Bahia de Chamela! South bound on Mexico Hwy. 200 is the turn off (El Super/Km 72) to the five mile long Chamela Bay with its protective islands and various accommodations. The bay north to south is broken up into Playa Perula, Playa Fortuna, Playa Chamela, and Playa Rosadas. The surf gets bigger as you head south, so choose what you can handle. There are three bunglow rentals, two trailer parks, and the Villa Polinesian Camping Club. A great area to spend a few days before heading further south on your exploration of the 'Costalegre'(Happy Coast). Just to the south of Bahia de Chamela is the private and secluded, hilltop, Villa Vista Hermosa with it's 270 degree territorial view of the Pacific ocean, the Bay of Chamela, and the foothills to the East. A respite from the heated valley below. The professional staff caters to your every need! This all-inclusive villa is situated on five manicured, mountaintop acres, with water fountains, swimming pool, large dining area, accommodations for large groups, and probably the most spectacular views I have every experienced in my travels along Hwy. 200. Check it out for yourself at the link below! Tepic (Junction of Highway 15 and 200) to Manzanillo Mex. Hwy 200 traverses through the tropical deciduous forests and mountains of the Nayarit State capital of Tepic, past the palm tree lined zocalos of the tourist mecca of Puerto Vallarta on the Bay of Banderas in Jalisco State, southward hugging the Pacific ocean on its way past farmland, thorn forests and sprawling savannas to the resort city of Manzanillo in the State of Colima. It serves as the gateway to the "Costa Alegre" (Happy Coast) of southwestern, coastal Mexico!