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The Palapas at Casa Isabel are like something right out of a jungle adventure. There are 4 large palapas, all with different configurations. My 2 friends and I rented the one highest up the hill, overlooking the entire bay. It was open air and most sides, had plenty of hanging beds with mosquito netting. There were hammocks, tables and chairs, flush toilet, hot and cold water in the open air bathroom and jungle shower. The resident dog, Nanu, adopted us for our stay anwent everywhere with us and slept in out palapa, too. I had the 2nd story "loft", which overlooked the downstairs. The surrounding landscaping and jungle areas were lush and gorgeous and at the bottom of the property is a little beach cove, where you can swim or launch kayaks. The water taxi makes drop off and pick ups right from the cove. It is an easy 15 minute walk into the main village, to buy supplies or to eat out, along a beachfront path. It is extremely charming and is like going back in time. The entire palapa cost us $60 per night total, so it was a great deal divided by the 3 of us. There is also a full kitchen if you decide to cook and a fridge to keep the water and BEER cold.
Open air shower
Hammocks
Candles and electricity
Incredible views
Beautiful beach cove
Complimentary kayaks
Helpful, friendly hosts
Purified drinking water available at no charge Leave a Comment Theme: OtherPrice: US$40-80 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: At the far end of the bay, ask the water taxi for Casa IsabelDirections: Fly to Puerto Vallarta. Take a taxi to Playa de Muertos. Take a water taxi to Yelapa. Enjoy !! Well worth the adventure !!
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Accommodations in Yelapa run the spectrum from $20 a night for a palapa to a couple hundred dollars per night for a high-end resort. You can search online for Yelapa accommodations, and a lot of them can be reserved in advance; alternately, simply taking a panga boat to Yelapa and asking where to stay is a good way to go, too.
I go back to the same place every time, and have developed a friendship with the owners of Casa Milagros. I'll go back there year after year, to be sure. Hugo and Antonia are wonderful, welcoming people, and if you're able to hike up the stone steps to the Casa, it's well worth the trip.
Casa Milagros is located up nearly 200 stone steps from the beach. It has some of the most amazing views of the little harbor, as well as out to the ocean. This is a location preferred by paraglider pilots for its proximity to the upper launch, which is best to fly first thing in the morning.
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The first few nights we stayed at Hotel Lagunita because our palapa wasn't available yet. It is very basic but clean and comfortable. Has a great beach restaurant with very reasonable and delicious food. There is a gorgeous rock swimming pool overlooking the bay. The cost was $60 per night per room, so the 3 of us shared a room and each paid $20 per night. The cabanas are very close to each other, so if there are crying childrem or partying neighbors, it can be a bit noisy. There are no windows, just woven bamboo shutters, all part of the charm !! Pleasant, helpful staff. It looks as good as their website !!
Rock swimming pool
Quaint cabanas
Excellent bar and beach restaurant
Easy walk to everything
Hammocks
No phones, no tv - yipppeee !! Leave a Comment
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I said "Inn" above, but I'm not really sure what they are. I didn't stay the night, but I read in my Lonely Planet that there are two sources of accomodation at Yelapa. I would imagine it would be a nice experience.
I think it is affordable, but, depending on your budget, you may or may not wish to spend or more there. For me I was completely satisfied with a one-day experience at Yelapa. There is sooo much and many places to visit around Banderas Bay that you might want to budget how much time and money you want to spend in each place -- that is if you do wish to see anything beyond Old Vallarta itself. Leave a Comment Theme: Inn
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