My time in Mexico has come to an end. I travel to my next destination shortly. I will miss this beautiful country, as I always do when it’s time to leave. The lovely Mexican people I have met along the way have made my time here so special. This post is dedicated to them. Some …
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 havenโt posted too much about food since I have been in Mexico. Its about time I change that! Here are photoโs 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 Losย 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 …
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 canโt get enough of beaches. Period. Well I should qualify that, lol. I canโt get enough of sandy beaches in warm climates. ๐ 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. ย And the best part of the La Penita Market? Food! While travelling, food becomes infinitely more interesting. For what …
Yesterday I wrote a post about the souvenirs available at the Tainguis at La Penita. Today I am writing a follow up post about the local products available at the market at La Penita – Part Dos. There will be a third part to this series, and it will cover the incredible variety of food …
Alrighty, readers who have been along for the last two months may know that I am addicted to markets. Any market, big or small, food or antiques, I will always be early to arrive and have an in depth look at what is for sale. Well I found a winner! The best local tianguis is …