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The Jaltemba Express
Almost Daily News for the
Residents of Jaltemba Bay and Surrounding Areas
Enrique Gomez of the Rincon de Guayabitos Mini Super SN Juan de Dios
Enrique is always helpful and his fatherīs store is the first one on your right as you enter the Avenida from north (across from the church
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Ricardo
R icardo is well known as Senor Paleta..,he serves the best lime Paleta in Jaltemba Bay
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Sameray
So where do most of the restaurants go to buy their fish
The Sameray....locate just two blocks and half blocks past the Corona Deposito in La Peņita...you canīt miss it. It will be on your left
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Erendira de La Garz
There are many people who claim to know massage; A few do. If there is one person that completely stands out from the rest it is Erendira. We have been inundated with comments about her healing hands.
I cant believe my shoulders says one friend who asks not to be mentioned by name. Another says she has never felt do good after a deep therapeutic massage from Erendira. Her deep Tissue Massage just cant be beat.
Born in Mexico City, she studied her art from professionals and laymen around the country. She has lived in Monterrey, Puebla, DF, and now Las Varas where she continues learning about new and different healing techniques. Her major interest at the moment include native herbal remedies and healing taught by the Apache Indians in the US.
Erendira says she was born with healing hands and that as a child she practiced her art on friends and family. They all told my parents that my hands were a gift.
She is located in Las Varas and comes to the La Peņita Resort every Monday and Wednesday. People outside the park may drive up and schedule an appointment by signing up on the board. If desired she can make an appointment at your home or RV Park if you call her on her cell: 045-(327)-102-1598.
People always ask if I have a table, she says. I do and I tell them I do but the best massage is done on the ground where you can deeply push the muscles.
Deep Tissue Massage
Problem Areas, Healing & Balancing
Gentle Massage for Relaxation
REIKI, AROMATHERAPY OILS & BACH FLOWER REMEDIES as Needed
(She is a fully qualified REIKI Master)
$25USD / 250 pesos for 1 1 ― hour sessions
VIBRATION MOVEMENT CLASSES
For tension, better posture and overall improvement in yourself
$5 USD / 50 pesos for half an hour
Monday & Wednesdays from 9am at the La Peņita RV Resort (By appointment)
Other times and locations by appointment 045-(327)-102-1598.
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This
is a small restarant
bar off the beach in
Guayabitos that
offers burgers and
Mexican fare. The
owner, Daniel,
speaks English and
is very friendly.
Wonderful spot to
watch the world walk
by
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Pollos
Rostizabos Abuelo
Jesus & Harvey have opened a
new rotisserie chicken place
right behind the Church in
La Peņita. The chickens are
delicious and the spices are
unique. Give it a try. In
the Picture is Jesus and
Jorge
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Carole Thacker
Carole
Thacker
is the
operator
of the
La
Peņita
Resort
and Spa.
She
started
coming
to La
Penita
many
years
ago as a
guest in
the park
and when
the
owner
was
going to
close
the park
approximately
5 years
ago, she
stepped
up to
the
plate
and
arranged
for it
to
remain
in
operation.
Carole
has
changed
the park
for the
better
through
improved
services,
coordinated
activities
and a
common
sense
approach
to
management.
She was
the
first RV
Park in
Mexico
with
wireless
internet.
The park
is known
as the
Friendliest
Park in
Mexico.
and is
unique
in the
many
diverse
activities
it
offers
to
residents.
La
Penita
de
Jaltemba
and
other
communities
have
benefited
greatly
from her
business
savvy.
She
actively
marketed
the area
in
publications
and
trade
shows as
well as
on the
internet.
Three
years
ago she
arranged
for an
Almost-free
Caravan
to La
Penita
bringing
down
approximately
50 new
people a
year.
Many of
the
people
now
return
annually
to the
area or
have
moved
here as
permanent
residents.
Carole
has so
successfully
marketed
the area
and her
park
that
other RV
Parks
have
benefited
from the
overflow.
She has
been
thanked
by parks
as far
away as
Sayulita
for her
efforts
in
bringing
in
business
to the
area.
A
workaholic
by
nature
and
choice,
she has
silently
served
the
community
in many
ways
without
the need
or
desire
for
public
recognition.
Whether
contributing
to
individuals
in need,
working
on the
Spay and
Neuter
Clinic,
supporting
local
artisans
and
businesses
in the
area,
Thacker
has
helped
the
community
develop
into the
place
where we
want to
live.
Always
smiling
and
quick
with the
jokes,
she is
an
invaluable
friend
to many
and well
loved by
the
people
around
her.
Pictured
above
dancing
with one
of her
workers.
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El Pechugon - Rotisserie
Chicken
El Pechugon is a franchised chain of
rotisserie chicken places that is popping up throughout
North Western Mexico. We are lucky to have an outlet here. A
whole chicken costs 60 pesos, 1/2 for 30 pesos, and comes
with tortillas and chilies. For 10 pesos more you get an
order of those lovely baby potatoes. Always a treat.
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CIS
This is a great
little internet cafe that is open 10am -
2pm 4 - 8:30. Not only does it have many
high speed computers, but it also has a
number of basic supplies: Keyboards, Mice,
cables etc. 15 minutes 5 pesos, 30 minutes
10 pesos. Down the Avenida and turn towards
Hinde & Jaimes old restaurant. You'll find
it half way down the block.
Our
Towns
Jim
or
Diego.
Take
your
pick.
Jim
can
be
seen
taking
long
walks
in
the
morning
and
relaxing
in
the
afternoon.
A
resident
of
La
Peņita,
Diego
is
well
known
for
his
philosophy
on
living
in
paradise.
A
great
guy.
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Antonio Lopez Lopez
We call him Tony Lopez Squared.
He has been working in the La Peņita RV Resort for longer than....well most of us can remember.
Tony is well known and respected in town as a fair and honest guy. As Park Manager, he is front and center at the park. He knows the best places to get a dent repaired, who to see if you need something built, where to go for great tacos. A great friend and someone you try to get to know.
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Taco Vicky
Some say that the tacos that you buy from Taco Stands in and around Jaltemba Bay are some of the finest in all of Mexico. Lorena of Taco Vicky serves up some great eats. Taco Vicky's is just of the Avenida one block in from the highway on the left hand side.
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FLOWERS
GALORE
If
there
is a
birthday,
anniversary
or
some
other
event
that
needs
special
recognition,
then
take
a
stroll
to
Floreria
El
Pajillo.
They
have
beautiful
fresh
selections
of
bouquets
that
convey
just
the
right
message.
From
Daisies
to
Birds
of
Paradise,
this
flower
shop
has
the
right
flower
for
the
right
occasion.
Javier
pictured
here
will
cut
and
prepare
according
to
your
whim.
And
guys,
nothing
is
so
beautiful
as a
bouquets
of
flowers
"just
because."
Located
in
the
La
Peņita
Mall
on
the
same
block
as
Lorena's
Grocery.
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Best of Nayarit
Coffee to Wake up in Paradise
Pedro Jimenez Villasenor and his wife operate the Cafe de Occidente on Highway 200 Just north of the Avenida Light. They sell fresh Nayarit Coffee, dark and light beans, and grinds it to your specifications - including espresso. The coffee is certified Organic and costs only 60 pesos a Kilogram. We wouldn't drink anything else in the morning.
This is a wonderful gift to bring home from a trip - inexpensive and always a welcome gift.
 
Mr Tarantula
Mr. Tarantula and his family live close by and you probably don't even know it. Sure to get a reaction every time he enters room, Mr T is hairy and black, has eight eyes and fangs. Unlike others spiders, he does not spin a web. North American tarantulas are exclusively ground-dwellers and live in burrows or silken retreats on trees, the walls of buildings, in plants such as bananas and pineapples or cliff faces.
Mr. T can inflict a painful bite when threatened but is very unlikely to do so. His venom is considered non-toxic to humans although there is likely to be a rash caused by the hairs. Clean the bite with soap and water and apply anti-infection topical cream. Remove hairs with tape.
Please remember we are in the Tropics. Be careful.
(MR T was Caught by Horst)
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Alicia's
Restaurant
Want to to just
kick back and
have a few
cervesas on the
beach and a
great meal of
fried shrimp?
Then Alicia's
Restaurant in
Guayabitos is
the perfect spot
to sit under a
palapa and watch
the world go
by. Alicia is
very friendly
and always
helpful.
Located on the
Beach in Rincon
de Guayabitos,
right beside
Tequila Willies.
When we have
caught a big
fish or
bargained for
one with the
fishermen,
Alicia has
filleted and
refrigerated the
fillets while we
sit and enjoy
our cervesas. A
tip for the
service is
welcome.
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Taxi's in La Peņita - La
Independencia
There are several taxi
companies in our area, but the Bell's
favorite is the one that is located on
the Avenida four blocks in...that's
because we have good old fashioned Scots
blood in us and these guys cost up to 50
per cent less than their competition.
Telephone 327 4 18 98
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Need a fancy gift? Jewelry? Armando
Gonzalez Soto's Joyerria on the Avenida in La Peņita is
a great place to find the right gift. Armando is
very helpful and speaks English. Drop by and say
hello.
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Ferretaria Jaltemba
Enrique Gomez Pina is the manager
of Ferretaria Jaltemba located on the Avenida on
the left hand side as you turn off Highway 200.
Friendly, helpful and understands English. Mr.
Pina will order in the part or hardware device
that you need and once in while he will even let
you try and find it in the back...a special
treat for those us who miss the self serve back
home.
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Don Pedro 
Don Pedro's Grocery Store is one of several
excellent small grocery stores in La Piņata. but its specialty
is liquor. Often has a 10 per cent discount off the marked
price. Don Pedro himself is often seen behind the counter where
if you have any questions he will be happy to answer you.
Located on the Avenida on your right three blocks down from
highway 200. Also one of the few grocery stores that regularly
stocks leche light.
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Need some Bodywork on your Car?
Need some body work on your automobile or truck? Or maybe
that wax job needs a complete overhaul of stripping and
repolishing. Santos and Rudolfo in Monteon do excellent
work and are competitively priced with other body work
places in the area. Heading south towards PV past Monteon
take the third exit on your right, make an immediate left
and two businesses in you'll find Santos and Rudolfo on your
right. Make sure you ask for quote first.
Bill
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Bernie
Bernie, a true full timer to the Jaltemba Bay area. Bernie
is known to his many amigos for his wit and knowledge of
most things domestics ie. where to get pumps fixed, buy a
certain part etc. A little gruff around the edges, he
rarely turns down a request to assist people. You'll find
him often having breakfast at Hinde and Jaime's along
with his charming and wonderful wife Marty. Both are a real
asset to the community.
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Charlie
One of the many well known "Charlies" in the Jaltemba Bay area.
This one resides in Los Ayala where he is setting up some bungalows
for his Mexican wife, a doctor from the City of Morelia. Charlie
always has a story to tell...next time you see him ask him about the
urban myth of Los Ayala. 
Rosario
Woman about town, Rosario is a true friend of the gringo
community offering advice and a warm smile to all who know her.
At the moment she is serving up a great breakfast at the Yuyi's
Restaurant on the Avenida in La Peņita. On the right just east
of the Avenida Restaurant.
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Lupita's Bakery
Mmmmmm....good. Lupita is well known to most of us who live in the area,
often giving out advice on the Mexican bureaucracy. But it is her
delicious pastries that keep us coming back to her shop on the Avenida.
One block from the highway on the left hand side. Excellent.
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Farmacia Soto
There are many good farmacias in La Penita, but
one of our favorites is Farmacia Soto down at the end of the Avenida on
the left hand side. Not only does Marco Soto speak a little English but
if he doesn't have the product you are looking for he will order it in
for you, usually within two days.
Bill Bell
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