Showing posts with label Boca de Iguanas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Boca de Iguanas. Show all posts

Saturday, August 27, 2016

International Beach Fiesta


International Beach Fiesta in Boca de Iguanas. They advertise this as every Semester and that means twice a year in Mexico. No idea how it makes any money for the community because it's isolated. Not directed at locals and cost money for an entry ticket.

International Beach Festival site

Saturday, January 16, 2016

Crazy Beach and Pool Party

International Beach Party

This is probably the 3rd or 4th year for this mass gathering at Boca de Iguanas. I stay away from this kind of thing because it can get very drunk out. Glen went up some year just to see the spectacle and maybe to see the girls. He just said lots of 20 somethings.

From Facebook
Boca de Iguanas. Enero 29 - Febrero 01

8 Fiestas Temáticas
- Epic Pool Party
- Mexican Party
- Holi Colors Party
- Luminous 3D Neon Party
- Sunrise Afterparty
- Dragon Fire Party
- World Peace Party
- Dream Peace Closing Party

International Beach Party Website

Saturday, November 07, 2015

Road to Boca de Iguanas


Not sure where all that sand came from and no that is not snow.
I get a feeling that is the back road from La Manz ...... not the main paved road

Thursday, January 22, 2015

International Beach Festival at Boca de Iguanas


A crazy 4 days and better to stay away unless you are 20 something and into way too much party. Tickets at this late date are around $2000 pesos. The crazy invasion is from Jan 30 - Feb 2. Some entertainment listed below. 

International
Thee Cool Cats // USA
Vanessa Scott // USA
Lina Molina // Colombia
Just Uz // Germany
Wildfiction // Slovakia
Djeko & K’you // France
Yves // France
Matilde Band // France
Loudan // Germany
Kosmas Epsilon // Greece
Gregor Domsky // Poland
Lee M Kelsall // United Kingdom

México
Charlye & Roman // EDM
Quinta Kalavera // Reggae & Latin Rhythims
Elliot the furniture // Alternative
Diego Samar // EDM
Messy Grana // Latin
Carl Cabanillas // House
Oscar Castañon // House
Pablito Mix // Moombahton
Pato Watson // Scratch
Tini Tun // Techno
Lord Fer // 80´s
Mood Fu // Soundsystem
Diriak // House
Me & Myself // Footwork
Brandok & Royki // House
Rip Rashad // Footwork
Labre // House
Carlo Di Carlo // House
Lu Rov // House
Ramiro Rub // EDM
727 // Indie
Romero // EDM
Diego Macias // Tech House
Siete Catorce // Bass
Yvan Medina // Progressive House
Diodo Sax and Roy Garza // Sax & Percussion
Cruzamba // Batucada
Jimmy Press // Hip Hop
Sammy N Lesen // EDM
Digital Memories // Tech House & Techno
Rovy // Pop Electro House



Friday, October 03, 2014

When the lagoon is open

When we get the kind of rain we've had in the last few months the lagoon becomes a river and opens into the ocean. A few crocodiles were reportedly seen offshore. No driving the beach route to Boca de Iguanas when this happens.

La Manzanilla lagoon becomes a river

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Restaurant Las Palmas in Boca de Iguanas

My old Boogie Board buddy from Canada is here and he wanted to head for Boca de Iguanas where we used to play. This trip I decided I'm too old to be doing cartwheels in the waves and was extremely sore the next day. Fun while it lasted and I survived but he's gonna need another buddy.

I'd heard of this little restaurant but never stopped. Keep your eye towards the beach when you see the large crumbled hotel from the 1995 quake. We just had a few beers after surfing and they brought out botanas. Nice people and a varied menu. We later went down the main Boca beach and it has been opened up to vehicles with everyone driving out to the beach concessions (food, beer, tables with umbrellas).

We stopped back by La Manzanilla and tried Pedro's fish tacos and they were good but I would hardly call them "Baja style". He has tables across the street so you don't have to sit on the curb.


Restaurant Las Palmas and old hotel

Beach looking at La Manzanilla

Thursday, September 20, 2007

Tropical Storm Henriette


El arroyito de la Manzanilla


La Manzanilla Ocean September 03, 2007

Some pictures of Boca de Iguanas

Here are some pictures of the results of Tropical Storm Henriette in Melaque

Flooding the second year in a row for Melaque even with the new bridge and channel for the river. A very bad engineering job that probably won't be resolved any time soon.

Sunday, March 25, 2007

Boca de Iguanas - Hotel - Beach Club - Spa - Community

And here's what you can pay $350,000 to $500,000us (only guessing - prices not yet posted) and pretend you are anywhere other than Mexico.

Their Web Page
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Life at Boca de Iguanas revolves around a dynamic community center inspired by the traditional pueblito at the heart of Mexico’s colonial heritage. First-class resort living mixes colorful, old-world architecture with contemporary Mexican design in a refreshing natural haven that features a boutique hotel, beach club and a holistic spa all situated around a rare mangrove ecosystem.

Located 40 minutes north of Manzanillo International Airport, Boca de Iguanas offers single-family ocean view homes and condos nestled in the jungle, gentle waves lapping a cream sand beach, fresh organic meals served under the stars and exceptional service.

Stand-alone “green” homes designed in a traditional Mexican pueblo theme will be set against ponds and mangroves surrounded by primordial jungle. The result is a pristine setting that allows residents and vacationers to experience the stunning natural beauty of the area while indulging in first-class amenities.

Boca de Iguanas will offer an unparalleled 21st century vacation/lifestyle experience in a pristine, ecologically-progressive gated community, with 24 hour security, alternative clean energy sources and underground utilities.

The development will revolve around a dynamic community center inspired by the traditional pueblito, with dining and shopping, open plazas and old stone fountains reminiscent of Mexico’s colonial heritage. Building in this style will also allow for more densely organized houising, maximizing land usage while offering an intimate, community-oriented feel found in Old World Mexican pueblos. Homeowners will have access to a beach club with an infinity edge pool, hammocks and lounges on the beach. Spectacular views, fresh organic meals and exceptional service will be offered from the al fresco beachside restaurant and bar.
Natural surroundings are kept in a largely untouched state, juxtaposing the striking ocean and tranquil beach with a mangrove ecosystem that will also provide a backdrop to many of the development’s eco-focused lifestyle. Cars will not be allowed : a covered parking area located at the entrance of the development will be available to the owners. Walking paths will encourage a healthy lifestyle, and electric golf carts will deliver owners right to their front doors.

To maximize on the “greenness” of the community, each house will have its own solar power array for electricity as well as solar hot water, and plumbing will connect to community gray water recycling system, and sewage treatment plant.

The Boca de Iguanas is for couples and families seeking wellness of being, physical activities, cultural encounters, and luxurious surroundings packaged in a complete high-end vacation experience.

Saturday, March 24, 2007

Want a job or just info on the new Boca de Iguanas

Independent Sales Representatives

Description: Mixed use real estate developer looking for seasoned independent real estate contractors to serve as regional sales representatives for ecological beachfront development project in Costalegre, Mexico.

The Boca de Iguanas development project is a multi-phased mixed use eco-development consisting of 40 single family homes and pre-sale condominium units on 18 acres of spectacular jungle-strewn beachfront property that shares its site with a 10-room boutique hotel, beach club, holistic spa and ecological reserve.

The target market is upwardly mobile couples, young-minded retirees and families in the Western U.S. and Canada seeking a cutting-edge yet natural community whose devotion to conservation is reflected in built-in bioclimactic architecture, underground wiring, supplemental solar power generation, onsite composting, grey water recycling and environmental stewardship programs.

We are seeking highly motivated, dynamic sales associates who are commissioned based and who will handle negotiations and closings for multiple real estate transactions. The sales representative is based in his/her home region with possible travel to Mexico for scheduled appointments and onsite sales presentations with leads generated. Must demonstrate strong organizational and communications skills, and must possess a valid real estate license for the REGION.

Here's a link to the original job Ad
Fotos taken within the last few months of construction, the restaurant and the pool ...



Tuesday, February 07, 2006

Playa Boca de Iguanas

I've only been to Boca de Iguanas along the beach on our walks from La Manzanilla - and once on Rays tours thru the mangroves to go bodysurfing - but never into town. Glen and I decided to drive up for a day of Boogie Boarding and here's a few fotos.

The waves along the beach here don't have shape for real surfing but they do roll in far enough (shallow water) to get a ride on a Boogie Board. Beaches like Melaque tend to be steeper with the waves breaking closer to the beach - often times only good for an elevator ride down.


The few short blocks of Boca de Iguanas central


The only store in town


The second of two trailer parks


This little restaurant has an adjoining motel

Tuesday, January 17, 2006

La Manzanilla

La Manzanilla (gets its name from a tree which grew in the area called Manzanillo, the apple like fruits are Manzanillas [possibly derived from Manzana]). It's less than a kilometer (½ mi) in from the highway to the beach at La Manzanilla, on the southern edge of large Bahía de Tenacatita, 78 kilometers north of Manzanillo. Hotels and restaurants line the main street of the town. Rocks dot the gray sands and edge both ends of the wide beach. The bay is usually calm. At the beach road's north end is where you find the famous Caimen of the La Manzanilla Lagoon - also know as crocodiles or cocodrilos.


Famous Cocodrilos


The new Malecon


Beach in front of La Manzanilla


Boca de Iguanas beach looking back at La manzanilla


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