Bahía de Banderas and Bucerias:......
The legend of sleepy Bucerías is still a reality in neighborhoods
that reflect Mexico at its friendliest and most genuine. The typical main
plaza is just a few short steps from the broad, 14 km sandy beach with
numerous seafood restaurants and seaside clubs for dining and relaxing, some
with live music. Bucerías is also an up-and-coming investment opportunity both
in condo developments and bed & breakfasts. Home to the Virgin of Peace, the
seaside festival is a focus of one of their annual festivals in mid-January
with special blessings for the participating local fishermen and their
decorated seagoing craft.
There is little known about the history of the Bay of Banderas (Bay
of flags) which occupies the coast of Nayarit and Jalisco. This is due to the
fact that throughout most of its existence the region has been occupied by
various tribes indigenous to the area who did not keep written records of
their endeavors. It is known that the Bay was traversed by the Filiacion
Nahuatl tribes during their pilgrimage to the Valley of Mexico. Archeological
evidence also proves the presence of the Aztec and the Toltec Indians in the
areas of Sayulita, Higuera Blanco, Punta de Mita, San Juan de Abajo and Valle
de Banderas. Unfortunately, since none of these tribes kept much in the way of
written records it is difficult to determine who arrived in the region first.
The Bay of Flags plunges to around 1800m (5900ft), has 160km (100mi) of
sensational shoreline and comfortably makes it into the list of the 10 biggest
bays in the world (it's number seven). Ostensibly the submerged crater of a
long-extinguished volcano, Bahía de Banderas is an environmental wonderland
populated by giant manta rays, dolphins and (during their birthing season from
November through March) humpback whales. It's also inhabited by humans,
occupying themselves by diving, fishing, water skiing and generally dipping
their collective big toe in the bay's waters.
Banderas
Bay (Bay of Flags) is a horseshoe-shaped bay theorized to have been
formed by an ancient volcanic crater. It is the largest natural bay in Mexico
and the second largest in North American - surpassed only by Canada’s Hudson
Bay.
Banderas Bay measures nearly 20 miles across with over 40 miles of coastline
and is considered one of the deepest bays in the world with depths of up to
two miles. The waters of Bahia de Banderas are protected from the inclement
weather of the open seas because it faces west and is framed by the Sierra
Madre mountain range.
With its deep, calm waters, Banderas Bay offers some of the best sport fishing
in the world. Humpback whales, dolphins, sea turtles and giant manta rays are
also inhabitants. At one time, great pearl banks were found, which caused much
greed among the early Spaniards who first settled on Banderas Bay.
The highlights for divers and snorkeling are Los Arcos, a grand tangle of
environmentally protected rocks just south of Playa Gemelas, and the Islas
Marietas, a maze of reefs, tunnels and underwater caves at the mouth of the
bay that's regularly attended by marine wildlife. Fortunately for those who
get Steven Spielberg flashbacks and still aren't sure if it's safe to go back
in the water, this doesn't include sharks, which are kept out of the bay by
resident dolphins intent on protecting their young.
On this web site you will find information for your dream
vacation, canopy adventure tours, deep sea fishing, Mexican fiestas, bird
watching, swim with the dolphins, or sales, rentals, links to services and
news for music
and entertainment. Whatever your dream, we have it here!
The photos of Bucerias mexico will show the beauty and things to do. View photos of mother turtles laying eggs on the beach. View this endangered species.
Check out the forum to ask questions and get answers from people in the know and for up dates and touching base with friends and businesses. For visitors and locals this is information you can't find elsewhere.
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