Stay · side of town
The sheltered cove south of town, through the cemetery path. Calmer water, families and swimmers.
Walks are our rough estimates from the middle of the side; prices are the middle half of what stays publish (11 of them).
Our picks and the ones with photos first.
Stay · Playa Los Muertos
About 27 palapa-roofed villas stepped down the cliff between town and Playa de los Muertos, each designed differently, most looking out over the bay: a shared pool, plunge pools in four, free surfboards and yoga. Villas from about US$312 a night; expect many stairs.
Stay · Los Muertos hillside (jungle)
Jungle rooms with big views, up a steep hillside.
Stay · Los Muertos hillside
Heart-shaped open-air home overlooking the bay; bumpy dirt road, golf cart advised.
Stay · Los Muertos
Hillside estate on 2.5 acres with two bungalows, a three-suite Moroccan-style one and a one-bedroom English Country one, with sea and jungle views. About a 6 to 8 minute walk to town.
Stay · Los Muertos
Private one-bedroom casita in a walled garden with a fountain and lawns, in a quiet neighbourhood about a 10-minute walk from the plaza. Sleeps up to three.
Stay · Los Muertos hillside
Nine beachfront bedrooms near Playa Los Muertos; featured in Architectural Digest.
Stay · Los Muertos side (hillside)
Whole 7BR villa from $995 or casas (Neruda, Hafiz, Lorca, Zen, Rumi) $150-275. A new condo block next door blocks some views.
Stay · Near beach (walk to downtown)
Panoramic bay views: 3BR $650, 2BR $475, king studio $225.
Stay · Los Muertos
Beachfront villa property at the point with eight villas, two pools, a beach bar and spa, near Playa Los Muertos.
All 14 in Los Muertos, with filters for size, budget and pool
Our picks on this side of town.
Eat & drink · Playa Los Muertos
A wooden deck over the water on the path to Playa de los Muertos, open 9am to 10pm, with the whole bay in view. Order the guacamole made at the table, the lobster chile relleno or the molcajete; book for the hour before sunset.
Centro and the plazaNights out, and walking to everything · 1 min to the plaza
The north sideFamilies and groups: palms, pools and the long beach · 10 min to the plaza
The south sideThe plaza and a quiet cove, both a short walk · 7 min to the plaza
Nanzal hillBig views from the hill; you'll want a cart · 20 min to the plaza
Up the valleyBudget stays and everyday local life · 13 min to the plazaCompare all six side by side · Our guide to the sides of town
