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!!!
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.
