Chacala: A hidden paradise on the Pacific coast
By: Nicolás Treido
The south coast of Nayarit is covered with points, bays and inlets with some outstanding rugged slopes. The sierra is close to the shoreline and it sometimes seems to be tossed in the waves.
Chacala is one of the most beautiful beaches along this coast and unlike many of the others, it does not have a mosquito problem.
There are several almost virgin beaches on the Pacific coast of Nayarit that a
re possible to access almost all year round, however, some are quite difficult to get to during the rainy season.
Chacala beach is surrounded by palm trees, and as one goes deeper into the jungle there are mahogany, parote, rosamorada and other exotic trees, as well as mango and banana orchards.
As you walk through the jungle, you can see the occasional beaver, armadillo, puma, ocelot and rattlesnake, as well as innumerable species of tropical birds.
Chacalilla beach is less than 1 km from Chacala beach; this is the perfect place for swimming, snorkeling and kayaking.
But apart from Chacala’s natural attributes, the most important offering it has is its people. They are hardworking, enterprising and have a pioneer spirit. A good example is Doctor Laura Del Valle who arrived here some twenty years ago. Today, she is the manager of Mar de Jade, a small inn, whose main house facing the sea is built in the Mediterranean style. The good doctor tells us that the place was built in the spirit of social labor and as a sign of gratitude for the natural surroundings.
“Mar de Jade is a unique experience for those who want to live simply in a beautiful tropical paradise”.
She adds: “The funds it generates and the donations given by some of the visitors allowed us to open a clinic in Las Varas, in a building donated by the Municipality.” Another interesting point is that all houses in Chacala are built with an extra bedroom for receiving visitors. Mr. Del Valle, who came up with this idea, says: “This project is not only to do with building houses; it’s about building a new life for the town, so that the inhabitants are able to build a future for themselves. This project encourages the people to stay in the town and earn a little bit more money from their guest room. The owners are given hotel training so that they can administer the renting of the rooms.
Developing a town and making money does not have to destroy the environment. This project seeks to develop the economy of the town and make it self-sustainable. A community with economic resources and good planning is a community able to dispose of its garbage, install drains, drinking water or simply attend to nature, which is what makes the place so attractive.
“Techos de México” (Roofs of Mexico) is a franchise whose objective is to obtain financing and to organize and train the local community so that it is able to obtain the benefits of the tourism market and promote community tourism services.
We are very grateful to all those who have made contributions to the common fund and who have made interest-free loans.”
Chacala is a good example of how the community can become involved in a tourism project and how an infrastructure can be built.
There are various different options for accommodation in this beautiful spot on the Nayarit coast: there are the community rooms, if you want to mix with the local families; there’s the Mar de Jade or the Casa del Agua, at the extreme south end of the beach; here the architecture blends in perfectly with the natural contours of the land.
There are superb views from here of the sea through the palm, fig and the other tropical trees. Given all this, we strongly recommend this small, tranquil paradise for a restful vacation and for its delicious seafood and fish dishes.
The south coast of Nayarit is covered with points, bays and inlets with some outstanding rugged slopes. The sierra is close to the shoreline and it sometimes seems to be tossed in the waves.
Chacala is one of the most beautiful beaches along this coast and unlike many of the others, it does not have a mosquito problem.
There are several almost virgin beaches on the Pacific coast of Nayarit that a
re possible to access almost all year round, however, some are quite difficult to get to during the rainy season.Chacala beach is surrounded by palm trees, and as one goes deeper into the jungle there are mahogany, parote, rosamorada and other exotic trees, as well as mango and banana orchards.
As you walk through the jungle, you can see the occasional beaver, armadillo, puma, ocelot and rattlesnake, as well as innumerable species of tropical birds.
Chacalilla beach is less than 1 km from Chacala beach; this is the perfect place for swimming, snorkeling and kayaking.
But apart from Chacala’s natural attributes, the most important offering it has is its people. They are hardworking, enterprising and have a pioneer spirit. A good example is Doctor Laura Del Valle who arrived here some twenty years ago. Today, she is the manager of Mar de Jade, a small inn, whose main house facing the sea is built in the Mediterranean style. The good doctor tells us that the place was built in the spirit of social labor and as a sign of gratitude for the natural surroundings.
“Mar de Jade is a unique experience for those who want to live simply in a beautiful tropical paradise”.
She adds: “The funds it generates and the donations given by some of the visitors allowed us to open a clinic in Las Varas, in a building donated by the Municipality.” Another interesting point is that all houses in Chacala are built with an extra bedroom for receiving visitors. Mr. Del Valle, who came up with this idea, says: “This project is not only to do with building houses; it’s about building a new life for the town, so that the inhabitants are able to build a future for themselves. This project encourages the people to stay in the town and earn a little bit more money from their guest room. The owners are given hotel training so that they can administer the renting of the rooms.
Developing a town and making money does not have to destroy the environment. This project seeks to develop the economy of the town and make it self-sustainable. A community with economic resources and good planning is a community able to dispose of its garbage, install drains, drinking water or simply attend to nature, which is what makes the place so attractive.
“Techos de México” (Roofs of Mexico) is a franchise whose objective is to obtain financing and to organize and train the local community so that it is able to obtain the benefits of the tourism market and promote community tourism services.
We are very grateful to all those who have made contributions to the common fund and who have made interest-free loans.”
Chacala is a good example of how the community can become involved in a tourism project and how an infrastructure can be built.
There are various different options for accommodation in this beautiful spot on the Nayarit coast: there are the community rooms, if you want to mix with the local families; there’s the Mar de Jade or the Casa del Agua, at the extreme south end of the beach; here the architecture blends in perfectly with the natural contours of the land.
There are superb views from here of the sea through the palm, fig and the other tropical trees. Given all this, we strongly recommend this small, tranquil paradise for a restful vacation and for its delicious seafood and fish dishes.
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