 Nestled into the southernmost cove of Banderas Bay, this village with a South Seas feel is a nature lover's delight and a refuge from the complications of city living — electricity and telephone service recent additions to its very kick-back lifestyle. Popular with with creative types, one can always find interesting folks to talk to, especially in the steep-pathed village, and kids can be hired to guide you to its pretty waterfall. Accommodations are abundant with prices to suit every budget, rooms in private homes for rent by the day, week or month. If you come on a day trip and stay on the beach you'll enjoy it, but miss the things that really make Yelapa an intriguing, even magical place. A wide range of courses can be taken here, Spanish, yoga, writing, drumming, meditation, art, and those that are mind-body-spirit related among them. The Yacht Club doubles as the community center, most expatriates here taking to the dance floor every Wednesday and Saturday night.
- 15 miles from Puerto Vallarta
- Reached by public bus and water taxi caught at Boca de Tomatlan or by water taxi from the Los Muertos pier
- Don't miss trying the local moonshine, Raicilla — if you dare
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