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Our boat crew is more fun than your boat crew...
Majahuitas and Yelapa. Neither of these places is available by road. You have to take a boat. Yelapa had a nice waterfall on the back side of it. Town was fairly small. We thought about coming and taking a water taxi to Yelapa sometime and staying for a few days. We'll see...
Our boat crew is more fun than your boat crew...part 3
Mascota...a town in the Sierra Madre mountains. Visited this town on the way to Talpa. A few little shops. Cute town square. Some interesting things to see. Apparently people would walk from Puerto Vallarta to Talpa (approximately a 5 day walk) on religious expeditions and would come through this town as they crossed the Sierra Madre mountain range. The drive through the mountains to this town was winding and had a few rough patches but our driver took care of us. We visited a vocational type school that teaches local young people how to farm, work with wood, take care of livestock, etc. A stop by a local place netted us some home made hot chocolate and cookies made by a family there. Neat place to visit.
On our way to Talpa we stopped at a local camp area and were treated to some delicious foods. Steak, vegetables, salad, wine, beer, getting to know the others in our group. Once in Talpa we were shown the town square and were set off on our own for a bit. Julie and I perused the local shops and sights. The local basilica is the centerpiece by town square. We're told people crawl on their knees to the altar sometimes from kilometers away and we actually saw this happening. In all this was a very educational trip. Our guide and driver through Vallarta Adventures were excellent.
The Pacific coast around Puerto Vallarta pairs beaches and a lively malecón with mountain towns, fresh seafood and warm winter weather.
✈ Plan your own trip: December–April is the dry season. Day trips by boat or road reach quieter beaches and mountain villages.