The aquamarine waters of the white crescent shaped beach of Yelapa are perfect for swimming, snorkeling, surfing, diving, and sailing. If you are not adventurous you can laze in one of the beach chairs and catch a few rays while enjoying the refreshing local moonshine called "Raicilla"or you can stroll on the beach and collect lovely seashells. Located on the beach behind “Fanny’s Restaurant” are several horse rentals which provide horseback ride into the village at affordable prices. Just a few minutes’ walk from Yelapa house rentals and homes is the newly opened youth Center, and small cafes where you can enjoy a piping hot cup of coffee and mingle with warm and friendly locales. If you need to explore then you can arrange a day trip to the Marietas Islands (a bird sanctuary), a boat excursion to one of the many virgin beaches of Melaque and Puerto Villarta, a deep sea fishing trip, or a horseback tour to spectacular cascades, and swimming holes up the river.
Yelapa is renowned all over Mexico for its finest seafood and delicious pies which you can savor at one of its local beachside eateries. There are plenty of specialty restaurants where you can dig in to popular Mexican delights like enchiladas, ceviche, and tacos, tamales and tostados and also sample out famous Italian, French, Portuguese, and Spanish cuisines. And if you do not prefer to eat outside then you can choose to dine at the onsite restaurant of your vacation rental Yelapa Mexico . For shopping addicts, the village has plenty of good shopping options ranging from rustic galleries to chic boutiques and outlets. The must-buys include trendy beachwear, funky t -shirts and handmade Mexican crafts.