About as 'Robinson Caruso' as it gets these days, this fishing village on a quiet cove has few roads or cars, but a big stretch of beach divided by an inlet, one side popular with day trippers for its thatched-roof restaurants and other much more peaceful with few amenities. There is a large expatriate community here with a lot of creative types to chat with.

• About 45 minutes from Puerto Vallarta by boat
• Don't miss checking out the thriving art scene