Village & Beach

Chacala is a small fishing village and coconut plantation set in cove on the Pacific coast of Mexico


Chacala's half-mile bay is a favored beach destination for Mexican families especially during Semana Santa (Easter Week) and New Years


At Chacala's south end, a dense virgin rainforest grows down the flanks of a small collapsed volcano and plunges into the Pacific

Mar De Jade

Mar De Jade is hidden-away between the tropical jungle
and the pristine beach of Chacala


This is one of the most pristine beaches along Mexico's
Pacific coastline; soft golden sand lined with coconut trees


Mar de Jade was born in the jungle
In 1980 Laura Del Valle, a Mexican doctor, built a lodge
for American medical students who volunteered to serve the Mexican poor








We stayed here














The spacious pavilion with teja roof (traditional Mexican tiles)





An inner dinning room welcomes guests to relax, read a book,
or play the piano inspired by the stunning views of Chacala Bay


The outdoor Bar 'La Palapa' offers homemade cocktails using
fresh ingredients from their garden, a selection of wines, beers and liquors


Chuck & Judith brought us to this lovely place





La Palapa also is a favorite place to enjoy a healthy juice in the morning











Beach facilities include chaise-lounge chairs, umbrellas
and a shady palapa (thatched roof) with hammocks


A Mexicsn family enjoying Chacala Bay


Joan, Judith & Chuck take to the water


Pelicans fishing for dinner

















Palm tree seed pods


Coconut tree


Driftwood carving


The resident kitty


A Tequila Sunset
Enjoying a margarita made with fresh lime and the best tequila of Mexico

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