Cabana-style rooms on the sandbar at Boca del Cielo, reached by a five-minute boat crossing from the village landing, with the Pacific surf on one side and the lagoon on the other. The restaurant works almost entirely in shrimp and fish landed the same morning, and the beach is empty outside Mexican holiday weeks.
Villas Boca del Cielo occupies the sandbar at Boca del Cielo, near Tonala on the Chiapas Pacific coast, reached by a five-minute boat crossing from the village landing across the lagoon. Cabana-style rooms face the Pacific surf on one side and the calm lagoon on the other, a layout unique to this stretch of coastline. Room types run from a Standard Cabana to a Sea View Cabana, a Family Cabana, and a Bungalow, all fan-cooled rather than air-conditioned. The restaurant works almost entirely with shrimp and fish landed the same morning by local fishermen, and hammocks strung along the cabana verandas make up much of the daytime activity. There is no pool, spa, or gym; the sandbar setting and lagoon tours by boat, arranged directly through the property, are the main draws. Parking is on the mainland at the boat landing rather than at the villas themselves, and the beach stays empty outside Mexican holiday weeks, making it one of the quieter beach stays in Chiapas compared with the more developed Puerto Arista strip further south.
Room types
- Standard Cabana
- Sea View Cabana
- Family Cabana
- Bungalow
Amenities
- beachfront
- restaurant
- bar
- boat transfer from the village
- fans
- hammocks
- parking on the mainland
- lagoon tours
Location
Barra de Boca del Cielo, 30500 Tonala, Chiapas, Mexico
15.8990, -93.6960 View on map
Highlights
- Sandbar location with Pacific surf on one side, lagoon on the other
- Restaurant serving same-morning shrimp and fish
- Five-minute boat crossing from the village landing
- Lagoon tours arranged directly through the property
- Quiet beach outside Mexican holiday weeks
Tips for visiting
- Arrange the boat crossing time with the villas in advance, as the landing does not run on a fixed schedule.
- Bring cash, since the sandbar location makes card payment unreliable.
- Visit outside Semana Santa and other Mexican holiday weeks for a quieter beach.
- Order the fish or shrimp catch of the day rather than a fixed menu item, since availability depends on the morning catch.
Accessibility
Reaching the property requires a boat crossing and walking across sand, which is not accessible for wheelchair users; there is no paved path between the landing and the cabanas.
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Frequently asked questions
How do guests reach Villas Boca del Cielo?
A five-minute boat crossing from the village landing across the lagoon reaches the sandbar.
Is there parking at the villas?
Parking is available on the mainland at the boat landing rather than at the villas themselves.
Are the rooms air-conditioned?
No, cabanas and bungalows are fan-cooled rather than air-conditioned.
Can the property arrange lagoon tours?
Yes, lagoon tours by boat can be arranged directly through the property.