 
On the interior of the Bay of Tenacatita is a five-mile arching
beach of fine sand that connects the town of La Manzanilla with
Boca de Iguanas. Boca de Iguanas is nestled on the north end of
the La Manzanilla beach in Tenacatita bay amid a protected mangrove
estuary in an area which is more tropical than most of the Costalegre.
The town of La Manzanilla is small: one main
street runs parallel to the beach and loops around at the far
end of town where several expansive homes rise above the bay.
La Manzanilla is fast becoming an escape for North Americans
seeking a laid-back lifestyle and stunning surroundings; the
thriving expat community already supports a New York style art
gallery, cultural center, language school, humane society and
several restaurants (Mexican, American Style & even
Pan-Asian).
Further on along the bay, the wide creamy sand at Boca de Iguanas
provides plenty of opportunities for gathering shells and interesting
rocks that are washed up by the gentle surf. At the north end of
the beach, enter the cave with an altar to the Virgen María. Explore
the mangroves that knit the local river system, a body of water
teeming with wildlife of the swimming and flying sort. Relax on
the beach and watch as fishermen work their trade in the frothy
waters.
The small village of La Manzanilla
(1,000 population year-round), is located 10 minutes south by car
(or a 35 minute stroll on the beach) of Boca de Iguanas, has experienced
incredible growth of North American tourism in the last few years.
Also nestled along this large bay are two very different vacation
properties: the all-inclusive Blue Bay and Punta Serena resorts
and the exclusive 2,000-acre El Tamarindo Golf & Beach development.
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The town of La Manzanilla is small: one main
street runs parallel to the beach and loops around at the far
end of town where several expansive homes rise above the bay. |
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Boca de Iguanas boasts a pleasantly remote yet accessible location
along Mexico's undulating Costalegre coastline, roughly 35 minutes
north of the Manzanillo International Airport (ZLO). |
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Mexico’s Pacific coast boasts a rich
array of diversity from rocky, cactus-lined cliffs to expansive tropical
jungle, isolated beaches, small mountains and lush lagoon systems. |
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