International Beach Fiesta

International Beach Fiesta in Boca de Iguanas. They advertise this as every Semester and that means twice a year in Mexico. No idea how it makes any money for the community because it's isolated. Not directed at locals and cost money for an entry ticket.

International Beach Festival site

First Coffee Fiesta in Cuzalapa 2016

Primer festival del café Cuzalapa 2016

Color de la Tierra. Cuzalapa.

By: Rafael Luna  

14 / Jan / 2016 Cuautitlan, Jalisco. (LF) The  20 and 21 February is when Cuzalapa indigenous community in the municipality of Cuautitlan, will have it's First Coffee Festival. Coordinator, Zuleima Hernández Rodríguez said the main objective is to show the work of the organization "Color de la Tierra", comprised of mainly indigenous women since 2001 when it was organized to process and market the coffee. This association is directly involved in supporting and planning the event.

He added that at the regional level is still much unknown potential of the collective and its products, which are purchased mainly by foreigners, while the local population seems to be little interested in buying them, which is why it is intended to disseminate it to increase its marketing.

Hernández Rodríguez said they are only missing some details but said that the program is expected to be cultural with Nahuatl activities. There will be guided tours by the coffee zones and other areas where hiking is interesting.

Also included in the First Coffee Festival in Cuzalapa, an exhibition sale of gastronomic and craft products made by the same organization sustainably exploiting natural resources. Added to this will be the participation of local merchants selling products typical of the area.

Lectures and demonstrations of coffee processing in its various derivatives will also be provided, as well as an artistic event with local talents among other activities that will be announced shortly with the publication of the official program.

Currently the organization " The Color of the Earth"  not only produces coffee, among its products are raw from Manantlán, derived from corn, cactus, the scores of Mojote food,  Chaya and different fruits is, besides clothes to wear among other products.

This organization keeps the purpose for which it emerged that is to address the socio-economic crisis and improve environmental situations, working in the preservation of biodiversity.

A flight over Tenacatita Bay

David Dagoli from La Manzailla got a ride in a two-seater plane and flew around the bay, down to the Colima volcano and back through Manzanillo. This photo is of the southern part of the Bay with La Vena beach and Los Angeles Locos below and La Manzanilla at the far end.

Development of Louis Vuitton in Tomatlan

Development of Louis Vuitton in Tomatlan, ready in 2017

Denisse Covarrubias UN1ÓN   03/01/2015

A complex of three hotels, a golf course and marina, the integrated tourism development that currently being built by Louis Vuitton on the beaches of Tomatlan, Jalisco, and will be completed in 2017.

The construction of the development of Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy, the luxury Cheval Blanc, was the first to start operations in January in the area of Costalegre, and in the end of it, will do the Four Seasons and One & Only the Rasaland group, in the first and second half of the year, as revealed by the head of the State Tourism Secretariat, Enrique Ramos Flores.

In its first stage, will be $ 150 million which the brand Louis Vuitton invest in the project Tomatlan, that amount to be added corresponding to the other two tourist developments not yet been revealed.

Along with these works of private initiative, the road from Puerto Vallarta to Manzanillo is being expanded, in addition to the Government of Jalisco and is in negotiations with its federal namesake for enabling and equipping of the airstrip Chalacatepec.

Development of Louis Vuitton in Tomatlan

Free trips to the Costalegre to promote tourism

22 / Dec / 2015 Costalegre, Jalisco. (LF)  The Tourism Ministry will implement the program Free Tours, an initiative that seeks to bring the tourist destinations outside the metropolitan area of Guadalajara Jalisco who wish to know the state. Therefore, from this Friday until December 29, 14 routes to 10 different destinations in the State will be made. Among the destinations is the Costalegre.

The Ministry of Tourism regarded as tourist destinations, areas  Costalegre , Ciudad Guzman, Talpa de Allende, among other things. In addition, it is anticipated that this program an economic impact in the places visited is generated and thus to support the tourism service providers and community visited.

SECTURJAL REALIZA RECORRIDOS GRATUITOS A LA COSTALEGRE PARA FOMENTAR EL TURISMO

Hurricane damages sugarcane

More than 5 thousand hectares of sugar cane in Casimiro damaged by Patricia

Carmen Aggi Cabrera

30 / October / 2015 Casimiro Castillo, Jalisco. (LF) 

In its passage by the municipality of Casimiro Castillo, Patricia left Hurricane damage to homes, roads and field. Crops most affected by the hurricane were the sugarcane losses recorded in about 5000 hectares and vegetables with damage to more than 200, they said in an interview, Mayor Nicholas Enrigue Crown:

"We evaluated 5457 hectares that were more or less affected"

With respect to housing 137 houses there with some degree of damage. The most affected areas were El Zapotillo, Tecomates, El Poblado and Lo Arado.

So far, communications has been restored to 100 percent, while still removing trees and branches on the roads:

"It is restored by land communities in all locations, the internet and telephone signal and signal are more consistent because we had many cuts, power was restored and almost one hundred percent and still have failures in the supply of drinking water in some locations because the rains continue even though there is no direct effects of Patricia, it is still raining and that continues to cause us problems in the water intakes. "

The mayor is confident that in the coming hours, 100 percent would restore the drinking water, as soon as Conagua supplies to homes through pipes. 

MÁS DE 5 MIL HECTÁREAS DE CAÑA DAÑÓ PATRICIA EN CASIMIRO

ARROYO SECO: A PARADISE FOR SURFERS

A cool article with fotos and a video. It's in Spanish but translates pretty well with Google.

Then what are we going? -a red truck loaded with surfboards, kiteboards, tents and photographic equipment should not leave much doubt, but either way was right answer. Mau is one of the national champions of kiteboarding, and also very good surfer. As we said we were headed to Arroyo Seco we were above the car, but never explained anything.

We just buy the housing and we are trying to photograph the sea strength from within, what we seek is a wave. It is not what is, but what can have- replied explaining the plan, or what we would do in the absence of this. A tide was coming and could bring big waves with her. Arroyo Seco is a secret gem of the surfer community of Jalisco and was a good place to try to find her.

ARROYO SECO: UN PARAÍSO PARA LOS AMANTES DEL SURF EN JALISCO

Hotelito Desconocido is Narco money laundry

The Attorney General's Office (PGR) said one hotel in the town of  La Cruz de Loreto , municipality of Tomatlan, Jalisco is listed in the Treasury of the United States as one of the companies the criminal organization  Los Cuinis uses to launder money and have their meetings.

The Hotelito is identified as a boutique hotel located in Tomatlan, Jalisco which is marketed to wealthy tourists seeking seclusion in a pristine environment. It also uses the front of being a turtle sanctuary which it may be. 

EN TOMATLÁN, PGR ASEGURÓ EL “HOTELITO DESCONOCIDO”

Los Cuinis: The Wealthiest Narcos You Never Heard Of

MEXICO CITY – A hotel in Jalisco, a state in western Mexico, used to launder money and as a meeting place for drug traffickers has been seized, the Attorney General’s Office said.

The Hotelito Desconocido was being used as a business enterprise to move funds through the financial system, the AG’s office said.

The hotel is in La Cruz de Loreto, a town outside the city of Tomatlan.

Hotelito Desconocido offered temporary housing, food and other services.


The property was seized in response to a request from the Finance and Public Credit Secretariat, and as part of an intelligence-sharing operation with the United States, the AG’s office said.

Authorities Seize Hotel in Mexican Money Laundering Case

The future of the Costalegre

Is the Costalegre going to end up like Baja California?

More water here but not all that different

Baja All-Exclusive - English version

The rape of Mexican beaches

Costalegre to Become an Exciting Vacation Destination

Translated from Milenio Article

The construction of a tourism development that will include three hotels, a golf course and a marina in Costalegre, in the municipality of Tomatlan, Jalisco, already started and in two years will be providing service to the public, said the Minister of Tourism of the state government, Enrique Ramos Flores, in an interview with MILLENNIUM JALISCO.

The first development to start construction was that of Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (LVMH), the luxurious Cheval Blanc, who will be joined by a Four Seasons and One & Only, the official, "she said construction has already begun. It is Louis Vuitton, and began operations last January to be ready in two years. In the first half started the Four Seasons Tamarindo and in the second half the One & Only, the group Rasaland hotel near Chamela well. Are the three hotels that are guaranteed. "

Partial article from Banderas News

According to Alfonso Espinoza Estrada, delegate for the Secretary of Tourism for the State of Jalisco, "The fist step for the new airport will be to receive the permission from the Civil Aviation department to operate the airport. In the beginning we are looking for private airplanes to land for vacation travel because we already have various exclusive hotels in the area. Included in the Costalegre zone are Polo Tournaments in November and March. In order to participate in events like this you need to be able to bring in world class horses, have training spaces for them, and areas for the horses to rest so they can compete. This type of activity requires a large investment and for this we are working towards having the new airport open before this administration leaves office."

The governor has earmarked $21,000,000 USD to start the project of the new airport, highway expansion, utility services and infrastructure.

Milenio Article - in Spanish

Banderas News - Costalegre to Become an Exciting Vacation Destination

Another luxury resort for the Costalegre

Just what the hell we need

They're planning another in Riviera Nayarit

One&Only Santa Maria de Xala will be part of a new 1200-hectare development located approximately 100 kilometers (60 miles) south of Puerto Vallarta’s international airport. The authentic hacienda resort will command 8km (5mi) of impressive beach front, a connection to traditions past yet offering the latest in ultra-luxury. The resort will offer approximately 75 luxury villas and suites with private pools, providing the perfect accommodation for both couples and families. The development will also include a prestigious One&Only residential component.

The region’s heritage will be woven throughout the resort, utilizing natural elements, to inform the design of both the public and private spaces of the resort. True to the brand’s heritage, One&Only Santa Maria de Xala will offer a variety of world-class cuisines, showcasing regional specialties in restaurants overseen by internationally-acclaimed chefs. All culinary experiences will showcase the incredible local and seasonal offerings. The resort will also house an indulgent One&Only Spa, honouring the region’s heritage by utilising ancient Mexican traditions and holistic practices fused with modern spa therapies, as well as a Fitness Centre offering the latest technology and innovation. In addition, event and meeting space will be available for bespoke gatherings, whether for business or personal pleasure. One&Only Xala is planned to  break ground in 2016.

The projects led by Kerzner International, in agreement with BK Parners, boasts about the announcement, “The locations truly showcase the best Mexico has to offer, each with a distinctive experience, and I am very confident that One&Only will continue to define ultra-luxury in the region.”

One and Only Resorts - Mexico

Two luxury resorts are planned near PV

Copied from my main Blog - posted in February 

La playa de Corrales

Translated from a tourism article so it's a little corny but some very nice pictures. I've only been as far as Tehuamixtle and would like to go to Corrales some day. This whole area may be new to some of you.

In the municipality of Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco, 58 kilometers from El Tuito, Corrales Beach is located.

Los Naranjitos, Mayto, Tehuamixtle and other beaches are located on the coast. Corrales is the last beach that can be reached by land.

Nearly an hour from El Tuito, this beach Corrales receiving visitors who make their way between the mountains to reach its spectacular bay. The sandy beach is ideal for camping in tents. Visitors are advised not to leave garbage at the site.

In the village, where President Porfirio Diaz early last century ordered the construction of a maritime lighthouse, fishermen will offer fresh live seafood.

Undoubtedly, in the gentle ocean waves walkers can enjoy a experience unparalleled wrapped by the natural beauty that surrounds the beach. Visit Corrales and its beach is a ecotourism experience that offers the tourist area of Costalegre.

La playa de Corrales

Professional Papaya growing

Papayas in El Tule - Tomatlan

You don't often see papaya trees loaded like this. We had a huge papaya orchard a few blocks away a few years ago but there were never half as many fruits per tree. Ours has since been cut down and has grown peppers and tomatoes ever since. Kids would steal a few and sell them .... yum.

The papaya production of Jalisco has benefited from the export of this fruit, albeit indirectly, as sales abroad is carried out through a Monterrey marketer who also it distributes in domestic market. 

Mexico, as a country, is the world leader in exports of papaya, taking the United States as the main destination of sales. 

The Jalisco coast, especially in the Municipality of Tomatlan, the largest harvest of this fruit in great demand in the Mexican diet is registered, and has adapted well to the tropical climate of this region, especially the variety known as Maradol. In addition, it has been very favorable seed of high genetic quality that, on average, pays off 100 tons per hectare.

Rent-a-Goon guards are back at Tenacatita

Private goon police problems again at Tenacatita -- Armed and intimidating, guards surround Chitos construction of new restaurant . There are at least a dozen of them all in this small area

Tenactita ...... Rent-a-Goon policia otra ves molestando gente

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Today the goons told Chely she couldn't go to work in her restaurant because they own the sidewalk and she can't cross it. Politics are everywhere right now, before the elections on June 7. It didn't make me feel very good to see Emilio Marquez (ex-governador of Jalisco, best buddies with Villalobos) supporting Enrique Alfaro. And here I thought Movimiento Ciudadano was going to be different. How naive....

Semana Santa Warnings from Civil Protection

With unusually large surf for the last few days and the festivities of Semana Santa -- Civil Protection recommends that people take their precautions before entering into any body of water, watch the children and not swimming after eating food or alcoholic beverages.

Warnings come after a drowning in Arroyo Seco and a rescue in Perula and a rescue in Melaque

Arroyo Seco beach

Civil Protection Lifeguard

Surfing Calechosa

Also known as Ranchito Beach, Costalegre Jalisco

Surf was large here in Melaque and I thought I'd take a chance on going to Ranchito beach to see what was up and check out the new development called Calechosa Bay.  The road has been improved a bit and three buildings on the property have been started but have a long way to go.  Roy's house is looking good beyond the development and I remember when he was just living in a trailer waiting for the Ejido to let him build.

The surf was pretty good but the wind was starting to come up from offshore around noon.  Probably better in the mornings.  This is the first time I've seen any surfers there.  The beach is rocky and difficult to exit and enter.  That's why the one guy shown is entering off the rocks on the point.   Took him quite awhile to decide when to jump.

Getting ready to jump

Cuastecomate in the background

Costalegre Rotary Golf Tournament

Costalegre Rotary Golf Tournament - 2015

The Rotary Club is again holding a Texas scramble "Charity", fun tournament at Isla Navidad Golf Club on January 24th,2015 at 9:00 A.M. Details are on the attached poster.Everyone has always had a good time at the event and we look forward to providing the surrounding area with a chance to aid the community and have a fun at the same time.

Another try for Chalacapetec

The New Cancun on the Costalegre failed

Here comes another rape of the coast

Louis Vuitton seeks to build super luxury hotel in Jalisco

The French brand Louis Vuitton is eyeing to build a tourist development in Jalisco .

If approved its construction would be in the Costalegre region with an investment of $ 150 million in its first stage and have one requirement: Chalacapetec airport is completed.

"The company Louis Vuitton has within its consortium a section of hotels and will be signing in the coming weeks an agreement", said Enrique Ramos, Secretary of Tourism of Jalisco.

AIRPORT

The Tourism Ministry recognizes that Chalacatepec Airport - is located between Punta Careyes and Pérula in Costalegre-, has become a priority to concluding in a timely manner and thereby increase tourism.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

The hotel would be super luxury, including a golf course and villas. His previous hotels are built on a concept of elegance, comfort and refinement.

Louis Vuitton busca edificar hotel de súper lujo en Jalisco

UNAM´s Biological Station "Open Doors"

The UNAM Biological Station´s annual "Open Doors" event is taking place tomorrow at the station from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For those not familiar with the location of the station, you´ll see a sign for it on your right just before you get to Chamela when travelling north on Highway 200 from La Manzanilla. 

Puertas abiertas annual evento para la Estacion de Biologica, Chamela, UNAM

Primera Expo Feria del Plátano y Coco

Invitation to the first Expo Fair for Banana and Coconut

For the first time in the history of the municipality of Cihuatlán there will be the Fair and Expo for farmers of Coco Banana, the farm products that have sustained the local economy for decade. 

The events begin next May 2, at 9:00 pm (?PM?) with the opening ceremony at the Cultural Center Cihuatl, enclosure in which a collection of photographs entitled "La Jornada del Campo", which are reflected details will be discussed of tasks related to the cultivation and harvesting of bananas and coconut, the way hundreds of people work to produce the agricultural valley and get income for their families.

There will also be a lecture INIFAP experts, Dr. Mario Orozco Santos and Mr. Abraham García Berber, who speak on topics related to the field.

Specially for women and chefs, the chef of the Gris de la Torre, will offer a culinary shows and cooking classes with products banana and coconut for free.

Note that all events are free and the public in general.