This is one of the most pristine beaches along Mexico's Pacific coastline; soft golden sand lined with coconut trees
Mar De Jade is hidden-away between the tropical jungle and the pristine sandy beach of Chacala
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
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
Pelicans
Palm tree seed pods
A Tequila Sunset
Enjoying a margarita made with fresh lime and the best tequila of Mexico
Chacala, Nayarit, Mexico
Chacala, Nayarit, Mexico
A small fishing village and coconut plantation set in cove on the Pacific coast of Mexico
Chacala's half-mile bay
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
