La Manzanilla on the Costalegre

La Catalina Educational Foundation

2017-02-02T19:42:00.001-06:00

La Catalina online auction fund raiser for education in La Manzanilla

La Manz and Pedro's fish tacos

2016-12-20T10:16:00.000-06:00

Glen and I have been wanting Pedro's fish tacos so he drove us up to La Manzanilla yesterday. Quite a lot of people and activity as we walked around. A few new things and the town was clean. the crocodiles are still there waiting for their chicken dinner.

We finally made it back to Pedro's, sat on the beach and enjoyed a nice breeze. Last time I had one of his tacos was a few years ago and I thought they were bigger. Big enough I could only eat one. Now they bring three in an order and I could only eat two. Got one in the fridge for later today. Best fish tacos I've run into around here but the ones on the waterfront in La Paz are the best.

International Beach Fiesta

2016-08-27T16:08:00.000-05:00

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

La Manzanilla sunset

2016-06-11T09:20:00.000-05:00

Another of David Dagoli's great fotos

La Manzanilla Rodeo Days

2016-01-21T18:17:00.000-06:00

Here's the schedule in Spanish. From what I understand there will be no Gringo day this year. No idea why because the Gringos have been quite proud of it in the past. Vamos a ver. Very fun event and only bull riding .... no bull killing.

Crazy Beach and Pool Party

2016-01-16T13:04:00.000-06:00

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

Tenacatita Bay from the air

2016-01-09T10:56:00.002-06:00

David Dagoli from La Manzanilla got a ride in a two-seater plane and flew around the bay, down to the Colima volcano and back through Manzanillo. This photo is of the southern part of the Bay with La Vena beach and Los Angeles Locos below and La Manzanilla at the far end.

Big surf in La Manz

2015-11-27T14:10:00.000-06:00

Foto by JudyB

From swells created by Hurricane Sandra that was a Category 4 as it passed. They are getting some people on the beach wet. I wonder how Barra de Navidad is doing.

Sunset on the lagoon

2015-11-11T09:51:00.000-06:00

Another of David Dagoli's great fotos

Road to Boca de Iguanas

2015-11-07T17:55:00.000-06:00

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

Lagoon wide open

2015-10-12T09:49:00.001-05:00

Not sure where all the water came from because we have not had that much rain lately .... but somebody decided it was time to open it up.

Bike ride Saturday October 3rd

2015-10-02T12:48:00.000-05:00

An easy and safe one this time

From La Manzanilla Plaza to Los Ingenios across the highway

Meet at the Plaza a little before 5 PM

Normally calm ocean in La Manz

2015-06-06T11:39:00.000-05:00

A few surfers trying the waves

Thanks to hurricane Blanca

A little wind but very little rain

Sunset before the rain

2015-03-15T16:05:00.001-06:00

Yesterday the weather was normal with some very nice sunsets but we've been expecting this very large weather system coming in from the Pacific. Estimates are 2-4 inches of rain between today and tomorrow so we will count tomorrow.

Across the lagoon by David Dagoli

La Manzanilla

Today in the rain - Ocean color is from the Arroyo

by JudyB

La Manz lagoon open

2015-02-25T11:28:00.000-06:00

Foto by David Dagoli

An unusual occurrence during the dry season although if they have some of the water table issues that Melaque has then it's not so dry. It's said they opened the lagoon to clean out some mangroves, widening it so the Crocodiles have more room and are more visible. Also to rebuild and repair the tourist walkway.

Lots of unhappy people about the smell and the filthy ocean. Nobody is on the beach or in the water. A few vacations ruined or just day trips from nearby towns. People wearing masks and towels to cover the smell. Scheduled to be open until Friday.

Chuy catches 4 rooster fish

2015-02-14T09:34:00.000-06:00

Chuy catches 4 rooster fish on the beach in La Manzanilla.

All 2-3 kilos

Rooster or Gallo

New Sailboat Arrival in La Manz

2015-01-24T15:47:00.000-06:00

New arrival in La Manzanilla - by Judy B

International Beach Festival at Boca de Iguanas

2015-01-22T15:20:00.000-06:00

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

International Beach Festival Web Site

Umbrella reflections on lagoon

2014-12-17T16:24:00.001-06:00

By David Dagoli - laying down on the suspension bridge

La Manzanilla

Tierralegre´s Green Technology & Sustainability Fair

2014-12-01T12:25:00.000-06:00

Greetings from La Manzanilla!

Tierralegre, A.C. (www.tierralegre.org) is hosting the first Green Technology and Sustainability Fair all day this Friday, December 5 in La Manzanilla. The program of activities can be viewed below, and are also attached in this message.

This inaugural event to showcase ecological education, environmental stewardship and community sustainability will combine with the annual fundraiser to help raise the necessary funds to maintain the YES (Youth Ecology and Sustainability) Initiative and to build a multi-use outdoor classroom at the Youth Ecology Center in La Manzanilla this coming year.

Thus a space will exist at the Center where local and visiting teachers and students can learn, exchange research and ideas, provide service and innovation through collaboration in an inspiring, comfortable and green environment. The completion of this structure will ensure that the Center continues to provide an oasis for local community sustainability well into the future…

If you are unable to attend, but would like to make a donation to this cause, please do so through Tierralegre´s “Friends of the Fund” page on the International Community Foundation´s website at the following link: http://donate.icfdn.org/#npo/tierralegre-a-c (all donations are tax deductible).

¡See you at the event-thank you!

Davison Collins, Founder & President

www.tierralegre.org

<davison.collins@gmail.com>

MEXICO TEL: +52.315.351.5305

MEXICO CELL: +52.1.315.104.5442

U.S. TEL : 865.230.7995

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Tierralegre Eco-Fair and Fundraiser - Dec 5

2014-11-12T08:43:00.001-06:00

Help us celebrate sustainability through ecological education on Dec. 5 in La Manzanilla, and attend Tierralegre´s eco-fair! Please get in touch if you would like to help out with the event and/or if you have any questions, etc. Thank you!

Ayúdanos celebrar la sustentabilidad a través de la educación ecológica el 5 de diciembre en La Manzanilla y asistir el evento eco-feria de Tierralegre A.C! Favor de comunicarse conmigo si le gustaría ayudar con el evento y/o si tiene cualquier pregunta, etc. ¡Gracias!

When the lagoon is open

2014-10-03T14:37:00.001-05:00

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

Semana Santa in La Manzanilla

2014-04-19T08:12:00.001-05:00

Beach crowd photos by Judy B

Trolls and stalkers and Red-Tide

2014-03-24T15:40:00.000-06:00

So many unhappy Gringos in Mexico and I think an abnormal amount on the Costalegre. Where you find this out is on the local message boards. Especially TomZap but occasionally on the La Manzanilla board. I like to disagree with people when their info is faulty and I like to complain about the ridiculous amount of advertising that goes on on TomZap. Personal attacks I don't like but way too many people seem to feel better when they can put someone else down. I blame most of the problem on terrible moderation on TomZap. No limits on advertising and almost no limits on personal attacks.

So this time around I was asking if there was any new information on the La Huerta police that were being investigated for the killing of 3 of my neighbors. I guess this is serious and real because the Mayor of La Manzanilla quit and left town. The three were stopped by the police leaving town after the Rodeo in February. Their bodies were found a few days later outside Manzanillo.

So along comes the stalker, troll, trouble maker telling me to stop asking questions about this very serious situation. I tell him to mind his own business if he has nothing to add. That's all it took for him to begin his rant. It turns out it's a guy using a woman's name and fake email address so he can't be contacted.

Oh Oh come on over here and we can have a coffee, of course, you will buy. And by the way I am far more concerned than you are. Why don't we meet tomorrow at, 9a.m.. at Hectors, I will be waiting for you. And by the way I know what you look like. Maybe you are too coda..too cheap to buy me a coffee, but I would love to talk to you.

You can email mail me with that little white envelope by my name. I truly would love to meet you in person, even though I know you are a cranky pants.. BUT please I will be at Hectors at 9a.m. waiting.. So enough of wasting other peoples time.email me.. See you tomorrow. and. bring the kids and wife!!!

The moderator locked that thread which was definitely the best idea. All I am left with is a where in the hell do these people come from ..... and we have Red Tide. Further Internet searching has no new info since mid February.

Red Tide in La Manzanilla

La Manzanilla Message Board
TomZap Message Board -- Need to be logged in to read some areas

La Manzanilla Rodeo and Gringo Day

2014-02-05T09:27:00.001-06:00

I haven't been to the Rodeo since 2006 but despite my neglect it was still one of the most interesting and fun events I've attended in the area. Gringo Day and the Rodeo are Friday but here is a 3 day rundown from the La Manzanilla message board.

Festivities will begin the evening of February 5th. Everyone will gather on the main streets & the around the jardin at approx. 8:00 pm. A large lantern on a pole called a Farola will be paraded up & down the streets, followed by a Banda. People will begin following the Farola, moving to the beat of the music, dancing up one street, down another. Free punch (ponche) will be handed out. The street dancing goes on until 9:00/10:00. This evening announces that The Ejido will be hosting a luncheon the next day at the Casino at 2:00 pm.

On the evening of February 6th, the same happens in the evening, this time announcing the luncheon next day at the Casino will be hosted by The Gringos (Expats, Extranjeros, etc.).

February 7th, Gringo Day at the Casino 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Gringo volunteers will serve our home-made Birria to our Mexican friends & neighbors & guests. During the luncheon there will be dancing & a presentation or 2. After the luncheon everyone follows the Banda up to the Rodeo grounds (either by foot or by car), about 7 - 9 blocks away. Your contribution/ticket into the Casino also admits you into the Rodeo grounds (Feb 7th only). Where you will watch bull riding, dancing horses, lassoing, topped off with dancing to the Banda until sunset. The Rodeo grounds people will have refreshments & snacks for sale.

It is a fun filled day .... come join the fun!!

Only bull riding

The riders

Afternoon dance

La Manzanilla Rodeo 2006