This deep, steep sided notch in the cliffs on the north side of Cabo Corrientes is open to the north and west but sheltered from wind for south and east. The relentless southerly swell folds around cape and enters the bay from the northwest. Los Corrales has a pristine white sand beach and a small fishing settlement on the east side of the bay.

Approaches

No info.

Anchorage

Anchor with the pangas on the east side of the bay in 9.1m on a sandy bottom.

Facilities

None. Tour boats have not reached the quiet fishing community.

Although Playa Majahuitas appears to be well off the beaten track with no road access, but a small resort lies behind the coconut palms and deck chairs on the beach. This beautiful little cove located about 3NM east of Tecomates is only 200m wide and anchorage space is further reduced by tour boats and moorings in the water in front of the beach.

Bahia Majahuitas is open to the north but the headlands on either side offer some protection from winds from the east and west but the southerly swell wraps into the bay. On a calm day it is a glorious day anchorage.

Approaches

No info.

Anchorage

Anchor off the beach in 4.5m on sand. Dinghy in to the shore, take care landing when waves are breaking on the beach.

Facilities

A jungle hike to the Quimixto waterfall can be booked at the resort which lies just behind the beach.

Quimixto is another shallow indentation in the south coast of Bahia Banderas some 5NM from Tecomates. The headland on the west side of the bay gives shelter from the wind but southerly swell wraps around from the northwest making this a rolly anchorage. Quimixto is open to the north and not recommended during the winter months.

Approaches

No info.

Anchorage

Tuck inside the headland and anchor amongst the pangas in 3.6m on a sandy bottom. Dinghy ashore at the very west end of the beach where the swell is least or tie up at the pier.

Facilities

A road connects Quimixto with Las Animas but otherwise the settlement can only be reached by boat. A few palapa restaurants can be found in the small village.