La Cruz Hosts 3rd Augas Abiertas Riviera Nayarit

Located on the Riviera Nayarit La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Mexico expects 500 swimmers in all categories to participate in the third Aguas Abierta Riviera Nayarit, which is scheduled to take place on April 27, 2013 at the Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle.  La Cruz is located between Bucerias and Punta de Mita, west of the 200 Road.

Young swimmers of all ages will be testing their endurance in this competition, with levels starting at:  7 to 10 year old children swimming 500 meters,  kids 11 and 12 swimming 1.250 km.; swimmers ages 13 and 14 competing in the 2.5 km swim, and amateurs 15 years and older swimming the 3.75 km in the required time of under 2 hours.  If the first two Aguas Abiertas are any guide – it’s going to be great fun for everyone!

The main competition will be a 5km race for professional swimmers with a time limit of 1 hour, 20 min.  Last year Alan Rojas Sagrero won in a time of 1:01:33 and Lizeth Rueda Santos in Aguas Abiertas Riviera Nayarit 2011 time of 103:26, both swimmers bettering the 2011 times!  This year should be an exciting competition. (photos courtesy of Riviera Nayarit)

Registration

Registration will be open until Wednesday, April 24th, so get signed up!  Until April 21 registration is $550 pesos, increasing to $600 pesos after that date.  For more information, contact: belin@nadoseguro.com or pedromoran@nadoseguro.com.

The public is invited to attend the competition.  Come and watch from the beach next to the Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. The La Cruz Marina has hosted this event for the last 2 years. This competition draws the best swimmers the Riviera Nayarit region, and the rest of Mexico. This is an event not to be missed and fun for the entire family.  Come on over to La Cruz on April 27th and enjoy the Third Annual Augas Abiertas swimming competition.

Discover the Riviera Nayarit for an amazing Mexico vacation filled with beauty, amazing and beautiful beachfront and Eco Retreat rentals, along with fun Riviera Nayarit activities that will create beautiful memories lasting a lifetime for the entire family!

 

Riviera Nayarit Local Fruit & Herbs Makes Great Thailand Recipes

by Dolores Brittingham

My husband and I are very fortunate to live in beautiful Puerto Vallarta, which is on the border Nuevo Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit in Thai Food Tom Yum Goong Stock Photo - 11010004Mexico, for the past a 11 years. I love all the different foods you can get here in Mexico, as the combinations create amazing tastes and textures.
However, one of my favorite cuisines, Thai, is not very available.

I know that in the past there have been several restaurants that have tried to serve Thai food but quickly went out of business, much to our chagrin.

Thailand New Year in April
This File:Songkran at Wat Thai in Los Angeles, April 2008.JPGweek happens to be Songkran, the Thai New Year, and it falls on Saturday, April 13th. The celebration in Thailand usually last for several days, with official public holidays lasting through Wednesday, 17 April 2013. It is their water festival, where people splash each other with a bucket of water in the streets of Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Chiang Mai, and other Thailand cities. If you happen to be there, or in any major city along the west coast of the United States, don’t wear your finest or you will get it water spotted. New Year celebration, Rot Nam Dam Hua, is als a traditioFile:Songkran in Wat Kungthapao 03.jpgnal way to celebrate with elders. Most Thai people go back to their hometowns to meet their elders. What is less known is that the Thai New Year is also a very religious festival, where Thai people go to Buddhist temples and gently bath Buddha statues by pouring water on the statues, and give alms to Buddhist monks.

Until 1939, the country we now call Thailand was known as Siam. You remember the movie “The King and I” with Yul Brenner don’t you?, and it was the only Southeast Asian country never colonized by the West.

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garlic, ginger, cumin, cardamom, and cinnamon. Soup, eaten with most meals, helps balance the hot flavors of many Thai dishes as do steamed rice, mild noodle dishes, and sweet desserts.

Thai Foods  Found on the Riviera Nayarit
Coconuts play an important role in the Thai diet, as here on the Riviera Nayarit. Many Riviera Nayarit locals consume green coconut juiceGreen Coconut 2 in their diets to clear bacteria and promote good health.  Ask for a Coco Frio. (cold coconut) File:Artocarpus heterophyllus fruits at tree.jpg Simply delicious!
Coconut milk and shredded coconut are used in many Thai dishes, especially desserts. Shrimp is also a main part of Thai food, as here on the Riviera Nayarit. San Blas is known for its delicious shrimp.

Thai people eat a variety of tropical fruits for dessert that are found also on the Riviera Nayarit, including mangoes, papayas, custard apples with scaly green skins, and jaca fruit, or known also as  jackfruit, which is a light lime green, very large and prickly, and has yellow flesh.  It is actually the largest fruit, and all parts of the jaca fruit can be used. You may even use  the seeds, cooked and mashed, much like mashed potatoes!
Spicy Thai dishes are often balanced with the tart flavors of such ingredients as lemon grass, ginger, lemons, and limes.
These fruits and herbs are readily available on the Riviera Nayarit and throughout Mexico.

Here is a fun and tasty Thai recipe to try at home created with coconut milk in it.
You may also substitute the beef for chicken. Below is also a wonderful recipe for a cool Cucumber salad. Cucumbers are part of the daily diet here in Mexico.  Enjoy.

Thai Beef Curry
10 ounces beef flank steak with the fat trimmed off
2 cups coconut milk, unsweetened
2 Tablespoons red curry paste
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 cup bamboo shoot strips
1 teaspoon sugar
3 Tablespoons water
20 leaves of fresh basil
¼ medium red pepper, cut into thin strips
2 Tablespoons green peas, frozen
2½ cups rice, steamed

Slice the steak into pieces ¼-inch thick, 2 inches long, and about 1-inch wide. Heat 1 cup of the coconut milk in a wok or frying pan and add the red curry paste.

Stir to dissolve and cook at high heat for 5 to 6 minutes, until the oil of the coconut milk rises to the top and the sauce thickens. Add fish sauce and stir. Add the second cup of coconut milk and the beef. Reduce heat to medium.

Add the bamboo shoot strips and the sugar. Return the heat to high and add 3 Tablespoons water, cook, stirring for 3 minutes until bubbling. Add ¾ of the basil leaves, the red pepper strips and the green peas.
Stir and cook for another 30 seconds, folding all the ingredients into the sauce. Remove from heat and
transfer to a serving dish.

Top with the rest of the basil leaves and the additional red pepper strips. Serve immediately, with
steamed rice. Serves 8.

Cucumber Salad
1 long cucumber
½ small red onion
⅓ medium red pepper
1 Tablespoon sugar
Vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
Fresh coriander leaves
(Peanuts optional)

Washhttp://www.atasteofthai.com/images/thai/recipes/recipe345-400w.jpg and dry the cucumber, and peel it if desired. Cut in half lengthwise and then into quarters. . Slice
the quarters into ¼-inch pieces and arrange on a plate.

Slice the red pepper and onion into thin strips. Scatter them over the cucumber. In a small bowl
combine sugar, vinegar, and salt. Pour dressing over the vegetables and top with the coriander leaves.
Serves 4 to 6.

If you hanker for Thai food like I do you can follow the easy recipes for a quick fix, or attend one of Dolores Brittingham’s Puerto Vallarta cooking classes which offers Thai cooking. Dolores can also come to your home on the Riviera Nayarit and Banderas Bay areas.
Discover other dishes on her site at www.EssenceOfCuisine.com or e-mail to: Dolores Brittingham <y_brittingham@hotmail.com> for more information.

As we like to say on the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico, “buen provecho!”  (Bon appetit!)

Discover the delicious fruits and herbs in Mexico,  relocate to the Riviera Nayarit for life!

 

Amazing Riviera Nayarit Weddings in Spring

 

Riviera Nayarit, commonly known as the lovers arcade is perhaps the world’s best existing location for a Riviera Nayarit weddings venue which blends the basic components of nature into a thick sugar coated icing of love. Yes it is sweet! all couples who have been privileged to set foot into this heaven have savored with great enthusiasm the breathtaking scenic beauty where the jungle meets the ocean in Mexico.  
Click on the photos to go to the photo galleries, and the links to discover more information.

For spring Riviera Nayarit weddings with a touch of class and style you or your Riviera Nayarit wedding planner (or your own local planner) couldn’t have picked an ideal destination to crown your ceremony for a Mexico wedding.  Riviera Nayarit weddings offer the ultimate lovers playing ground, stretching vastly throughout the northern Banderas Bay,  where the amazing Los Arroyos Verdes Retreat is located, or discover a beach wedding with Maxieventos Doris at the famous forgotten paradise of  San Pancho, Sayulita or  the pristine beaches of Lo De Marcos, where a world of possibilities exist to create a beautiful Riviera Nayarit weddings.

Mexico destination weddings are becoming known as the place to be married due to the low costs and romantic beauty of the beaches and jungles. You will find both of  these aspects on the amazing Riviera Nayarit.

Los Arroyos Verdes Wedding Retreat being a perfect venue for Riviera Nayarit weddings, the scenic aroma of beauty at an Eco Green Retreat,  featuring your dream cakes and beautiful wedding suites, and minutes from the playa. Enjoy all of the amazing amenities with the luxury and beauty you desire for your destination wedding dream.  Los Arroyos Verdes Wedding Retreat also has plenty of room for your entire family and all of your friends in an elegant Eco green beautiful gardens.

Marriage on the Riviera Nayarit goes beyond the aisle, honey moons are part and parcel of the tremendous benedictions that this fun filled location promises. Swim with the dolphins or bask lazily in the sand as you have a hearty moment with your lover and best friend.

After your wonderful day, you are free to tour the street markets, amazing art galleries, beautiful gardens, and discover authentic Mexico. Riviera Nayarit weddings in the spring can be the perfect time to get married, as the cost of flying is lower, and all rental costs are lower during this time making it easy for your family and friends to join you. The Riviera Nayarit is a considered a safe place to travel, and many foreigners live there all year around.

Riviera Nayarit weddings are never complete without a sensual indulgence of the taste buds with our exotic cuisine of mouth watering sumptuous meals; we hold no restrictions and all love birds are free to explore the numerous local eateries and cascading restaurants. A Riviera Nayarit  wedding gives your special day a lasting impression and as the sun goes down and the stars come up feel free to energize your spirit dancing the night away!

Discover Riviera Nayarit Weddings along the Mexico Pacific Coast for the most romantic day of your life!

 

Sayulita SUP Classic March 8-10

It’s that time if year again and the Sayulita Longboard SUP Classic is here for the 4th annual competition on the Riviera Nayarit in Sayulita Mexico. Sayulita is a world renown for its long wave breaks, making the perfect place for the Sayulita SUP Classic competition. The Tourism board of Nayarit,  Punta Sayulita and the Sayulita SUP community are sponsoring the event. Sayulita is located about 40 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta international airport, which makes this destination very easy to get to. See details below under the Sponsor section for air/flight discounts!

SUP (Stand Up Paddle) has become a world wide sport on rivers and oceans, and the Sayulita SUP Classic event has become known as one of the premier SUP events in the North Americas with professional and amateur athletes coming to compete. Thousands of spectators will be there making it a very fun occasion for everyone with several offshore SUP distance races and the Sayulita SUP surfing competitions.

Raising Our ECO Global Awareness
The focus for the Sayulita SUP Classic is not for the prize monies. Winners of the event will be going for the draw for the international events. Also, the primary cause for this event is for raising the awareness and consciousness in people for the environmental protection for oceans and wildlife, and raising funds for the Reef Check Foundation’s area (reefcheck.org.), Eco-Diver Program and the Punta Sayulita Foundation’s children’s sports development programs. This event is made possible by the very generous sponsors, the professional athletes, and the Sayulita community event volunteers. Thank you so much!

This years event is the biggest yet, drawing some big time SUP longboard and surfing athletes like the, Men’s Elite and Distance Champion Connor Baxter, defending SUP Zane Schweitzer, 2-time defending women’s SUP elite race champion Candice Appleby and Distance Champion Jenny Kalmbach, Mens Longborad Champion Darren Eudaly and women’s defending longboard Champion Karina Ozunka.

Other champions will also be competing this year including Chuck Patterson, Sean poynter, Mary Osborne, Patricfio Ganzalez and 2 time SUP surfing world Champion Kai Lenny! Along with some top SUP’ers, Jen Smith, Mo Freitas, Vanian Walsh and Anthony Vella.

Our own local Sayulita boys Ryan Helm and Mexican SUP National Champion Fernando Stalla will be competing as well.
This shows a huge support for the fundraising and the importance of raising of awareness for the Reef Check and Punta Sayulita Foundation.

Friday Events and Activities
The weekend kickoff starts of Friday, March 8th with a surfing clinic for the special needs and underprivileged children under the guidance and supervision of Jimmy Gamboa, a well known Malibu longboard surfer, along with the members of his organization TheraSURF, as well as the Sayulita professionals and instructors from the local Sayulita Surfing Schools.

There will also be a Sayulita community-wide beach cleanup scheduled on Friday along with  an interactive-educational program given by honorary ambassador, James Pribram of the ECO-Warrior Foundation and members from “Project Save Our Surf.” Lets all try to keep our Sayulita beach clean!
A fun children’s interactive Reef Day art camp with Sayulita Art Camps and  local artist Treva Dea will follow.
The participating surfers will also be there for a “meet the pros” autograph session!

The folks from the Olukai footwear company, who is the official giveback partner of this years Punta Sayulita Classic, will be participating on Friday and all weekend with prizes and donations for children through its “Ohana Giveback Program.”

Reggae Recording Artist Mishka
Everyone is excited that “Mishka” will be returning this year to perform the free beachfront Punta SUP Sayulita Classic concert on Saturday night, March 9th.  mishka20Mishka and his band have a fabulous sound with reggae roots and attract thousands of people to events like this. He also has as an appreciation for the ocean and our environment. Everyone is grateful for Mishk’a very generous support for this Sayulita SUP Classic event.

“I am inspired to return to Sayulita for the 4th Annual Punta Sayulita Classic – to feel the good vibes and play some music in one of my favorite places. The last time we played there in 2011 stands out in my memory; wonderful people in a beautiful place who know how to have a good time. This year we will be playing a whole lot of new tunes as I am releasing a new mini album on Jimmy Buffett’s Mailboat Records, so this will be a release party for the new music. I’m stoked! See you there!”

Sponsors
All of the sponsors have been very generous. Alaska Airlines is the official airlines of the 4th Annual Punta Sayulita SUP Classic and is offering a special airfare discount code for anyone traveling to Sayulita to compete or take part in the weekend fun! Alaska Airlines has expanded their surfboard length for flying, so competitors can travel with a SUP board up to 12’6″ in length.

The Punta Sayulita Classic is pleased to welcome back the generous of support Alaska Airlines as the official airlines of the 4th Annual Punta Sayulita Classic. Alaska Airlines is offering a special airfare discount code ECMU117 to anyone traveling to Sayulita to compete or to simply take part in the weekend festivities. For years Alaska Airlines has been one of the most active airlines flying to Mexico offering nonstop flights to Puerto Vallarta from numerous west coast cities including Los Angeles, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco and Seattle. Alaska Airlines is also expanding their surfboard length dimensions so competitors can travel with a SUP stock race board up to 12’6″ in length.

If your looking for a private air transportation,XOJET, also a sponsor for the Sayulita SUP Classic, are offering specials on their private charters on any of their super mid-sized jets.

For more information about he events, or if you would like to become a sponsor, please contact or visit: puntasayulitasurfclassic.com ; contact Kevin Roberts or Jose Luis Caselin at US Toll Free (866) 947-6017 or +52 (329) 291-3957.
For information regarding the Reef Check Foundation visit reefcheck.org.

The 4th Annual Punta Sayulita SUP Classic Sponsors

Pesenting Sponsors:
The Riviera Nayarit Tourism Board
Punta Sayulita
Sayulita SUP Community Volunteers

Platinum Level Sponsor:

Corona

Gold Level Sponsors:
Jack Daniels
New Mix
ROXY

Silver Level Sponsors:
Don Pedro’s Restaurant
St. Regis Resort Punta Mita
Hotel Kupuri

Bronze Level Sponsors:
Body Glove
Alaska Airlines
Olukai

Starboard
Quickblade Paddles
Palmasola

La Mision de Mita Industry Level Sponsors:

Toes on the Nose
Victory Wetsuits
XOJET
Stand-Up Paddle Mexico
de Reus Architects
Stone Contractors
Villa Amor
Sayulita Central Hotel
Ruben’s Deli
Vallarta Lifestyles
Skiver Advertising
Grupo Chalita

Its going to be an amazing SUP Sayulita weekend, so come and enjoy the fun competitions and Reggae music by Mishka!Its a weekend not to be missed!
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Come and enjoy the weekend, get autographs by top surfers and enjoy the 4th Annual Sayulit SUP Classic.  If your looking for affordable housing click here.
This is a Sayulita event for the entire family.
See you on the beach!

For more great photos of   last years Sayulita SUP contest click here!

 

For more information on the event and to see lasts years music video by “Mishka” click here!

Discover Sayulita for great surfing and SUP on the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico!

 

Authentic Sayulita Surf Bar Km5 Surf Bar in Mexico

The only authentic Sayulita Surf bar around is the Km5 Surf Bar and Restaurant on the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico.
The actual location of the Km5 Surf Bar & Restaurant is just outside Sayulita on the  back way out to Punta Mita, about 8 minutes. This Sayulita Surf Bar and Restaurant has views of the ocean and is surrounded by the jungle. This authentic Mexico Surf Bar looks like a “surf shack” and has sand on the floors downstairs, and a large open upstairs for a terrific view of the amazing Riviera Nayarit sunsets. Click on the photos and links for more great pics and information.

Conveniently located between the great surfing in Sayulita and  Burro’s, Km5 Surf Bar also has surf board rentals. Its perfect to swing on by and grab a protein smoothie to go, rent a board and off to Burro’s for a great surf day. Burro’s is nice  as its not a crowded as Sayulita, but be careful getting in and out of the water as there are plenty of rocks.

This Sayulita Surf Bar and Restaurant also has great food! They make fresh homemade pizzas, huge salads, vegetarian food like Portabello burgers with cheese and asparagus (sooo good), rich creamy smoothies, and they also have a full bar.
The Km5 Surf Bar and Restaurant is owned by local surfers. They wanted to create a fun and healthy place to come and hang out, enjoy a terrific meal and meet new friends. The Km5 Surf Bar also sells fun T-shirts, hats and cool stickers.
They also are helping to promote a couple of  non profit organizations that benefit the earth and its inhabitants.

Azulita
Km5 Surf Bar is part of an non profit organization named Azulita. They teach the rural towns all over the Mexican coast about what to do with the organic garbage, how to create composts and soil from the trash. The way they do this by is traveling and giving speeches to the people; teaching the people to use organic pesticides instead of using toxic chemicals  that kill the soil and the earth. The also teach them how to reuse plastic, and show people the big damage plastic and chemicals do to the earth when people throw these products to the  rivers and into the ocean.

Alianza Jaguar

Also, part of the organization The Alianza Jaguar/HOJANAY “Hombre Jaguar Nayarit”  who are an environmental group that works toward the conservation of the jaguar and its habitat, while trying to involve the community and spark social participation. There mission statement is:
HOJANAY’s objective is to conserve and restore the health of the jaguar populations in the Sierra de Vallejo and Nayarit region by helping to maintain biodiversity and providing environmental services and education.”

They are located in San Pancho, and they protect the Jaguar from the farmers because the jaguar kills their cows. This organization teach the farmers how to reject the Jaguars and how to protect the cows avoiding any risk of attack instead of killing such an amazing animal as it is the jaguar. “From the Olmecs to the Mayas, the Jaguar was the pillar of Meso-American civilizations. A history of which, as Mexicans, we are very proud.”

This Sayulita Surf Bar and Restaurant has a lot going for it! Great food and good drinks, surfboard rentals, awesome sunset views and they support the local communities.  Km5 Surf Bar and Restaurant is perfect for a birthday party or any event with plenty of room for live music and dancing the night away.
Stop on by this authentic Sayulita Surf Bar, only minutes from Sayulita and Punta Burro’s and have a great time!

Discover the Riviera Nayarit..Km5 Surf Bar and Restaurant in Mexico.

 

The Beauty of the Riviera Nayarit

If you are looking for a new travel destination, a vacation that will truly be remembered, a tropical paradise filled with nature’s beauty and attractions that are truly breathtaking, then take time to discover the beauty of Riviera Nayarit. Riviera Nayarit is located north Puerto Vallarta in the Pacific coast of Mexico. It is also nestled along Sierra Madre Mountains. It boasts a 200 mile stretch of deep blue sandy beaches with first class resorts, beachfront rentals and one of a kind attractions. It is the beautiful place in Mexico where the jungle meets the Pacific ocean. The typical temperature is about 80 degrees, which is like summer everyday, and lows in the mid 60″s! The Riviera Nayarit is also listed as a very safe place to travel in Mexico.

Also, the perfect time to go is between December and April, which is known as the “high season” due to the perfect weather. One fact that most folks are not aware of is that the Riviera Nayarit is also the perfect Mexico vacation destination in the spring and early summer months. The snowbirds have left back to Canada or the U.S leaving the beaches almost to yourself, and the pricing is quite reduced for airfare, rentals and tours. They heat along with the rains have not yet arrived, making it a perfect Riviera Nayarit Spring vacation, with so many of the flowers in bloom. Riviera Nayarit is perfect for all ages, whether you are with your friends or family for sure everyone will enjoy their vacation.

Riviera Nayarit also offers lots of activities and attractions that will definitely make your stay worthwhile. If you are planning to just relax and unwind then you can check out some spas and wellness programs that are widely available in the pueblos lining the Riviera Nayarit. If you are the adventurous type, you will be glad to know that you can try canopy zip lining, ATV rides, deep sea fishing, sailing, diving or hiking in the jungles.  There is also  the very new popular sport SUP (Stand up and Paddle) and, of course world renown surfing.

You can also practice your swings because many top of the line golf courses are also available in Riviera Nayarit. What makes this beautiful paradise unique from other travel destinations is that it offers close nature encounters like swimming with dolphins, sea lion encounters and the most popular one, whale watching.

I am also quite sure that you will enjoy the night life and food along the coast and at the same time there are many stores and markets (also known as tianguis)  for shopping so you won’t have any problem looking for souvenirs, unique art and collectables.

So what are you waiting for? For your next vacation, definitely consider Rivera Nayarit, not only its beauty is truly a treasure, it also has lots of activities and attractions that are complete for your pleasure.

Discover the Riviera Nayarit for an amazing Mexico vacation, or relocate to Mexico for life!

 

Mexican Folk Dancing at Bucerias Restaurant
Sonora a la Parrilla

Bucerias, located on the north end of the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico has a wonderful Bucerias Restaurant Sonora a la Parrilla. There are plenty of  Bucerias restaurants, however this Bucerias restaurant is the only one specializing in Sonoran beef.
On Saturday, Jan 20th, they are having a FREE Folkloric Mexican Dance Show! There is no cover for the show, so its a great opportunity to come and enjoy tender Sonoran beef and a taste of authentic Mexico.
This Bucerias restaurant Sonora a la Parrilla is a new Bucerias restaurant with a large lovely garden patio setting. They have their own butcher shop right at the restaurant and cut your choice of Marinated Arrachera, New York, Top Sirloin, Rib Eye, Beef or pork ribs, Prime Rib, T Bone, Porter House and  Vacio (Imported Angus). They also have chicken and shrimp cuisine, all cooked to perfection!  You can choose any of these cuts of beef and recieve an 8.8 oz. portion for only 99 pesos….now, that’s only $8 dollars U.S.! The meals are served with hand made tortillas, charro beans and three salsas.

You can’t find a better price for delicious tender Sonoran beef anywhere else on the Riviera Nayarit!
Of course this Bucerias restaurant also has a full bar to accompany your meal.

A Mexican Folklore Dancing Fiesta History

Mexican Folklore Dancing is an authentic Mexican dance expression that displays the colorful heritage of the beautiful country of Mexico. It is influenced by the complex history of Mexico, from the Spanish Colonial Period, the Mexican War if Independence and the 1910 Mexican Revolution.  It also has a unique mix of the Mexican Indian indigenous cultures in Mexico.
When you put it all together, it is now developed into an amazing beautiful dance with beautiful colorful costumes. The dancing itself portrays stories of the struggles and joys of Mexican life, their religious and cultural beliefs and the other festivals that they hold every year.The orgin of the Mexican Folklore dancing came from the Mesoamerican days, when the dancing was performed to appease the gods of the Mayas and the Aztecs. When the Spanish came to Mexico in the 16th Century, they brought the European style of dance like ballet, polka, waltzing and schottische, which heavily influenced the indigenous dancing.
Other conquests allowed the German, French, Italian and Spanish dances to mingle with the original Mexican folk dancing and out of that came three forms of Mexican folk dance.The first one is ‘Danza’, which is an indigenous ritual dance usually performed in religious and community settings.
The second is ‘Mestizo’, where the western influence came into play in the steps and the theme.
Then the ‘Bales Regionales’ or the regional dances are a dance form by each community. This dance is usually done in community and theatrical performances. Each state and region in Mexico  presents the Mexican dance form in a style that reflects its own unique customs and traditions.
Every Mexican community loves to celebrate life with dancing and parties. They love life, and expressing life with dance.
Come on down to the Bucerias restaurant Sonora a la Parrilla on your Bucerias vacation on the Riviera Nayarit  for a delicious steak cut just the way you choose,  a traditional Mexican Folklore Dance on January 20, and enjoy the show while you dine. After all, you are in Mexico!
Sonora a la Parrilla also has live music every week, so check out the Bucerias calender for more details.

Enjoy the Bucerias restaurant Sonora a la Parrilla for great Sonoran beef,
relocate to the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico for life!

 

 

 

Los Arroyos Verdes Bucerias One Bedroom Rentals

One of the most elegant and prestigious Bucerias one bedroom rentals is Los Arroyos Verdes, located in Bucerias on the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico.
The Los Arroyos Verdes Retreat grounds are beautifully decorated with plants and beautiful botanical gardens throughout retreat property, a deluxe pool to relax or swim with a center bar area that gives 360 degree access from the pool. A mouth watering restaurant and full bar, and one of the only restaurants where you can find authentic milk shakes in Bucerias Mexico.
Los Arroyos Verdes Bucerias retreat can accommodate many kinds of groups and ceremonies from team building, spiritual, weddings and events for all occasions as well as corporate meetings or friends getting together.  As the evidence clearly shows this is a great place to look for Bucerias one bedroom rentals.
Bucerias One Bedroom Rentals

The Bucerias one bedroom rentals that you can find in Los Arroyos Verdes is either a bungalow, villa or loft style rental.  The Bucerias one Bedroom rentals have one bathroom, a private terrace, parking and can accommodate 2 people.  This Bucerias one bedroom rental also has a fully equipped private kitchen if you want to create some intimacy and seclusion for a meal or two.  The lofts are also a great choice as they have a lot of open space giving a lot of light, while also creating a romantic, cozy and warm feeling.

These Bucerias one bedroom rental are surrounded by beautiful lush gardens with benches and lounge chairs to meditate or relax.   The Bucerias one bedroom rentals in Los Arroyos Verdes has a lot of property for walking to feel rejuvenated, also offering a quiet place for a sound nights sleep.

These Bucerias one bedroom rentals are close to town so when you want a little more it’s not far to go. Only 5 minutes from Bucerias Centro and the beach, as well as the noise from the late nite bars and clubs makes this Bucerias one bedroom rentals perfect!
The rentals have large refrigerators. You can go get groceries to bring it back to your Bucerias one bedroom rental, or go attend some entertainment in town.  Los Arroyos Verdes has some great Bucerias one bedroom rentals to offer allowing you the freedom of the retreat setting, with all of the amazing amenities like the Bamboo Restaurant, pool, spa, gym and laundry facility.  When booking a Mexico vacation,  look at Bucerias one bedroom rentals in Los Arroyos Verdes, or you may decide to stay longer, in which case all of the Los Arroyos Verdes Retreat rentals are Bucerias long term rentals as well.

Discover the magic of a Riviera Nayarit Vacation at Los Arroyos Verdes one bedroom rentals,
or relocate to Mexico for life!

 

A Riviera Nayarit Sayulita Vacation in Mexico

Try a Sayulita  vacation  in Mexico for a New Year holiday fun in the sun! Sayulita Nayarit is located on the Mexican Riviera, now very well known as the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico. Sayulita is very young at heart pueblo, due to the fact that it has a lovely long wave break for the Sayulita surfers, and SUP’ers, which is the new rage, Stand UP and Paddle.

No matter your actual age, everyone is young at heart in Sayulita! Click on the photos and links, as they all lead to more information about Sayulita Mexico!


New Years in Sayulita Mexico!

Sayulita is considered to be one of those places that you got to spend the holidays at least twice if not more. A Sayulita vacation holiday has a lot to offer in this surfing town and it’s about travel and adventure. Sayulita rentals are many,
whether it be bungalows, one bedroom, two bedroom or more, you can find it all.  Once you have settled in, enjoy some of the sayulita restaurants and Sayulita community celebrations this town has to offer you during the holidays.

If you are an outdoors person, Sayulita has many things to offer you from all kind of, Riviera Nayarit tours and transportation,  from hikes to mountain biking, four wheeling,  zip lining and Riviera Nayarit tours.

Check out a Whale Watching Ocean tour on the Chica Locca…it is time for whale watching!  After the holiday meals you will need to burn off some calories. Sayulita Yoga is alive and well!
Or perhaps a SUP or Surfing lesson. Its a terrific workout, and everyone can learn this fun sport! There is a flat water cove called Play de los Muertos located south just around the point worth exploring.

For shopping Sayulita has a number of art galleries, clothing stores, jewellery stores and other gift shops where you can buy family and friends souvenirs for the holidays. View our free listings as well!

After all of the excitement its time for a great massage. Whether you prefer Swedish massage, or a Thai massage, or would like to try therapeutic clay massage on the beach, Sayulita has it all!

So come smile, laugh, have fun, relax, feel great here in Sayulita.  It’s a place that is waiting for you to experience and fall in love with.
On behalf of Riviera Nayarit Fun Regional Network allSayulita.com and the staff,  have a memorable Sayulita surfing, fishing, whale watching
Happy New Year!

Spend your New Year holidays in Sayulita, relocate to the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico for life!

 

Best Bucerias Restaurants New Year’s Celebrations

Here ere are a few of the best Bucerias restaurants with their menus to celebrate the new year in style on the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico. These amazing Bucerias restaurants are all very different, with varied menus and music, each celebrating and bringing in the New Year 2013.  Steaks, lobster…shrimp, and surf and turfs of all kinds… amazing dishes to tantalize your taste-buds along with dancing, partying and celebrating into the new year.
There are many Bucerias restaurants, but we feel that these are the Best Bucerias Restaurants! Click on the links for more information.
See which Bucerias restaurants suits your taste and Riviera Nayarit style!

Best Bucerias Restaurants New Years Eve Party’s!

Los Arroyos Verdes New Year Celebration

A la Parrilla New Year’s Eve Celebration 

Choice of Entree:
$349 Package

Surf & Turf Shrimp with Rib Eye Roll
Brochetas (Kebabs) with Arrachera

BBQ Pork Ribs Chicago Style
Shrimp Pan Fried


Your dinner includes salad and one of the following: 

Grilled Potatoes, Corn on the Cob or Sauteed Mushrooms.
Includes one of the following:
Beer, Wine, or Mixed Drink.
Includes Dessert:
Your choice of Chocolate Cake or Cheese Cake
Music by Brian Savage Starts at 6PM
. Bryan Savage will be bringing in the 2013 New Year in Style.
Make your reservations today! 329-298-1337

Mark’s Bar & Grill
This casually elegant Bucerias landmark opened in 1992, and was the first restaurant on the street. Chef Jan Benton is clearly passionate about food, receiving acclaim from both patrons and the media for her elegant menu. Unmatched ambiance, great service and overall food excellence define Mark’s, and this New Year’s Eve celebration will be an occasion to remember.
Chef Jan Benton really has a way celebrating the flavor of foods as each ingredient blends, yet speaks for itself.

New Year’s Eve Dinner and Entertainment

LiveA great night of dancing! music and midnight celebrations will continue well into the New Year as we party with your friends and family!

Experience the freshest seafood and organic meats prepared impeccably creating an evening of memories. Imagine! Your evening of food, wine and entertainment will feature incredible culinary offerings:

New Year’s Eve Menu and 2013 Celebration

First course- Select From
Poached Salmon Rillette Crostini with Capers and Dill
Marinated Natural Venison Carpaccio with Rosemary and Porcini-Truffle Oil
Brúlée Duck Pate, Cranberry-Mango with Pomegranate Reduction
Lobster Tuna Rolls with Tuna Tartare, Avocado and Sesame Soy Vinaigrette
Lobster Pumpkin Bisque with Lobster Flan and Caviar Garnish
Roasted Asparagus with Grilled Polenta, Hollandaise sauce and Balsamic Glaze
Roasted Quail stuffed with Foie Gras & Mushrooms, Spanish Fig Sauce & Apple Relish

Main Course-Select From

Sea Bass filled with Shrimp, Avocado, oven dried Tomatoes, with Shrimp stuffed Squash Blossom, Cilantro infused Risotto & Seafood Saffron Sauce
House made Ricotta Cheese Gnocchi with Butter Poached Lobster Tail,
Organic Spinach, Arugula, Roasted Lobster Mascarpone Sauce & Parmesan Tule
US Standing Prime Rib Roast with Yorkshire Pudding, French Green Beans with Oyster Mushrooms and Red Wine Sauce
Herb crusted N.Z. Rack of Lamb with Cardamom Spiced Lamb Raviolis, Mint Tapenade, Julianne Vegetables and Rosemary Lamb Sauce

Dessert- Select From
Ginger Infused Créme Brúlée, Lemon Biscotti, Port infused Figs Macadamia Crusted Kahlua cheesecake, with Shaved Chocolate
Belgium Chocolate Mousse on individual Pavlova (Meringue) with Cherry Compote Flaky Pastry Napoleons, Layered with Mascarpone Cream,
Port infused Cinnamon Apples, Cranberries and Raisins, served with Vanilla Ice Cream

Early seating 5pm- 7.30pm 750 pesos (60 usd)
Late seating 8.45pm $1115 (90 usd) – dancing to Live Music Trio

Happy New Year 2013 to everyone from Mark’s!

Breakers Beach Bar and Restaurant

Happy New Year’s Party 2013

Time: 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Price: $800 pesos per person

Come out and celebrate the New Year at Breakers Bar on the beach.
We are offering a full 3 course dinner with:

Appetizers
Your choice of either:
Lobster or Prime rib,
Side Dishes
Dessert

 

All house national drinks, beer and house wine are included on your ticket, as well as the tip!

Our fantastic band, What´s Up, will be performing hits from the 60´s, 70´s and  80´s while you dance the night away on the sand. Enjoy champagne at midnight, party favors and a great view of the fireworks around the bay!

Tickets must be purchased in advance at Breakers or by
emailing cmaruk@hotmail.com
Happy New Year’s from Breakers Bar!

Discover which of the Best Bucerias restaurants meets your fancy for bringing in the New Year!
It will be hard to decide which Bucerias restaurant to make your reservation with!

Come to Bucerias to celebrate the New Year in delicious Bucerias restaurants along
the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico.

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