Los Ayala
News - October 2011
News - October 2011
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Dining in Los Ayala
Check out "La Guerra" for some of the best fish entrees in Jaltemba Bay! La Guerra is located on Calle Careyes, just behind Erika's on Los Ayala beach.
Check out "La Guerra" for some of the best fish entrees in Jaltemba Bay! La Guerra is located on Calle Careyes, just behind Erika's on Los Ayala beach.
Yesteryear in Los Ayala - 1995
Students of The Learning Center enjoying some time on Los Ayala beach
Students of The Learning Center enjoying some time on Los Ayala beach
Beautiful Three Bedroom Home
Oceanview Home
for Sale in Los Ayala
Oceanview Home
for Sale in Los Ayala
Did You Know?
The origin of the word "Mexico" dates back to the 14th century. The Aztecs who founded Mexico City, called themselves mexiltin (Mexicans) in honour of their leader Mexitli, known affectionately as "Mexi". Add the Nahuatl suffix - co (place of or city) and you get Mexico. Place of the Mexicans!
The origin of the word "Mexico" dates back to the 14th century. The Aztecs who founded Mexico City, called themselves mexiltin (Mexicans) in honour of their leader Mexitli, known affectionately as "Mexi". Add the Nahuatl suffix - co (place of or city) and you get Mexico. Place of the Mexicans!
This & That
A Few Words from the Editor
Loving Los Ayala! One of the things I love best about living here, is the location. Los Ayala offers all the charm of living in a small Mexican beach town and it's proxcimitry to the larger community of Jaltemba Bay ensures all the conveniences of living in a larger town are easily accessible. Rincon de Guayabitos and La Penita are just minutes away!
Los Ayala is located just an hours drive north of the Puerto Vallarta airport, making it convenient for friends and family to visit. Its location on the central portion of the Riviera Nayarit also makes it perfect for easy day trips to all the spectacular beaches north and south of our little town. Los Ayala and the surrounding area is truly a tropical paradise offering lush scenery, diverse flora and fauna, and miles of unspoiled beaches perfect for swimming, walking, kayaking and fishing. There are also miles of pristine back country perfect for hiking and horseback riding. All set in a small town with a perfect swimming beach, affordable beach side restaurants, and friendly folk. I am loving, living in Los Ayala! It is truly remarkable here!
This summer, which happens to be my fourth summer here, is the driest summer I have experienced. I can't remember ever having to water my plants during the month of August. This is good news for the roads in Los Ayala, because the few heavy rainfalls that we did experience this rainy season, resulted in some local flooding and par for the course, were hard on the roads. Last summer it seemed like most everyday getting anywhere involved walking or drive through knee deep water, whereas this summer the roads flooded on just a few occasions.
Speaking of Summer, Actually Fall, September and October are the hottest and most humid months of the year. Despite the heat, I enjoy how quiet it is in Los Ayala and the Jaltemba Bay area. The perfect time to indulge in some adventure or to seek out a beach or two to call your own!
This edition of the Los Ayala is jam packed full of local news! That said remember to check out Chelsea's "Mexican Musings" in which she shares her first experience riding the Collectivo to Guayabitos and Local Folks which features the story of how Margaret and Bos whose travels brought them to Los Ayala for a two week vacation, and even though they vowed not to look a property they ended up building a vacation home in Los Ayala. If you visit our area during or near the end of the rainy season, check out "Secret swimming holes in Jaltemba Bay." Enjoy!
Los Ayala News Update
The Proposed Marina
The talk in town, of course is about the proposed Marina in Los Ayala. The Marina is part of the Punta Raza development and will be located on the far end of the beautiful hillside which separates Los Ayala (north of Playa Frideritas) and Punta Raza (Playa del Torro is the beach just around the corner). Romy Mora, recently elected Regidor advises that this is an old project that nobody worked for, but that she is going to make it happen! However, she qualifies this statement by advising that this is a long term project and a few years away from completion; believing that it may take up to five years to complete.
Shorter term projects for Los Ayala include a plan to install a long boat dock in the waters off of Los Ayala beach. The dock will serve to provide moorage for the local fishing boats. There are also plans to provide the fishermen with a designated area on the northern end of the beach to sell fish. The goal? To provide locals and tourists more room to enjoy the beach without losing the wonderful opportunity to purchase the catch of the day, directly from the Fishermen!
Fun with Politics and Finances
An internal election was held in Los Ayala for the PAN parties candidate for Los Ayala's Juez. Nominees included Horacio Vazquez, Claudia Sanchez, Miguel Sillas and Martin Torres. Congratulations to Miguel Sillas who won the election and will run for the position of Juez of Los Ayala. The name of the candidate for Los Ayala's Juez representing the PRI party has not yet been released. Elections for the Juez of Los Ayala will take place sometime in November 2011.
Financially our Own Debt Crisis
Romy advises that the President of Compostela has inherited the largest recorded municipal debt in history. She states that it is estimated that the debt is over 47 million pesos; and they are still counting. This is worrisome because the debts left by past governments are usually in the range of 7-8 million pesos. The large deficit means that the new governing party will have to borrow monies to pay off the existing debts which does not leave much room for funding community projects; which will likely effect how much work will be done on the roads in Los Ayala this year.
The monies (~$39,000 pesos) our community raised last year for the roads are in the 3 for 1 program, and at this time it looks like the community of Los Ayala will have to wait until next year to have the funds matched. As we will need 2-3 million pesos to make a significant difference to the streets in Los Ayala, hopefully we can use the extra time to raise more funds. Ideally Romy would like to see all the streets paved with interlocking brick.
Short Term Plan for the Roads in Los Ayala
Romy also advises that some work on the roads in Los Ayala will start in early October. This is a result of her alternative plan which involves collecting 25% of the cost from property owners as it relates their property frontage and funding from the federal government. The funding is conditional on all property owners in Los Ayala being hooked up to sewer and potable water. Romy asked me to remind all property owners in Los Ayala that they need to be hooked up to sewer and water, and to let your neighbours know, too!
The plan is to start work on some of the streets in Los Ayala, laying a mixture of cement and rock. The cost for just rock is 100 pesos per square meter; the cost for a mixture of rock and cement is 300 pesos per square meter. It's surprisingly is expensive. One estimate Romy received to lay a mixture of cement and rock on a small street frontage equivalent to half a block on Madre Perla was in the range 34,000 pesos. The plan for the street improvements is for property owners pay 100 pesos per meter and the municipality to pay 200 pesos per meter. Romy says we should see some work begin on the streets in October, starting with Madre Perla and Calle Hippocampo. She is hopeful that next year, when the municipality has sufficient 3 for 1 funds, that we will be able pave some of the streets in interlocking brick.
Challenges
During the latter portion of August and during September we experienced some problems with the sewage pump station in Los Ayala, with overflow. The station needed needed to be pumped out, and Siapa could not access the station with their machine because of some hotel signage placed in the immediate area. As a result we had some black water running into the estuary, but fortunately most of it was contained, primarily because we did not receive much rain. Romy advises that the signage blocking access to Siapas pumping machine will be removed and that the business who placed the signage in the area may face legal action.
A Few Words from the Editor
Loving Los Ayala! One of the things I love best about living here, is the location. Los Ayala offers all the charm of living in a small Mexican beach town and it's proxcimitry to the larger community of Jaltemba Bay ensures all the conveniences of living in a larger town are easily accessible. Rincon de Guayabitos and La Penita are just minutes away!
Los Ayala is located just an hours drive north of the Puerto Vallarta airport, making it convenient for friends and family to visit. Its location on the central portion of the Riviera Nayarit also makes it perfect for easy day trips to all the spectacular beaches north and south of our little town. Los Ayala and the surrounding area is truly a tropical paradise offering lush scenery, diverse flora and fauna, and miles of unspoiled beaches perfect for swimming, walking, kayaking and fishing. There are also miles of pristine back country perfect for hiking and horseback riding. All set in a small town with a perfect swimming beach, affordable beach side restaurants, and friendly folk. I am loving, living in Los Ayala! It is truly remarkable here!
This summer, which happens to be my fourth summer here, is the driest summer I have experienced. I can't remember ever having to water my plants during the month of August. This is good news for the roads in Los Ayala, because the few heavy rainfalls that we did experience this rainy season, resulted in some local flooding and par for the course, were hard on the roads. Last summer it seemed like most everyday getting anywhere involved walking or drive through knee deep water, whereas this summer the roads flooded on just a few occasions.
Speaking of Summer, Actually Fall, September and October are the hottest and most humid months of the year. Despite the heat, I enjoy how quiet it is in Los Ayala and the Jaltemba Bay area. The perfect time to indulge in some adventure or to seek out a beach or two to call your own!
This edition of the Los Ayala is jam packed full of local news! That said remember to check out Chelsea's "Mexican Musings" in which she shares her first experience riding the Collectivo to Guayabitos and Local Folks which features the story of how Margaret and Bos whose travels brought them to Los Ayala for a two week vacation, and even though they vowed not to look a property they ended up building a vacation home in Los Ayala. If you visit our area during or near the end of the rainy season, check out "Secret swimming holes in Jaltemba Bay." Enjoy!
Los Ayala News Update
The Proposed Marina
The talk in town, of course is about the proposed Marina in Los Ayala. The Marina is part of the Punta Raza development and will be located on the far end of the beautiful hillside which separates Los Ayala (north of Playa Frideritas) and Punta Raza (Playa del Torro is the beach just around the corner). Romy Mora, recently elected Regidor advises that this is an old project that nobody worked for, but that she is going to make it happen! However, she qualifies this statement by advising that this is a long term project and a few years away from completion; believing that it may take up to five years to complete.
Shorter term projects for Los Ayala include a plan to install a long boat dock in the waters off of Los Ayala beach. The dock will serve to provide moorage for the local fishing boats. There are also plans to provide the fishermen with a designated area on the northern end of the beach to sell fish. The goal? To provide locals and tourists more room to enjoy the beach without losing the wonderful opportunity to purchase the catch of the day, directly from the Fishermen!
Fun with Politics and Finances
An internal election was held in Los Ayala for the PAN parties candidate for Los Ayala's Juez. Nominees included Horacio Vazquez, Claudia Sanchez, Miguel Sillas and Martin Torres. Congratulations to Miguel Sillas who won the election and will run for the position of Juez of Los Ayala. The name of the candidate for Los Ayala's Juez representing the PRI party has not yet been released. Elections for the Juez of Los Ayala will take place sometime in November 2011.
Financially our Own Debt Crisis
Romy advises that the President of Compostela has inherited the largest recorded municipal debt in history. She states that it is estimated that the debt is over 47 million pesos; and they are still counting. This is worrisome because the debts left by past governments are usually in the range of 7-8 million pesos. The large deficit means that the new governing party will have to borrow monies to pay off the existing debts which does not leave much room for funding community projects; which will likely effect how much work will be done on the roads in Los Ayala this year.
The monies (~$39,000 pesos) our community raised last year for the roads are in the 3 for 1 program, and at this time it looks like the community of Los Ayala will have to wait until next year to have the funds matched. As we will need 2-3 million pesos to make a significant difference to the streets in Los Ayala, hopefully we can use the extra time to raise more funds. Ideally Romy would like to see all the streets paved with interlocking brick.
Short Term Plan for the Roads in Los Ayala
Romy also advises that some work on the roads in Los Ayala will start in early October. This is a result of her alternative plan which involves collecting 25% of the cost from property owners as it relates their property frontage and funding from the federal government. The funding is conditional on all property owners in Los Ayala being hooked up to sewer and potable water. Romy asked me to remind all property owners in Los Ayala that they need to be hooked up to sewer and water, and to let your neighbours know, too!
The plan is to start work on some of the streets in Los Ayala, laying a mixture of cement and rock. The cost for just rock is 100 pesos per square meter; the cost for a mixture of rock and cement is 300 pesos per square meter. It's surprisingly is expensive. One estimate Romy received to lay a mixture of cement and rock on a small street frontage equivalent to half a block on Madre Perla was in the range 34,000 pesos. The plan for the street improvements is for property owners pay 100 pesos per meter and the municipality to pay 200 pesos per meter. Romy says we should see some work begin on the streets in October, starting with Madre Perla and Calle Hippocampo. She is hopeful that next year, when the municipality has sufficient 3 for 1 funds, that we will be able pave some of the streets in interlocking brick.
Challenges
During the latter portion of August and during September we experienced some problems with the sewage pump station in Los Ayala, with overflow. The station needed needed to be pumped out, and Siapa could not access the station with their machine because of some hotel signage placed in the immediate area. As a result we had some black water running into the estuary, but fortunately most of it was contained, primarily because we did not receive much rain. Romy advises that the signage blocking access to Siapas pumping machine will be removed and that the business who placed the signage in the area may face legal action.
Magical Moments
October 2011
Natures Wonders
Glorious Storm Cloud in Los Ayala
October 2011
Natures Wonders
Glorious Storm Cloud in Los Ayala
Los Ayala Vacation Rentals
Charlies Villa Style Bungalows
Affordable long term accommodation with all the comforts of home. Close to the beach!
Casa Contenta
Beachfront Boutique Hotel... When nothing but the being on the beach will do! Charming hosts and one of the most delightful vacation rentals in Los Ayala.
Charlies Villa Style Bungalows
Affordable long term accommodation with all the comforts of home. Close to the beach!
Casa Contenta
Beachfront Boutique Hotel... When nothing but the being on the beach will do! Charming hosts and one of the most delightful vacation rentals in Los Ayala.
Yesteryear Photo by Ellaine Morris...
If you would have a Yesteryear Photo to share with others...
Email your photo to Christina@MagicalLosAyala.com
If you would have a Yesteryear Photo to share with others...
Email your photo to Christina@MagicalLosAyala.com
Planning a Vacation in Los Ayala?
Now is the time to start looking at securing your accommodations.
Great questions to ask when looking at bungalow accommodations are to check if the windows are screened, if sheets and towels are provided; dishes provided, ceiling fans available; air conditioning available at an extra cost.
The months of January, February and March are the busiest in Jaltemba Bay, so make sure to reserve early for the best selection and value!
Now is the time to start looking at securing your accommodations.
Great questions to ask when looking at bungalow accommodations are to check if the windows are screened, if sheets and towels are provided; dishes provided, ceiling fans available; air conditioning available at an extra cost.
The months of January, February and March are the busiest in Jaltemba Bay, so make sure to reserve early for the best selection and value!
Fun Reading
Rincon de Guayabitos
“Aaaay. Guaya-beeeee-tos” A smile. Then a faraway look in the eyes, unmistakable, even in a rearview mirror. An explanation usually follows:
“Conocí a mi esposa en Guayabitos. Alli en la playa”. I met my wife in Guayabitos – right there on the beach.
“Ay! Pasamos la luna de miel en Guayabitos.” We spent our honeymoon in Guayabitos.
“Muy tranquilo, Guayabitos”. Yes. Guayabitos IS muy tranquilo. Very quiet indeed.
To continue reading a most amusing article about Guayabitos by Susan J Cobb
Rincon de Guayabitos
“Aaaay. Guaya-beeeee-tos” A smile. Then a faraway look in the eyes, unmistakable, even in a rearview mirror. An explanation usually follows:
“Conocí a mi esposa en Guayabitos. Alli en la playa”. I met my wife in Guayabitos – right there on the beach.
“Ay! Pasamos la luna de miel en Guayabitos.” We spent our honeymoon in Guayabitos.
“Muy tranquilo, Guayabitos”. Yes. Guayabitos IS muy tranquilo. Very quiet indeed.
To continue reading a most amusing article about Guayabitos by Susan J Cobb
Worth Exploring
Alta Vista Petroglyphs
Easy Day Trip from Los Ayala!
If you are seeking a little adventure, in the style of Indian Jones, and Dirk Pitt, and and an enriching cultural and archeological experience, a day trip to Alta Vista is highly recommended!
Alta Vista
Alta Vista Petroglyphs
Easy Day Trip from Los Ayala!
If you are seeking a little adventure, in the style of Indian Jones, and Dirk Pitt, and and an enriching cultural and archeological experience, a day trip to Alta Vista is highly recommended!
Alta Vista
Cheers, ChElSeA SwAnSoN
Mexican Musings
A Canadian Teen Reflects on her life experiences in Los Ayala, Nayarit, Mexico
A Canadian Teen Reflects on her life experiences in Los Ayala, Nayarit, Mexico
Jaltemba Bay Animal Rescue
Spay & Neutar Clinic Dates
First Free Clinic of the Season!
Wed., Nov. 16 - Sat. Nov. 19, 2011
If you would like to help out by volunteering at the clinic; or host the JBAR Spay & Neuter Clinic at your home... Email Lin Chimes
Spay & Neutar Clinic Dates
First Free Clinic of the Season!
Wed., Nov. 16 - Sat. Nov. 19, 2011
If you would like to help out by volunteering at the clinic; or host the JBAR Spay & Neuter Clinic at your home... Email Lin Chimes
Beach Aficionado?
Check out Punta Raza
Definitely worth exploring!
Check out Punta Raza
Definitely worth exploring!
Worth Exploring
Rainy Season Special - Secret Swimming Holes of Jaltemba Bay
Rainy Season Special - Secret Swimming Holes of Jaltemba Bay
One of the pleasures of living and vacationing in Jaltemba Bay during the rainy season is the opportunity to enjoy a dip in the fresh cool, waters of newly sprung rivers and fresh water swimming holes found in all along the coast of the Riviera Nayarit.
Directions from Los Ayala
Exit Los Ayala on Highway 200,
turn left and head north towards La Penita
Make a sharp right after first bridge. Follow that road. Keep going. Keep going! Go straight and you'll drive over a really, really low bridge with water flowing over it and through a "farm" with signs saying don't litter.
Next you'll drive though another small river. Keep going until you reach a small parking area and spot a hand-made kinda fire pit (made of rocks) on your left and a cattle gate. Undo the cattle gate, and drive down the road for about five minutes. Keep to your left, and eventually you'll see a place designated for both parking and camping. There are about four camping spots and a path leading to the swimming hole. The path is very steep in some spots but worth the effort!!!
Directions from Los Ayala
Exit Los Ayala on Highway 200,
turn left and head north towards La Penita
Make a sharp right after first bridge. Follow that road. Keep going. Keep going! Go straight and you'll drive over a really, really low bridge with water flowing over it and through a "farm" with signs saying don't litter.
Next you'll drive though another small river. Keep going until you reach a small parking area and spot a hand-made kinda fire pit (made of rocks) on your left and a cattle gate. Undo the cattle gate, and drive down the road for about five minutes. Keep to your left, and eventually you'll see a place designated for both parking and camping. There are about four camping spots and a path leading to the swimming hole. The path is very steep in some spots but worth the effort!!!
Dreaming of living in tropical paradise year-round? Somewhere with an idyllic sandy beach adorned with dancing palms and crystal clear warm ocean waters? Can you envision waking each morning to the sweet melodies of birdsong and beginning each day with a long, leisurely beach walk? Can you appreciate enjoying a breathtaking view while drinking a cup of hot java and breakfasting on farm fresh eggs, coconut yogurt and a plethora of sweet succulent mangoes, papayas and pineapples — all washed down by a glass of fresh squeezed fruit juice?
Continue Reading
Continue Reading
The Dream and the Reality
Of Living Year Round in Tropical Mexico
Of Living Year Round in Tropical Mexico
Fun with the Fishing Folk on Los Ayala beach...
A local fisherman and his wife having some fun with the photographer... Me!
A local fisherman and his wife having some fun with the photographer... Me!
My First Trip to Rincon de Guayabitos
on the Collectivo
My first trip to Guaybitos was a little scary because I had to take a collectivo to get there. The Collectivo is the local shuttle-like bus that transports people between the four towns in Jaltemba Bay. It is also called a Combi; and sometimes they serve as taxis. I was nervous because I had never been on a collectivo in Mexico.
I waited along the side of the main road in Los Ayala, with several other people until a collectivo drove by and picked us up. I handed the driver 7 pesos, which is just 55 cents in Canada! I entered the collectivo, along with the crowd of people who were waiting with me, and together we drove up the windy road heading to Rincon de Guyabitos. During the ride you pass by the most amazing view of the beach in Rincon de Guayabitos!
When we arrive in Rincon de Guayabitos and start driving down the bumpy brick road of Avenida de Sol, the collectivo is already full of people, but the driver keeps picking up more more people! So for fun we start counting how many people fit into the collectivo. At one time I think we reached 21 people! People were sitting on other peoples laps, sitting on the floor and half standing half bent over. Too, close for everyone's comfort but everyone was smiling and happy. A somewhat squishy experience!
When you want to get off the collectivo you yell at the driver ''Aqui por favor!''and he stops the collectivo and everyone spills out of the collectivo just to let one or two people out, and then everyone piles back in, once the people have gotten off at their stop. People are still sitting on each others laps!
When you arrive in Rincon de Guayabitos there are many restaurants and little shops you can go to. My favourite things to do in Guayabitos are walking up and down the main road window shopping and walking down the really, long sandy beach.
Rincon de Guayabitos is Los Ayala's neighbour and the town with the most restaurants and discos. The other two towns in Jaltemba Bay are La Penita and La Colonia. I like Los Ayala because of the beautiful beach but I like Rincon de Guayabitos because of the night life and how many people are there, all the time. So I like Los Ayala best during the day, and Guayabitos best during the night!
on the Collectivo
My first trip to Guaybitos was a little scary because I had to take a collectivo to get there. The Collectivo is the local shuttle-like bus that transports people between the four towns in Jaltemba Bay. It is also called a Combi; and sometimes they serve as taxis. I was nervous because I had never been on a collectivo in Mexico.
I waited along the side of the main road in Los Ayala, with several other people until a collectivo drove by and picked us up. I handed the driver 7 pesos, which is just 55 cents in Canada! I entered the collectivo, along with the crowd of people who were waiting with me, and together we drove up the windy road heading to Rincon de Guyabitos. During the ride you pass by the most amazing view of the beach in Rincon de Guayabitos!
When we arrive in Rincon de Guayabitos and start driving down the bumpy brick road of Avenida de Sol, the collectivo is already full of people, but the driver keeps picking up more more people! So for fun we start counting how many people fit into the collectivo. At one time I think we reached 21 people! People were sitting on other peoples laps, sitting on the floor and half standing half bent over. Too, close for everyone's comfort but everyone was smiling and happy. A somewhat squishy experience!
When you want to get off the collectivo you yell at the driver ''Aqui por favor!''and he stops the collectivo and everyone spills out of the collectivo just to let one or two people out, and then everyone piles back in, once the people have gotten off at their stop. People are still sitting on each others laps!
When you arrive in Rincon de Guayabitos there are many restaurants and little shops you can go to. My favourite things to do in Guayabitos are walking up and down the main road window shopping and walking down the really, long sandy beach.
Rincon de Guayabitos is Los Ayala's neighbour and the town with the most restaurants and discos. The other two towns in Jaltemba Bay are La Penita and La Colonia. I like Los Ayala because of the beautiful beach but I like Rincon de Guayabitos because of the night life and how many people are there, all the time. So I like Los Ayala best during the day, and Guayabitos best during the night!
Photos by Doug Spivak
Potable Water
Price increase
The cost of a Pipa of water (10,000 litres) increased by 50 pesos this month.
Fortunately here in Los Ayala most residents seem to receive municipal water on a regular basis, excepting busy holiday periods such as Semana Santa and Christmas.
Price increase
The cost of a Pipa of water (10,000 litres) increased by 50 pesos this month.
Fortunately here in Los Ayala most residents seem to receive municipal water on a regular basis, excepting busy holiday periods such as Semana Santa and Christmas.
Vendors on Los Ayala Beach
The good news is that we will still be able to buy fresh fruit, fish, and scrumptious treats on Los Ayala beach. Romy has advised that the beach vendors have formed a committee and are now responsible for policing themselves.
For example, if one family member has a permit to sell on Los Ayala beach they are NOT allowed to grant other family members to work on beach using the same permit. Romy advises that their are only 200 permits issued to vendors for Los Ayala beach (Guayabitos issues 300 permits). She stated that it was estimated at some point in time that 500-800 vendors were on Los Ayala beach.
New in Town
We have two brand new beach hotels on Los Ayala beach, "The Riviera del Opalo" an attractive bungalow style hotel located on the south end of Los Ayala Beach, and the "Akan Resort" a beautiful small luxury hotel located toward the north end of the beach. The rates at the Akan resort are 999 pesos per night during the low season and 1600 pesos per night during the high season.
Los Ayala's only disco "Green Please" has been renovated and expanded and as it now very purple, I'm guessing that the new name will likely be "Purple Please." Or maybe, "Purple People Eater."
Best new business in Los Ayala? Definitely the Michochan Ice Cream Parlour which opened up on Coral Avenue just off of Madre Perla! I scream, you scream, we all scream for Mexican ice cream!
Los Ayala's Church, Sagrado Corazon was provided building permits for a new church.The current church is bare bones basic. The priest holds a mass every Friday evening at 7 p.m. to accommodate the schedules of locals who work on Sundays. Sunday mass, referred to as the touristic mass is held at8 a.m.. Mass is typically attended by 50-80 persons and on both days attendees overflow into the town plaza. A new church is clearly needed, and I expect that we may see some fundraising for the new church.
Tourism
A meeting on tourism for all businesses and hotels and stores in Los Ayala is scheduled for late September or early October. The objective of the meeting is for business owners to come way with a clear vision of what they would like to accomplish in one years time.
Topics on the agenda include purchasing garbage cans to help control the litter; limiting touristic bus arrivals to no earlier then 8 a.m.; and asking hotels and bungalows to enforce a check in time of 8 a.m. and a check out time of 12 Noon. The plan also includes encouraging proprietors to charge guests for extended stays to cover additional costs for water, electricity of extended stays. It is not uncommon for touristic buses to arrive at 3 a.m. to check in, and to check out at 5 p.m.!
That's All Folks
Well, I guess that about covers the News for now! Until next time, stay well and remember to check in with www.magicallosayala.com every month for all the news you need to keep you in the know.
The good news is that we will still be able to buy fresh fruit, fish, and scrumptious treats on Los Ayala beach. Romy has advised that the beach vendors have formed a committee and are now responsible for policing themselves.
For example, if one family member has a permit to sell on Los Ayala beach they are NOT allowed to grant other family members to work on beach using the same permit. Romy advises that their are only 200 permits issued to vendors for Los Ayala beach (Guayabitos issues 300 permits). She stated that it was estimated at some point in time that 500-800 vendors were on Los Ayala beach.
New in Town
We have two brand new beach hotels on Los Ayala beach, "The Riviera del Opalo" an attractive bungalow style hotel located on the south end of Los Ayala Beach, and the "Akan Resort" a beautiful small luxury hotel located toward the north end of the beach. The rates at the Akan resort are 999 pesos per night during the low season and 1600 pesos per night during the high season.
Los Ayala's only disco "Green Please" has been renovated and expanded and as it now very purple, I'm guessing that the new name will likely be "Purple Please." Or maybe, "Purple People Eater."
Best new business in Los Ayala? Definitely the Michochan Ice Cream Parlour which opened up on Coral Avenue just off of Madre Perla! I scream, you scream, we all scream for Mexican ice cream!
Los Ayala's Church, Sagrado Corazon was provided building permits for a new church.The current church is bare bones basic. The priest holds a mass every Friday evening at 7 p.m. to accommodate the schedules of locals who work on Sundays. Sunday mass, referred to as the touristic mass is held at8 a.m.. Mass is typically attended by 50-80 persons and on both days attendees overflow into the town plaza. A new church is clearly needed, and I expect that we may see some fundraising for the new church.
Tourism
A meeting on tourism for all businesses and hotels and stores in Los Ayala is scheduled for late September or early October. The objective of the meeting is for business owners to come way with a clear vision of what they would like to accomplish in one years time.
Topics on the agenda include purchasing garbage cans to help control the litter; limiting touristic bus arrivals to no earlier then 8 a.m.; and asking hotels and bungalows to enforce a check in time of 8 a.m. and a check out time of 12 Noon. The plan also includes encouraging proprietors to charge guests for extended stays to cover additional costs for water, electricity of extended stays. It is not uncommon for touristic buses to arrive at 3 a.m. to check in, and to check out at 5 p.m.!
That's All Folks
Well, I guess that about covers the News for now! Until next time, stay well and remember to check in with www.magicallosayala.com every month for all the news you need to keep you in the know.
Barbie Angel Project Reminder
Geri de Moss aka The Barbie Lady, the Barbie Gramma or the Barbie Grandma needs Barbies for Christmas!
If you have some Barbies to donate and/or would like to lend a hand with the Barbie Angel Project.
Email Geri De Moss
Geri de Moss aka The Barbie Lady, the Barbie Gramma or the Barbie Grandma needs Barbies for Christmas!
If you have some Barbies to donate and/or would like to lend a hand with the Barbie Angel Project.
Email Geri De Moss
Romy Mora's New Role as Regidor
Romy Mora's area as Regidor includes Los Ayala, Guayabitos, La Joya, Betel, Colmena, La Penita, and La Colonia. She is part of the new Presidents team and has received four commissions. Most Regidors receive just three commissions.
Romy has also been appointed "Head of the Tourism Commission" and is responsible for the tourism in municipality of Compostelo extending from Ursulo Galvan (a small publeo near Lo de Marcos) all the way to Platanitos beach. Her key responsibilities are:
1. Tourism
Romy states that; "Before you Invite Guests you need to Clean House," and that is exactly what she intends to do with Jaltemba Bay! Her office will be located at the tourism office in Rincon de Guayabitos. No doubt her fluency in three languages, Spanish, Italian and English will come in handy here!
2. Government & Justice
Romy has the last word!
3. Rules, Regulations & Constitutional Matters
4. Police & Transit
Looks like Romy will have her hands full!
Romy Mora's area as Regidor includes Los Ayala, Guayabitos, La Joya, Betel, Colmena, La Penita, and La Colonia. She is part of the new Presidents team and has received four commissions. Most Regidors receive just three commissions.
Romy has also been appointed "Head of the Tourism Commission" and is responsible for the tourism in municipality of Compostelo extending from Ursulo Galvan (a small publeo near Lo de Marcos) all the way to Platanitos beach. Her key responsibilities are:
1. Tourism
Romy states that; "Before you Invite Guests you need to Clean House," and that is exactly what she intends to do with Jaltemba Bay! Her office will be located at the tourism office in Rincon de Guayabitos. No doubt her fluency in three languages, Spanish, Italian and English will come in handy here!
2. Government & Justice
Romy has the last word!
3. Rules, Regulations & Constitutional Matters
4. Police & Transit
Looks like Romy will have her hands full!
Ellaine Spivak
Los Ayala Local Folks
Bos Malcolm & Margaret Davidson
Three years ago Bos & Margaret visted Los Ayala for a two week vacation. They got off the plane in Puerto Vallarta vowing to each other that, they were here for a holiday and would not even look at property! Guess What!
Bos Malcolm & Margaret Davidson
Three years ago Bos & Margaret visted Los Ayala for a two week vacation. They got off the plane in Puerto Vallarta vowing to each other that, they were here for a holiday and would not even look at property! Guess What!
Are you planning on bringing along the cat and dog to enjoy vacation or spend the winter in Los Ayala?
Good to Know Before You Arrive
Pet Travel Tips by Jaltemba Bay Life
Good to Know Before You Arrive
Pet Travel Tips by Jaltemba Bay Life
The Rainy Season Has Arrived
Actually it may be over! A really sweet poem about the Rainy Season.
By BK Barranger of Chacala
Actually it may be over! A really sweet poem about the Rainy Season.
By BK Barranger of Chacala
Magical Los Ayala is now on Facebook
News as it happens!
Admittedly, it's a small town and not much happens, but if something does happen, before the monthly news goes out, it is posted here! Check it out right HERE
News as it happens!
Admittedly, it's a small town and not much happens, but if something does happen, before the monthly news goes out, it is posted here! Check it out right HERE
"La Moda"
"Looking Good" Apparel is an important part of one's social and economic image in Mexico. Business people and other professionals generally follow a strict dress code that calls for suits and ties for men and conservative dress for women. There is more fashion leeway for artists, writers and other individualists who are not locked into the establishment for their livelihood
"Looking Good" Apparel is an important part of one's social and economic image in Mexico. Business people and other professionals generally follow a strict dress code that calls for suits and ties for men and conservative dress for women. There is more fashion leeway for artists, writers and other individualists who are not locked into the establishment for their livelihood