Casa Higuera
Centro · 130 m to the sea
Where you stay shapes the trip: the plaza’s buzz, a quiet palm grove on the north beach, or a view from the hill. Already booked? See what’s around your stay
Ordered for friends; every side is still here.
The north sideFamilies and groups: palms, pools and the long beachPlaza 10 minBeach 3 minFeels calmMost US$150–450
Nanzal hillBig views from the hill; you'll want a cartPlaza 20 minBeach 3 minFeels quietMost US$200–600
Centro and the plazaNights out, and walking to everythingPlaza 1 minBeach 3 minFeels livelyMost US$110–350
The south sideThe plaza and a quiet cove, both a short walkPlaza 7 minBeach 3 minFeels mixedMost US$130–400
Playa los MuertosCalm water for swimming and small kidsPlaza 11 minBeach 3 minFeels calmMost US$200–900
Up the valleyBudget stays and everyday local lifePlaza 13 minBeach 3 minFeels mixedMost US$80–250| Side | Walk to the plaza | Walk to the beach | Feels | Most stays a night | Stays | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North side | 10 min | 3 min | calm | US$150–450 | 169 | Families and groups: palms, pools and the long beach |
| Nanzal | 20 min | 3 min | quiet | US$200–600 | 36 | Big views from the hill; you'll want a cart |
| Centro | 1 min | 3 min | lively | US$110–350 | 112 | Nights out, and walking to everything |
| South side | 7 min | 3 min | mixed | US$130–400 | 95 | The plaza and a quiet cove, both a short walk |
| Los Muertos | 11 min | 3 min | calm | US$200–900 | 14 | Calm water for swimming and small kids |
| Up the valley | 13 min | 3 min | mixed | US$80–250 | 41 | Budget stays and everyday local life |
Walks are on foot from the middle of each side, roughly; carts take about a third of the time. Prices are what places publish, the middle half of them.
Sizes are what the places publish; a few don’t list them, so we keep those in.
About a hundred metres or less from the sea.
Centro · 130 m to the sea
Centro · 100 m to the sea
Centro · 150 m to the sea
North side · 110 m to the sea
Honest budget picks, hostels included.

South side · from US$125
Centro · from US$128
Sleeps ten or more, with the price worked out a head.

South side · about US$55 a head
Centro · about US$36 a head
South side · about US$41 a head
Centro · about US$75 a head
Centro · about US$85 a head
South side · about US$83 a head
A pool, and the sea from it.

South side · from US$550

South side · from US$125
South side · from US$275
Centro · from US$499
Centro · from US$128
South side · from US$450
For when you don't want a whole house.
Centro · from US$499
North side · from US$160

Calmer streets behind the long north beach, palm groves and villas, with a flat walk into the plaza.
1 of 169 stays fit · feels calm · 59 don't sleep 6
This month around North side
Stay · North side
Beachfront hotel of 60 rooms on Avenida del Palmar, each with a king bed, balcony and kitchenette. Large heated pool, beach bar and restaurant, co-working space, breakfast included.

The heart of town: the plaza, taco stands, bars and the main beach a block away. Lively, and loud on weekend nights.
10 of 112 stays fit · feels lively · 40 don't sleep 6
Stay · Centro south hillside
2BR villa $280, Casa Sofia 3BR $308, casitas $120-142; close to town.
Stay · Centro hillside (above main beach)
Oceanfront estate with panoramic views of the beach and the surf break, 3 minutes from town.

Hillside lanes between the plaza and Los Muertos: views, guesthouses and a short walk down to the beach.
5 of 95 stays fit · feels mixed · 29 don't sleep 6
Stay · South-central, on a small hill above the surf break
Four-bedroom gated house two blocks from the beach, with a heated salt-water pool, waterfall, six-hole mini-golf, roof palapa and ocean views. Breakfast and coffee included.
Stay · South side
Compound of six casas sharing a waterfall pool and palapa lounge bar on the south side, under a 10-minute walk to the plaza and beach. Rent one casa or all nine bedrooms (24 guests).
Stay · South side
Three-bedroom, three-level hillside house with a heated saltwater pool and waterfall, rooftop pergola with soaking tub, and ocean views. Renovated in 2023, five minutes' walk to town.
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