Barra has a wealth of restaurants, many of which are located adjacent to or on the beach. Seafoodis the main attraction with delicious local shrimp and lobster featured on every menu. Thebiggest decision facing tourists in Barra is where to eat tonight. The possibilities are endless andthe food is consistently excellent. Barra is a tranquil community more suited to retirees than to the disco set.
Most visitors soonfall into a routine of swimming, sun bathing and planning the next meal.
With the exception anightclub or two and the soon to be opened disco at Grand Bay night life in Barra is decidedly lowkey. Those who tire of sunbathing can try a round of golf at the Grand Bay, schedule a day of fishing or plan a day trip to visit nearby cities and remote beaches to the north of town. The mostpopular day trips include visits to Cihuatlan or Manzanillo or the colonial city of Colima. Otherpopular day trips take visitors to the remote beaches of Tenacatita or La Manzanilla. Every visitor should plan a day trip to Cihuatlan roughly 12 miles south of Barra.