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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Accomadation Guyabitos- Nov 22-29 | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: Your name was passed on to us by some friends and any help you can give us towards our upcoming ... A: .. You will be happy with either of the hotels you named. If you cannot find a web site for them ... | |
| Guayabitos area day trips | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: We will be in Guayabitos for the month of January. This will be our 4th visit.So far we have seen ... A: ps... check out this photo essay that I wrote last summer: ... | |
| wedding planner in Guayabitios | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: My son is thinking of getting married on the beach @ Guayabitios are there any wedding planners in ... A: .. A short answer to your question is, yes, there are wedding planners here? This can get ... | |
| email address for Lenor Coomber | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: Can you help me out. I am trying to reach Lenor Coomber at Jaltemba Bay Rentals but I am unable to ... A: .. Sorry, no, I cannot help you. Lenor is no longer in business. I took a look at her site and I ... | |
| La Penita rental | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: Hola! Had the good fortune of spending some time in La Penita last Nov/Dec and would love to return ... A: Hola Patrisha... Nice to hear that La Pe was to your liking and that you wish to return. ... | |
| Mexico Travel | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: We are going to Mexico in 2 weeks. We have a condo in Mazatlan. This time we are taking a personal ... A: .. If you do not care how far into Mexico you get before sunset, there is no special time that is ... | |
| local bus ervice P.V. to La Penita | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: would like to know if Pacifico operates service to La Penita after 6;30pm as our flight arrives at ... A: .. Your 6:15 pm arrival should have you by taxi at the bus station by 7:15 - 8:00 pm. I cannot ... | |
| Los Ayala - Boat Tours for Children | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: We have rented a house via Lenor in Los Ayala for 3 weeks starting Feb. 14th. I have 2 small ... A: .. Jaltemba Bay is nearly totally fished out. Most fishermen head for towards the open ocean. I ... | |
| Hinde and Jamie's | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: Does anyone know if Hinde and Jamie's is closed on Monday? Thanks A: .. Hinde y Jamie do take one day and night off. I think it is Sunday but sorry, I am not sure. ... | |
| Guayabitos | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: We have been dealing with Lenor Coomber on a rental. I am a little uneasy about putting money in ... A: .. I understand your unease. You are wise to make inquires. In this instance, you are asking me ... | |
| library | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I are planning to spend a few months in La Penita this winter, and as we are avid ... A: .. Yes, there is a pretty good rack of books; a take one, leave one system, at Hinde y Jamies Bar ... | |
| pick up at airport | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I am coming to PV on May 16 and will be staying in Nuevo Vallarta. I will then be moving to the ... A: .. Congratulations on your new condo! Sorry, your question is mostly outside my area of expertise. ... | |
| Surf Trip | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: Eh Tom thanks for youre time.Ive spent the last couple months trying plan a little surf trip,and has ... A: Hola Robbie... The place north of Puerto Vallarta that you speak of almost surely has to be ... | |
| crafts market day | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: A few years back I had the luck of visiting La Penita on thursday and enjoyed their crafts market. ... A: Cathy... Yes, Thursday is still Tianguis. It is a street market and an interesting diversion for ... | |
| accomdations los ayala or la penita | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: We plan to visit the Los Ayala area and are looking for accomodations. We would like a condo on the ... A: .. (pretty name) I do not know your two possibilities well enough to contrast them and I do not ... | |
| Jaltemba Bay area | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking at accommodation in Los Ayala for next spring. How far to walk to Guayabitos/La Penita? A: .. Sorry, I do not know the actual distance of the walk. But from the edge of Los Ayala to the ... | |
| guayabitos area | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: We have visited Mexico several times and are wondering about the town of Los Ayala. Is it in ... A: .. No, Sayulita is not within walking distance of Los Ayala but Rincon de Guayabitos is. Los Ayala ... | |
| Travelin' through..... | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: Good morning, Tom....Really a good service you're doing for the folks up north. I'm heading down to ... A: Hola Jim... Wow, your 1859 house must be quite a project. The service I am doing? I think you ... | |
| bungalow rental in La Pinta | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: Would you know of bungalows or a small hotel near the beach which is owned by a couple from Canada, ... A: The people you seek must almost surely be Linda and Bob Gibbs. Do a google search for La Peñita or ... | |
| Birth Certificate Compostela | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: My fiance was born in a small hospital in Compostela on September 13, 1986. He does not have a copy ... A: Talythah... To the best of my (limited) knowledge, there is just one hospital in Compostela where ... | |
| Jaltemba lodging | 12/27/2008 |
| Q: but thinking there must be more. Want one week on the beach, hopefully with some kind of cooking ... A: .. Listings that I have posted for lodging are those of some friends and not meant to be all ... | |
| Rincon/wierd arrival time | 12/25/2008 |
| Q: I've been reading a bit about some of the questions you've received and answers you've given ... A: .. The Pacifico Bus Lines stop running at 915pm and resume at about 400am. A generally held advise ... | |
| transportation and lodging | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: We are planning to travel to Rincon de Guayabitos/La Penita area and we are planning to take the ... A: I am not sure how late the buses run but I am sure that you will make one, presuming you go directly ... | |
| lo de marco | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I are planning to go to Lo De Marco with our toddler and wondering if it is an ... A: .. Lo de Marco is a nice little town. The part I dislike is the string of businesses that have ... | |
| Finding a safe attractive city to study Spanish for a month | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: I am a senior in reasonable health who lives in Santa Fe NM and wants to find a small medium sized ... A: .. I read your questions yesterday. My first inclination was to suggest a place inland, such as ... | |
| Rincon de guayabitos | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: I have been looking for a site with a good map of Rincon showing streets, stores etc. Do you know of ... A: .. I haven't heard anything about a new smoking law in Mexico. As to the location of all the ... | |
| Careers in Mexico | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: Hey Tom. Ive been looking into veteranary schools in Mexcio, they seem to offer the same level of ... A: Hola Cris... I have no idea! But, my guess is that you would need to know what the certification ... | |
| transportation to Los Ayala | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: I'm a single traveller who will be arriving in Puerto Vallarta in November. I'm looking for a cheap ... A: .. How will you arrive in Puerto Vallarta and will you be spending some time there before you ... | |
| Mexico long term Rincon deGuyibitos area | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I'm Canadian woman, have traveled in Mexico & Asia mostly back packing, but am considering putting ... A: .. This is a great area to "put down" for a month or so. It looks like $250-350 Pesos per day is ... | |
| Bus from Airport to North Main PV Bus terminal | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: Hope all is well with you and Bruce. I'm thinking you are in LP or getting ready to go! Just want ... A: Hola Jeannine... Yes, we are here. We live here full time now, although at this moment, Bruce is ... | |
| Rincón de Guayabitos | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: Hola' We will be first timers to this area. We have travelled only as far north as Sayulita. In ... A: Hola Patti... I understand your question; no problem. Mega is.... well, MEGA! It is big and ... | |
| Rincón de Guayabitos | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: Hola' We will be first timers to this area. We have travelled only as far north as Sayulita. In ... A: Hola Again... The inlet you describe is one of those weird Mexican designs that might be hard to ... | |
| rincon- activities | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: My interests are working out and hiking. Are these available in the area? Thanks, Guy A: Howdy Guy... There is an existing gym here in La Pe It is run by a very cool and nice guy ... | |
| Rincón de Guayabitos | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: Hola' We will be first timers to this area. We have travelled only as far north as Sayulita. In ... A: .. A Suburban will cost more than a passenger van of the same size. A Suburban will be more ... | |
| LaPenita rentals for 2009 | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: I will be visiting LaPenita with 2 friends (all women) in Jan-Feb 09 and would like some information ... A: .. I have a new acquaintance. She is Tina from Holland and seems to be a very nice, honest person. ... | |
| Charter buses | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: Hoping you can help me out. I have attempted to find info about chartering a bus for my group, but ... A: Hola Alex... Sorry, I have never heard of Riu Vallarta. What/Where is it? How many in your group? ... | |
| travel/lodging advice | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: My husband and 1 year old are spending a week in Nov before Thanksgiving in the area--planning to ... A: Hola Susie... Yes, Sayulita and San Francisco lodging costs will be about equal or more than Puerto ... | |
| Bus from PV to LP | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: I know that Pacific bus runs for PV main bus station to LP station, but is there another way to pick ... A: .. Yes, you can get to the main bus terminal at the north end of PV via another bus. This bus will ... | |
| rentals | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: I am a single female, looking for a place to rent for the month of Febuary 2009. Do you know of ... A: .. In my estimation, unless you go out of your way to rent at the very high end, all places here ... | |
| Rental car | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: Is there a reliable rental car agency in tepic. The last time we rented in the city, they used our ... A: .. Yes, I am sure there are reliable agencies in Tepic. I have never rented there. I suggest that ... | |
| learn spanish | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: can you recommend a good spanish school please A: .. There are several informal groups and also private tutors available around here. May I suggest ... | |
| Small beach towns | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: Tom Now "own" a neat litle place in La Manzanilla (the one about 200Ks. south of Puerto Vallarta). ... A: .. Our area has had some low-Gringo-density areas but they are all being discovered or will be ... | |
| wildlife | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: Our family would like to visit this area of Mexicao and I haven'y seen very much info on the ... A: .. Besides whales, there is not much to see in the way of exotic mammals that are easily seen. ... | |
| house rentals | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: Retired couple looking for house rental for Jan-March to escape Canadian winter weather. Do you know ... A: .. I have no information or experiences on the Mexican east coast. So I don't know if you are ... | |
| RinCon villa | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: Some friends of mine have stayed in Rincon at a place called Steffanies Villas. I cannot seem to ... A: .. For some reason, the Villas Steffany has always been a hard place to get ahold of. As far as I ... | |
| ricon de guaybitos | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: we're headed to Rincon de Guayabitos for a week in late March/early April and came across your ... A: Hola Craig... This sounds like a nice little family. If your girls are even just a bit gregarious, ... | |
| Last minute accommodation | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I are looking for something beachfront in guayabitos for Feb. 8 to 22...kind of last ... A: Heya Dwayne... In this area, you will find it hard to rent something that does NOT have at least a ... | |
| house | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: is there any undeveloped beach towns where u can still purchase a nice place next to a beach for ... A: Howdy Colleen... Yes. The problem with undeveloped beach communities is that most properties are ... | |
| Nayarit | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: I've booked a two week flight to Puerto Vallarta on January 24th and am traveling with my 3 year ... A: Hola Janet... My guess is that Los Ayala would work well for you. This is the southernmost village ... | |
| kayak rentals | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: My family and I are visiting Guayabitos 1/6/08-1/14/08 and I am intereted in renting a kayak. Any ... A: Howdy John... Sorry, no. To the best of my knowledge there are no kayaks for rent. But please do ... | |
| transportation | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: Tom, visiting Guayabitos for 1st time 3/24/08. What is best & cheapest way to get from PV airport, 5 ... A: Hola Tom... (My middle name is Charles, and when I was a kid, I was known to my friends as TC.) ... | |
| rental for a month | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: Hola! I have just found your site and I DO have a question for you. (back ground first) My hubby and ... A: .. A person can cover a lot of ground in 10 minutes. Still, the suggestion that I will make is ... | |
| PURCHASING EJIDO LAND | 12/20/2007 |
| Q: I purchased a piece of property in Villas del Tropico above Los Ayalas about 2 years ago. Now the ... A: Hola Robin... It is too late for me to give you the most important piece of advise that I could ... | |
| puerto vallarta hotels | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: My wife and I are travelling to Puerto Valletta for two weeks in jan. We have been to mazatlan twice ... A: Cement beds are common, even at nicer hotels. The key to more comfortable sleep is the mattress ... | |
| Life and Dining in Jaletemba Bay area | 11/10/2007 |
| Q: Jim here in Minnesota and we head to Mexico the end of March when we close for the season at our ... A: Howdy Jim... I am not sure what you mean by "the end of March". If you mean you will not arrive ... | |
| real villa | 10/27/2007 |
| Q: I am having a difficult time finding information about this hotel in rincon. I know it has been ... A: .. I am not familiar with this hotel. It is very common to find cooking facilities in hotel rooms ... | |
| La Penita - Excursions | 10/25/2007 |
| Q: My wife and I will be travelling to La Penita RV park in December to spend a week with my wifes ... A: .. Don't worry about booking your excursions ahead of time. Your wife's parent's trailer park is ... | |
| Fee free ATM's | 10/18/2007 |
| Q: I have learned recently that the Santander Serfin banks in Mexico now have a deal with Bank of ... A: Hola Fran... You have a lot more information than I do. I am not the banker in our family. If ... | |
| time difference between cities | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: I need to know what time it is in LaPenita versus Puerto Vallarta so I can time my return ticket ... A: Jocelyne... This is an issue that many people are not aware of. Many vacationers miss their ... | |
| lodging in Ricon | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: There are three of us traveling to Manzanillo for a week and then would like to experience Rincon de ... A: Howdy Victoria... This sounds like a nice itinerary. Mazatlan is one of my favorite big cities in ... | |
| Monthly Rentals in Rincon de Guayabitos, | 8/23/2007 |
| Q: We are looking for a two bedroom rental in this area. We have a crate trained small dog which we ... A: .. The only place that comes immediately to mind are the two, two bedroom, small houses of my ... | |
| buying home in Los Ayala | 8/4/2007 |
| Q: we are looking to buy a home possibly in Los Ayala and I am wondering what your take is on home ... A: .. People on my board have been updating the goings on at Punta Raza and also the beaches north of ... | |
| lodging in Rincon de Guayabitos | 7/27/2007 |
| Q: I am looking for lodging for two couples. I would like to rent a place with 2bedrooms a bath and ... A: Hola Rebecca... Finding a two bedroom house to rent is not impossible but of course, much more ... | |
| Budget hotels or bungalows in La Penita | 7/27/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me where the Bungalows Conchita are. Apparently, I was told they ... A: Howdy Sharon... I see you have taken your question to my board and this is just what I would have ... | |
| Christmas 2007 rental? | 7/21/2007 |
| Q: Do you know of any 2 bedroom accommodation for rent over the 2007 Christmas season in Penita? A: Howdy Sandy... Off hand, I don't know of any two bedroom places for rent during the Christmas ... | |
| want 3 or 4 bdrm house for Jan and Feb 08 | 7/8/2007 |
| Q: We are making our plans for another stay in the Guayabitos area. We are a family with 2 children ... A: Hola Andrew... I am not yet in Mexico. In fact, today is my first day as a retiree. When I finish ... | |
| Railroads | 7/6/2007 |
| Q: Hola Tom: Can you tell me when exactly, the railroad will loose its most favorite employee? and ... A: .. I have an unreal amount of unfinished projects ahead of me. Chief among these is finishing the ... | |
| Sayulita | 6/28/2007 |
| Q: We have been coming to Sayulita for Christmas/New Years Eve for over 10 years. However, my father ... A: Hola Jamie... Would you like the short answer first? No, I cannot. Sorry. Any town with a ... | |
| LaPenita accomodation | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: Tom, please help us out. We are a family of 6, 4 adults and 2 children(over 12). We see alot of ... A: .. First of all, some good news; on the northern end of La Peñita, you might have a hard time ... | |
| Internet Cafe | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: I am going to be staying at Los Ayala, and unfortunatelly I need to check in at work. Is there a ... A: Hola Miguel... Yes, you will find more than one option. There is at least one internet cafe in Los ... | |
| La Penita de Jaltemba | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: I am from the US and now live in the US again but for 3 years (roughly 91-94') I lived in La Penita, ... A: Hola Katharine... Sorry to say, I do not know the Menuderia nor the persons you are speaking of. ... | |
| Rincon de Guayabitos | 6/10/2007 |
| Q: I am looking for accomodations for the either in The 1st two weeks in Feb. or the first three weeks ... A: Hola Angie... Nothing you mention makes anything specific spring to mind. You are wise to get an ... | |
| riding quads in San Felipe | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: We are going for a short vacation to San Felipe, Mex. and we are taking our quads to ride them on ... A: I doubt that San Felipe is any different than anywhere else in Mexico; there are very few ... | |
| Guayabitos, Mexico and surrounding area | 5/6/2007 |
| Q: We have never traveled to this area before and are looking for accommodations. Sayulita is easy to ... A: .. Sorry I have not answered sooner. I am not familiar enough with Sayulita to compare it to ... | |
| Car Rental in Tepic Nayarit | 4/27/2007 |
| Q: Are there car rentals available in Tepic? (for 3 days in May) thanks! A: Howdy Jim... I tried to do some searches to find information for you and I came up dry. I am going ... | |
| Hotel in Tepic Nayarit | 2/18/2007 |
| Q: We are going to Nuevo Vallarta next week and staying there for 5 days. On the 6th day we will be ... A: Hola Elisabeth... Tepic is a bit outside my area. Did you see the post from Nancy on my board ... | |
| 2 wk rental in La penita & area | 1/30/2007 |
| Q: we have sent them an email. we may be heading to PV last minute in the next month and are looking ... A: Hola Rhonda... Hotel California is run by my buddy, George Aceves. He is just a great guy who trys ... | |
| Los Ayala/Rincon de Guayabitos | 1/30/2007 |
| Q: We are thinking of staying at a house at Calle Coral #53 Los Ayala. How far is that from the four ... A: Hola Sallie... I am not familiar with that street or address. If you are in luck, it is a short ... | |
| las iguanas bungalows website? | 1/29/2007 |
| Q: i think this is the place i am looking for. do you have a website and email address? thanks so ... A: Hola Rhonda... I am in Mexico! I am away from my home PC where I have my bookmarks and other data. ... | |
| ATMs in airport? | 1/19/2007 |
| Q: Just wondering if you can tell me whether there is an ATM in the airport in PV? If not, is there ... A: Yes, Jordy, there is an ATM at the Puerto Vallarta Airport. I would not be surprised to see one in ... | |
| schools | 1/17/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I are thinking of moving to a warmer climate. This weeks high here is 30 degrees so ... A: Hola Carmen... What kind of taxes are you questioning about? Property taxes are so low, they are ... | |
| January 14 - 18th 4 nights, KING BED, POOL RENTAL WANTED Rincon/Los Ayala Area | 12/27/2006 |
| Q: really trying to find a KING BED, Refrigerator, Ocean Front Rental, with pool for January 14 for 4 ... A: Hola Lisa... The Steffany is a good place to start. How about the Casa Blanca? I have friends who ... | |
| Accomodation | 12/17/2006 |
| Q: Anyone know about the Quinte Tere. Looking for accomodation for the month of February and first ... A: Yes, the Quinte Tere is very close to the beach. It is difficult to find lodging in this area that ... | |
| lo de marcos | 12/16/2006 |
| Q: Tom- Browsing this site I saw a question from Joe about lo de marcos. My partner and I will be ... A: Howdy Tom... There is nothing quite like having a car to explore with. I am not done exploring our ... | |
| Las Ayala/Rincon area | 12/15/2006 |
| Q: Tom: I am looking for a place to purchase on the beach in Las Ayala or Rincon area. Either a bare ... A: Howdy Troy... Winter is getting sort of long here in Alaska too. Are you hip to you Google Earth? ... | |
| Travel between Puerto Vallarta and Chapala | 12/13/2006 |
| Q: Is there an express bus (probably more expensive but could be worth it) between Puerto Vallarta and ... A: Howdy Rose... In nice, round numbers an Executive Class, express bus would be right around a four ... | |
| Bus ride | 12/12/2006 |
| Q: I will be flying to Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco in a few days to go and visit a friend that lives in ... A: Howdy Sebastian... This is probably one of the easiest questions I have had for a while! Yes, the ... | |
| Phone Numbers | 11/30/2006 |
| Q: I'm trying to reach the Villas Corona to make a reservation for the month of Feb., but I have not ... A: Howdy Jo Ann... Have you been to the website for Villas Corona del Mar? Here is a link to their ... | |
| Hiking in Los Ayalas area | 11/6/2006 |
| Q: My wife and I want to plan some activities for our 25th anniversary week (this February) at "Casa ... A: Howdy Sid.... From Los Ayala, south, there is a well known train that cuts across Punta Raza and ... | |
| Accommodations in Los Ayala | 11/5/2006 |
| Q: We spend 2 weeks in Guayabitos last March and loved it! We stayed in the Don Pepe Hotel and were ... A: Howdy Marge... My general impression is that you will not often find air conditioning. Electric ... | |
| Mar Del Sol, La Penita & Arial Bungalows, Guayabitos | 10/6/2006 |
| Q: I would appreciate if you could please give me the address and telephone numbers (Manager's name if ... A: Howdy Heather... I dropped by the Sol del Mar (not Mar del Sol) in La Peñita last year and asked ... | |
| what area to stay in in the Jaltemba Bay area | 9/19/2006 |
| Q: I have reading & discovering the Jaltemba Bay area on the internet.What area would you sggest a ... A: Howdy Cheryl... In our area of Mexico, you would have a hard time finding lodging that did NOT ... | |
| buses | 9/18/2006 |
| Q: Hola we need to get a bus in February from Punta Mita to Barra de Posoti ( Zihuatanejo). I ... A: .. Yes, you are correct that you will need to go from Punta Mita to Puerto Vallarta to begin your ... | |
| Travel to your area. | 9/15/2006 |
| Q: Tom, We have traveled to Mexico for years now and have most recently enjoyed Sayulita. Each year ... A: Howdy Warren... We never explored Sayultia in the old, old days. In my mind, it has always been ... | |
| rental recomendations | 8/12/2006 |
| Q: We are looking for an area within Mexico to visit that is not touristo but has some conveniences. ... A: Howdy Martha... Without really bearing down on your letter, I must say i did not notice and ... | |
| Property in or around La Penita | 8/3/2006 |
| Q: Please give us an idea of what property is worth in this area. We would like a vacant lot either in ... A: Howdy Maggie Morin... When a property sells, the price is not public information and many people ... | |
| History of Rosarito | 7/25/2006 |
| Q: HI- I would like to go to rosarito but i would like to know is there anything historical intresting ... A: Howdy Edgar... How great that you wish for some education along with the fun of a trip to Rosarito. ... | |
| Where to go in Nayarit? | 7/17/2006 |
| Q: My husband and I are flying into PVR the first weekend in Sept. and are staying for probably 7-8 ... A: Howdy Stephanie... Unless there is a US/Canada holiday period and if there is no Mexican holiday ... | |
| retiring in Nayarit | 6/16/2006 |
| Q: My husband and I have been vacationing in Puerto vallarta since the 1970's. I am a teacher who will ... A: Howdy Anita... You and the husband have more years of experience sotb than we do. Still, I will ... | |
| Hire Driver from Puerto Vallarta to Tepic | 6/1/2006 |
| Q: Do you have any info regarding hiring a driver to take 4-6 adults and 2 toddlers (carseats needed) ... A: Howdy Sarah.... This is a fairly long trip on a road that is mostly two lane, north of the four ... | |
| RV Park | 5/23/2006 |
| Q: We have friends from Canada staying in Los Ayala, and we are driving down with a 40ft motorhome. We ... A: .. For the time of year that you will visit, you are wise to prearrange a place to park your rig. ... | |
| rincon with kids | 4/18/2006 |
| Q: My husband and I are planning on traveling to Rincon de Guayabitos in early June. We have 3 Small ... A: Howdy Dabney From your description, the hotel that comes to mind is one block off the beach, not on ... | |
| Real Estate in your area | 4/8/2006 |
| Q: I saw your posting on the Internet and wanted to contact you. I am writing because I am interested ... A: Howdy Dennis... One of the most undervalued and interesting properties in our area is the old ... | |
| Vacation in Los Ayala | 1/30/2006 |
| Q: Tom, My family and another family will be renting a home in Los Ayala in late March. I haven't been ... A: Howdy Carl... Your question about entertainment is a bit vague. Self entertainment is the mode ... | |
| ricon de guayabitos | 1/9/2006 |
| Q: my brother is going to be married Guayabitos in march, 2006. i do not know anything about the ... A: Howdy Cathy... What comes to mind immediately is a hotel in Rincon de Guayabitos that has a ... | |
| Buying a home in Los Ayala, Mexico | 1/9/2006 |
| Q: ------------------------- Followup To Tom, I live in Chicago an my e-mail address is ... A: Okay, got your e mail and I will try to pass it to Carlos. I have never heard back from him since I ... | |
| Accommodation | 12/27/2005 |
| Q: Tom, Our flight arrives Puerto Vallarta Jan 27 2006, departing Feb 10 2006. We need a place to stay, ... A: Howdy Gord... There are three rental agents working in the Jaltemba Bay area. You may e mail them ... | |
| Golf Guayabitos area | 12/20/2005 |
| Q: Can you give me any information on golf courses in the Guayabitos area including Campo de Suenos. ... A: Howdy Carol... I thought I wrote to you with an answer a few days ago but "The Machine" says ... | |
| rentals | 11/30/2005 |
| Q: I will be in your area from 01/05/06 to 03/05/06 and would appreciate any info you have on rentals ... A: Chris... I have heard that the hurricanes on the east coast of Mexico will impact the availability ... | |
| Los Ayala | 11/18/2005 |
| Q: We are staying a week in Los Ayala in January. Can you give us some advice on fun things to do and ... A: Howdy Sean... Wow. 10 of you twenty-somethings. This sounds like a party. I hope you guys have a ... | |
| Car rental | 11/9/2005 |
| Q: We (myself and three seniors) will be in Rincon for two weeks this January. We would like to take a ... A: Howdy Carol Anne... When it comes to the freedom to explore, there is no substitute for having a ... | |
| la penita | 11/4/2005 |
| Q: would like more info on a place there, small qaint, oceanside if possible and of coarce a bargain. ... A: Howdy Michelle... Well, it depends on what you call a bargain. I think that in general, most of ... | |
| RV park availability | 9/25/2005 |
| Q: Tom, We are 1st timers coming down to La Penita RV park with the Bells Caravan on the 1st of Nov. We ... A: Howdy Stan... Thanks for the compliment on my board. Your kind words come at a good time. I get ... | |
| somewhere to stay in mexico | 9/1/2005 |
| Q: i'm thinking about coming to mexico within the next year, along with a couple of my girlfriends,and ... A: Howdie Annie... In our area, we do have lots of options that are not hotels or resorts. If you are ... | |
| ADVICE/SUGGESTIONS FOR ONE MONTH STAY IN JALTEMB BAY AREA | 8/23/2005 |
| Q: I HAVE BEEN EMAILING LENORE AT J BAY RENTALS AND HAVE GOTTEN A FEW AVAILABILITIES. CAN I ASK ... A: Howdy Tyler... Lenor is a friend of mine. She is working hard to get as many options as she can. ... | |
| Lo de Marcos | 8/17/2005 |
| Q: I would like some information about what the beach is like at Lo de Marcos. Is it good for ... A: Howdy Joe... It is remarkable how quickly the character of a beach can change. With this in mind, ... | |
| Road trip | 8/12/2005 |
| Q: I would imagine my question pertains to any part of Mexico as well as your particular area of ... A: Howdy Fred... Please post this topic at my bulletin board and I will answer you more in depth and ... | |
| Los Ayala accommodation | 5/17/2005 |
| Q: Our friends have purchased a vacation home in Los Ayala and want us to come for a couple of months ... A: Howdy Heather... First of all, I must say, I think I can sense some trouble brewing here. ... | |
| vacation rental | 5/15/2005 |
| Q: I am doing some internet exploration and found you here! I really don't have a specific question at ... A: Howdy Andy... Hey dude... I found you FIRST! I have come across your site several times in the ... | |
| condo rental | 4/26/2005 |
| Q: Hi Tom my name is Kassandra and my family is interested in renting a condo that will hold 5 adults ... A: Howdy Kassandra... A unit big enough for 5 adults might be a bit rare. It depends on the sleeping ... | |
| renting or purchasing property | 4/16/2005 |
| Q: We are near retiring and are looking for a small community - somewhere not too expensive and ... A: .. The good news is, yes, our area is inexpensive and safe. The bad news is that I am a slow typer ... | |
| Accomodations in La Penita | 3/22/2005 |
| Q: Three years ago we stayed at a private condo in La Penita...it was 1 block from the ocean and near a ... A: Howdy Sylvia... Yes! Buy the tickets. I will make sure you get accommodations. The place where ... | |
| About La Penita and Guayabitos | 3/10/2005 |
| Q: I can't seem to find detailed information about either town, what their names mean, the "real" name ... A: Howdy Allyson... I will tell you, right off the bat, I do not know the answers to your questions. ... | |
| Custom Boots from Mexico | 2/23/2005 |
| Q: Any chance you would know of someone over there who makes custom cowboy boots? I could keep them ... A: Howdy Kristin... Nope. Sorry, I do not. The closest in our area is a guy and his wife who make ... | |
| accomodation | 1/5/2005 |
| Q: We will be arriving in Rincon on Jan. 7/05 We have no accomodation as yet. Will we have any ... A: .. No, you will not have a hard time finding a place to stay. This area has always been over-built ... | |
| Condo Rental | 11/27/2004 |
| Q: We are looking for a two bedroom condo/bungalow for four people in January and February 2005. Would ... A: .. Bungalows Andrea is our old stomping grounds! They do not have two bedroom units. It would be ... | |
| jungle | 11/16/2004 |
| Q: I would like to take a Mexican vacation to see jungle near the coast. What coastal tourist cities ... A: Howdy Larry Weaver... Within the State of Nayarit, if you speak of a coastal village with jungle ... | |
| Jaltemba Bay real estate listings | 11/6/2004 |
| Q: I've been reading the "Jaltemba Bay Folk" forum and have visited Rincon in the past and walked over ... A: .. I am supposing that you have found your way to Ken's realestate site via the JBay Index. He has ... | |
| Rentals for Jan. - Feb. 2005 | 11/5/2004 |
| Q: My husband and I are sixty-one year old retired teachers. We are looking for a rental in Mexico for ... A: .. Without knowing a thing about you or what kind of lodging you seek, your questions is a bit ... | |
| 2 rooms or a 2 bedroom suite | 11/2/2004 |
| Q: Am I in a hurry or what. Sorry, if i'm being a pest. I just want to sure up rooms. I'll wait for 3 ... A: Judi.... I am smiling. I know what it is like to be anxious about travel plans. Nothing much more ... | |
| 2 rooms or a 2 bedroom suite | 11/2/2004 |
| Q: ------------------------- Hi, I can't find your Bulletin board Please Help! Judi Followup To ... A: .. What happens when you copy and paste this url? http://members5.boardhost.com/CasaLibertad/ I ... | |
| 2 rooms or a 2 bedroom suite | 11/1/2004 |
| Q: I need 2 rooms or a 2 bedroom suite, for Jan. 12th, 13th, 14th. Thats in Rincon de Guayabotis. I ... A: Howdy Judi... I do not blame you for wanting reservations. There is a certain comfort in knowing ... | |
| Early Jan. lodging for 5 in Guayabitos | 10/24/2004 |
| Q: ------------------------- Thank you for your help. I'm surprised that you feel one doesn't need ... A: Howdy Again, Phyllis… I guess I should qualify what I said about reservations. If you know where ... | |
| Early Jan. lodging for 5 in Guayabitos | 10/22/2004 |
| Q: We've visited Guayabitos before and liked it, but usually in the off-season and without ... A: Howdy Phyllis… As regards reservations, my opinion is that you do not need them. This whole area ... | |
| accommodation at guayabitos | 9/30/2004 |
| Q: Could you please recommend the top four hotels on the beach and advise rates, reservation ... A: .. If you will go to my bulletin board and at the top of the page, click on "Jaltemba Bay Index" ... | |
| airport pickup and return | 9/27/2004 |
| Q: tom; my wife and i plan to stay in rincon de guayabitos for 1 month around mid dec.-mid jan. ... A: Howdy Again, Mike... It seems to me that, traveling separately presents double potential problems. ... | |
| rincon accomadation | 9/26/2004 |
| Q: We will be in the Yuma, Az area with our Motorhome and motorcycle. We are thinking of leaving the ... A: Howdy Betty... I do have a friend who would be interested in traveling with you from Yuma if you ... | |
| La Penita | 9/24/2004 |
| Q: I ran across this web site and am curious about the town of La Penita. I hope to travel there in ... A: Oooooooooooooooooookay, Randy! We have one good friend in the area who is from Oklahoma. If you ... | |
| accommodation at guayabitos | 9/23/2004 |
| Q: my wife and I are from British Columbia, Canada and will be in Guayabitos from 24 JAN 2005 to 07 FEB ... A: Howdy Les... Rincon de Guayabitos is a popular destination, but this town has always been ... | |
| Lodging in Los Ayala | 9/8/2004 |
| Q: My wife, daughter (age 6), and I are planning a trip to the Los Ayala/Rincon de Guayabitos area Dec ... A: Howdy Dave... I hope you do have a great Christmas holiday with your young family. No, I am sorry ... | |
| accomodations | 8/21/2004 |
| Q: Tom, Hypothetically: my wife and I just deplaned in P.V.sometime in Jan.05, took a local bus to the ... A: Howdy Michael Marshall... There is no bus station in Rincon de Guayabitos. So we need to mend that ... | |
| Moving to Mexico | 7/26/2004 |
| Q: I am 83 year retiree in fairly good heath with a wife who has Alzhiemers. I am considering moving to ... A: Howdy Gene... Sorry to hear about your wife's affliction. There has been some Alzheimer's in my ... | |
| lodging and places of interest | 7/25/2004 |
| Q: I'm planning a trip to Guadalajara and surrounding areas. Can you give me some info on where to stay ... A: Howdy Jo... I will be happy to answer your question and I will do so on my bulletin board. In this ... | |
| Buying a home around the La Penita area. | 7/11/2004 |
| Q: We are looking at a property on the Guayabitos Bay near La Penita. Have been to Puerto Vallarta and ... A: Howdy Paul... I am not sure which house is Villa Mirador. If it is the house that I am thinking ... | |
| San Blas | 7/8/2004 |
| Q: I just read the interview with Vincente Fox where he stated he was sending workers to Nayarit in ... A: Howdy Sonny... Where did you see the interview? I would like to read that myself. Road ... | |
| Accomodation in La Penita | 7/7/2004 |
| Q: Hoping you can give us a bit of information. We are four adults, over 50, needing accomodation for ... A: Howdy Jan and Don... Your question makes me smile. There are a lot of differences between La ... | |
| rentals | 6/29/2004 |
| Q: What is the best way to find inexpensive rentals in LaPenita? I have been to the area for the past ... A: Howdy Pat... When it comes to finding inexpensive lodging in a place like La Peñita, nothing beats ... | |
| Hello, It looks as if we... | 6/27/2004 |
| Q: It looks as if we will have an extra person with us when we're in Los Ayala next winter - and ... A: Howdy Wendy... I have mixed reviews on the hotels in Los Ayala. I think you would do well to post ... | |
| Living quietly with dignity | 6/26/2004 |
| Q: I am a healthy 69 year-old divorced man living in San Diego. I only have $1000 a month for income ... A: Howdy Mike Mulligan… I think a $1500 monthly income is the threshold that the Mexican Government ... | |
| baja sur | 6/24/2004 |
| Q: ------------------------- Hi, Tom, I was so happy to go to your casalibertad website and to meet you ... A: Howdy Mary... Yes, Mexico is a huge country and even if you decide on one coast over the other, it ... | |
| baja sur | 6/22/2004 |
| Q: Tom, I live in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and want to find an area of Baja California Sur (Todos Santos ... A: Howdy Mary... Todos Santos is a nice, small community but very much a gringo-ized, Southern ... | |
| rental info | 4/22/2004 |
| Q: recently we had a 1 day visit to this area and now we are interested in finding accomm. for 3 ... A: Howdy R & B Kamstra... I think I shall put you in touch with a really nice couple, also seniors. I ... | |
| lodging in Los Ayala | 4/10/2004 |
| Q: We're looking for inexpensive lodging in Los Ayala for 3-4 nights next week. Any ideas? A: Howdy Blue... Of course, Los Ayala is a very small village. I have just a couple of links for you. ... | |
| beach property costs | 4/5/2004 |
| Q: if there were a lot available that would have 15 meters of sandy beach on the ocean and 20 - 40 ... A: Howdy Jodie... I know of one such lot in La Peñita. I believe it could be bought for around ... | |
| Guayabitos | 4/1/2004 |
| Q: We will be staying in Guayabitos in Dec./04-Mar/05 and was wondering if in Guayabitos or La Penita ... A: Howdy Clarence Lipinski... I made a post for you about the roasted chickens and got a good ... | |
| Hotels | 3/31/2004 |
| Q: A few years ago we went to Rincon de Guayabitos and stayed at an all inclusive resort. We would ... A: Howdy Cheryl... I am going to address your question on my bulletin board. Your question is just a ... | |
| los ayala, nayarit | 3/3/2004 |
| Q: What is the zip code for this place? A: Howdy Kari... I think all four villages (La Colonia, La Peñita, Rincon de Guayabitos and Los Ayala) ... | |
| Los Ayalas | 2/29/2004 |
| Q: We asked a Latino friend for the best places to visit and stay in Mexico and she suggested Los ... A: Howdy again, Mickie Meyer... How did you like my sites? Okay... I am less pressed for time now and ... | |
| property puurchase | 2/17/2004 |
| Q: We plan to retire in Mexico and are curious about the availabilty of affordable oceanfront housing ... A: Howdy Kev... If you could drop the word "oceanfront" from your question, the answer would be easy. ... | |
| buying a small vacation house | 2/14/2004 |
| Q: Tom, Boy, it sounds as if you and Bruce are living the life. I envy you. The thought of 2 houses ... A: Its true what they say about; location location location. You should be able to find something in ... | |
| buying a small vacation house | 2/10/2004 |
| Q: I am in touch with the realtor that you mention. I just emailed him a couple of days ago. He was ... A: Howdy Bev... Just a thought about the 100K loan minimum.... If this is more than you want to spend ... | |
| buying a small vacation house | 2/9/2004 |
| Q: MY DREAM IS TO BUY A SMALL VACATION HOUSE IN ONE OF THE COASTAL AREAS NORTH OF PV. THERE ARE MANY. ... A: Howdy Bev... We have had a dream in common. We did buy our dream about three years ago. We bought ... | |
| guayabitos | 1/24/2004 |
| Q: I need help. We will be in Rincon de Guayabitos on February 17, and are staying at the Bungalos ... A: Howdy Carla... Thanks for stating you needs very clearly. The issue of each couple having their ... | |
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Tom Plattenberger
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Expertise
Please ask me questions about visiting The Jaltemba Bay Area. I would be happy to answer questions about the villages of La Peñita, Rincon de Guayabitos and Los Ayala.
Experience
My partner Bruce and I have been visiting Mexico for over 20 years. We now own a home in La Peñita, Nayarit where we live full time. I run a bulletin board that is frequented by homeowners and home renters and people who like to visit this area.
You may ask me just about anything, but please do not ask me to suggest a place to stay.
If you are in search of lodging, please post your needs to my Bulletin Board: Jaltemba Bay Folk.
Organizations
My bulletin board; http://members5.boardhost.com/CasaLibertad/
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