Casita Harmonia

Casita Harmonia, or little house of harmony, is a sun-washed two-bed, three-bath retreat just half a block from Bucerías’ golden-sand beach, tucked in a leafy courtyard with a relaxing pool and front-row access to the town’s buzzing nightlife. Cool terracotta floors, handcrafted wooden shutters and bright Mexican textiles lend the open-plan living room a relaxed coastal vibe, while sliding glass doors open to a shaded patio perfect for al-fresco breakfasts—and later, for sipping margaritas as live music and laughter drift up from the street. A Talavera-tiled kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances makes cooking seafood suppers a pleasure. Upstairs, the queen suite opens to a palm-fringed balcony and the twin bedroom is airy and bright.

2 Bedrooms

30 min to PVR

4 People

½ Block to the Beach

Television

3 Bathrooms

High Speed Internet

Pool

Full Kitchen

Air Conditioning

Casita Photos

Casita Entrance

Poolside

Casita Patio

Patio

Kitchen

Living Room

Master Bedroom

Master Bath

2nd Bedroom

2nd Bathroom

Activities

Relax on the Beach

Bucerías’ beach stretches for nearly five miles along the northern rim of Bahía de Banderas, its sand a pale gold that stays cool enough to stroll barefoot even at midday. Gentle Pacific swells roll in, making the water calm enough for swimmers yet breezy enough that kite‑surfers thread their bright sails across the sky most afternoons. A casual line of palapa restaurants and beach bars sits just beyond the high‑tide mark, where you can eat fresh‑caught huachinango while local vendors pass with hand‑woven sarongs and chilled coconuts. Come sunset, the whole arc of the bay ignites in amber and magenta, silhouetting fishing pangas and pelicans gliding low over the glittering tide.

Walk the Art Walk

Every Thursday from November through April, Bucerías’ Golden Zone morphs into an open‑air gallery, welcoming strollers along its cobblestone blocks between 6 p.m. & 9 p.m. More than a dozen studios, boutiques & the Art Walk Plaza fling open their doors, pouring complimentary wine or sangria while painters, jewelers & Huichol artisans chat with guests and give live demos of their craft. The compact route—centered on Lázaro Cárdenas and adjoining lanes—lets you drift from bold contemporary canvases to delicate beadwork against a soundtrack of street musicians and the occasional salty breeze off the bay. The evening feels less like a formal gallery crawl than a weekly neighborhood fiesta, where art, food & friendly conversation spill out under the warm Nayarit sky.

Local Dining

Bucerías’ dining scene runs from low‑key beach palapa shacks to leafy courtyards serving Mediterranean or modern Mexican plates, so you can eat in flip‑flops or dress up a bit. Seafood is the star—think fish‑taco stands, ceviche bars, and whole red‑snapper grills —though Italian trattorias and bistros like Sandrina’s round out the mix. Most spots cluster along Lázaro Cárdenas and the Golden Zone, where tables spill onto the sand or into candlelit patios with craft‑cocktail lists. Prices range from taco‑stand cheap to special‑occasion moderate, and the vibe is almost always open‑air, live‑music‑friendly, and timed to catch the sunset over Bahía de Banderas. Check out our favorites here.

Visit Plaza Principal

Bucerías’ main plaza lies just a block from the beach, anchored by a palm-shaded gazebo and the bell tower of Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Paz, so locals naturally drift here throughout the day. As dusk settles, taco stands, churro carts and La Michoacana popsicle vendors encircle the cobbles, turning the square into an impromptu open-air food court. Daytimes invite browsing in the adjacent Mercado de Artesanías for silver trinkets and Huichol beadwork or simply people-watching from shaded benches—a Sunday pastime for many families. Because a seafront road skirts its edge, you can stroll from church bells to breaking surf in moments, making the plaza a favorite sunset pause before everyone drifts down to the sand.

Kite Boarding

Steady thermal winds from roughly February through June—often 12-20 knots—make Bucerías one of Riviera Nayarit’s flagship spots for both kiteboarding and windsurfing. The broad, sandy launch and mostly on-shore SW–WSW breeze create waist-to-chest-high chop that is forgiving for beginners yet playful for foilers and freestylers. Local outfits such as The Kite Zone and Surf Mexico line Lázaro Cárdenas, offering rental gear, boat-supported lessons, and wing-foil clinics for every skill level. Each May the three-day Festival del Viento turns the shoreline into a battery of downwind races, big-air contests, and beachfront parties, cementing Bucerías’ reputation as the bay’s wind-sports capital.

Horseback Riding

Horsemen trailer their mounts to Bucerías’ wide strand at dawn and late afternoon, leading small groups where the packed wet sand meets the gentle surf. Outfits such as Bucerías Saddle Adventures run two- to three-hour rides that weave through orchards and riverbeds before a finale gallop along the beach, typically about US$150 per person for a private tour. For a simpler taste, wandering rancheros rent horses right on the sand—roughly 300 pesos buys a half-hour sunset loop. Whether you choose a guided trek or a spontaneous stroll, the rhythmic Pacific swell and rhythmic hoofbeats turn Bucerías’ shoreline into a living postcard of Riviera Nayarit’s cowboy heritage.

Whale Watching

Each winter humpback whales migrate into Bahía de Banderas, putting Bucerías within easy reach of Mexico’s premier whale-watching grounds from early December through late March. Small pangas and larger catamarans depart from Bucerías beach, the nearby La Cruz marina, and Nuevo Nayarit, following national guidelines that cap speeds and set minimum approach distances to protect the whales. A typical outing may feature breaching males, mothers with newborn calves, and bonus sightings of bottlenose dolphins riding the bow wave while an onboard biologist plays whale songs through a hydrophone. With 300–500 humpbacks visiting the bay each season, seats during the mid-January peak fill fast, so booking at least a day or two ahead is smart if you want a front-row view.

Paddle Boarding

Outfitters in Bucerías and nearby La Cruz rent stand-up paddleboards and touring kayaks, offering quick shore-side lessons before you push off into the calm morning water of Bahía de Banderas. Guided excursions chart a two- to three-hour southbound route to Los Arcos National Marine Park, often with a support skiff in tow. At the granite stacks you can weave through natural arches, land on tiny beaches to snorkel among angelfish, and hear seabirds echoing across the cliffs. Early “Sunrise Sessions” are a favorite—skipping the crowds, watching the rocks flare gold, and sometimes tracing faint bioluminescence in your wake as you paddle back toward Bucerías.

Pamper Yourself

Pampering is close at hand: Elements Day Spa on Lázaro Cárdenas, a ten-minute walk from the casita, offers hot-stone massages, reflexology, and top-notch mani-pedis in a coconut-scented studio. Two blocks inland, Salon Divas combines a full nail bar with haircuts and lash extensions, so you can duck in for a gel polish or blow-out before dinner on the beach. For deeper relaxation, Healing Hands Massage specializes in Ayurvedic deep-tissue work and will even dispatch a therapist to set up a portable table on your patio if you’d rather stay poolside. Budget seekers love Sunflower Massage near the plaza, open late for foot rubs and back releases after a sunset margarita.