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Riquisimo Ribs; Toño and Laura create another delectable option in La Cruz; finger-licking ribs! I know I’m not alone in saying that Toño’s ribs are finger-licking, lip-smacking, melt-in-your-mouth yummy! My father-in-law remarked after an evening of all-you-can-eat ribs “These are the best ribs I’ve had in my whole life!” Las Costillas de Toño owners, Juan Antonio Ortega and his beautiful wife, Laura Mendoza, serve guests with love. [...]
They always serve quality and good food with their speciality being calzone and other pizzas. They make it their own unique way, Shaul calling it “our style” and it's not made in the traditional way “but the people who try it, like it and come back!”
Chuck Medina of Chuck's Tours shares our beautiful area with others with pride! Recently, two gals staying at our Boutique Hotel asked if I knew someone who could take them to San Sebastian. I had heard of a fellow who did such tours and hired him even though I had never used him before. All day long I questioned my choice, saying to my hubby; [...]
Helping La Cruz children see a better future, follow their passions and succeed in many ways. “Love begins by taking care of the closest ones - the ones at home.” Mother Theresa. Let me introduce you to some wonderful people who make a difference to children and their families in our tiny pueblo of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. Fiona Clark teaches at the primary school [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
