Los Ayala
News - September 2011
News - September 2011
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"Cortesia"
A superior side of Mexicans. Courtesy plays a central, vital role in the lives of the Mexican people on every level of society. In its full sense, cortesia means a high standard of refined, stylized manners, effusive hospitality to guests and a gentle and generous nature.
A superior side of Mexicans. Courtesy plays a central, vital role in the lives of the Mexican people on every level of society. In its full sense, cortesia means a high standard of refined, stylized manners, effusive hospitality to guests and a gentle and generous nature.
Christina Stobbs
Dining in Los Ayala
Check out "Restaurant Bar Erika" on the beach for breakast and lunch.
Ericas' is located on Los Ayala beach just a few steps from the main entrance. It is a popular spot with locals and tourists, for breakfast and lunch.
Check out "Restaurant Bar Erika" on the beach for breakast and lunch.
Ericas' is located on Los Ayala beach just a few steps from the main entrance. It is a popular spot with locals and tourists, for breakfast and lunch.
Yesteryear in Los Ayala - 1995
The boy in the middle wearing just swim trunks, who appears to be pulling another childs ear, is Fabian.
Fabian was one of the first students at Los Ayala's Learning Center. He graduated from Tepic University with honours and was valedictorian. Today he is a lawyer in La Penita. He married a grade school teacher in La Penita, and his family runs a beachside palapa restaurant in Los Ayala.
The boy in the middle wearing just swim trunks, who appears to be pulling another childs ear, is Fabian.
Fabian was one of the first students at Los Ayala's Learning Center. He graduated from Tepic University with honours and was valedictorian. Today he is a lawyer in La Penita. He married a grade school teacher in La Penita, and his family runs a beachside palapa restaurant in Los Ayala.
Two Bedroom
Beach Front Oceanview Condo
for Sale
Beach Front Oceanview Condo
for Sale
Did You Know?
In Mexican Spanish, all nouns which denote a thing, person or concept are either masculine or feminine. Words ending in "O" are often masculine. Words ending in "a" are often feminine.
In Mexican Spanish, all nouns which denote a thing, person or concept are either masculine or feminine. Words ending in "O" are often masculine. Words ending in "a" are often feminine.
This & That
A Few Words from the Editor
This summer is my fourth summer in Los Ayala, and the driest summer I have experienced here. Definitely a good thing because the few heavy rainfalls that we have experienced to date, have been rough on the roads. However, compared to last year, the roads in Los Ayala are in better shape then they were last summer, probably because after each heavy rainfall, the sun comes out and stays out for several days, which allows the flood waters enough time to recede, and the streets to partially dry up. Needless, to say that some of the potholes in Los Ayala's streets are humongous!
In July the roads in Los Ayala were leveled (as best they could be) in preparation for the rainy season with the monies raised from the "Special Property Tax Assessment Day" granted to Romy Mora for Los Ayala. The monies allowed our community to hire a tractor for five full days to level the roads and have temporary culverts (really trenches) dug to divert the rain waters. However, the rainy season is not over yet, and you will see from the photo gallery of the roads in this newsletter, that after just one torrential rain fall, the lower streets were flooded, muddy and many of the roads resembled small rivers. A few homes and bungalows in Los Ayala experienced some flooding. Our neighbour, Rincon de Guayabitos appears to have been hit hard by the rains this year, and experienced quite a bit of flooding, primarily in the central area around Avenida del Sol Nuevo and north of this area, all the way up to the highway. One poor fellows car sunk into the water which reached up to the seats, while attempting to drive to the highway. For more information on the flooding in Guayabitos see the news story in the Jaltemba Jalapeno.
This summer also seems to be a bit cooler than the past few summers, but it may just be that I am more acclimatized to the hot and humid weather. One of things that I love about July is the abundance of fireflies, appropriately referred to as lightening bugs. These luminescent insects are actually beetles, and their arrival seems to coincide with the first heavy summer rains of July. The glow of these little insects in the night skies of Los Ayala is pretty magical. Dragonflies are plentiful during the month of August, and I am rather fond of these particular critters, because they eat mosquitoes!
Speaking of mosquitoes, Jaltemba Bay's "Dengue Brigade" has been spotted making the rounds in Los Ayala, several times this month. The Dengue Brigade is a red pick up truck loaded heavy duty cylinders loaded with insecticide designed specifically to annihilate mosquitoes.
I am thinking that it may be just be working as I have not heard of any cases of Dengue in Los Ayala, or Jaltemba Bay this season.
We have experienced a couple of power outages of long duration in Los Ayala this summer. One occurred on July 31st and lasted from 12 midnight until 9 a.m.. The next power outage happened on August 10th and lasted from 3 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.. These power outages usually occur during the hot rainy season, most notably in July because when all the hotels and bungalows in Los Ayala get their air conditioners going, the increased demand for power regularly defeats the capability of the system. Sometimes, the town is provided with just a very wee bit of power; enough to allow for some very dim lighting, and in this case the power outage is now officially referred to as a "Brown Out." Of course, power outages also occur during the magnificent storms, which I am told has something to do with lightening and its effect on the power grids in town. Whatever! The end result is the same... Insufferable heat until the power is restored, too hot to sleep, and too dark to read.
"Los Amigos de La Penita" is changing its name to "Amigos de Jaltemba" much to my delight, and the delight of many folks in Los Ayala. They have always made a difference to all four towns in Jaltemba Bay, most notably by intiating recycling in Los Ayala, and finally the name reflects that they serve the entire community!
Enjoy this months newsletter, and remember to check out Magical Moments, Local Folks and Chelsea's column titled "Mexican Musings."
A Few Words from the Editor
This summer is my fourth summer in Los Ayala, and the driest summer I have experienced here. Definitely a good thing because the few heavy rainfalls that we have experienced to date, have been rough on the roads. However, compared to last year, the roads in Los Ayala are in better shape then they were last summer, probably because after each heavy rainfall, the sun comes out and stays out for several days, which allows the flood waters enough time to recede, and the streets to partially dry up. Needless, to say that some of the potholes in Los Ayala's streets are humongous!
In July the roads in Los Ayala were leveled (as best they could be) in preparation for the rainy season with the monies raised from the "Special Property Tax Assessment Day" granted to Romy Mora for Los Ayala. The monies allowed our community to hire a tractor for five full days to level the roads and have temporary culverts (really trenches) dug to divert the rain waters. However, the rainy season is not over yet, and you will see from the photo gallery of the roads in this newsletter, that after just one torrential rain fall, the lower streets were flooded, muddy and many of the roads resembled small rivers. A few homes and bungalows in Los Ayala experienced some flooding. Our neighbour, Rincon de Guayabitos appears to have been hit hard by the rains this year, and experienced quite a bit of flooding, primarily in the central area around Avenida del Sol Nuevo and north of this area, all the way up to the highway. One poor fellows car sunk into the water which reached up to the seats, while attempting to drive to the highway. For more information on the flooding in Guayabitos see the news story in the Jaltemba Jalapeno.
This summer also seems to be a bit cooler than the past few summers, but it may just be that I am more acclimatized to the hot and humid weather. One of things that I love about July is the abundance of fireflies, appropriately referred to as lightening bugs. These luminescent insects are actually beetles, and their arrival seems to coincide with the first heavy summer rains of July. The glow of these little insects in the night skies of Los Ayala is pretty magical. Dragonflies are plentiful during the month of August, and I am rather fond of these particular critters, because they eat mosquitoes!
Speaking of mosquitoes, Jaltemba Bay's "Dengue Brigade" has been spotted making the rounds in Los Ayala, several times this month. The Dengue Brigade is a red pick up truck loaded heavy duty cylinders loaded with insecticide designed specifically to annihilate mosquitoes.
I am thinking that it may be just be working as I have not heard of any cases of Dengue in Los Ayala, or Jaltemba Bay this season.
We have experienced a couple of power outages of long duration in Los Ayala this summer. One occurred on July 31st and lasted from 12 midnight until 9 a.m.. The next power outage happened on August 10th and lasted from 3 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.. These power outages usually occur during the hot rainy season, most notably in July because when all the hotels and bungalows in Los Ayala get their air conditioners going, the increased demand for power regularly defeats the capability of the system. Sometimes, the town is provided with just a very wee bit of power; enough to allow for some very dim lighting, and in this case the power outage is now officially referred to as a "Brown Out." Of course, power outages also occur during the magnificent storms, which I am told has something to do with lightening and its effect on the power grids in town. Whatever! The end result is the same... Insufferable heat until the power is restored, too hot to sleep, and too dark to read.
"Los Amigos de La Penita" is changing its name to "Amigos de Jaltemba" much to my delight, and the delight of many folks in Los Ayala. They have always made a difference to all four towns in Jaltemba Bay, most notably by intiating recycling in Los Ayala, and finally the name reflects that they serve the entire community!
Enjoy this months newsletter, and remember to check out Magical Moments, Local Folks and Chelsea's column titled "Mexican Musings."
Magical Moments
September 2011
Beautiful Los Ayala at Night
By OJ
September 2011
Beautiful Los Ayala at Night
By OJ
On Top of My List of Things to Do in Los Ayala
Spend an Entire Day at the Beach!
First off, make sure to arrive around 8 o'clock the morning to see the fishermen unload their boats, and watch the locals shop and barter for fresh caught fish and prawns. Bring along your camera to shoot some photos of the friendly brown pelicans, and the chaos of the frigate birds, and Heermaan’s Gulls competing for the fish scraps. For a truly memorable photo, do like the locals do, and pose beside one of the pelicans.
Enjoy breakfast on the beach! Treat yourself to a large pineapple stuffed with fresh fruit, a succulent carved Mango served on a stick, or a fresh baked corn or banana muffin.
Take the short walk to Playa del Beso to enjoy a swim in the crystal clear green waters at this gorgeous secluded beach. Head back to Los Ayala and park yourself under the shade of a palapa at one of the many beach front restaurants and feast on the local dishes popular in this area including; ceviche, quesadillas, shrimp tacos, grilled fish and prawns cooked to perfection.
Burn off any extra calories incurred by walking the kilometer long beach and swimming in the calm ocean waters of Pacific Mexico’s best swimming beach. Rent a kayak and paddle over to one of the two isolated beaches between Los Ayala and Guayabitos; enjoy the thrill of a banana boat ride or hop on the party boat for a tour of Jaltemba Bay.
When you are all tuckered out, head back to your designated beach restaurant, enjoy lunch and remain there for the remainder of the day. Sit back, and watch all the families enjoying a day at the beach while you relax and sip a tall, cool one and watch the sunset sky. The Margarita's and Pina Colada's are always tasty, but so is the local beer which still costs just $1.20 USD for a bottle.
If you are still feeling peckish, try some traditional beach fare which includes cheesies doused in chilli sauce, giant coconut cookies, blackened fish on a stick, and homemade Mexican flan. How you fill up the rest of your day, is up to you!
Spend an Entire Day at the Beach!
First off, make sure to arrive around 8 o'clock the morning to see the fishermen unload their boats, and watch the locals shop and barter for fresh caught fish and prawns. Bring along your camera to shoot some photos of the friendly brown pelicans, and the chaos of the frigate birds, and Heermaan’s Gulls competing for the fish scraps. For a truly memorable photo, do like the locals do, and pose beside one of the pelicans.
Enjoy breakfast on the beach! Treat yourself to a large pineapple stuffed with fresh fruit, a succulent carved Mango served on a stick, or a fresh baked corn or banana muffin.
Take the short walk to Playa del Beso to enjoy a swim in the crystal clear green waters at this gorgeous secluded beach. Head back to Los Ayala and park yourself under the shade of a palapa at one of the many beach front restaurants and feast on the local dishes popular in this area including; ceviche, quesadillas, shrimp tacos, grilled fish and prawns cooked to perfection.
Burn off any extra calories incurred by walking the kilometer long beach and swimming in the calm ocean waters of Pacific Mexico’s best swimming beach. Rent a kayak and paddle over to one of the two isolated beaches between Los Ayala and Guayabitos; enjoy the thrill of a banana boat ride or hop on the party boat for a tour of Jaltemba Bay.
When you are all tuckered out, head back to your designated beach restaurant, enjoy lunch and remain there for the remainder of the day. Sit back, and watch all the families enjoying a day at the beach while you relax and sip a tall, cool one and watch the sunset sky. The Margarita's and Pina Colada's are always tasty, but so is the local beer which still costs just $1.20 USD for a bottle.
If you are still feeling peckish, try some traditional beach fare which includes cheesies doused in chilli sauce, giant coconut cookies, blackened fish on a stick, and homemade Mexican flan. How you fill up the rest of your day, is up to you!
Meet Los Ayala Local Folks
Nacha & Adan
Adan fell in love with Nacha and Los Ayala... This months local folks is a short, sweet love story... Continue Reading
Nacha & Adan
Adan fell in love with Nacha and Los Ayala... This months local folks is a short, sweet love story... Continue Reading
Los Ayala Vacation Rentals
Beachfront
The perfect setting for the perfect getaway! Casa Contenta offers vacationers a beachfront oasis mere steps from Los Ayala beach, swaying tropical palms and a decidedly Mexican ambiance with a touch of whimsy.
Check out this vacation oasis at Casa Contenta
Close to the Beach
Enjoy comfortable accommodations, Los Ayala's best Espresso Bar and complimentary internet service. This charming boutique hotel is close to Los Ayala beach, family friendly, and offers delightful Mexican decor.
For more information see Posada Las Flores
Beachfront
The perfect setting for the perfect getaway! Casa Contenta offers vacationers a beachfront oasis mere steps from Los Ayala beach, swaying tropical palms and a decidedly Mexican ambiance with a touch of whimsy.
Check out this vacation oasis at Casa Contenta
Close to the Beach
Enjoy comfortable accommodations, Los Ayala's best Espresso Bar and complimentary internet service. This charming boutique hotel is close to Los Ayala beach, family friendly, and offers delightful Mexican decor.
For more information see Posada Las Flores
Los Amigos Changes its Name
When Los Amigos de La Peñita was formed a few years ago it primary focus was on lobbying the government to make infrastructure improvements in La Penita. About four years ago, the organization re-invented itself as a “community service organization that exists to serve the people of La Peñita, the surrounding Colonias, and the community at large through it’s participation in activities designed to improve the lives of area residents.” We have now grown to 180 members – almost 60% of whom are year-long national residents.
Many of these individuals live in La Colonia, Rincon de Guayabitos and Los Ayala. Many of the programs we operate serve the whole Jaltemba Bay community. We collect recycled plastics and cardboard in Guayabitos, La Colonia and Los Ayala in addition to La Peñita. Schools in Guayabitos and La Colonia are active on our education committee. The criteria for our scholarship program has been broadened and our economic development initiatives benefit the entire Jaltemba Bay area.
We have therefore decided to change our name to Los Amigos de Jaltemba to reflect this new reality. The change was recently approved through an email vote of our members. Work is now underway to refresh our logo and transform our website to reflect our new name so watch for more news in the future.
When Los Amigos de La Peñita was formed a few years ago it primary focus was on lobbying the government to make infrastructure improvements in La Penita. About four years ago, the organization re-invented itself as a “community service organization that exists to serve the people of La Peñita, the surrounding Colonias, and the community at large through it’s participation in activities designed to improve the lives of area residents.” We have now grown to 180 members – almost 60% of whom are year-long national residents.
Many of these individuals live in La Colonia, Rincon de Guayabitos and Los Ayala. Many of the programs we operate serve the whole Jaltemba Bay community. We collect recycled plastics and cardboard in Guayabitos, La Colonia and Los Ayala in addition to La Peñita. Schools in Guayabitos and La Colonia are active on our education committee. The criteria for our scholarship program has been broadened and our economic development initiatives benefit the entire Jaltemba Bay area.
We have therefore decided to change our name to Los Amigos de Jaltemba to reflect this new reality. The change was recently approved through an email vote of our members. Work is now underway to refresh our logo and transform our website to reflect our new name so watch for more news in the future.
Los Ayala
Local News Update
A town meeting was held in Los Ayala with the fishermen and beach vendors to discuss suitable placement. Los Ayala is a touristic beach and on busy days, when the fishing boats are on shore and the vendors carts are on the beach, their is no room for sunbathers. Officials hope to relocate vendors to designated shaded areas on the cul de sacs leading to beach.
Other topics included raising more funds to improve the roads in Los Ayala. Although the community raised ~ 39,000 pesos which will be over 120,000 pesos once the 3 for 1 program funding comes through, it is not enough money. The fact of the matter, is that Los Ayala needs 2-3 million pesos, in order to make a significant difference to our streets and the livability of Los Ayala.
Romy Mora, Regidor for Jaltemba Bay and Interim Juez of Los Ayala, advised that Los Ayala will seek additional funding from the federal government. The new municipal government inherited a debt of about 40,000,000 million pesos, which means that Los Ayala will be dependent on the federal government to supplement funding.
To qualify for additional funding it will be mandatory for
1. All property owners in Los Ayala to be hooked up to sewer and water. Sounds simple, but in fact it will be a challenge. Although the majority of property owners are hooked up to water and sewer, Romy advises that it will be difficult to find the absentee owners of the properties who need to hook up.
2. Property owners will be required to pay 25% of the the cost of the street improvements as related to their property frontage.
The first step in the application for Federal Funding will be to put forth an "Executive Project" drafted by an Engineer or an Architect. Associated with the "Executive Project" is a "Projestista Fee" which is approximately $2000.00 USD (not pesos). The community of Los Ayala will need to raise the funds for the "Projestista Fee."
Their are also plans to repair and restore the street lamps which line the road leading into Los Ayala. The cost for this project will be ~ 15,000 pesos, and yes we will also need to raise the monies for this project.
Los Ayala's Town Plaza
Our Town Plaza still needs to be inaugurated! Romy Mora refuses to approve the inauguration until the town plaza is completed, promised. Still on the "To Do List" are the addition of three statues to the plaza. Two of the statues are dolphins; and the third statue is a sea turtle, which represents the Riviera Nayarit. The original plans also included a fountain but Romy advises that they may not go forth with the fountain, because of the associated maintenance costs. (chlorine, etc)
Elections for the Juez of Los Ayala
The elections are anticipated to take place in October or November of this year. Romy advises that Miguel of Civil Protection for Jaltemba Bay, is a strong candidate. For the interim Romy is helping out where she can.
Romy Mora - Regidor representing Jaltemba Bay
Romy's term as Regidor representing the community of Jaltemba Bay will be for three years. She has already submitted a request to the CEA to request permission to proceed with her primary goals which are...
1. To clean the beaches and estuaries of Los Ayala, La Penita, La Colonia and especially the canal of Guayabitos.
2. To bring to fruition the "Cycle Path Project" which will extend from La Colonia to Los Ayala. Romy states that it is a challenging project to implement as the bike path will require a bridge to be built between La Penita and Guayabitos; and the project requires five different permits.
In addition, Romy would like to see a parking area for buses in Los Ayala, and advises that when she accomplishes this task, she will require the assistance of the Transit Police to enforce it.
First on Romy's To Do List?
Surveying the residents of Jaltemba Bay to determine the primary needs and wishes.
Buena Suerta, Romy!
Local News Update
A town meeting was held in Los Ayala with the fishermen and beach vendors to discuss suitable placement. Los Ayala is a touristic beach and on busy days, when the fishing boats are on shore and the vendors carts are on the beach, their is no room for sunbathers. Officials hope to relocate vendors to designated shaded areas on the cul de sacs leading to beach.
Other topics included raising more funds to improve the roads in Los Ayala. Although the community raised ~ 39,000 pesos which will be over 120,000 pesos once the 3 for 1 program funding comes through, it is not enough money. The fact of the matter, is that Los Ayala needs 2-3 million pesos, in order to make a significant difference to our streets and the livability of Los Ayala.
Romy Mora, Regidor for Jaltemba Bay and Interim Juez of Los Ayala, advised that Los Ayala will seek additional funding from the federal government. The new municipal government inherited a debt of about 40,000,000 million pesos, which means that Los Ayala will be dependent on the federal government to supplement funding.
To qualify for additional funding it will be mandatory for
1. All property owners in Los Ayala to be hooked up to sewer and water. Sounds simple, but in fact it will be a challenge. Although the majority of property owners are hooked up to water and sewer, Romy advises that it will be difficult to find the absentee owners of the properties who need to hook up.
2. Property owners will be required to pay 25% of the the cost of the street improvements as related to their property frontage.
The first step in the application for Federal Funding will be to put forth an "Executive Project" drafted by an Engineer or an Architect. Associated with the "Executive Project" is a "Projestista Fee" which is approximately $2000.00 USD (not pesos). The community of Los Ayala will need to raise the funds for the "Projestista Fee."
Their are also plans to repair and restore the street lamps which line the road leading into Los Ayala. The cost for this project will be ~ 15,000 pesos, and yes we will also need to raise the monies for this project.
Los Ayala's Town Plaza
Our Town Plaza still needs to be inaugurated! Romy Mora refuses to approve the inauguration until the town plaza is completed, promised. Still on the "To Do List" are the addition of three statues to the plaza. Two of the statues are dolphins; and the third statue is a sea turtle, which represents the Riviera Nayarit. The original plans also included a fountain but Romy advises that they may not go forth with the fountain, because of the associated maintenance costs. (chlorine, etc)
Elections for the Juez of Los Ayala
The elections are anticipated to take place in October or November of this year. Romy advises that Miguel of Civil Protection for Jaltemba Bay, is a strong candidate. For the interim Romy is helping out where she can.
Romy Mora - Regidor representing Jaltemba Bay
Romy's term as Regidor representing the community of Jaltemba Bay will be for three years. She has already submitted a request to the CEA to request permission to proceed with her primary goals which are...
1. To clean the beaches and estuaries of Los Ayala, La Penita, La Colonia and especially the canal of Guayabitos.
2. To bring to fruition the "Cycle Path Project" which will extend from La Colonia to Los Ayala. Romy states that it is a challenging project to implement as the bike path will require a bridge to be built between La Penita and Guayabitos; and the project requires five different permits.
In addition, Romy would like to see a parking area for buses in Los Ayala, and advises that when she accomplishes this task, she will require the assistance of the Transit Police to enforce it.
First on Romy's To Do List?
Surveying the residents of Jaltemba Bay to determine the primary needs and wishes.
Buena Suerta, Romy!
Dream what you want to dream,
go where you want to go,
be what you want to be
because you have only one life
and one chance.
-Unknown
Los Ayala
An green and blue oasis during the rainy season...
An green and blue oasis during the rainy season...
Beautiful Los Ayala
Breathtaking sunset skies and storm clouds...
Breathtaking sunset skies and storm clouds...
Yesteryear Photo Courtesy of 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
Dave Easby
Planning a Vacation in Los Ayala?
Now is the time to start looking at securing your accommodations. The the months of January, February and March ar the busiest in Jaltemba Bay... Reserve early for the best selection and value!
Now is the time to start looking at securing your accommodations. The the months of January, February and March ar the busiest in Jaltemba Bay... Reserve early for the best selection and value!
Fun Reading
A delightful article about La Penita
by Dave Easby
La Penita de Jaltemba - A Working Town
A delightful article about La Penita
by Dave Easby
La Penita de Jaltemba - A Working Town
Worth Exploring
La Penita's Tianguis - Easy Day Trip from Los Ayala
The enchanting La Penita de Jaltemba... For the full experience visit La Penita on a Thursday to experience Tianguis.
Ride the collectivo from Los Ayala; get off at the second exit to Guayabitos and do like the locals do - walk to the market!
Follow the main street in Guayabito's residential zone to the Bridge of Life. Walking over the bridge will take you directly into La Penita.
Walk a few blocks until you reach the Main Avenida; turn left and walk towards the beach. You'll know when you have reached the market!
La Penita's Tianguis - Easy Day Trip from Los Ayala
The enchanting La Penita de Jaltemba... For the full experience visit La Penita on a Thursday to experience Tianguis.
Ride the collectivo from Los Ayala; get off at the second exit to Guayabitos and do like the locals do - walk to the market!
Follow the main street in Guayabito's residential zone to the Bridge of Life. Walking over the bridge will take you directly into La Penita.
Walk a few blocks until you reach the Main Avenida; turn left and walk towards the beach. You'll know when you have reached the market!
Los Ayala Roads
the morning after one heavy rainfall in early August...
the morning after one heavy rainfall in early August...
For your reading pleasure the July-August 2011
Jaltemba Bay Animal Rescue Newsletter
Jaltemba Bay Animal Rescue Newsletter
Legends of Los Ayala
The Goblins of the Old Fig Tree
It has always been commented that where a fig tree is born, there is water, and where there is water, there is life, but… what kind of life? It is said that small goblins exist, good or bad, but they exist and the small town of Los Ayala could not be without a fig tree when it is surrounded by so much water, the sea, the estuary, the underground rivers and all the springs... Below, I will narrate an anecdote by Don Jesus Rodriguez.
Many folks say that they could hear music playing in Los Ayala. The music seemed to come from somewhere in the area of the hill in Los Ayala; the hill that is adjacent to Guayabitos. The sound of drums was often heard at sunset, usually just before nightfall.
And somewhere around there, by a sidewalk that was there then, on the skirts of the hill, an enormous fig tree was located. It was this very same tree that Don Jesus Rodriguez told us about.
To continue reading see
Los Ayala Legends & Folklore
The Goblins of the Old Fig Tree
It has always been commented that where a fig tree is born, there is water, and where there is water, there is life, but… what kind of life? It is said that small goblins exist, good or bad, but they exist and the small town of Los Ayala could not be without a fig tree when it is surrounded by so much water, the sea, the estuary, the underground rivers and all the springs... Below, I will narrate an anecdote by Don Jesus Rodriguez.
Many folks say that they could hear music playing in Los Ayala. The music seemed to come from somewhere in the area of the hill in Los Ayala; the hill that is adjacent to Guayabitos. The sound of drums was often heard at sunset, usually just before nightfall.
And somewhere around there, by a sidewalk that was there then, on the skirts of the hill, an enormous fig tree was located. It was this very same tree that Don Jesus Rodriguez told us about.
To continue reading see
Los Ayala Legends & Folklore
I was just six years old the first time I came to Mexico. My parents decided that for our first trip to Mexico it would be best for my brother and I, if we stayed at all inclusive hotel in Puerto Vallarta – just so it was not such a big change for us.
And the experience there was wonderful! We learned how to say our first words in Spanish which were 'Uno Coca Cola por favor!' We swam in the pool all of the time, saw our first iguana, and I even got my hair braided. Some of the things I like about Puerto Vallarta is that it is busy, and that you can always find something to do. The beaches there are very busy, but the experience was amazing! And that’s where it all started.
The next year my parents decided that we should take another vacation in Mexico, but this time we would try somewhere a little different. My mom started looking at all the small beach towns close to Puerto Vallarta and she found a small town called Los Ayala, and a place for us to stay that was called Bungalows Los Iguanas. She soon found out that the owner of Bungalows Las Iguanas was from Vernon, a small town in British Columbia, Canada. Well, Los Ayala sounded very nice to my brother and I. So in January 2006 our family headed off to Los Ayala. This experience was a complete change from our holiday at the all-inclusive hotel in Puerto Vallarta. We had to buy our own food, plates, cups, and do our own laundry. We even had to entertain ourselves! But the experience was great!
Some of the things I love most about los Ayala is that the town is very small, so everyone knows everyone and everyone is very welcoming and friendly! The beach is great to swim at and it is quiet, plus everything is within walking distance. Los Ayala is close to, two other small beach towns called Guayabitos and La Penita, and it is real easy to take a taxi between the towns. But for our first time there we did not explore any towns beside Los Ayala. We just had a great vacation!
And the experience there was wonderful! We learned how to say our first words in Spanish which were 'Uno Coca Cola por favor!' We swam in the pool all of the time, saw our first iguana, and I even got my hair braided. Some of the things I like about Puerto Vallarta is that it is busy, and that you can always find something to do. The beaches there are very busy, but the experience was amazing! And that’s where it all started.
The next year my parents decided that we should take another vacation in Mexico, but this time we would try somewhere a little different. My mom started looking at all the small beach towns close to Puerto Vallarta and she found a small town called Los Ayala, and a place for us to stay that was called Bungalows Los Iguanas. She soon found out that the owner of Bungalows Las Iguanas was from Vernon, a small town in British Columbia, Canada. Well, Los Ayala sounded very nice to my brother and I. So in January 2006 our family headed off to Los Ayala. This experience was a complete change from our holiday at the all-inclusive hotel in Puerto Vallarta. We had to buy our own food, plates, cups, and do our own laundry. We even had to entertain ourselves! But the experience was great!
Some of the things I love most about los Ayala is that the town is very small, so everyone knows everyone and everyone is very welcoming and friendly! The beach is great to swim at and it is quiet, plus everything is within walking distance. Los Ayala is close to, two other small beach towns called Guayabitos and La Penita, and it is real easy to take a taxi between the towns. But for our first time there we did not explore any towns beside Los Ayala. We just had a great vacation!
Cheers,
ChElSeA SwAnSoN
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
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Martin enjoying some personal time with his dogs in Los Ayala...
Beach Aficionado?
Check out the beaches in the area of Boca de Chila Playa Las Tortugas and Platanitos
Definitely worth exploring!
Check out the beaches in the area of Boca de Chila Playa Las Tortugas and Platanitos
Definitely worth exploring!
Los Ayala Roads the morning after the heavy rainfall of August 19, 2011...
Barbies Wanted!
It's only four months until the holiday season begins and Geri de Moss, The Barbie Grandma is looking for Barbies, again.
So pack a few Barbies along with you, and help Geri delight hundreds of little girls in Jaltemba Bay...
For more information Email Geri de Moss
It's only four months until the holiday season begins and Geri de Moss, The Barbie Grandma is looking for Barbies, again.
So pack a few Barbies along with you, and help Geri delight hundreds of little girls in Jaltemba Bay...
For more information Email Geri de Moss
Marina in Los Ayala - Fact or Fiction
As reported by the Jaltemba Jalapeno... Fact, but it does not mean a Marina like the one they have in Puerto Vallarta! Romy advises that it will be more like an embarcadero; really just a big dock, and it will get the boats off of the beach.
As reported by the Jaltemba Jalapeno... Fact, but it does not mean a Marina like the one they have in Puerto Vallarta! Romy advises that it will be more like an embarcadero; really just a big dock, and it will get the boats off of the beach.