mexico's west coast.
6. Surf Mexico
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
Surf Mexico is group of dedicated passionate professional Ocean Ambassadors, who's primary focus is to create independent water users in the following disciplines - Surf, Kite Surf, Windsurf, Sailing, and Stand Up Paddle. Our certified instructors emphasise water safety and Ocean conservation via our internationally recognised programs. Surf Mexico is an International training center for the Academy of surfing instructors *Australia the worlds leading Stand Up Paddle and Surf accreditation and training organization, providing training and support to all of mexico, with the intention of elevating the standards of surf industry in Mexico. Surf Mexico is also a SUP Kids training center designed to teach kids 5 - 12 yrs old water safety and environmental education with a focus on building self esteem using games and drills to ensure kids walk away with vital water safety skill that will stay with them for life.
7. Banderas Bay Carts
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Golf cart rentals in Bucerias, Nayarit servicing Bucerias, Nuevo Vallarta and surrounding area. Delivery and pick up of carts, 3 days to monthly rentals. 4 seater, gas carts in good condition. Custom carts sales also available
Reviewed By mackin5 - Alberta, Canada
We rented a cart from this lovely couple for three days during our trip. We were staying near Royal Decameron so it was nice to have to get around. You can’t cross the highway with it, but that wasn’t a problem for us. The company is easy to deal with and we’d definitely use them again!
8. JD Tours
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4.5 based on 67 reviews
JD Tours is dedicated to provide quality tours to its customers at discounted fairs . Customer service and good advice are what drive our buisness every year and we hope you will come in to see for yourself .
9. Santuario de Cocodrilos El Cora
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4.5 based on 221 reviews
El Cora Crocodile Sanctuary will change your concept of wildlife through knowledge and close experiences that will make your hair stand on end. Our goal is to transmit the love for what surrounds us and the importance of conserving it through a guided tour by biologists and veterinarians who carry out the conservation and rehabilitation of the sanctuary.
Reviewed By Sea2Sky2018 - Vancouver, Canada
One of the highlights of my May 2019 trip was a bike ride tour ("CrocoRide") to the El Cora Crocodile Sanctuary just outside Bucerias / Nuevo Vallarta. A truly unforgettable experience. The Cycling: Booked the bike tour with BikePlusLife in Nuevo Vallarta. The bikes are exceptionally well maintained and specialized for the varied terrain which is a mix of flat dedicated cycling paths in NV, a short amount of lateral highway road (with a wide cycling shoulder that most cities would be envious of), and then a long and winding back-country dirt road. The guide, Noemi, clearly enjoys cycling and is so informative about the mangroves and the many different trees and birds in this area, and her enthusiasm made it a fun cycling trip. The Sanctuary: the El Cora Crocodile Sanctuary is an unforgettable experience – educational and so engaging, and the creatures are all rescue/sanctuary so not a zoo. The tour was given by Alfredo, a young veterinarian from Guadalajara, with perfect English. It was fascinating to hear and see live examples of the complex (and sometimes entertaining) connections between the creatures, the tides and the flora in the swamp ecosystem. And to learn up close and safely about the extraordinary crocodile. It’s not huge, it’s not glittery or animated – but for anyone with curiousity about the world and compassion about nature, and for older kids to be engaged in it – this is a wonderful way to include that in your vacation experiences.
10. Flamingos Golf
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4.0 based on 83 reviews
Flamingos Golf Club is one of the most renowned golf courses in the area. It is located near the spectacular Banderas Bay, five minutes away from Nuevo Vallarta, and it offers a different option for enjoying a magnificent game surrounded by a gorgeous natural backdrop. Flamingos Golf Course has been designed by Percy Clifford, who has brilliantly created its 18 fairways surrounded by a stunning tropical jungle landscape. Our 18 holes are an excellent alternative for having a lot of entertainment and the privilege of being in touch with nature.
Reviewed By lindacO1978GC - New Westminster, Canada
The course is a jungle style with lots of water holes. There’s a few we’ll placed sand traps and can challenge the most experienced golfer. There’s a beverage cart and a great Palapa restaurant bar that hosts special events like Super Bowl, the CanAmMex tournament, a couples tournament, and more. The Palapa makes a great margarita and has a very tasty menu well priced.
