Taking a look around this remote beach restaurant near Tenacatita, Jalisco. Stunning I'd
JANUARY 3 THROUGH MARCH 14, 2018
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Sunset flight over La Manzanilla, the beach and deep blue
I believe you won't find this experience anywhere else in the world. Raised wooden paths provided us with "confidence" throughout the 6k mangrove crocodile sanctuary on the edge of town. At $1.50 each donation it's quite a bargain. Two hundred to 300 prowling crocodiles wait in the murky waters, some 50 or more years old and weighing more than 800 lbs. In the rainy months some wander onto the beach. They seem prehistoric, alien, fictional
A short afternoon ride north over the hills from our last stop in Barra de Navidad, puts us in La Manzanilla. Five km of unspoiled beach, palm trees, sun, delicious food, stingrays, crocodiles, jellyfish, and a laid back vibe make this place wild and
Yesterday Ann arrived in Mexico via Alaskan Airlines and in Barra de Navidad via R1150GSA BMW motorcycle. Hotel Casa Chips is home base for the next week and what a
Rolling into la Manzanilla Friday afternoon thinking I'll make a loop through town before heading to the campground north up the beach. There's a couple of inexpensive looking hotels off the center square, wonder if they might have a room? The first one doesn't but the second one, Hotel Posada Tonala, has a room and it's great for a quick stay before picking Ann up Saturday. Time for a fish taco on the
Two things coincided this morning, the weather and my energy. Time to fly
Tuesday this week I made a room upgrade. Surprising how much quieter it is with a building between me and the town. I've been fighting flu symptoms for the last 7 days with rest and huge amounts of water. Saturday I arrived in Chacala barely to think. A headache and exhaustion made arranging a room difficult. All I wanted to do was give in to overwhelming body ache and cold/hot spells. The original plan was to stay a day or two, but this extended stay is working out well and I’m feeling
Chacala has been a great resting place, but it's time to make my way south for Ann's arrival in Mexico. A quick overnight Friday in la Manzanilla then Saturday to the Manzanillo airport. Excited to see
Chacala, Nayarit has dirt roads, a powdery sandy beach, very swimmable water, palm trees, friendly locals, real small town Mexico charm or hints of it. It's very likely you'll bump into both Mexican and a few gringo vacationers - a nice mix. Weekends are definitely rowdier. There's not a whole lot here and that's