" Simpatico"
If all mainstream  Mexicans were asked to list their two or three most important cultural traits, simpatico would almost always be on the list. Simpatico refers to a person who is sympathetic, understanding, pleasing, friendly, well-behaved, and trustworthy.

 Los Ayala
Local Folks - Manuel & Maria

    Manuel and Maria first visited Los Ayala on vacation, twenty years ago. They were immediately smitten with the abundance of nature, the tranquility,  the very pretty beach and welcoming small town feel. Shortly thereafter they moved to Los Ayala from Guadalajara. They have live here for twenty years now, and have one child and three grandchildren.

  Manuel is 79 years of age, and Maria advises that her age is a secret. They have been happily married for 53 years, and looking forward to many more years.  Manuel is retired but Maria still works. During the day Maria sells "Corn on the  Cob" on Los Ayala beach and in the evenings she serves up her "Corn on the Cob" from a kiosk on the southeast corner of Madre Perla and Bahia de Banderas. The corn is grilled Mexican style and spiced up with ground chilies and lime juice.

   Manuel and Maria enjoy walking and swimming at Los Ayala beach, and their favourite restaurant is Erikas on the beach. Fave dishes at Erika's are the fish and shrimp entrees.

Meet Los Ayala Local Folks
Manuel Cardenas Sr. & Maria de Jesus Soyz Cardnias



Los Ayala Mermaid
Magical
Manuel & Maria Cardnias local crafts Manuel & Maria