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Voykit pocket guide · Mexico
Boca de Pascuales
Spend a day surfing or beach‑bathing; add a night only if you want a surf base or cheap lodging.
Boca de Pascuales is a tiny surf‑focused beach town in southern Colima. The whole stretch fits a half‑day walk, so a single day covers the main activities. Overnight stays are optional for surf sessions or budget lodging.
- Country
- Mexico
- Best months
- Mar–Oct (steady surf, warm weather)
- Avoid
- Nov–Feb (cooler, fewer waves)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- MXN
- Money
- Currency is the Mexican peso (MXN, $). Cards work in hotels, chains and many restaurants; markets, street food, small shops and colectivos are cash.
- Daily spend
- Budget $500–$800 MXN excl. bed · Mid $800–$1,200 MXN excl. bed · High $1,200+ MXN excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telcel has the widest coverage; AT&T and Movistar are cheaper in cities. SIMs sell at OXXO shops and phone stores; registration with an ID may be requested — check.
- Emergency
- Police / General emergencies 911 · Tourist assistance 078
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 127 V · 60 Hz · US plugs fit; many older sockets have no earth pin.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 10–15%; check the bill for an included 'servicio'.; Bars: MXN 10–20 per drink or 10%.; Petrol station attendants: MXN 10–20; more for windscreen and tyres.; Guides and drivers: 10% or MXN 200–400 a day.; Supermarket baggers (often older volunteers): MXN 5–10.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; garrafón (20-litre jugs) and filtered water in hotels.
- Toilets
- Put paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places; public toilets charge MXN 5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Beer (cerveza, 355 ml) | $30–$50 MXN |
| Margarita | $80–$120 MXN |
| Street taco | $15–$30 MXN |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | $120–$180 MXN |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CLQ · Colima Airport
- Daily flights from MEX; bus or taxi to town (~1 h).
Typical fares
- Colima → Tecomán bus
- about $150 MXN, 1 h (check)
- Tecomán → Boca de Pascuales taxi
- about $120 MXN, 5 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The town is walkable; footpaths connect the beach, restaurants and hotels. A rental car is useful for reaching Tecomán or other Costalegre spots.
See and do
Known for
- Consistent surf barrels
- Palapa‑style beach restaurants
- Low‑key budget hotels
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tecomán | Bus from Colima to Tecomán (≈1 h), then taxi 5 min | ≈1 h 15 min |
| Manzanillo | Bus from Colima to Manzanillo (≈2 h), then taxi 15 min | ≈2 h 30 min |
Sleep
- Hotel Real de Pascuales
- Inexpensive, 5‑min walk to beach, basic rooms.
- Pascuales Villas
- Spacious suites, air‑conditioned, pets allowed.
- Hotel Estrella del Mar
- Bare‑bones budget rooms.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedis-KOOL-peh |
| Thank you | GraciasGRAH-syahs |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?KWAN-toh KWEHS-tah |
| Where is the beach? | ¿Dónde está la playa?DON-deh es-TAH lah PLAH-yah |
| I would like a beer | Una cerveza, por favorOO-nah ser-VEH-sah, por fa-VOR |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; a kiss on the right cheek among friends; avoid: Skipping 'buenos días' when entering a shop
- Punctuality: Be on time for tours and buses; avoid: Expecting social events to start on time
- Talking: Warm small talk, family, food, football; avoid: Jokes about cartels, the wall or migration
- Churches: Covered shoulders, quiet; avoid: Photos during mass
- Dining: Say 'provecho' to other diners when leaving; avoid: Rushing the waiter
Scams and watch-outs
- Limited 3G coverage; 4G only near Tecomán.
- Few ATMs; carry cash.
- Surf can be powerful early morning – assess conditions.
Generally safe; early‑morning surf can be strong, and 3G coverage is limited – carry cash and check surf conditions before entering the water.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Boca de Pascuales yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Consistent surf barrels
- Palapa‑style beach restaurants
- Low‑key budget hotels
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Boca de Pascuales: www.wikidata.org/wiki/QXXXXX
- Wikivoyage: Boca de Pascuales, revision 5241592 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5241592
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/boca-de-pascuales). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.