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Life & Activities in Careyes

Restaurants & Activities
Playa Rosa - Enjoy an afternoon or evening at one of Careyes' finest beaches. Playa Rosa features a small palapa roof restaurant and three bungalows. The restaurant features fresh Mediterranean-Mexican food and is best know for its Carpaccio, quesadillas and fresh lobsters. The private beach is secluded and quiet, perfect for long swims in the bay, where skiing, jet skiing and spear fishing are forbidden. Playa Rosa is the perfect place to enjoy the sun and spend time with residents of Careyes. Hosted by Augusto Manghisi it is open from 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM, Closed on Tuesday .

 

Other restaurants
· LA LANTANA, in El Careyes Beach Resort, from 7:30 to 10:30 PM, Mexican and International food. For snacks, the Delicatessen from 11 AM to 7 PM.
· POLO GRILL, in The Polo Club and Rancho de Don Andrés. Steaks and Tequilas, surrounded by beautiful illuminated barns with horses. Open in evenings friday, saturday and sunday during Polo season.
· VILLAS OF CAREYES AND OUR BEACHES, can be rented for private parties, romantic dinners or weddings. Please ask us to plan your parties and weddings.

Costa Careyes Polo Club
The Polo Club was founded in 1989 and is open from November to April, with games played both during the week and on weekends. The Club features two Polo fields and more than 40 ponies available for rent. Nearly every weekend the Polo Club hosts a cup offered by a guest of Careyes or by brands like Cartier and Moet Chandon. Teams, single players, beginners and the public are welcomed to learn, play and enjoy. Careyes is also famous for its beach and jungle and horse back riding for all riders.

Surfing

The best waves around careyes: Arroyo Seco, Chalacatepec, Chamela Bay. Bring your own surfboards.

Kayak

Around the Careyes bay fun and relax, Laguna tours can be arranged 30 minutes away.

Mountain Bike

Variety of trails sorrounding Careyes, all levels availabe.

Boat Cruises & Fishing Trips

Discover the coast and fish along, picnics and snorkeling, visit the Birds Island, deep sea fishing available for Dorado, Sail fish, Marlin, tuna Fish, Wahoo, roaster fish, jacks (seasonals).

Nature Adventure

 

More than 270 species of birds, 1000 plants, crocodiles and more. Please request.

Save the turtles

Each summer from July to November at the private Teopa Beach, we offer a nursery to save the sea turtles. To date, more than 500,000 turtle eggs have been collected at the camp.

From four different species they have been released back into their natural habitat, providing a greater chance for survival. Watching them lay their eggs at night is a memorable experience and guests are welcome and encouraged to participate. After all, Careyes means tortoise shell!

Invest in Real Estate in Costa Careyes
Condominium units from 1 to 5 bedrooms with or without pool, residences from 4 bedrooms or beautiful ½ acre to 5 acres lots with full services for the house of your dreams. Non Mexican can legally own property in Mexico since 1974. Please contact us at 52 (315) 351 0320. More information
gb@careyes.com.mx

Shopping
The most convenient shopping is available at El Careyes Beach Resort, offering fashionable handicrafts, a drug store and an art shop. Local villages offer seafood, fruits and vegetables. More serious shopping is available in Barra de Navidad (40 minutes away) or in Puerto Vallarta (Sam's, etc.)
Remember, almost everything is now available in Mexico, from Italian spaghettis and foreign wines and to a variety of liquors! A little shopping area is also available in our village (Pueblo Careyes) for visitors and locals.

Health and Education facilities
Emergency medical assistance and consultation are available 24 hours a day in the emergency Clinic at the main village, which is equipped with an intensive care type II ambulance. Additionally, the Naval Hospital is located 70 miles from Careyes and if necessary, national and international air assistance can be arranged.

In 1998, a Kindergarten was opened in Careyes. The school operates daily and provides summer camps for kids in July and August. A bilingual primary school is planed for 2004 and a private Foundation has been set up to finance health, educational and ecological programs for the area. Donations are very welcomed. Please contact 52 (315) 351 0320.

Seasons in Careyes
Careyes is beautiful all year, featuring a micro-climate that is unique to the west coast of Mexico. The summer months are green, lush and boast ocean temperatures around 32° C (90 F). Throughout the year, it does not rain more than 25 days in Careyes and when it does, it is normally in the evening or at night. Storms and skies are beautiful and although it is humid and a bit warmer than usual, a permanent sea breeze allows a comfortable temperature that attracts many visitors during the season (July to September).
October and November have the best light for photography, offering the same charm as summer with cooler temperatures and little to no rainfall.
From December to May, high season, you will find the best weather with low humidity, a constant breeze and perfect weather for enjoying the beach and ocean swimming. Careyes offers excellent fishing and diving until mid-February and is perfect for surfing and sailing in February and March.

The water in Careyes
The water in Careyes is drinkable from the tap because the area has its own wells, which are regularly checked to ensure the quality of the water. Additionally, no sewage is permitted in the ocean and each project has it own treatment plant. Only an excess of Tequila or Margarita could disturb your stomach!

Dress code
Casual elegant! if can be cool at night from December to February. Jackets, ties, long dresses, baseball caps and sneakers are not common in Careyes.

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