San Patricio-Melaque is a coastal town which is 4 kilometers northwest of Barra de Navidad, in the municipality of Cihuatlan, in the state of Jalisco. Melaque is composed of three coastal communities that were integrated by the urban dynamics: San Patricio Melaque and Villa Obregon. All of them are known as "Melaque", a small town that has become a tourist destination for a long time. It is a place chosen by local families for rest and recreation.

Perched at the northern end of the bay, San Patricio - Melaque seems much more typically Mexican than Barra de Navidad (5km further south), with a central plaza, church and largish market. Though it remains popular with Mexican families and budget travellers, Melaque is much scruffier than Barra, more commercial and has a more transitory feel. San Patricio in the middle of the other two communities, at its center can find a picturesque square, and several craft shops and other products. In contrast, Villa Obregon, located to the east, is more residential. These three towns form the most important community in the coastal area located between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo. Melaque is the main beach area is excellent for swimming, skimboarding and bodyboarding.

It has gentle waves, abundant restaurants and hotels of excellent quality. There are comfortable palapas along the entire beach. Melaque and Barra de Navidad are considered twin towns on either end of the curved bay and are an oasis for vacationers and those who are simply looking for the best place to rest. During winter season, Melaque, it is filled with vacationers eager to enjoy the beach and the pleasant climate in this part of Jalisco travelers. You do not need more in Melaque get carried away by the relaxed atmosphere and take long walks on these beautiful beaches, enjoy delicious seafood and watch the local fishermen develop their daily activities.

Another must see places of this tourist destination, we have in the Natural saltwater lagoon located behind Melaque, in the southern part of the bay in Barra de Navidad. Moreover, Melaque has become, over time, a haven for artists and so many people come to this destination, with the aim of acquiring beautiful creations. As regards Barra de Navidad, this site it is visited by surfing fans, by telling a clean break waves. The beautiful environment, the many tourist services available and tranquility perceived in the environment, everything comes together to make each visit to Melaque, a unique experience.

The hotels, although modest, offer a clean and comfortable accommodation, which visitors can spend their holiday relaxing on beach chairs, drinking beer and enjoying rich fresh ceviche. The sunsets that can be seen in Melaque are the most beautiful that can be seen throughout the area of the Mexican Pacific. Enjoy particularly El Mirador, because it is a lovely place to feel the caress of the sea breeze, while beautiful landscapes of the Jalisco coast to admire.

In addition to its beautiful beaches, Melaque offers visitors exquisite cuisine, which includes different dishes made with seafood, which are prepared in the most varied and suggestive ways. They can also be tasted rich traditional drinks like tejuino, punch, tepache and tuba. Activities in Melaque recommend Melaque and Barra de Navidad diving, making boating, practicing ecotourism activities and living with tourists from United States and Canada. Interestingly Melaque, along with Barra de Navidad, were named as the "Capital of Costa Alegre" in reference to one of the most attractive tourist areas of the Pacific.

By Road:

Melaque is located on the southern coast of Jalisco, about 300 kilometers southeast of the city of Guadalajara, 215 kilometers from Puerto Vallarta and 70 kilometers from the port of Manzanillo. To get there you must do it for self-Guadalajara Highway Barra de Navidad, or also for the toll road Colima-Manzanillo. In both cases it involves about 5 hours of travel.

The two bus stations face each other at the junction of Carranza and Gómez Farías and have frequent connections to Barra de Navidad (every 15min), regular buses to Guadalajara (5hr) and Manzanillo (1hr 30min), and four daily first-class buses to Puerto Vallarta (4–5hr).

By air:

By plane you can reach Manzanillo Airport, which is located 70 kilometers from the port.