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
Mar de Jade (Sea of Jade)
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
This is one of the most pristine beaches along Mexico's Pacific coastline; soft golden sand lined with coconut trees
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
Google Map Mar De Jade, Nayarit, Mexico
