Beach La Huerta, Jalisco Municipality of La Huerta
Quiet turquoise-water beach north of the Chamela creek mouth, looking out at San Agustín and San Pedro islands.
From Autlán: about 1 h 30 min by road (~105 km) How to get there ↓
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Tours to Xametla
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How to get to Xametla
- From Autlán: about 1 h 30 min by road (~105 km)
- Nearest airport: Puerto Vallarta (PVR), 2 h 23 min by car to Talpa de Allende
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About Xametla
Xametla is a stretch of beach on the southern shore of Chamela Bay, in La Huerta municipality, Jalisco. It lies roughly 1.4 km northwest of Chamela village and a kilometre north of the El Negrito cove; between the two, the Chamela creek meets the sea and the beach named after the village runs along the shore.
About 600 metres out lies San Agustín island, with San Pedro, the Mosca islet and, further north, Colorada island beside it, making this one of the spots on the coast with the most islands in view. The bay's nine islands have been a nature sanctuary since 9 April 2001 and are breeding grounds for sea turtles and species found in very few places; anyone reaching them by kayak or boat must carry out all their rubbish. To actually set foot on an island, the practical option is Punta Pérula at the other end of the bay, where boats leave for Isla Cocinas.
The water is clear, turquoise on sunny days, and the beach rarely gets busy. There are no large hotels; some of the land beside the beach is private and closed to cars, so vehicles stay in the parking area by the entrance and you walk the last stretch. Visitors who stay over tend to camp or sleep in Chamela village, which also has the nearest places to eat.
How to get to Xametla
Xametla is on the sea side of federal Highway 200 (Manzanillo-Puerto Vallarta), level with Chamela village; short roads run down from the highway and you walk the last stretch from the parking area. From Manzanillo, drive north on 200 through Barra de Navidad, Cihuatlán and Careyes: 1 h 40 min from Manzanillo, 132 km by road. The nearest Pueblo Mágico is Talpa de Allende, 3 h 35 min and 180 km by road. By public transport, buses go from Guadalajara to La Huerta (about 4 h 30 min), then a taxi or colectivo to the bay.
Directions to Xametla on Google Maps
Distances are in a straight line; the road is usually longer.
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From the nearest cities to Xametla
- Autlán · about 105 km by road, ~1 h 30 min
- Manzanillo · about 125 km by road, ~1 h 50 min
- Puerto Vallarta · about 160 km by road, ~2 h 25 min
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Before you go to Xametla: hours, prices and tips
- What to bring
- Food, water, biodegradable sunscreen, a sunshade and a towel: the area is semi-wild with few services. México Desconocido · checked Oct 2026
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Visiting Xametla: what to see and do
San Agustín island, about 600 m from shore
San Pedro and Colorada islands and the Mosca islet
Sunset with the islands in silhouette
Kayaking, paddleboarding and snorkelling in the bay
The mouth of the Chamela creek, south of the beach
Boats from Punta Pérula to Isla Cocinas (about 20 min)
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Places to stay in Xametla
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Tours & activities
Day trips and guided outings from Talpa de Allende often include Xametla; with a local guide you can get there without a car.
Rental cars
Pick up a car at PVR (Puerto Vallarta): about 2 h 23 min by road to Talpa de Allende, then 98 km more to Xametla, on your own schedule.
Flights
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Puerto Vallarta (PVR), about 2 h 23 min by road from Talpa de Allende, the base for Xametla.
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When to go to Xametla mild
Xametla shares the climate of Talpa de Allende, 98 km away. The best months to visit are January, March, November, and December.
Xametla is best for swimming and time on the water in the warmest months (April, May, and June); in the rainiest ones (July, August, and September) expect storms in the afternoon.
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The closest Pueblo Mágico: Talpa de Allende
Talpa de Allende is the Pueblo Mágico closest to Xametla, with places to stay, food, and more to see.
Closest to Xametla
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Chamela · Village · 1 km away
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El Negrito · Beach · 1 km away
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Reserva de la Biosfera Chamela-Cuixmala · Nature reserve · 11 km away
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Careyes · Town · 12 km away
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Emiliano Zapata · Village · 21 km away
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La Manzanilla · Village · 42 km away
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La Huerta · Town · 47 km away
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Tomatlán · Town · 48 km away
Near Xametla
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Lists with Xametla
Beaches in Jalisco · 22Location from OpenStreetMap. Written by Puebloteca.