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What to Do and See in the Riviera Nayarit: Rincón de Guayabitos and La Peñita

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The Heart of the Riviera Nayarit is a vibrant, lively spot that…
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Over 220 people embarked on a cleanup along the perimeter of…

Nayarit EATS: My Quest for the Best Fish Tacos in and around Jaltemba Bay (Part 1)

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I am a fish taco junky. For me, they are the quintessential hand-held…

Meet Javier Carrillo: Artist and Teacher to Nayarit Youth

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Tepic artist, Francisco Javier Carrillo Núñez, is helping local…

Crocodiles up Close at “Cocodrilos del Nayar” near La Peñita

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Crocodiles are not only native to Mexico, they are prolific along…

The Incredible Mexican Torta

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For anyone who hasn’t tried a torta, you are missing out on…

George and Loretta Leavitt, J.E.E.P. Founders, are recognized in the “2013 Real Heroes of Mexico”

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The MEXICO Report just announced the “2013 Real Heroes of Mexico.”…

Jaltemba Bay: Venture off the beaten path of Mexico’s Pacific Coast

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Jaltemba Bay is made up of three small and colorful towns –…

In Bloom: Tabachín

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It’s nearly impossible not to notice the absolutely gorgeous…

The Thrill of Being a “Charra for a Day”

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Horses have been a passion of Donna Brownfield’s since childhood,…

Schedule Announced for 2013 Patron Saint’s Festivities in La Peñita

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Each year from May 10-20, La Peñita de Jaltemba celebrates Nuestra…

The Surf Fishing tournament is returning to Riviera Nayarit

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•    The Tepic Surf Fishing Club will hold its…

Top 10 Things To Do in Rincón de Guayabitos, La Peñita and Los Ayala

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There is so much to do here in Rincón de Guayabitos, La Peñita…

J.E.E.P. Announces the Pony Up! Fundraiser in La Peñita

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 ‘Pony Up!’ is the kickstart fundraising event for the…

Peñita Players are Gearing Up for their 5th Hysterical Season

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If the astronauts’ parrot was controlling their TV by remote…

Hiking the Petroglyphs at Alta Vista

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The petroglyphs at Alta Vista are well worth visiting. They are…

The House on Mazatlan in La Peñita

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It was one fine day back in 2003 when a friend and I were on…

Día de la Revolución Parade in La Peñita

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Día de la Revolución (Mexican Revolution Day) takes place on…

Watermelon-Jalapeño Paletas

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I love the sun, but not so much the heat… especially the dripping-wet-too-hot-to-do-anything…

Viva Nayarit: La Catrina

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“La Catrina” was created by Mexican artists to make a metaphorical…

My Ever-Changing View of Jaltemba Bay: Part 1

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My husband and I bought our property up near El Tonino specifically…

Jaltemba Bay Hummingbirds – My Photo Journal

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I always look forward to seeing which of the numerous species…

Playa Freideras, the kissing beach at Riviera Nayarit

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Hidden, beautiful and secluded... perfect spot for an adventurous…

Playa el Naranjo, a slice of heaven in Riviera Nayarit

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Playa del Naranjo, a picture-perfect, escapist beach on the Riviera…

Mexconnect reveals 'hidden jewels' in Riviera Nayarit

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"This is Playa Las Cuevas in Riviera Nayarit, a pretty, secluded…

In Bloom: Plumeria (Part 2)

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After I posted my story about Plumeria two weeks ago, one of…

This Weekend, Surf Fishing Competition in Boca de Chila at Riviera Nayarit

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March 17th-18th a Surf Fishing Competition will be held in Boca…

In February, the pulse of Riviera Nayarit is in Compostela

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La Peñita de Jaltemba will brim with activity in February.…

Celebration of Life

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The Aztec Indians, also known as the Mexicas, usually…

In Season: Mango Madness

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Mangoes are indeed plentiful this season. Just drive down the…