Casa Chips: a small affordable hotel in Barra de Navidad, Mexico

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There are several ways of reaching Barra. The most direct way of reaching Barra is flying into Manzanillo's Playa de Oro International Airport, only a twenty minute taxi ride from Barra (taxis cost approximately $32 from the airport to Barra and about $25 from Barra to the airport). There is daily first class bus service from both Puerta Vallarta and Guadalajara and the fare is approximately $20 one way. Two bus lines servicing Barra are Flecha Amarilla's Primera Plus and ETN. You can get information about bus schedules from various destinations and even purchase electronic tickets online from their websites.

Planes: Aerocalifornia flies nonstop daily between Los Angeles and Manzanillo, Mexico (American Airlines shares an agreement with Aerocalfornia to sell seats on the same flights). Mexicana and Aeromexico offer conecting service at comparable fares. From November through April, American West Airlines offers connecting flights through Phoenix, Arizona. Alaska Airlines www.alaskaair.com has a number of flights into Manzanillo.

Car Rentals: Cars can be rented at the Manzanillo Airport and throughout Mexico. Call National Car Rental (333) 30611 (Airport); International reservations: 1-800-227-7368 (if calling from Mexico or U.S.), 1-800-387-4747 (if calling from Canada).
Bus Service: There is daily first class bus service from both Puerta Vallarta and Guadalajara and the fare is approximately $20 one way. Two bus lines servicing Barra are Flecha Amarilla's Primera Plus and ETN. Both of these websites offer information on bus schedules from various destinations and you can also purchase tickets online.

Many people enjoy either flying into Puerto Vallarta or Guadalajara for sightseeing and spend a few days touring the coast with a few days stopover in Barra. However once you discover this "gem" you might want to stay longer or make it your destination on your next visit to Mexico.....