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Location of Chacala Mexico

Chacala Mexico is located on the Mexican Riviera about 5 miles off of Highway Mex200, 90 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta and 45 minutes north of Sayulita. The normal airport arrival is via Puerto Vallarta then either a rental car, taxi or bus can bring you to the village of Chacala. The route hugs the coastline leaving the bustle of Puerto Vallarta behind while driving past popular spots like Bucerias, Punta de Mita, Sayulita, San Francisco, Rincon Guayabitos and La Penita. Just before Las Varas, there is a marked turn-off to Chacala where you will then drive through mango orchards, pass a lake, cresting atop a knoll overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Follow the road signs that say "Marina Chacala” to the front gate of the development.

Vacation Rentals in Chacala

Like Sayulita, Bucerias, and neighboring Guayabitos, more and more couples and families from both North America and various parts of Mexico are discovering why Chacala can offers the perfect vacation destination. Vacation rental homes, houses, and villas are now available for rent by the night, week, or month and offer a variety of amenities and prices depending upon the amenities offered. Rentals range from beachfront villas with A/C, swimming pools, and full-time staff to more modest accommodations with much more basic yet comfortable furnishings.Vacation Rentals secion of the website.

Activities in Chacala

Visitors and homeowners in both the village of Chacala, Mexico as well as within Marina Chacala are guaranteed to find plenty of local activities to enjoy through out the days. Some include hiking to the top of the nearby volcano crater, bicycling to the local lake, shopping at the local street market in nearby La Penita, bird-watching in the virgin jungle and sun-bathing on the white sandy beaches.

Water sports include surfing the nearby point breaks, snorkeling the abundant local reefs, boat trips to secluded beaches, fishing from either the rocky point or out of local pangas (small boats) or just relaxing in the clear, blue, and warm waters of the Pacific Ocean. Sea turtles, whales and dolphins make the waters of Chacala their home and playground.

Make to sure to ask the locals about tours to the ancient petroglyphs!

Real Estate in Chacala

As in many parts of Mexico, real estate in Chacala has become very popular with North American investors looking to purchase a vacation home in a tropical environment. Most of the homes can be used as income-generating rental houses when the owners are not present. Ownership is easy and risk-free within Marina Chacala. Construction costs are less than those in the USA or Canada, thus making Mexico an attractive location for that dream home by the beach. Make sure to check out our Map and Purchase Options sections of the website.

Chacala Restaurants

Whether you enjoy fresh lobster, shrimp, mahi-mahi, oysters, or other popular seafood from the local area, the restaurants in Chacala Mexico are sure to please. Most of the restaurants are located along the beachfront including Acelas, Quezada, Las Brisas, Koko Bongos, and 3 Amigos. However, new restaurants are also located away from the beach and offer a bit of a different fare. This includes the Majahua hotel and restaurant on the far south end of Chacala (fine dining with bottled wine) as well as the Mauna Kea Café (great breakfasts) located on the top of Casa Pacifica near the entrance of Marina Chacala.

Techos de Mexico

Techos de Mexico (Mexican Roofs) is a cousin to the more well know Habitat for Humanities. While Habitat builds houses for low-income families, the houses can only be used as homes for the families. The Techos de Mexico concept is different. The family lives on the first floor and earns income from a tourist room and patio on the second floor. Fifty percent of the income earned goes to the building fund and fifty percent goes to the family until the fund is paid off. Visit the Techos de Mexico website for more information.

Chacala Library

The phrase, "the road out of poverty leads through the schoolroom" can also include the Chacala library. The library was built six years ago by Rotary US and Rotary International. It is one of the best examples of a successful foreign aid project because it is functioning far beyond the original expectations. In 1996 the rural community of Chacala did not understand how to run a community service such as a library. They had no public buildings except the fishermen's cooperative. North American neighbors, both private individuals and Rotary Montana and North Carolina have dedicated time, energy and money to keep the doors open and the programs evolving. More...