Friday, January 7, 2011

Yelapa

Yelapa is about 16 nm from La Cruz on the south side of Bahia de Banderas. It's a Chacala Indian Village settled between the beach and surrounding mountains with access only by boat, mule or ATV. A very kickback, relaxed atmosphere attracts many visitors. There's a lady that makes what we were told are excellent tamales here but she was out on the day we visited.


They have a potent drink made here called raicilla, like a mescal with a smoky flavor, some batches were better, much smoother than others, unlicensed and packs a powerful hangover. The passion fruit margaritas were much better.

It's a short hike to the 1st waterfall, we attempted a hike to the 2nd waterfall but got off the trail and never made it.

These spiders were quite large about 6" in diameter and once you saw one, you began to see them everywhere


Everyone gets around either by pony, donkey, mule or ATV

Some of the ponies and mules still have stripes on their legs

A do not climb me tree





2 comments:

Jim the Enchanter said...

Gorgeous pictures Juanita - sounds like a nice Xmas and New Year

Anonymous said...

Love the pictures. Thanks for posting. Looks like a grand adventure.

Dan , Formerly of s/v Snoozie... Sold the boat :(