THE SOUTH PACIFIC

A February 2002 trip to Mexico by Chinguirito sport

Quote: The western coast of Mexico, facing the Pacific, is the biggest coastline in the country.

THE SOUTH PACIFIC

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The Mexican western coast, bathed by the Pacific Ocean, is the biggest coastline in the country. It has a special characteristic: shallow waters, gold sand beaches, and hills that are devoured by the sea.Quick Tips: The historical importance of these coasts is enourmous. Right after the Mexican conquest, Hernan Cortes sent many explorers to the western coasts, which settled in a primitive port in the Rio Balsas, to then move to an Indian town called Acapulco. From here the conqueros shipped south to help Francisco Pizarro in the conquest of Peru, and also from here the Galleons were shipped to Asia, sending Cochinilla (pigments) and silver and returning with Ivory, silk, and porcelain. This a...Read More

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El Novillero, Nayarit

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This beach is considered one of the largest and most secure beaches in Mexico, it is 82 km long! You can walk in the water about 100 yards and the water depth is only going to be about five feet. The waves are very calm, and the water is warm almost all year round.

At the south end of the beach there are places that are just beautiful, such as Boca del Rio, and the Cuautla Channel, which are great for a boating tour, admiring the shores full of vegetation visited by a wide variety of birds. This beach is perfect.

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Los Corchos, Nayarit

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This almost virgin beach is great for those interested in investigation, adventure, and contact with nature. It has a few kilometers of extention and goes all the way to the delta of the river Lerma-Santiago. This beach is covered with soft sand with decent waves, and the water color goes from blue to green and it is warm - just great to refresh!

Here you can practice swimming, scuba diving, sailing, and deep sea fishing (marlin fishing).

The vegetation is mainly bushes with a few palm trees. You can rent a boat and enjoy either the beach or the river. Restaurants are palapa style, and they are not what you might be used to, but believe me, seafood there is just great!

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Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit

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This beach is located in a huge bay that goes from Ameca river to Mita Point. It has five km of beach, and it is considered one of the best grand tourist places in Mexico. It has a net of nine km of channels that allow the visitor to arrive directly to their homes between all kind of vegetation and a wide variety of birds, covered by the tropical heat. It has two breakwaters, yacht club and marina, suites, condominiums, and hotels. In the surroundings, you can admire the vegetation and beautiful landscapes where you will feel the direct touch of nature. In the soft sand beaches with green-blue water you can admire beautiful sunsets and enjoy the sun all year round. You can also practice swimming, s...Read More

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