The Costa Alegre is a remote and pristine paradise located in the southern area of pacific coastal Mexico between Manzanillo and Puerto Vallarta. The Costa Alegre comprises a ninety-five kilometer stretch of coast between Barra de Navidad and Playa Quemaro.  At 20° north latitude Costa Alegre experiences climate similar to Hawaii or Jamaica, making it an ideal winter vacation destination.

'Costa Alegre' translated to English means the "Happy Coast", and is a tropical paradise from November through April, when there is little or no rain.  It is know for its enchanting sunsets, warm deserted beaches, seclusion and serenity.

Modest beach towns are popular week-end and Mexican National holiday getaways for Mexicans from Guadalajara, Colima, and even Mexico City. Although the area is as yet largely unknown as a major tourist destination, a few Canadian and  U.S. visitors arrive here each winter.

Costa Alegre is an ecological tourist attraction which caters to just about any budget, from youth hostels, small family owned bungalows and hotels, to luxury special class resorts, Costa Alegre offers something for everyone.

Many visitors to Costa Alegre find that the days slip away with alarming rapidity in spite of the apparent lack of scheduled activities. By the time you stroll the beach, do a bit of sunbathing, listen to a mariachi beach band, sip a margarita at sundown and dine under the moonlight, another day will have slipped away. You will feel like you're in a paradise.