La Cruz Region

Located in the northern part of Banderas Bay, approximately 36 kilometers from the airport of Puerto Vallarta. It is a typical small fishing village with a tourist pier. The beach is wide with gentle surf. The village stands out due to its exuberant vegetation surrounding it, as well as for its cobble stone streets.

La Cruz de Huanacaxtle offers the tranquility of a typical Mexican village, where you may enjoy the rustic daily life of people living without being in a hurry. Mainly due to its tranquility and nearness to Puerto Vallarta, at present the community of foreign residents is beginning to increase considerably. A recommended place to visit is the gallery of Huichol Art, which is supporting the Huichol Indians so that their work may be exhibited and sold.

La Cruz is on the verge of a major transformation with the design and construction of a major marina sponsored by the La Cruz Yacht Club. The 380-slip marina will provide safe mooring for yachts as well as large sailing vessels.

In addition, a malecón will be built along the curve of the bay with further developments of resorts, boutique hotels, restaurants and shops. Investment moves quickly both along the oceanfront and on the higher hills with views of the sea.

From La Cruz de Huanacaxtle you can take excursions by highway to the north in order to visit the beaches of Destiladeras, offering a big extension of fine golden sand, or to the beach of el Anclote, from where you may start excursions by small boats towards the Marieta Islands.