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Silvia beautifies La Cruz with her art and spirit.
As the town of flowers, she’s from, Silvia Uzcanga adds beauty and delight to all she touches. Growing up in Xochimilco, an area of Mexico City, Silvia remembers fondly the scents emanating from the canals as boats adorned with glorious woven flowers paraded for others to enjoy. Creating art is her passion. Silvia is the sole local painter creating murals in La Cruz in association with Colectivo Tomate. It’s an exciting project, bringing youth and art together in beautifying the walls of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. Each mural is based on a story about the house owner. Silvia’s project [...]
Gil of Chica Locca Tours embraces happy!
Gil Drory creating happiness for others with Chica Locca Tours. To meet Gil is to love him. His happy face and exuberant laugh, his caring way and his concern about others happiness and their experience is the key to the success of Chica Locca tours. It all started after he arrived in Sayulita with the plan to visit a friend for a one-week vacation and he never left. He says the people of Vallarta welcomed him right away and he just wanted to stay. He fell in love with the area in 2007 and returned in 2008 and knew this [...]
La Cruz’s Doctor Ipiña
Dr. Ipiña: providing a great medical experience in La Cruz. It's about time I wrote about the good works of Dr. Ipiña! I’d been pondering an article on this but it wasn’t until I had first-hand experience (via others) that I felt compelled to ‘get it done’. Recently our friend and 'half-a-year' local, Ian Brindle, was in need of a doctor. My recommendation is always Dr. Ipiña! Ian said: "I had occasion to have a minor procedure done in the hospital a few days ago. I am writing to sing the praises and highly recommend Dr. Rafael Ipiña. He [...]
Travel, Health and Life Insurance; Brett LaMar
Travel, Health, and Life Insurance; let Brett LaMar assist you. Folks ask about short-term travel insurance for their vacation; if you do not have your own broker we recommend Brett Lamar. He will assist US and Canadian citizens who are looking for insurance for their vacation that covers COVID-19 as well. We’ve been pleased with the service we receive from Brett who has been our agent for health/medical insurance. He looks forward to assisting our guests with their travel insurance needs. Contact Brett so you can do what you come to Villa Amor del Mar to do! Brett LaMar [...]
A fun day; Destiladeras Beach
I'm asked this all the time, "How do we get to Destiladeras beach by bus?" I invited Bruce Howell's to be my guest blogger sharing his experience of getting to what many of us call the best beach on the bay, by bus. Destination: La Cruz to Destiladeras Beach Attractions: - Considered one of the top beaches in the bay Stunning scenery, Safe clean beach, incredibly fine sand Amenities; Public washrooms (5p), public parking, restaurants Nahui resort. Check for day passes Walking Distance: From highway to beach: Five minute walk, slight hill Travel Time: La Cruz to Playa Destiladeras: fifteen [...]
Kids create H’art, Peace & LOVE!
Kids creating Peace and LOVE in two countries. This is a story of inspiration, love and what has become a mission of peace. I believe that anytime children learn about others in another country, then create a bond with them peace emanates. Barb Sihota, an educational assistant who works primarily with kids with special needs in Richmond, BC, Canada started hatching this model of peace not fully realizing the impact on so many. I asked Barb what inspired her to create this project. ”Invited to share in Chris and Cindy’s twentieth wedding anniversary in Mexico I wondered what do we [...]
Erik Fulfer provides chiropractic care for all
Chiropractic care across the Bay. My sentiment thru the summer months is somewhat schizophrenic… thrilled to be ‘back home’ with family and friends, yet missing folks and services in La Cruz. After a very busy summer I’m – my body is – missing Erik Fulfer; he’ll be one of the first folks I visit upon my return. I’m a ‘lifer’ chiropractic believer and Dr. Erik is one of the best I’ve been treated by. Not only does he know his stuff, he cares so much. Erik and his family moved to Vallarta January 20, 2010. After the housing/economy [...]
Loving La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
Happenings around La Cruz; so much going on! Seafood, music, dining and dancing… who could ask for anything more! La Cruz de Huanacaxtle is a gorgeous seaside town with clean beaches, an abundant music scene and delectable dining options that attract people from afar. Locals embrace all who visit, having them coming back for more! On any given day walking around La Cruz the sights, sounds and aromas enthrall one’s senses. Simply walking out of the marina the town square is full of life, always with children playing and if you’re lucky you’ll happen upon music, a holiday traditional [...]
La Cruz market online store full of artisan delights.
Mayra’s Online La Cruz market store full of artisanal delights. You might remember Mayra as one of the group members that spearheaded creating and designing the park for youth. It didn’t stop there, raising funds was huge and she and many other dedicated folks held an art show and other events to raise the money and then gathered volunteers together to build it. A major endeavor that is adored by so many! Mayra was also one of the summer kids-camp coaches. When I asked her why she gets involved she told me; “Kids are always open to having fun and [...]
Elinore loves La Cruz’s Furry Friends
Elinore helping La Cruz’s Furry Friends and their owners. Elinore Craig is a force. She’s one of those folks you meet who’s always smiling slipping stories of her greatest passion, animals, into our chats. Elinore defends the wee ones who cannot speak for themselves including daily feeding of the marina cats. These kittens were born under a rock in 2021. All were trapped and sterilized. The white kitten was adopted into a good home, but her brothers Rocky and P. Err (short for Production Error – he was born with his tail bent in 2 places!) still live [...]