On our final full day while vacationing in Puerto Vallarta, we decided to take the bus to Bucerias because we heard the beaches were better, it was much quieter and you could bargain on souvenirs more. We took the bus from the Malecon to Walmart then hopped on a bus to Bucerias-took about an hour. Walked across the street towards... more

We spent 5 days in Bucerias at a condo on the south end of town two and a half blocks (and one big hill) from the Bay and about 10 blocks from town center. Having been to PV a few times - we wanted to try some place different and quieter. We found it in Bucerias. The beach and water... more

Bucerias is a great town, not well known in comparison to PV. Want to know where the Best of Bucerias is? Restaurants are really good with live talent ranging from Jazz to Latin music, locals extremely friendly, better beaches and a quieter atmosphere. The town is laid back, the pace more relaxing. There is so much more, not sure where... more

The nearest good shopping and dining from Nuevo Vallarta's resort row is to the north, in the town of Bucerias, a U.S. $7 cab ride from the Riu, or U.S. $1.50 on the ATM bus from anywhere in Nuevo Vallarta. The main commercial strip by the highway in Bucerias is kind of junky-looking, but this is where you’ll find the... more