Top attractions in Rosarito are many and varied. This small town sits on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, just south of Playa del Carmen. It is often referred to as Mexico’s “Cultural Crossroads”. It has a vibrant nightlife scene and several world class resorts. Here are some of the best.
Rosarito Beach – It is considered the country’s “Beach City” with many beautiful white sand beaches. Rosarito is a well known tourist destination with an abundance of restaurants, hotels and even nightclubs. The Playa del Carmen Hotel is located here, while the Silverado Hotel and Club is the top choice for a luxury resort in Mexico. Baja Malibu and Sea World are also located here. The beach is very popular for young people and families.
Playa Blanca – This is another popular tourist attraction with plenty of water sports and beach parties. There are also lots of resorts, shops and restaurants here. Playa Blanca is the largest valid (sand beach) in all of Mexico. The beach is well manicured and features a large number of restaurants and hotels. It is often referred to as the Canyons of the South.
Punta Umbrella – This is another hidden gem. It is Mexico’s oldest settlement and is famous for being the first town built in the New Spain Era. Surfing and windsurfing are popular activities in this town. The downtown area is lined with beautiful buildings and residential homes. Many tourists come here for the beautiful scenery and unique architecture.
Puerto Morelos – This is the most industrialized of the cities in Roatan. This is the home to a large textile and agricultural industry. Tourists love heading to Puerto Morelos to walk through its large textile industry. The town is quite dangerous though due to the presence of armed vigilantes. The fiesta season starts here.
The best time to visit Puerto Morelos is in the months of January to May. It experiences very high tourism season because of its history and beautiful scenery. Many tourists like to visit San Miguel de Allende, Puerto Escondido and Puerto Vallarta during this period. You will find many wonderful restaurants, bars, and nightclubs here. Another great thing about this city is that you can stay in any hotel you want during the entire year. Therefore, if you visit Roatan, Mexico in the winter or in the summer you will have no problem staying in a hotel.