Four hours south of Puerto Vallarta, Isla Navidad has long been a little known favorite for beach getaways. Where Puerto Vallarta has gotten too expensive and crowded in recent years, Barra de Navidad area, and Isla Navidad, known as Barra by locals, retains its laid back charm.

The Barra area is one of the last stops travelers will hit along the Costalegre, heeading south on the stretch of coast between Puerto Vallarta and Mazanillo, Colima. This largely protected coastline is known for its crashing surf, undeveloped beaches, and wild jungles. The remoteness of the Costalegre, and Barra by extension, is what makes it so special and has kept it relatively quiet over the years.

Barra is one of the small towns here in the string of small villages dotting the coast. It's often coupled with its neighbor, Melaque, another town known for its wide stretch of undeveloped beaches, beautiful sunsets, and ocean front restaurants. Barra is a bit quieter than Melaque, but both are beloved alternatives to the built-up beach destinations to the north. Just minutes to the south of Barra lies Isla Navidad, Playa de Coco, and Villa Star of the Sea, our small boutique resort, featuring one and two bedroom apartments, on sparsely populated Playa de Coco.