El Arco

The trip to El arco, which is a natural arch of rock in the water, was very impressive and beautiful. Also Lovers Beach - what an unspoiled, private, and serene place to go for a couple of hours. Horseback riding on the beach was a good way to take in all that's around you - the water, El arco in front of you, the people on the beach, and the Mexicans selling their trades. What a remarkable experience.

Quick Tips:

Use plenty of sunblock and try to get some shade under an umbrella for part of the day. It'll make the day more enjoyable if you want to stay out most of the day. Weare sunglasses and a hat. Going into the pool frequently cooled you of quite a bit. The ocean water was quite rough and cold, but give it a dip just to say you did it. When shopping either on the beach from the local Mexicans or downtown you can really get a lot of great buys, and can certainly wheel and deal. Be cautious though.

Best Way To Get Around:

We found walking into town was very easy and a great way to get a little exercise in. Walking shoes a must. Downtown was close and convenient.

It was also a great way to a see a lot of the city and to realize it was very safe to walk around. Walk to the marina, it is so pretty and plenty of dining by the water with the boats all about. Everyone is helpful and pleasant. If you want to go to a specific restaurant that's not downtown, take a taxi.

Best Things Nearby:
Beach, downtown, snorkeling, parasailing, horseback riding, and RTVs.

Best Things About the Resort:
Centrally located.

Resort Experience:
Our view from our room was breathtaking. It was very clean, and the service and housekeeping were great. We kept our patio door open every evening, the sound of ocean waves was very relaxing to wake up to every morning. It was just peaceful and a wonderful experience. Didn't need our A/C in the evening. Very comfortable, and a nice ocean breeze. That was great.

• Unit Type: Studio
• Activities: Excellent
• Amenities: Excellent
• Unit Satisfaction: Excellent
• Family Friendliness: Excellent
• Service: Excellent

You walk into a bar area where you can have a drink in a setting that's old Mexican. When you're ready to be seated, you walk through a small corridor to an open air outdoor courtyard. Open air terrace with flowers, trees, the birds singing - it was just awsome. There's a mural in the rear of the terrace, and strolling musicians. A definite must!

Outdoors, open to the marina side, had a differant decor then most. There were bamboo spikes and a little art deco flair that was quite interesting. We stopped for lunch on our way back from a day of snorkeling. Lunch hit the spot, very well-presented and reasonably priced. Nice to watch boats on the marina and the passerbys. Service was great.

It was a wonderful experience for Italian food in Mexico. Quite well in fact. The prices were reasonable, service was good, and the staff pleasant. You may sit outdoors facing the ambiance of Mexico's streets and passerbys, or sit indoors. The also have strolling musicians, which is a nice added touch.