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Experiences on the Costalegre

The sea, up close

The bay as your starting point

Aurelia faces the bay of Melaque, at the northern gateway to the Costalegre. From here, a day can begin offshore with a rod in hand, carry on in a turquoise cove and end on the boardwalk, watching the sun set behind the hills.

These are the things our guests enjoy most. Write to us before you arrive or ask at the front desk, and we will help you plan your day.

Sunrise offshore from the bow of a boat off the coast of Melaque

01

Sport fishing

The waters of the bay and the open sea are among the most generous on Mexico’s Pacific coast. Half-day or full-day trips leave at dawn in search of snapper and jack and, in season, mahi-mahi, tuna and sailfish.

  • Early departures, 4 to 8 hours
  • Gear included; great for beginners too
  • Back on shore, many beach palapas will cook your catch
Rusted hull of a shipwreck at the foot of the Costalegre cliffs

02

A yacht trip along the coast

Seen from the water, the Costalegre shows another face: white rock islets full of seabirds, cliffs covered in jungle and the rusted hull of a ship run aground among the rocks. With luck, dolphins and, from December to March, humpback whales.

  • Private trips of 3 to 6 hours
  • Swimming stops in calm coves
  • Whale season: December to March
Aerial view of a guest on a paddleboard in the turquoise waters of the Costalegre

03

Paddleboard, kayak and snorkel

The coves of the Costalegre have the clear, still water that paddleboards and kayaks call for. Beneath the surface, rocky bottoms hide colorful fish just a few meters from shore: a mask is all you need.

  • For all ages and levels
  • Best in the morning, when the sea is calm
  • Easy to combine with a yacht trip
The Melaque letters on the boardwalk at sunset, with a person facing the sea

04

The Melaque boardwalk

A few steps from the hotel, the malecón follows the bay to the hills at its western end. It is the place for evening walks: its lookouts frame the sea like a window, and the sun sets right behind the point.

  • Within walking distance of Aurelia
  • Best time: the last hour of light
  • Seafood palapas and restaurants all along the beach
Canals lined with houses, docks and palm trees in Barra de Navidad

05

Barra de Navidad

Across the bay, Barra de Navidad pairs its boardwalk, shops and restaurants with a lagoon full of life. From its pier, water taxis cross to Isla Navidad and the restaurants of Colimilla, and the lighthouse on the jetty marks the way out to sea.

  • About 10 minutes by car
  • Water taxi to Isla Navidad and Colimilla
  • Coastal flavors: pescado zarandeado, ceviche and marlin tacos

06

Beach days

Melaque beach starts at the hotel’s gate: soft sand, umbrellas and tables at the water’s edge, a calm sea for swimming and the islets of the bay on the horizon. Grab a table under an umbrella and stay until sunset.

  • Right in front of the hotel, no streets to cross
  • Calm water, great for swimming
  • Palapas and table service on the sand

Moments on the Costalegre

Jungle-covered cliffs and a shipwreck off the Costalegre coast
Blue kayak on turquoise water seen from a drone
Rod fishing beside the coastal cliffs
A lookout on the Melaque boardwalk framing the cove and the hills
A yacht anchored in a turquoise cove surrounded by jungle
The bay of Melaque seen from the sea
Lighthouse on the Barra de Navidad jetty
Snorkelers over rocky bottoms seen from the air
Sunset through the arches of the Melaque boardwalk
An angler shows a freshly caught jack on board, off the coast of Melaque
A pelican flies past a sailboat anchored in the bay
Fishermen in their boats at dawn on Melaque bay

Plan your day

Tell us what you would like to do and when you are coming. We will suggest times, trusted local operators and what to bring.

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