LOCAL RESOURCES AND INFORMATION
MEDICAL AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
For life threatening emergencies call 911!
There is a 24 hour Urgent Care and pharmacy within a 10 min walk from Casa Nayita. There are also other pharmacies in town including one just a couple blocks away! A prescription is not always needed for many basic medications.
For a list of the nearest hospitals click here.
For a list of other medical and emergency services in the area such as fire, local police, animal protection, immigration and consulates etc. click here.
GROCERY AND MARKETS
For basic groceries, Abarrotes Hnos is a short walk from the Casa on Coral Street. There are numerous mini-supers along the main highway into La Cruz as well as a Super Kiosko at the corner of Coral and Langosta Ave for alcohol and other convenience items.
The mercado del mar (seafood market) is at the Marina where you can find the catch of the day and support the local economy!
At the Marina and Town Square you will also find the Sunday Market from November to April!
The closest major grocery stores are located in Bucerías about a 10-minute taxi/Uber/bus ride away (Chedraui, Mega and La Comer).
RESTAURANTS AND BARS
La Cruz has a variety of bars, restaurants and street food that offer authentic Mexican food as well as International options. The hardest decision of your day will be choosing where to eat!
Trip Advisor reviews some of the options in town and nearby, but we encourage you to explore others as well, including those off the beaten path!
Our family go to for breakfast and a quick lunch is Cristi's Cafe right next door!
Other family favourites in La Cruz and area are:
Yo Yo Mo's Sports Bar Bucerías
We also enjoy local craft beer from Buclas Brewing which you can find on tap or in bottle in many restaurants.
These are just a few recommended local eats but there are too many great places to name!
TRANSPORTATION
We maintain a relationship with trusted local drivers who we recommend to contact for scheduling airport pick up/drop-off, regional transportation to nearby towns, beaches, golf, shopping centers etc.
For an inexpensive mode of transportation, the colectivos are 12-18 passenger vans/mini buses that have routes between all local towns (sign posted on front of bus). There are no set schedules, but you rarely have to wait more than 5-10 minutes for a bus to drive by. Wave your hand and they'll stop for you, or the nearest designated pick up/drop off can be found here.
If you need a taxi, the local taxi stand is within walking distance on Langosta Avenue. Uber is also available for transport throughout the region.
MASSAGE, SALON AND SPA SERVICES
Erimar Salon & Spa is excellent and offers many types of beauty services. They take bookings by phone or Facebook. Oasis Massage and Spa is back in a newly renovated location just around the corner from Casa Nayita, they also take bookings by phone or Facebook
RECREATION AND THINGS TO DO
For a list of Things to Do in La Cruz and area check out Trip Advisor.
Inside La Cruz Facebook Page is a great resource for what is going on in town and where you can find answers to all of the questions you might have for services in La Cruz!
Sailing, fishing and scuba charters can be booked at the Marina, for more information about activities check out the Marina Facebook Page
During the high season, Thursday evenings at 7pm there is a free movie night at the Marina Amphitheatre.
Casa Nayita is a couple blocks from a great beach with calm waters, perfect for swimming, paddle boarding and kayaking.
For golf lovers, options in the area that aren't private courses are becoming limited but there are a few public and semi-private options still available.
Are you looking to dive into authentic Mexican food and drink? Or perhaps learn to cook an authentic Mexican dish? We recommend Amanda at Mexican Culinary Experiences. She offers tours throughout the Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit area!
We recommend the reward winning Vallarta Botanical Gardens to add to your day activities in the bay. Located south of Mismaloya the gardens offer self guided or organized tours with restaurant on site. The Vallarta Botanical Gardens is one of Mexico´s foremost botanical garden for the propagation, study, discovery, conservation, and display of Mexican native plants for the enjoyment of Puerto Vallarta´s residents and visitors!
DENTISTRY
We can recommend trusted dentists in the area for routine, surgical and emergency dentistry.
For a list of dental offices in the area click here.
BANKING AND ATMS
We recommend using MXN pesos over USD. Many places will accept USD but they are not obligated to give you the current exchange rate. In restaurants, shops and markets, it's always better to pay in MXN pesos!
Most of the businesses in La Cruz do not accept credit cards (except gas stations and major grocery stores).
The easiest way to get pesos are at the ATMs. We recommend only using ATMs inside banks, major grocery stores or at the airport. ATM fees and maximum withdraw amounts vary across ATMs. CI Banco typically has low ATM fees and is recommended for exchanging USD.