Our family of five traveled to Mexico for the first time and found a true paradise in the town of Barra De Navidad and the home of Carla and Esteban. We started searching almost a year in advance of our travel - hoping for an authentic, peaceful, fun vacation where we could practice our Spanish, immerse ourselves in a new culture, and experience family fun....and we found more than we dreamed of! Carla was kind and supportive in all of our correspondence, and became a friend over the months we emailed. By the time we arrived in Mexico I had complete faith in this family who takes pride in their home, their town, and their hospitality. The home was beautiful, clean, welcoming, and very secure. Groceries were gathered for us so we could arrive on Christmas night with no worries. We met fabulous people all week who were helpful and great fun. We shopped local markets, got haircuts (REALLY!), took a water taxi to a village across the bay, a bus to Melaque, a taxi to La Manzanilla - all within 30 minutes of Barra. The house is located in the best part of the town - everything is within easy walking distance - and the hotel Cabo Blanco is literally a minute away and a great resource. We had a wonderful experience - much of it because we had such a lovely home and great hosts in Carla and Esteban.