Whale sighting off La Manzanilla

Whale sighting off La Manzanilla on a Su Planeta tour

From December to early March, migratory Humpack whales can be found mating and caring for their calves in Tenacatita Bay. Join us as we search for these gentle giants and all other wildlife that we can find. Binoculars, hydrophone, lifejackets and snack provided.

Pedro's Taco Truck

Nothing like a good fish taco and I just saw this post on the La Manzanilla message board. Gonna have to try them the next time in town. If you don't know the "Cocodrilario" is to your right just before the beach

For those of you who are new in town, or who haven't tried it yet, here is a photo I just took of Pedro and his Taco Truck down by the Cocodrilario. We just had the best fish tacos we have had in Mexico - freshly grilled Mahi on lovely soft tortillas with fresh creamy coleslaw and selection of Chipotle or Tamarindo salsas. Ricissimo!! Try them!

Tsunami video in La Manzanilla

Video of Mini Tsunami in La Manzanilla

A mini-tsunami from the earthquake in Japan hits La Manzanilla. A larger wave goes over the ridge on the beach at the crocodile viewing area, less than a hundred meters from our house. It washed out the road, and the palapa huts of a couple of beach restaurants.

The ocean level rose dramatically and quickly, and it was hard to tell how big the wave would get. I went running to move my bicycle, which was in the path of the water. This was the largest of three waves, and occured at around 6:20 pm on March 11, 2011. At the end of the video, a Mexican friend tells me to go move my car from my house, to higher ground..... he thought the next wave could be even bigger, but this was the last large one

3rd annual La Manzanilla Cup

The 3rd annual La Manzanilla Cup sailboat race was held on Tenacatita Bay Feb. 22, 2011 in front of the pueblo, La Manzanilla. Six boats hustled for the honor of coming in first. The winner - sailing a laser solo - snuck by the catamaran that had won the last two annual races.

La Manzanilla Art Walk

Spend an afternoon discovering art and meeting local artists when more than 25 La Manzanilla artists open their studios to the public Sunday, January 30, 2011 at the third annual La Manzanilla Art Walk/Open Studio. This free and self-directed tour starts at 10:00 am and continues through 4:00 pm. For more information and to download the map follow this link La Manzanilla Art Walk

Ed Gilliams Art Show at "Galeria la Manzanilla"

Ed Gilliam, an internationally known artist now residing in Melaque, Jalisco, Mexico, recently had a showing of his works at the "Galeria" in La Manzanilla. Ed is also a famous muralist and his lartest mural can be seen at the "School, Medical, Alberque" project in Pinal Villa. That work was a 4 month labour of love, depicting the lives of the Mixteca migrant workers here in Cihuatlan. Thanks Ed for that incredible mural.

La Manzanilla Rodeo

Getting close to the Rodeo and Gringo Day in La Manzanilla. It's always the first week in Feburary so looks like it will start on the 4th or 5th. I would check on the La Manzanilla message board for the exact day of the rodeo.

Here's some fotos of the rodeo in 2006 La Manzanilla Rodeo 2006

Posted by Rennie on January 16, 2011, 10:05 am
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Mark your calendars, dust off your hat, and polish your boots! Fiesta time in La Manzanilla is just around the corner! Gringo Day is Day One - Saturday February 5th - of Fiesta La Manzanilla. This is the first of 2 days of fun, food, beer, dancing, bull riding (for the experts), powerfully tasty punch, and lots of music in the air. Gringo day is sponsored by all of us ex-pats (Gringo types) who regularly visit La Manzanilla while our Mexican townsfolk/hosts attend the reception free of charge.

A Bit of History:

It is said to be the 101st Anniversary Year of the Revolution that resulted in land ownership for the common man. Even the smallest villages throughout Mexico traditionally hold a Fiesta de Toros to celebrate their emancipation ‘way back when’ from Spanish landowners. Individual fiestas coincide with the date their Ejido was formally enacted, giving the people management of the land on which they’d previously been, basically, slaves. La Manzanilla’s anniversary of this original Ejidal formation is February 6th. This year they have planned a two day celebration which begins with “Gringo Day”, the day when expat residents of La Manzanilla sponsor the day as a way of saying ‘Thank you’ to our Mexican townsfolk for their hospitality and forbearance and the Ejido Day on February 6th.

A Day at the Fiesta:

There is a midday meal of birria served about 2 PM in the casino while the banda plays and people dance. About 4 PM everyone follows the Banda down the road out to the rodeo grounds for events like dancing horses, bull riding, and the banda, of course, with lots more to eat and drink. This goes on until darkness falls and everyone returns to town to revive themselves for the big dance. It takes place in the Casino and begins after 9 PM and goes on into the night. On the morning of the Ejido Day, you will hear the Banda rev up very early - still dark! - as they prepare to visit former Ejiditarian notables.

More on Gringo Day:

Each ticket costs 180 pesos and this gets you to both the Birria luncheon at ±2 PM, Saturday, Feb 5 at the Casino and the events at the rodeo grounds from ±4PM - dusk. Be sure to keep your ticket intact until darkness falls on Feb 5th.

We are always looking for help in dishing up the grub so if you can lend a hand and a serving tray at 2 pm on Saturday, February 5, we can sure use your assistance. Don’t forget your apron.

At this time, tickets (180 pesos) are for sale at these locations around town, Mexican Property Resources (formerly Santana), Helping Hands bookstore, the Club, and from individual ticket venders. T-shirts: both men’s and women’s styles are available again this year at the locations noted above for a mere $100 pesos. or you can buy a T-shirt and a ticket for $250 while T-shirt quantities last... oooh-ee, ... such a deal!

Farola:

You'll also want to be at the square after dark on Friday Feb. 4th when a walking group of musicians will help kick off opening night. The strong youth of the town (and a few oldsters, too) take turns spinning the Farola - believe me, it's not light-weight - and leading the banda around the square, down Maria Asuncion to the Casino and back for more dancing at the square. Truly a social event not to be missed. We must also mention the powerfully tasty punch, made by women that afternoon under Lupita’s instruction, which will be available.

Day two is EJIDO DAY, the town’s anniversary on Sunday, Feb 6, when all are welcome to sample the birria courtesy of the town’s Ejido at the 2 pm reception in the Casino. This day usually features Mariachis in addition to the hardworking banda. Lots more fun to be had.