The town of Barra de Navidad (pop-3,386) is a small farming and fishing community located on the east end of the Bahía de Navidad, 60 km north of the city of Manzanillo, Colima.    In recent years, the Jalisco state government has promoted Barra as a tourist attraction of the Costa Alegre.  The spectacular beachfront bordering the sandbar arks toward San Patrico-Melaque 4.5km to the west. The ease of shopping, a variety of restaurants, a relaxed atmosphere and the natural beauty of the surrounding area make Barra a picturesque setting in a tropical paradise.  Barra de Navidad is a true Mexican treasure, the perfect hideaway just waiting to be discovered.  GPS N19°11´52" W104°41´06"