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Yelapa A Majestic Town South of Puerto Vallarta

Tucked away on the southern end of Banderas Bay is a majestic town just waiting to be explored. Yelapa, which means “the place of gathering” is a quaint fishing village just a short distance from the shores of downtown Puerto Vallarta. This magical village, home to fewer than 600 inhabitants, is the perfect destination for a day trip.

The best thing about this secluded town near Puerto Vallarta is its pure simplicity. In Yelapa, time seems to stand still; and while there are a myriad of exciting things to do, the majority of people who visit seek out rest and relaxation. It’s not uncommon to see visitors and locals strewn about on hammocks and lounge chairs, soaking up the sun and sipping on raicilla, a local alcoholic beverage. As you enter the small cove where the village is located, you’ll have the perfect view of Yelapa’s small beach scattered with oversized palapas and friendly faces.

After just a few moments in the friendly town, you will become abundantly aware of the tranquility that surrounds you. Without a car, alarm clock or salesman in sight, you’ll find the peace and tranquility of yesteryears. Although the people of Yelapa do have access to all the modern technologies that most have become accustomed to, their dependence on such devices is minimal. The result – an abundance of positivity and sheer happiness.

As you venture around town, you’ll notice a series of narrow, winding streets and footpaths that seem to lead in all directions. Ask around and you’ll find your way to the cascading waterfall that is the backdrop to the city. Take the road less traveled and get lost in the natural beauty that abounds, or simply walk along the coast and watch the fisherman as they bring in the day’s catch. However you spend your time in Yelapa, one thing’s for sure, you’ll leave a changed individual.

Getting to Yelapa is fairly easy considering there are no direct roads leading there. Water taxis do, however, leave quite frequently from the shores of Boca de Tomatlan, a small village just minutes from Puerto Vallarta. Hail a panga taxi and enjoy the view as you pass along the southern coast of Banderas Bay. As the wind blows through your hair and the palm peppered mountains pass you by, take a deep breath and prepare yourself for pure mental repose.

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Yelapa: Un Majestuoso Poblado

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Ubicada en el extremo sur de la Bahía de Banderas, esta linda ciudad aguarda ser explorada: Yelapa, cuyo nombre significa ” lugar de encuentro”, es un pintoresco pueblo pesquero que se encuentra ubicado a poca distancia del centro de Puerto Vallarta. Este mágico sitio, hogar de poco menos de 600 habitantes, es el destino perfecto para disfrutar un día de excursión durante tu visita a Garza Blanca Preserve.

Lo más sobresaliente de esta apartada ciudad es la simplicidad y sencillez de sus costumbres y estructuras. En Yelapa, el tiempo parece haberse detenido; y si bien hay una gran cantidad de cosas interesantes que hacer, la mayoría de las personas que la visitan van en busca del descanso y la relajación. No es extraño encontrar a propios y extraños mientras reposan tendidos en hamacas y tumbonas, tomando el sol y bebiendo raicilla, una bebida alcohólica local. Desde el momento mismo en que penetras en la pequeña caleta donde se ubica este pueblecito, puedes observar el panorama perfecto de la pequeña playa de Yelapa, salpicada de palapas de gran tamaño y caras afables.

Después de pasar unos instantes en esta amistosa ciudad, podrás darte cuenta de la pacífica tranquilidad que te rodea. Sin un solo coche, despertadores o vendedores a la vista, aquí podrás encontrar la paz y la tranquilidad de antaño. Aunque el pueblo de Yelapa tiene acceso a todas las tecnologías modernas a las que la mayoría estamos acostumbrados, la dependencia a este tipo de dispositivos es mínima. Como resultado, encontrarás un ambiente positivo generalizado y felicidad absoluta.

Conforme te vas aventurando por la ciudad, descubrirás una serie de senderos y calles estrechas y sinuosas que parecen llevarte en todas direcciones. Pregunta a cualquiera y podrás encontrar el camino que te lleva hasta la cascada, que es el telón de fondo de la ciudad. Toma el camino menos transitado y piérdete en la imponente belleza natural que prolifera por todas partes, o simplemente disfruta de una caminata a lo largo de la línea costera y observa mientras los pescadores regresan con la pesca del día. De cualquiera de las maneras que elijas pasar el tiempo en Yelapa, una cosa es segura, regresarás a casa notando un cambio positivo en tu persona.

Llegar a Yelapa es bastante sencillo, teniendo en consideración que no existen caminos que te lleven hasta allí. Sin embargo, los taxis acuáticos salen con frecuencia de las costas de Boca de Tomatlán, un pequeño pueblo ubicado a pocos minutos de Puerto Vallarta. Pide una panga-taxi y disfruta de las espectaculares vistas a medida que viajas a lo largo de la línea costera del sur de la Bahía de Banderas Conforme sientes el viento soplar por tu cabello y contemplas la belleza de las montañas salpicadas de palmeras, puedes respirar profundamente, y prepararte para disfrutar de un día lleno de paz y tranquilidad en Yelapa: un remanso para el bullicioso y alocado ir y venir de la ciudad.

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Having fun in Yelapa

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How to get to Yelapa, Jalisco, Mexico / Como llegar a Yelapa

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To travel to Yelapa, you must first go to Puerto Vallarta, which is located on the west coast of Mexico. Once you are in Vallarta, you need to take a boat travel to Yelapa. There are no cars in Yelapa, although there is a road which leads to the outskirts of the village (1 miles away from the town). The road is used mostly for the delivery of building materials used by the community.

Para llegar a Yelapa, primero tienen que viajar a Puerto Vallarta, que esta localizado en la costa oeste de Mexico. Una vez estando en esta bella ciudad, necesitan tomar un taxi acuatico ya que en yelapa no hay coches. La única carretera es de terraseria y termina en la parte alta del cerro (1 km del pueblo) Esta carretera se utiliza mayormente para transportar material a la comunidad.

Scheduled departures to Yelapa leave daily from different locations in the Puerto Vallarta. Can be from los Muertos pier, right on the hearth of Vallarta or from Boca the Tomatlan: this beach is located at south of Puerto Vallarta you need to take the Mismaloya bus (the famous beach of the Predator movie) and it is in the very last stop.

Las salidas a Yelapa: salen diariamente desde 2 diferentes lugares en Vallarta, Playa los Muertos ubicada justo en el centro de Puerto Vallarta o tambien conocido como Zona Romatico o Vallarta Viejo. y boca de Tomatlan que es la última playa al sur de Vallarta, para llegar a esta tendrían que tomar un camión rumbo a Mismaloya (La famosa playa en la que se filmó la película Depredador con arnold schwarzenegger) y esta playa es la última parada de esta camión.

The people in Vallarta is famous for his cordiality (you can ask to directions to everyone) / La gente de Vallarta es famosa por su cordialidad (Puede preguntar por direcciones con confiansa a cualquier persona local)

There is one information office of Yelapa in Vallarta (WE RECOMMEND TO NOT BUY THE ROUND TICKETS FROM NO ONE just go directly to the boat and pay the Capitan or mariner at your arrival In this way you will be able to return to port in the time of your convenience) the office is located at the end of the Los Muertos Pier.

Excesiste una oficina de informacion de Yelapa en Vallarta ubicada a media cuadra del muelle de los Muertos. (RECOMENDACIÓN NO COMPREN LOS BOLETOS REDONDOS A NINGUNA PERSONA, solo diríjanse directamente a la embarcación y páguenle directamente al capitán, de esta manera ustedes podrán regresar al puerto a la hora y en la embarcación que más les convenga).

The price of the Water Taxi From Los Muertos pier is $140 pesos per person and include your baggage. (the best Water taxis are Rayando el Sol and La Güera) / El precio del taxi acuatico desde playa Los Muertos es de 140 pesos por persona y le incluye el equipaje. (Las mejores y honestas embarcaciones son Rayando el Sol y La Güera)

Departure times from Los Muertos would be / Salidas desde playa los Muertos
10:00 a.m. / 11:00 a.m. / 11:30 am / 4:30 pm being the last taxi to the hotel.

The price of the Water Taxi from Boca the Tomatlan is $70 pesos per person and also include your baggage. / El precio del taxi acuatico desde Boca de Tomatlan es de $70 pesos por persona y le incluye el equipaje.

Departure times from Boca de Tomatlan would be: / Salidas desde boca de Tomatlan
9:00 a.m. / 10:00 a.m. / 11:00 a.m. / 24:00 / 1pm / 2pm / 3pm / 4pm / 6pm and 6:30 pm being the last taxi to the hotel.

Good News!!! The Hotel Lagunita in Yelapa have now is own private water taxi for a later arrival or just for your private trip. Ask the price and info to us directly in the hotel

Buenas noticias!! El Hotel Lagunita en Yelapa, tiene ahora su propio taxi acuático para llegadas más tardías o también para simplemente gozar de un viaje privado a las instalaciones. Pregunte el costo directamente con nosotros (Info abajo)

Phone: (322) 209 5056 or 5055
e-mail: info@hotel-lagunita.com
web. www.hotel-lagunita.com

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What to bring to Yelapa

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Las Ánimas & Quimixto en Puerto Vallarta

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Disappear to Yelapa

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"This is exactly how I remember it," I say, standing on a wide, flat rock jutting into the sea. We're in Yelapa, Mexico, a tiny seaside village 45 minutes by boat - the only way to get here ― from bustling Puerto Vallarta. My husband, Pete, hops across a few small boulders and joins me. A rooster crows in the distance, and the low hum of an outboard motor draws our attention to apanga returning with the morning's catch. The sun sparkles on the water and small waves roll politely toward us.

Although Yelapa has baby-stepped into the 21st century ― it finally got electricity six years ago, and you can now make a phone call, check your email, and get a latte ― what's best about this place, aside from its glittering tropical beauty, is its timelessness. In the carless village, donkeys still serve as cargo trucks, sunshine and roosters are the only alarm clocks, and life's major decisions are of the snorkeling-or-siesta variety. Yelapa, people say, is what coastal Mexico used to be before it was discovered by the tourist throngs.

But these days, little Yelapa is hot. In the last couple of years, it's emerged as one of the must-visit destinations in Mexico ― or anywhere. Hilary Swank vacations here (I've seen her), and so does Peter Coyote (seen him too!). Yoga retreats are held here, and it's been written up all over the place.

Still, I'll always know this place as my childhood paradise, where I went to fourth grade and spent my afternoons snorkeling in search of moray eels, swimming under waterfalls, and exploring the paths that traverse this town. And on this visit, I am dragging my husband on a trip down memory lane, attempting, I suppose, to preserve it in my mind as it was.

When we first arrive in Yelapa, we forgo the safer exit onto the small pier in the village and instead choose to jump off the boat directly onto the main beach, risking a swamping and some soggy suitcases for the sake of that much more time on this lovely stretch of sand.

"When I was a kid," I tell Pete, "there wasn't even a pier. You used to have to get rowed in by dugout canoe. Watching tourists wipe out was a local pastime."

We stash our luggage and make for two lounge chairs under a thatched-palm palapa. It takes about five minutes before a piece of my Yelapan past comes to us.

"Pie, señorita?" A stern-looking woman, with a giant plastic container balanced on her head, is blocking my sun, and I am grateful. It's Augustina.

Yelapa is famous for its pies, baked by two competing local women who strut up and down the beach balancing lemon meringues on their heads. About a million years ago, I used to sell pies after school for Augustina's sister, Juanita, to earn pesos for Cokes.

She unloads her wares, but I don't even have to look. Without hesitation, I go for a slice of chocolate coconut. Pete nearly has a breakdown trying to decide, but finally settles on apple. Don't worry, I tell him. If there is one certainty, it's that Augustina will be here again tomorrow.