Melaque possess a beautiful crescent shaped Playa Melaque beach which it shares with its neighbor, Barra de Navidad. Stroll on the warm sands or enjoy thrilling water sports in its clear warm waters including swimming, diving, sailing and diving. A plethora of Melaque house rentals can be found along the beach. Playa Cuastecomatito, 200-meter long beach located at the west end of Melaque is another major beach in the region, which can be accessed by hiking, by boat, or by a long dirt road off of highway 200. Deep sea fishing is available a short trip away in Barra de Navidad, with the choice of several charter operations. If bird watching is your forte, then head to the large fresh water lagoon, named 'El Tule', a habitat for many exotic species of residential and migratory birds. If you want to explore beyond beaches, then visit the town of Manzanilla, which offer a delightful shopping experience with its great range of shops and boutiques selling colorful fabrics, woodwork, leatherwear, and beautiful handicrafts made by local artists.

There are many good places to eat in Melaque. Ranging from expensive upscale restaurants to beach side Palapas and low cost roadside eateries, there are many different types of fine eating establishments scattered all over the village. Treat your taste buds to traditional Mexican fare well accompanied by local alcoholic drinks. At the onsite restaurants of Melaque house rentals , you can savour a variety of exotic international delicacies and enjoy great folk music and vibrant nightlife of this charming coastal resort.