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ricksca

Jan 29, 2008, 12:14 PM

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Cheap Thrills - Jalisco/Nayarit

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I realize that if you know the answer to this question you might not be willing to post it here, but...I'm traveling on a tight budget in Feb., landing in P.V. Can someone recommend a nice, quite village where there are inexpensive places to stay that is not overrun with tourists (I know, I'M a tourist), but where there are some minimal accommodations, hotel, restaurants, etc. I'd be happy camping if it came to that. Thanks,

donemry

Jan 31, 2008, 6:43 AM

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Re: [ricksca] Cheap Thrills - Jalisco/Nayarit

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North of PV, try La Penita and San Blas on the coast. Inland, Mascota, Compestella, Magdelena, South - El Tuito --- just look at a map. All of these can be reached on the bus.

ricksca

Jan 31, 2008, 9:04 AM

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I checked these out on the web. Mascota looks amazing. Thanks for the tip!!

wendy devlin

Jan 31, 2008, 9:08 AM

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Re: [ricksca] Cheap Thrills - Jalisco/Nayarit

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Check out Chacala especially families involved in the Techos de Mexico guest housing program.

http://www.techosdemexico.com/home.html

Also Andee's long-running blog about her life in Chacala.

However sadly, Andee died in January. However her son may keep her blogs on-line as a tribute to his mother.
Many people who had occassion to meet Andee or correspond with her, hold her memory dear.

Que te vaya bien, Andee.

tonyburton

Jan 31, 2008, 9:45 AM

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Mascota is certainly a worthwhile place to visit. In the same general vicinity, Talpa and San Sebastian also offer interesting possibilities:
http://mexconnected.com/...es/sansebastian.html

RickS

Feb 1, 2008, 11:54 AM

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Tony's articles are always 'the best'. And if you are looking for a truly great trip, go inland from PV to these places.

Since the article was written some time ago, a little update is warranted: "The road up from PV to these places has undergone a major upgrade.... there is no longer the need to be concerned about having a 4WD vehicle to get there! It is, of course, a 2-lane road but one can drive it at 60mph with no problem. And there is now even a new bridge over the river so one does not have to (or get to, as it was a thrill) go down the VERY steep road and cross the river - literally, as the picture depicts - and back up the steep road again."

In my opinion, San Sebastian del Oeste, Mascota and Talpa are not to be missed.... and now with the new road it's a piece of cake from PV. Just don't tell anyone!

jerezano

Feb 4, 2008, 2:52 PM

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Hello: Try Mascota. Forget Chacala. I like Chacala very much and spent a Christmas vacation there when the Techos de México project was still new. But-----it is is FULL of Canadians and other tourists during December, January and February. No Vancies except at the Moyaua (luxury at sky-high prices) and the other higher priced hotel. In fact there are no other hotels. And Techos de México is such a bargain that the roofs are rented months in advance. For a short stay of one or two nights, forget it.

Adiós. jerezano.