The central square of Bucerias, known locally as the Zocalo, is a great starting point for partying, socializing and dining. The Zocalo Plaza offers a variety of venues for family entertainment. Bonfil, the town's main street features many seafood restaurants, eateries, shops and stores of all sorts. Apart from this, you can enjoy boogie-boarding, fishing, swimming and sunbathing at the beach, or even take in whale-watching tours near Bucerias vacation homes and condos.
From this town, you can visit the beautiful neighboring communities of the Bay of Banderas and Puerto Vallarta. Located but a short distance from Bucerias, the Bay of Banderas has a unique wildlife sanctuary on the Marietas Islands. The town of Puerto Vallarta offers any number of clubs, exciting nightlife, and plenty of outdoor activities including swimming, surfing and fishing.
Bucerias plays host to the festival of "Our Lady of Peace" (La Virgen de la Paz) every year in January. This festival lasts for ten days during which the streets fill up with scores of revelers enjoying carnival rides, local specialties and folk arts and crafts. The last day of the festival is marked by a boating regatta. Lodge in Bucerias vacation rentals, and enjoy a perfect Mexican vacation without the hustle and bustle of big cities.