Mysis III

Central Pacific Coast


Some 2km south of the San Blas–Tepic Hwy, this palapa seafood restaurant is the pick of the Playa Las Islitas beach shacks. whips up excellent shrimp dishes, including shrimp ceviche tostadas and a flavorful caldo de pescado (fish soup). The beach scenery makes the experience all the more memorable, and the sands south of Mysis are well worth exploring.

San Blas–Tepic combis will leave you at the Playa Las Islitas entrance, from where it's a 2km stroll.


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