Bucerias, Mexico walking route: 5 places to see
A 3 km route through Bucerias, Mexico covering the town's main attractions across 12 minutes. This path connects the central area with the east side neighborhood, showcasing local dining spots, beach access, and community gathering places.
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- Places
- Start
- El Porton Breakfast
- End
- The Backyard
- Stops
- 5
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- El Porton Breakfast — Casual beachfront breakfast spot serving traditional Mexican morning dishes and fresh juices in a relaxed seaside setting.
- Pizza California — East side pizzeria with great prices, open kitchen concept allowing diners to watch pizza and pasta preparation, and authentic Italian offerings.
- My Mexican Kitchen Food Tours — Guided culinary experience exploring authentic local cuisine and traditional cooking methods through hands-on market visits and preparation.
- El Bunker Beach House — Oceanfront property offering direct beach access and coastal accommodations in Bucerias's popular waterfront area.
- The Backyard — Quaint live music venue tucked away in the Golden Zone featuring great bands and artists in an intimate, lovely atmosphere.
Useful for your trip
- Food
- El Porton is a highly recommended breakfast spot featuring mole enchiladas and dishes with two eggs.
- Food
- Los Taban is a friendly breakfast spot where nearly every dish is excellent; try their Jugo Verde (green juice).
- Food
- Pizza California offers great prices for pizza and pasta, with open kitchen view. Located on East Side; follow your nose to find it.
- Food
- My Mexican Kitchen Food Tours take you to local favorites you'd never find alone and provide sampling of Mexican food culture.
- Food
- Red Apple has happy hour 5-7 PM and serves the best coffee margaritas, also great with breakfast.
- Save money
- Bucerias Brewery offers cheap beer (cheapest in Bucerias) and clean bathrooms. Happy hour daily 1-3 PM with 50% off alcohol.
- Save money
- Red Apple offers bottomless margaritas on Fridays for 250 pesos.
- Where to stay
- Hotel Palmeras and Paraiso Bungalows are good options. Paraiso is on a quiet street, 5-min walk to beach, with only 6 suites.
- Where to stay
- Costa Dorada offers beachfront location with private beach, palapas, loungers, and direct access to Karen's beachfront restaurant.
- Timing
- Live music venues are active every night of the week. The Gecko Band plays at El Chaco weekly on Saturday afternoons.
- Tip
- Bucerias beach is 5+ miles long, uncrowded, clean with light powdery sand. Avoid Easter week for fewer crowds.
- Tip
- Jack is open late with live music daily, two patios, dancing, and no cover charge; tip recommended for entertainment.
Video on this route
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