JOSES CAMPING CABAÑAS

“This is a real gem : a best kept secret ! Huge campground with lots of shade by cashew nuts trees. Long expat canadian owner with mexican wife since 40 years. Excellent facilities and very clean. Showers with lots of water. Toilet paper and soap in the common toilets. I stayed 6 nights mid-Feb in the nice and spacious 6 beds dorm (I was alone). Mosquito nets on all the windows and even under the roof. Excellent wifi. Water refill system. In the night you hear the sound of crashing waves. Very quiet location just 5 minutes from the beach and 15 from the village where you can buy fruits and veggies. The minibus from Tonalá runs frequently (40 pesos) and stops nearby. Excellent seafood restaurants on the beach which is very long, wide and almost desert.”

“Great camping here in our van. It’s so quiet, shady, and clean. Jose and his family are very welcoming. It is a quick block or two to the beach. We originally planned on stopping over for one night and ended up staying for three.”

“This is a top campside for a very reasonable price, 100 pesos with good showers, clean toilets, electricity and Wi-Fi. Only 200m from a stunning free beach, here there is a lot of space, plenty shade and quietness at night. I don't understand why everybody wants to go to Boca del Cielo, i visited it and it was the biggest disappointment. I would never stay in Boca del Cielo more than 10 minutes. Puerto Arista is a authentic quiet Mexican coastal resort. I highly recommend to come here to any traveller. There are options for anyone, camping, dorms and cabañas.”

“We stayed here and utilized this place as a hard reset, cleaning everything top to bottom. (We did not wash the exterior!) The owner told us: Please feel welcome here to take care of business. Things like vehicle oil change, laundry, dog baths, and a full reset before crossing in to Guatemala. The closest border at Hidalgo is also one of the safest. We were given directions from an officer in the Mexican Army that this is the safest in Chiapas! Prices for a stay can vary due to the number of people and the size of your rig. Water is precious here, and this place has great water! The needed amenities are perfectly clean and functional well!”

“Great place to stay! Jose is amazing and the cabanas are comfortable. The showers and toilets are clean and the natural beauty around is fantastic. Take the canoes for a paddle through thr mangroves, you wont be dissapointed!”

“Great spot. José ( Joe) is very personable and runs a beautiful campground. Showers are hot, pool is cool, cabins are clean. Highly recommended.”

“A great camp spot with lots of shaded spots, cabañas, new toilets and showers, a pool, and a cool community of seasonal expats and travelers. A few blocks back from the main beach road it's a nice oasis, quiet at night and everything is accessible by walking around town. Jose is a super nice guy, great stories and a fun environment. If you're nearby definitely camp here!!”