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Restaurante La Mora
Tucked onto a sheltered slice of beach, there's something of the old posada about La Mora. You can park yourself in the tavern-like interior or feel the…
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True, it’s a bit like comparing heaven with nirvana, but San Agustinillo might just possess the nicest slice of sand on this glorious coast. The village is smaller than Mazunte, its ‘twin’ to the west, with everything clinging to the main drag, Calle Principal. The waves are a little more manageable too, making this place perfect for bodyboarding and learning to surf. There's a local surf school should you need assistance.
These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout San Agustinillo.
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Tucked onto a sheltered slice of beach, there's something of the old posada about La Mora. You can park yourself in the tavern-like interior or feel the…
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A slightly more refined palapa than is standard in these parts, La Ola (the wave) is right on the beach and delivers fine fish concoctions to its wooden…
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A Catalan chef whips up innovative fish and seafood dishes at this intimate sand-floor restaurant perched above the main strip. Mains include lobster in…
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The restaurant on the sands at Un Sueño serves up good breakfasts and, for lunch, sabores del Pacífico (flavors of the Pacific) with a touch of French…
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The service leaves much to be desired but La Termita’s wood-oven pizzas are the best in town, and there are good salads to go with them and carrot or…
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