La Manzanilla, Costa
Alegre
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| La Costa Alegre is the crown of the Central Pacific Coast of Mexico, and La Manzanilla is one of its jewels. |
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La
Costa Alegre is indeed the "Happy Coast." In fact, it is
Mexico's quintessential coastline. From Barra de Navidad
to Playa Quemaro, dense tropical deciduous forest covers
rolling hills; white sand beaches, coral reefs, and
mangrove lagoons encircle a succession of bays which are
home to thousands of species of plants, animals, and
birds: general flora—1120 species, nearly half of which
are endemic to Mexico; general fauna—422 vertebrates
including 90 endemic species to Mexico, 40 of which are
birds. La Manzanilla, our base, lies in a protected
corner of Tenacatita Bay, the second biggest in Mexico.
La Manzanilla’s mangrove ecosystem is home to the
largest population of the American crocodile (Crocodylus
acutus) living in contact with humans along the coast of
Jalisco. Though undergoing development at a rapid rate,
The Costa Alegre is still a relatively wild, stunning,
and unspoiled place.
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Monday 5 November 2012
Time Out
After a year and a half, we decided it was time for a little road trip! Thursday, we leave beautiful Lake Chapala and head over to the west coast of Mexico. Only a 4 hour drive from our home where we will stay for the next 8 days! La Manzanilla..............we have rented a little spot right on the ocean. We're looking forward to checking out a little of this beautiful country we call home!
Friday 2 November 2012
Day of the Dead
Today is The Day of the Dead once again here in Mexico. The pics below will give you an idea of the alters that are created by each family in honor of their passed loved ones.
This is a very important day for Mexican families. This evening Greg and I will be going into our local village (Chapala) to walk the town residential streets and view the beautiful alters created out of love by the Mexican families. There will be mariachi bands playing, many vendors along the way selling goodies. A parade thru town then dancing in the plaza (town square) follows.
Although this custom seems a bit creepy to us northerners - death is celebrated here in Mexico and is not feared but rather celebrated!
Altars in Chapala for the Day of the Dead
The above alter must have been made by children. There are many miniature alters in it.
Stuff for washing for the dead before they eat the fragrance of the food on the alters.
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