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Throughout the region, from the Riviera Nayarit to the Costalegre, long, flat beaches invite walking, and reefs and offshore breaks draw divers, snorkelers, and surfers. In places, untouristy hideaways, with little to distract you beyond waves lapping the shore, may be accessible by land or by sea. Omnipresent seafood shanties are perfect vantage points for sunsets on the sand. More »

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