San Felipe is a picturesque fishing village of
wooden houses and laid back lifestyles. There is a charming
promenade from which the view across the ria can be admired. On the
opposite bank of the natural canal the thin strip of land rich in
mangrove vegetation can be seen, and beyond that, the open sea. San
Felipe is the point where the strip of land protrudes from the coast
and stretches out eastward, parallel to the mainland towards El
Cuyo.
The port of San Felipe has 28 small boats which
ferry visitors across the ria to the lovely beaches facing the open
sea every 10 or 15 minutes. This efficient service is provided by
the Punta Bachul group and the departure point is at the far end of
the promenade.
There are at least five excellent fish and
seafood restaurants in San Felipe, which are busiest during the
Spring vacation and again in the Summer, when diners can enjoy,
among other specialties, the delicacy of locally caught octopus.
San Felipe is only 11 km west of Río Lagartos. Turn
right off highway 295, 2 km after leaving Rio
Lagartos.