Beach and tennis resort in Melaque Mexico.
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Welcome to Mexico's Greatest Little Beach Vacation Resort.

Comfortable, luxury accommodations, just steps from the beach.

New - 4 NEW Penthouse Condos, just completed. See our rates page for more info and floorplans.

We're Mexico's First fully wireless internet Resort!
We now have internet access for cabled or wireless connections in all parts of the resort.

In conjunction with the internet capability, we have VoIP Long Distance phone service.

A part of "yet to be discovered old Mexico," on the golden beaches of Bahia de Navidad, is the quaint seaside town of Melaque. The perfect Mexico vacation resort for a relaxed, informal, and refreshing getaway. Enjoy luxury accommodation in a small, secure, intimate resort.

Let us spoil you at El Palmar!

Your vacation suite accommodation, is decorated in traditional Mexican motifs, colors, and tilework, yet still featuring the amenities of your home. Relax by the pool, or take a mountain bike tour and discover Melaque-San Patricio.

Your Mexico Vacation Activities
We have a Mexico vacation activity for you. At this Mexico vacation destination you can enjoy swimming, bodysurfing, snorkelling, scuba diving, surfing, windsurfing, deepsea fishing, whale watching, horseback riding, hiking, birdwatching, mountain biking, golf and tennis. Travel to other beach destinations on an ocean cruise, especially Tenacatita with its' great snorkelling and beachside seafood restaurants.

Located in Jalisco, Mexico.
Melaque and Barra de Navidad are in the state of Jalisco and are approximately 225 kilometers south of Puerto Vallarta, on the Costa Alegra, and 280 kilometers from Guadalajara. The largest city near Melaque is Manzanillo, a busy commercial port that handles large cargo ships and has a sizable commercial fishing fleet.

Melaque and San Patricio
The towns of Melaque and San Patricio offer a variety of sights and atractions. Surrounding the Bahia de Navidad are the foothills of the Sierra Madres which frame the fertile tropical plains with cattle, mangoes, bananas, and coconut palms. Deep sea fishing for marlin, tuna, or dorado can be exciting and gastronomically rewarding. Have your catch prepared in one of our local or international restaurants for a bit of "exquisite dining," but only after you have shown your trophy fish in one of our fishing tournaments.

The Colonial city of Colima
For a day tour visit the colonial city of Colima, site of one of Mexico's active volcanos and see the temples that were aligned with the volcano. In the 11th century Colima was known to the Aztecs as Cajitlan "where pottery is made." Colima an area rich in Archeological sites and Spanish colonial structures was an important waypoint for the Spaniards travelling from the coast to the interior of Mexico. Colima is truly, one of Mexico's beautiful small cities.

Mexico is a land of festivals and fiestas.
Our biggest festival is Saint Patrick's day - don't miss it! From kids birthdays to Mothers' day, expect to be surprised by a local fiesta.

For your wedding, honeymoon, family fun vacation, or a relaxing time in the sun, expect to be spoiled at "El Palmar."

Let your friendly hosts at "El Palmar" prepare your vacation package. WATCH for our seasonal discounts and special offers.

SEE You SOON!!!

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  Travel Tips and Customs of Melaque

When traveling to Mexico, remember to pack the right clothes. Summer months are hot and winter months are warm during the day and cooler at night. Beach vacation resorts have an informal dress code. Throughout the country, casual dress is acceptable. In Melaque, men generally do not wear ties. If you visit other areas, such as Puerto Vallarta, you need some evening wear for the more traditional dining experiences.

Mexico has no smoking restrictions unless the areas restrict smoking themselves. Mexicans show emotion and regard friendships and relationships highly. It is very important to remember if you make friends with a Mexican family, they consider you are a part of family and they expect you to join them for some activities. Understanding the customs and traditions of Mexico requires a little reading before taking the trip.

The import and export guidelines also need some understanding. You can take only two cartons of cigarettes unto Mexico, some perfume, a camera, a video camera, and some US goods not exceeding three hundred dollars in value. Always check the customs laws before packing for your trip to Melaque in Mexico.

The mosquitoes may be heavy at times, so take along a repellant in lotion form. The weather is wonderful, as this part of Mexico stays warm all year round. You want to avoid delays at the airport, so have your passport and identification on your person to expedite entry into Mexico and the United States upon your return.

Tipping in Mexico is expected for almost everything you do. Taxi drivers usually only receive a tip if they help with the luggage, which most do as a way to receive a nice tip of any amount. If you need to convert US dollars, Banamex in Melaque is open for six hours a day and can exchange up to three hundred dollars at one time. ATM machines have twenty-four hour service. Make sure your money is not ripped and has no writing on it, as the banks will not accept the money.

Overall, traveling to Mexico does not require anymore planning than it does anywhere else. One important thing to remember, is do not drink the water, many vacation resorts and hotels have bottled water for guests to drink. Spirits and other drinks are found in little shops throughout Melaque along with snacks and personal items you may need while staying in this vacation resort community.