Eat· Bahía de Chamela· Mexico

Pérula Beach Palapas

19° 35.3′ N · 105° 7.3′ W · approximate

A cluster of palapa-roofed bars and restaurants at the north end of the Chamela beach, the place to swap passage stories over beer, quesadillas and fish tacos with your feet in the sand.

Practical

Position approximate: the north end of the beach just east of Pérula village, taken from the OpenStreetMap coastline. Cruiser reports name La Campesina in Pérula and Las Güeras on the beach, plus informal two- or three-table eateries; names change, so ask on the beach. Dinghy landing is through surf: time it between sets and be ready to carry the dinghy up the sand. Cash only.

Best for

Sundowners and fish tacos after landing on the Gold Coast