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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Bucerías

6 stays · 3 aparthotels and 3 serviced apartments

Bucerías is a small beach town on the Riviera Nayarit, on the Bay of Banderas, and it works well for people who want a base for a week or a winter rather than a single night. Aparthotels and serviced apartments in Bucerías suit that pattern: a kitchen makes the town's markets and restaurants optional rather than essential, a separate living area gives families space after a beach day, and longer stays are easier than in a standard hotel room. Our guide explains what an aparthotel is if the format is new to you.

6 stays

Where to stay in Bucerías

Town centre

  • first-time visitors
  • restaurants
  • long stays

Wikipedia notes that the half of Bucerías north of Federal Highway 200 mostly consists of local residents, and that the town has a main square, a church and a wide choice of restaurants. Staying near the square puts everyday services on foot. It suits visitors who want a lived-in Mexican town rather than a resort enclave.

Stays in or near Town centre

Beachfront

  • beach
  • families
  • winter stays

Wikipedia says the part of town south of Highway 200 towards the sea is home mainly to foreign residents, both permanent and part-time, and that buildings rarely exceed seven floors. It also describes an uninterrupted white sand beach continuing north and south for more than 29 kilometres. Choose this side if the beach is the point of the trip.

Stays in or near Beachfront

La Cruz de Huanacaxtle

  • marina
  • quieter stays
  • boat trips

Wikipedia describes La Cruz de Huanacaxtle as a fishing village on the Bay of Banderas, and the Riviera Nayarit tourism board names it as the home of the Riviera Nayarit Marina. It is the next town along from Bucerías and gives a smaller, harbour-side alternative.

Nuevo Nayarit

  • resort amenities
  • families
  • golf and marina

Wikipedia describes Nuevo Nayarit, formerly Nuevo Vallarta, as a resort community with canals lined with tropical gardens and a long beach. It lies on the other side of Bucerías from La Cruz and is closer to Puerto Vallarta's airport. See our Nuevo Vallarta page for that area on its own.

Punta de Mita

  • quiet beaches
  • couples
  • short breaks

The Riviera Nayarit tourism board lists Punta de Mita among its main destinations and describes it as exclusive and luxury tranquility. It lies further along the Bay of Banderas coast from Bucerías and works as a day trip or as a more secluded base.

Getting around Bucerías

The nearest major airport is Puerto Vallarta (PVR), which Wikivoyage calls the largest regional option, with frequent flights to Mexican airports and to several US cities. From the Puerto Vallarta side, Wikivoyage explains that local buses leave from the Walmart stop and that you should look for the bus marked Punta Mita to reach Bucerías, or Nuevo Vallarta for that resort.

Federal Highway 200 runs through the town and divides it, so the main practical question is which side of the road your apartment is on. Wikipedia says that the Arroyo del Indio, a seasonal stream bed, crosses the town. The central streets are cobbled and the main square and church sit in the town proper, so many errands can be done on foot from an apartment nearby.

Living in Bucerías for longer

Wikipedia says that Canadians began coming to Bucerías for extended stays in the 1980s and remain a very large part of the seasonal population, which is why services for long visits are well established. The same article says that seasonal influxes double the town's population. A kitchen helps here, as it lets you mix cooking in with the town's many restaurants.

Wikipedia says buildings in Bucerías rarely exceed seven floors and that the units are condominiums rather than hotel style, which is why apartment-style stays are the natural fit here. It also mentions a large street bazaar for traditional regional art and textiles each January around the patron festival of Our Lady of Peace, one of the livelier times to be in the centre.

When to visit Bucerías

Wikivoyage says the best time of year to travel to Nayarit is January to May, the dry season. Humpback whales can be seen in the Bay of Banderas between December and March according to the Riviera Nayarit tourism board, while Wikivoyage suggests January to March for a whale-watching trip.

Because the town fills with seasonal residents in the cooler months, those are also the busiest. If you want a quieter town and are comfortable with a less predictable season, shoulder months outside the dry season are worth considering. Check a current weather forecast before you book.

Wikipedia describes Bucerías as a typical town of the region, with cobblestone streets, a main square, a church and many services for visiting foreigners, plus a wide array of restaurants. It sits between La Cruz de Huanacaxtle and Nuevo Nayarit, so it also makes a practical middle point for exploring the northern shore of the bay. The wider region is covered on our Mexico page.

Long-stay tips for Bucerías

Of the 6 properties here, 4 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 3 include some form of housekeeping and 1 have a 24-hour front desk. If you are staying more than a few nights, compare the facts box on each property page first.

5 properties list a full kitchen and 1 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 65 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Mexico

Travelling further? See aparthotels in Mexico City, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, Cancún, Isla Mujeres and Mérida.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Bucerías?

The town centre suits visitors who want restaurants and services on foot, while the beach side south of Highway 200 suits those who want to be by the sea. La Cruz de Huanacaxtle and Nuevo Nayarit are alternatives either side of town.

How do I get from Puerto Vallarta airport to Bucerías?

Wikivoyage describes local buses from Puerto Vallarta, where you look for the bus marked Punta Mita to reach Bucerías. Check the current routes before you travel, as they can change.

When is whale-watching season near Bucerías?

The Riviera Nayarit tourism board says humpback whales can be seen in the Bay of Banderas from December through March. Wikivoyage suggests January to March.

Are aparthotels good for long stays in Bucerías?

Yes. Wikipedia says the town has long attracted seasonal visitors who stay for extended periods, and apartment-style stays with a kitchen suit that pattern. Our guide to serviced apartments for longer stays covers what to check.

How many aparthotels are there in Bucerías?

We currently list 6 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Bucerías.

Do aparthotels in Bucerías have kitchens?

6 of the 6 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Bucerías have a washing machine?

4 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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