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World-class sailors at the International Sailing Academy... Vaughn and Colin thrive in La Cruz. What happens when world-class Laser sailing athletes come to La Cruz de Huanacaxtle… they open a Laser sailing school, train winners, and have fun bringing magic to the experience. For those that don’t know, a Laser is a class of dinghy. Clinics include  6 days of coaching in paradise and charter [...]

English School of La Cruz 2024. Since 2012Another great year. 45 students and a total of part time and full time 14 teachers all volunteer. Thank you Aruna for allowing us to use Octopus Garden as our home. This delights me more each year. Note our little Sophia is our mascot. This is one of the joys of my life. In a month we [...]

Colectivo Tomate, the La Cruz Murals project. Chris Bouchard interviewed Salvador Garcia. Since Mayan and Aztec times, art has been an integral part of Mexican society; any opportunity to express and savor the local culture and its history has always been welcomed enthusiastically. La Cruz de Huanacaxtle is no different. Today, we feature and honor a supergroup of “guest characters” which has indelibly left its [...]

Nancy Hache is passionate, intense, fiercely compassionate, an amazing artist and gives back to her community! I’m not sure if I admire her artwork or her spirit more. No matter… she’s a force and if you appreciate original artwork consider Nancy’s creations. Nancy truly creates Art from her Heart and Soul! Recently as I admired her creativity I asked her if she could create [...]

Birdwatchers of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle are quiet, thoughtful. peaceful and care deeply, about birds and about each other too. They lost one of their 'flock' this summer and thru their sadness they create a memorial.   Allan Wood loved his wife, his family, friends, flying, birdwatching and being part of a community. He gave his time and energy to others. Allan was taken from [...]

This article was written/published 6 years ago on July 12, 2018. It is with a heavy heart that I add that Joan passed away July 5th, 2024. Condolences and love to Eduardo, Joan's family and all her special friends. Pickleball in La Cruz; children and adults alike are passionate about the sport! When Joan Gil moved to La Cruz she  had no idea that [...]

Updated December 13th, 2018 Geo and Luna Rumba return! To know Geo is to love him; to experience his music is a gift. Kind, humble, considerate and talented beyond words; you’ll find Geo’s backstory on my blog. Today I’m excited to share the big news for this season… the triumphant return of ‘Luna Rumba’. Geo shared; “After a three year hiatus my music focus [...]

The La Cruz de Huanacaxtle Sunday Market (or the Mercado Domingo) is the highlight of the week for many ‘snowbirds’ and tourists who stay in La Cruz. Folks come from all over the Riviera Nayarit;  South from Puerto Vallarta and from the North, Sayulita and beyond. The market draws many visitors to its colorful stalls, enticing food, and entertainment by local musicians. My husband, Mike, [...]

Spring time music and new awakenings. We were awoken this first day of Spring morning by the enchanting beating of drums. Chris got up and went out to find a man and a boy peacefully creating music, he grabbed the camera and careful not to interrupt he snapped this photo. Wonderful hubby that he is, he made the coffee as I got dressed and joined [...]

Celebrate Mother's Day in paradise! Treat your mom to the gift of ultimate rest and relaxation with a gift of Mother's Day in paradise! What could be better than pedicures and pampering by the pool as she she sips sangria or a margarita? Pamper your Mama or the Mama to your babies at Villa Amor Del Mar. ♥ Book 3 nights and Mom will [...]