Los Ayala
La Penita Beach
La Penita Beach
"Feria"
Slang for money; also festival, fair.
Slang for money; also festival, fair.
Magical
The entrance to the beach in La Penita is marked by twin seahorses and a beautiful view of Isla Islote which is also referred to as Isla Pena and Coral island.
The beach is frequented by amiable brown pelicans, fishermen, tourists and locals; and because the beach is not very populated, a day at the beach in La Penita is truly restful. A walk along the beach in a southerly direction will yield a treasure trove of beautiful rocks and seashells.
During the winter season, when the waves are just right, the local children can be seen practicing their surfing skills at the south end of the beach. In November it is not uncommon to see schools of fish leaping out of the ocean waters, often times beside swimmers.
La Penita beach is a great place for a refreshing dip, but use caution as the ocean waters become deep just a few meters off shore, so the beach is not recommended for non-swimmers. On calm days the beach is perfect for a short swim but use caution and avoid swimming when the surf is large, and stick to swimming at either end of the beach where the slope of the shore is more gradual, and the waves are gentler.
La Penita beach is situated between Guayabitos beach and the neighbouring beaches of La Colonia to Boca de Narjana. The beach is an easy ten minute drive from Los Ayala, or about twenty minutes by collectivo. Once in La Penita walk a few blocks down the Main Avenida which leads straight to the beach.
The beach is frequented by amiable brown pelicans, fishermen, tourists and locals; and because the beach is not very populated, a day at the beach in La Penita is truly restful. A walk along the beach in a southerly direction will yield a treasure trove of beautiful rocks and seashells.
During the winter season, when the waves are just right, the local children can be seen practicing their surfing skills at the south end of the beach. In November it is not uncommon to see schools of fish leaping out of the ocean waters, often times beside swimmers.
La Penita beach is a great place for a refreshing dip, but use caution as the ocean waters become deep just a few meters off shore, so the beach is not recommended for non-swimmers. On calm days the beach is perfect for a short swim but use caution and avoid swimming when the surf is large, and stick to swimming at either end of the beach where the slope of the shore is more gradual, and the waves are gentler.
La Penita beach is situated between Guayabitos beach and the neighbouring beaches of La Colonia to Boca de Narjana. The beach is an easy ten minute drive from Los Ayala, or about twenty minutes by collectivo. Once in La Penita walk a few blocks down the Main Avenida which leads straight to the beach.
La Penita - Town Beach
Just as enchanting as La Penita de Jaltemba
Just as enchanting as La Penita de Jaltemba
La Penita - Another Pacific Mexico's special beaches...
The beach of La Penita de Jaltemba offers crystal clear, warm Pacific waters, a kilometer long stretch of sandy beach and a true sense of discovery.
The beach setting is full of Mexican charm and while the beach is not "Picture Perfect" it has a quirky tropical beauty and just like the town the beach is enchanting and full of character. The sunsets here are truly spectacular.
The beach setting is full of Mexican charm and while the beach is not "Picture Perfect" it has a quirky tropical beauty and just like the town the beach is enchanting and full of character. The sunsets here are truly spectacular.
Did you know?
At low tide it is possible to walk to La Penita beach from Guayabitos beach by crossing the sandbar which separates the beaches of La Penita and Rincon de Guayabitos.
It is also possible to walk all the way to La Penita beach from Los Ayala by walking up Bahia de Banderas, to one of the many beach accesses leading to the beach in Rincon de Guayabitos. The walk is about one and a half hours at an easy pace. End the beach walk by enjoying lunch at Las Brisas restaurant on La Penita beach, or head into town and enjoy lunch at Xaltemba Restaurant & Galeria or Soley's Restaurant and Cafe.
At low tide it is possible to walk to La Penita beach from Guayabitos beach by crossing the sandbar which separates the beaches of La Penita and Rincon de Guayabitos.
It is also possible to walk all the way to La Penita beach from Los Ayala by walking up Bahia de Banderas, to one of the many beach accesses leading to the beach in Rincon de Guayabitos. The walk is about one and a half hours at an easy pace. End the beach walk by enjoying lunch at Las Brisas restaurant on La Penita beach, or head into town and enjoy lunch at Xaltemba Restaurant & Galeria or Soley's Restaurant and Cafe.
Read more about the enchanting and authentic Mexican town of La Penita
La Penita de Jaltemba - Nayarit Beach Town
La Penita de Jaltemba - A Working Town
La Penita Tianguis - Open Air Market
La Penita de Jaltemba - Nayarit Beach Town
La Penita de Jaltemba - A Working Town
La Penita Tianguis - Open Air Market
