Casa Bella Cruz Guidebook
EAT in La Cruz
The best places to eat nearby! All walkable from Casa Bella Cruz
Incredible food and location! Talk about a sunset view!
(and only a short walk from Casa Bella Cruz)
Our go to order: shrimp ceviche, steak & bone marrow tacos, grilled octopus and fried red snapper. If they are serving churros get them!!
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Peska
39 Av de la LangostaIncredible food and location! Talk about a sunset view!
(and only a short walk from Casa Bella Cruz)
Our go to order: shrimp ceviche, steak & bone marrow tacos, grilled octopus and fried red snapper. If they are serving churros get them!!
Best Rib Eye tacos in the Bay!! Local favorite!
Cash only
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tacos On The Street
9 HuachinangoBest Rib Eye tacos in the Bay!! Local favorite!
Cash only
Amazing food with a great vibe! Right next door to Casa Bella Cruz. Cash only
La Ballena Blanca. Restaurant-Bar
42 TiburónAmazing food with a great vibe! Right next door to Casa Bella Cruz. Cash only
Local favorite! Great food and live music. Located in town square.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Cruz Inn
36 MarlinLocal favorite! Great food and live music. Located in town square.
Best place to grab your morning coffee and breakfast! Located next to Casa Bella Cruz. Cash only
Cafe Shulel
27 Av de la LangostaBest place to grab your morning coffee and breakfast! Located next to Casa Bella Cruz. Cash only
Tree House Bar & Grill
68 CoralRestaurant with live music!
Taste of Germany in Mexico!
Cute German spot in La Cruz. 2 for 1 Schnitzel on Sundays.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurant Black Forest
MarlinTaste of Germany in Mexico!
Cute German spot in La Cruz. 2 for 1 Schnitzel on Sundays.
Fine dining mediterranean cuisine in La Cruz. When in the mood for getting a little fancy take a walk to Masala and treat yourself! Amazing food and atmosphere.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurant Masala Bar & Grill
10 CoralFine dining mediterranean cuisine in La Cruz. When in the mood for getting a little fancy take a walk to Masala and treat yourself! Amazing food and atmosphere.
Amazing Italian food! Great spot for a special dinner.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Langosta Diez La Cruz
10 LangostaAmazing Italian food! Great spot for a special dinner.
La Cava de las Martínez
22 Camarónlocated right behind Casa Bella Cruz. Great food and live music
EAT in Bucerias
Restaurants located just a short drive from Casa Bella Cruz.
Family owned Greek restaurant. Amazing food and vibe!
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sandrina´s Restaurant
33 Colonia Las PalmasFamily owned Greek restaurant. Amazing food and vibe!
A tropical den in Bucerias designed for relaxed people who want to have a tasty casual meal and a good time in a very eclectic atmosphere. (fun date night vibes!)
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Negra
11 AbasoloA tropical den in Bucerias designed for relaxed people who want to have a tasty casual meal and a good time in a very eclectic atmosphere. (fun date night vibes!)
Mr. Cream Pancakes & Waffles
Great brunch spot!
Great Italian in Bucerias. Perfect spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
Awesome drinks, coffee, gelato, pizza
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Postal
s/n Calle Lázaro CárdenasGreat Italian in Bucerias. Perfect spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
Awesome drinks, coffee, gelato, pizza
Mr. & Mrs. Fish
12 Miguel HidalgoThe best fish tacos!
Nice breakfast/lunch spot in Bucerias!
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Café de Bucerías
9 Benito JuárezNice breakfast/lunch spot in Bucerias!
LETS GO TO THE BEACH
Soak up the sun and grab a bite with toes in the sand!
Nice restaurant on the beach in Bucerias. Cash only
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Karen’s Place
12 Benito JuárezNice restaurant on the beach in Bucerias. Cash only
fun local beach restaurant in Bucerias!
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mar y Sol Restaurant
4 Av Pacíficofun local beach restaurant in Bucerias!
Nice public beach! Short drive from Casa Bella Cruz. Parking is 100pesos
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Destiladeras Nayarit
Carretera Federal la Cruz de Huanacaxtle - Punta de MitaNice public beach! Short drive from Casa Bella Cruz. Parking is 100pesos
Coco - Beach Club & Grill
S/N Playa La ManzanillaGreat beach club in La Cruz, only a 10 min walk!
DAY TRIPS
Villages nearby to explore :)
20 minutes south of La Cruz. Bumping, lively surf town with a vibe similar to that of the sixties. Focused on love and peace, gathering together in nature with a friendly and relaxed environment.
Young people, adults, and children come together on these Sayulita beaches where the sounds of drums accompany a pleasant conversation among friends.
350 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sayulita
88 Avenida Revolución20 minutes south of La Cruz. Bumping, lively surf town with a vibe similar to that of the sixties. Focused on love and peace, gathering together in nature with a friendly and relaxed environment.
Young people, adults, and children come together on these Sayulita beaches where the sounds of drums accompany a pleasant conversation among friends.
Hello luxury! Grab a day pass or fancy meal at one of Punta de Mita's famous resorts, including the Four Seasons and W Punta de Mita.
Located a short drive from Casa Bella Cruz depending on what part of the beach you wish to visit.
108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Punta Mita
Hello luxury! Grab a day pass or fancy meal at one of Punta de Mita's famous resorts, including the Four Seasons and W Punta de Mita.
Located a short drive from Casa Bella Cruz depending on what part of the beach you wish to visit.
Located 30 minutes north of La Cruz. Culturally enrich your visit to the Riviera Nayarit with a stop in San Francisco! You will appreciate the incredible Huichol handicrafts, the art pieces on display in the galleries, the exclusivity of its polo club, and the tranquility of this traditional fishing village. San Pancho, with its spirit of community works, has managed to evolve while maintaining its time-honored essence of old Mexico. Located just north of Sayulita
165 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
San Francisco Nayarit
Located 30 minutes north of La Cruz. Culturally enrich your visit to the Riviera Nayarit with a stop in San Francisco! You will appreciate the incredible Huichol handicrafts, the art pieces on display in the galleries, the exclusivity of its polo club, and the tranquility of this traditional fishing village. San Pancho, with its spirit of community works, has managed to evolve while maintaining its time-honored essence of old Mexico. Located just north of Sayulita
EXPERIENCE
fun stuff to do!
Incredible Sunday market right at your front doorstep at Casa Bella Cruz! Must visit!
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
mercado huanacaxtle
Del MarIncredible Sunday market right at your front doorstep at Casa Bella Cruz! Must visit!
Take a boat from the marina out to the Marietas Islands!
373 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marietas Islands, Hidden Beach, Tour, Snorkeling & Sightseeing
Take a boat from the marina out to the Marietas Islands!
Right across the street from Casa Bella Cruz. A recently-constructed world-class marina with a capacity of 400 ships, a seaside promenade, outdoor theatre, restaurants, fish market, and more.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marina Riviera Nayarit at La Cruz
39 MarlinRight across the street from Casa Bella Cruz. A recently-constructed world-class marina with a capacity of 400 ships, a seaside promenade, outdoor theatre, restaurants, fish market, and more.
Market on Tuesdays in San Fransisco/Pancho from 10AM - 2PM
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
mercado san pancho nayarit
Market on Tuesdays in San Fransisco/Pancho from 10AM - 2PM
Consejos para la ciudad
Costumbres y cultura
How to bargain at markets
When bargaining at markets do not state a price to pay unless asked. Have a price in mind you are willing to spend. If they don't offer that price politely move along, usually they will go down.
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Transportation
There is a taxi stand right in the town square across the street from Casa Bella Cruz. There they have a list of their prices.
There are occasionally Ubers in La Cruz. There are more when getting one back to La Cruz from a more populated area.
We can help set up any transportation needs you may have during your stay :)
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Groceries
There are local shops within walking distance of Casa Bella Cruz that provide essentials, including a Kiosko and Oxxo.
The larger grocery stores are located a 15 min drive away. There you will find a La Comer, an incredible upscale grocery store that will have whatever your heart desires! Very easy to take a taxi or let us arrange your transportation to and from :)