Today is February 24th, that means it is a special day for Mexico! This morning we all gathered for a celebration in Sayulita, Happy Flag Day! On this day every year since 1937, the Mexican people honour their beautiful flag and everything that it represents. I went for a walk this morning, down to the …
I had the chance to visit another cemetery, the Cemeterio de Sayulita. I would think when the location was first selected, it was most likely a beautiful and serene space. However, today, Sayulita’s not so private cemetery is getting hemmed in by new construction and has become a shortcut to other destinations. The main entrance …
Readers will already know of my admiration of doors. Where ever I travel, I notice and photograph front and gate doors, usually of homes. I can positively tell you that there are some outstanding doors in Sayulita! I think of front doors sort of like eyes. They are a window of sorts, an entry into …
The busiest beach in Sayulita is South Beach, closest to downtown and packed full of beach bars, clubs, noise, people and of course surfers. I am lovin’ north beach in Sayulita for the exact opposite reasons. 🙂 This stretch of beach will start where the river empties into the ocean and end at a large …
I’m staying in the flat today. While I feel I have improved over yesterday, I need to let my body recover more before I make demands of it. I’m so glad I followed my tried and tested rule on the first day I arrived here in Sayulita. Why foresight is so valuable is allowing me …
Awwww bummer! I got the Sayulita sickness on day 2 in town! What the heck? I have read for years about the struggles Sayulita has had with its sanitation, or lack there of. Before a new sewer treatment plant was put in a couple of years ago, it was thought that all the the sickness …
Ok so Sayulita is not a big town by any stretch of the imagination, but boy has it grown since I was last here 15 years ago! Mexico’s not so little surfing village, Sayulita is a lot larger and developed than I was expecting it to be. I have been reading for years now that …
I have come to the end of my time spent in these three towns of Los Ayala, Rincon de Guayabitos and La Penita de Jaltemba. It’s fitting I post about the cutest & most lovable animals around town that I have seen in my two weeks here. For seeing these animals, meeting them and having …
Walking around La Penita de Jaltemba has afforded me the privilege of finding places both on and off the beaten path. In this post I will show you a few interesting tidbits about La Penita that have stood out for me. When I first saw this large complex, I thought it must be a bull …
At the northern end of La Penita de Jaltemba is the rural neighbourhood of Colonia Paraiso Escondido. This rustic community runs alongside Playa El Naranjo, an epic & pristine beach in Nayarit. If you are already visiting La Penita I encourage you to walk up to this stretch of sandy heaven. The beach in La …
For the last week or so, I have noticed an ever increasing number of Valentines Day displays on the sidewalks in front of the stores. Today, it’s a busy Valentine’s Day in Mexico for sure! I went into Guayabitos and then back to La Penita for my walk-a-bout town this morning. In La Penita I …
I haven’t posted too much about food since I have been in Mexico. Its about time I change that! Here are photo’s of some of the local eats & treats in Guayabitos and surrounding towns, that have made my taste buds sing. One of my favourite things to have for brekkie in Mexico is chilaquiles. …
Playa La Penita! It might not be the longest beach in the area but it sure ticks all the right boxes. It’s an amazing beach at La Penita de Jaltemba and absolutely beautiful! I have been lucky enough to walk this stretch of beach almost daily lately. The beach stretches from the Arroyo Guinea or …
Today I went on a deeper exploration of this beautiful little Mexican fishing village. I wanted to see what life was like on the other side of Highway 200. Delving into the lesser known neighbourhoods of La Penita – Isla del Verano, Miramar and El Campesino gave me a better insight into the flavour of …
Having not been to this area before, I came with the intention of exploring the three towns of Los Ayala, Rincon de Guayabitos and La Penita. I have been in this little bay for two weeks now and without a doubt, beautiful & safe – La Penita de Jaltemba is the winner. La Penita has …
Granted I didn’t do too much research before I came to visit this town. The little I did, gave me the impression that the town was more like a village, on the smaller side and fairly quaint. Well I’m here to tell you about the busy & vibrant town of Rincon de Guayabitos. As with …
Walking from Rincon de Guayabitos to Los Ayala can be accomplished up on the road, however there is absolutely no sidewalk and in many places not even a foot of gravel at the side of the pavement. There is however, a shortcut through the jungle to Los Ayala that will at least cut off a …
When ever I travel to a new destination, I try to make a point of visiting the local cemetery. I find them utterly fascinating in many ways. Visiting this coastal cemetery and seeing graves tumbling into the sea at La Penita was a new experience for me. For I have never been to a cemetery …
I can’t get enough of beaches. Period. Well I should qualify that, lol. I can’t get enough of sandy beaches in warm climates. 😊 The vibrant beach scene at Rincon de Guayabitos ticked just about all of my boxes. My very favourite way to start any day is to take part or all of my …
I love food. That is a simple statement but let me explain. I love everything about food. From watching things germinate from seed, to seeing how an animal is butchered. It is all fascinating to me. Â And the best part of the La Penita Market? Food! While travelling, food becomes infinitely more interesting. For what …