85 Maria Ascuncion La Huerta, 48898 La Manzanilla, Jal, Mexico

Fri-Sun 7-11 p.m. More during fiestas.

This little  restaurant is a true jewel in La Manzanilla. It’s located at across the street from the Y in the street as you enter the main part of town.  It’s ONLY OPEN ON WEEKENDS, so plan accordingly because if you miss the opportunity to dine here you’ll be missing out on an authentic La Manzanilla experience.

All of Lupita’s food is cooked fresh to order, topped with the traditional queso fresco (white dry Mexican cheese), radish and shredded lettuce or cabbage.

You’ll find her house-made fresh salsas in abundance on the tables.  Just say, “Picante?” and they will point out which are picante  (hot).  It’s always good to clarify because she can really turn on the heat with her salsas!

Locals and expats agree, Lupita makes the best Posole in town.  Other menu items include:

• Tostadas– pork, chicken, mixed, pata
• Enchiladas– picadillo (mixture of meat (usually ground beef), onions, garlic, tomatoes), cheese, or pork leg
• Sopes– Little masa (corn mixture used to make tortillas) patties topped with a choice of fillings, pork, picadillo,  or cheese.
• Tamales– Chicken, pork, chile (raja’s) and cheese, spinach and cheese.
• Tacos Dorado– crispy fried corn tortilla’s filled with picadillo or potato and chorizo
• Sweet Tamales– Tamales Dulces- pineapple or strawberry
• Atole– a hot rice drink- The drink typically includes masa (corn hominy flour), water,  cane sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla
• Agua fresca– Jamaica or horchata.  Jamaica is a tea made from a flower and served chilled.  Horchata is a rice drink served very sweet.
• Beer!

No. 49 A María Asunción, La Huerta, 48898 La Manzanilla, Jal, Mexico

Take a tour in La Manzanilla mangrove or experience the magic of  a whale watching tour.  All tours are lead by expert bi-lingual guides.

Office hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. to 1:00p.m.
Closed Thursday and SundayOffice is located at María Asunción 49-A across from
Lidia´s Mini Market.
CONTACT INFO: TEL. 315-351-5305, CEL. 315-112-0373
E-MAIL: costalegreecoadventure@gmail.com

To sign up for a tour, please call, e-mail or stop by the office.

Mangrove Birding Tours
(4:45-6:00pm)

This is an amazing boat tour through the mangrove at dusk! Tour includes a guided visit to the crocodile museum. Binoculars and a bird list are provided. The bugs are not bad at all – everyone is pleasantly surprised at how few there are. ($400 pesos/person)

Whale Watching Tours
(8:30-Noon)
Whale watching tours are available on Saturdays and Sundays.

Binoculars, life jacket, water and snack are provided and the boat has a hydrophone so you can listen to the whales singing. Dolphins, sea turtles and sea birds may also be seen on the tour! ($800 pesos/person)

Thank you for supporting eco-tourism in La Manzanilla!

María Asunción 35, 48898 La Manzanilla, Jal., Mexico

We are a family run business and have lived in La Manzanilla for over 20 years.

My name is Ada Raquel Zuñiga; I am Mexican national, native to this beautiful area of costalegre (coast of joy). I was married to an American with whom I have 4 beautiful children.

I am in charge of all operations regarding real estate, my niece takes care of the rentals and bookings and my daughter is my personal assistant.

My nephew takes care of the building and construction aspect of the business.

He has build a number of beautiful homes of which we can provide a list with photographs upon request.

Services:

• Real estate
• Construction
• Land development
• Rentals
• Property management
• Tourist information
• Tours & sightseeing
• Interpreters & translators
• Fine Mexican Handcrafts

Our office serves as a small show room to different Mexican Fine Art and Crafts all elaborated in the most traditional way by famous Mexican potters and artisans, all of the pieces we have are collected from all around the country from the original artisans and were purchased at their asking price to support their customs.

Lovely beach location, great cooking staff, bright and clean, this is wonderful place to enjoy a meal. Rosaura’s mother is the lead cook, she had her own very popular restaurant for many years. This location is much better and she pulls out all the stops to serve up fresh seafood and other Mexican favorites.

The tiritas verde is tasty treat and for breakfast try the crepes with Nutella and fruit.

Featuring our specialties at special prices!  All include coffee and fresh squeezed orange juice.

Crepes with Fruit
Huevos Rancheros with potatoes or beans
Chilaquiles Verdes with grilled chicken
Omelet filled with seasonal vegetables and served with beans or potatoes

High season usually features live music a couple of times a week.

We offer dinner menu specials including seafood, chicken, and meat plates.

Our margaritas are just one of the great cocktails we offer at our beachfront bar restaurant.

And don’t forget to check out our new eating area upstairs.

Estudio Marmaya is an architecture, interior design and landscaping firm that develops integrated projects from conception through construction. We believe that homes, business and public buildings should include aesthetic elements, to  create  spaces with great functional and aesthetic force, complemented by design, lighting, landscaping, furniture and decorative elements.

We thrive by working on unique projects in design in collaboration with our clients, to bring to life their ideas in a timely and practical way.

Design, Construction and Remodeling of residential spaces, hotels, restaurants, corporate. Landscaping. Lighting and furniture projects.

Welcome to La Manzanilla Homes, the premiere agency for vacation rentals in La Manzanilla — the Jewel of the Costalegre — Jalisco. Our goal is to make your Mexican vacation as comfortable and carefree as it is relaxing, with the utmost attention to your needs.

Because La Manzanilla is such a unique destination, new visitors and residents alike usually have a lot of questions. Among other things, a different language, unfamiliar currency, new cultures and customs, and what you have to do to get things done can be very confusing. This is where La Manzanilla Homes is an essential resource for you. Working with us is like a having a friend in town to show you the ropes.

#16 Playa Blanca, La Huerta, 48898 La Manzanilla, Jal, Mexico

High season 10:00 am-1:00 pm daily

Libreria Manos Ayudando…or Helping Hands Bookstore is a great place to find a host of literary offerings for your reading pleasure. They also have a nice selection of DVD’s, reading glasses and tickets for all local events.
Perfect place to find a “beach” read or to leave those heavy books when you return home. Libreria La Manzanilla is located across the street from the fishing co-op and just north of Cafe Risa. We have both English, Spanish and French books, novels, travel guides, and magazines. Inventory changes daily so be sure to stop by often.

Bring your morning coffee and come over to say, “hello” to our great team of helpful volunteers.
There is always something new and fresh happening here at the Helping Hands Bookstore. See you soon!

The Power of a Used Book: Come and browse our large selection and feel free to bring in your own used books for donation.  All money raised is donated back to the La Manzanilla community in the form of scholarships for students to attend Prepa or High School, donations to the emergency medical services and Centro de Salud in La Manzanilla, and general funds for people in immediate need. Stephanie and the volunteer staff take all requests for donations and as a team they decide how to spend the profits from the bookstore. It’s the only business of its kind in La Manzanilla and it has positively impacted the lives of many local people.

Vacation home management or to purchase your dream home you have come to the right place! We offer full service home management including maintenance, cleaning and renting.  We also have one of the largest selections of homes for sale in La Manzanilla.

English spoken

Galeria La Manzanilla is fine art gallery featuring art with a wide assortment of media and styles from regional and nationally known artists. Each year we feature handcrafted and unique jewelry from a diverse group of artists.

We have a variety of ceramics, ranging from contemporary styles to museum quality reproductions of pre-Columbian figures.

The gallery’s knowledgeable staff will gladly work with both established and novice art collectors.

We look forward to welcoming you to Galeria La Manzanilla.

Open November 1- April 30
Monday – Saturday 10-6
Sunday 10-3

May 1-Oct 31 Open by appointment

The Galeria also has art supplies:

• Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor and Pastels paint
• Canvas
• Blocks
• Brushes
• Pencils
• Solvent

Concha Molida, La Manzanilla, Jalisco, Mexico

Ven y pasa un dia egemplar rico en La Manzanilla deleita tu paladar con unos ricos maricos disfrutalos frente mal con experiencia por mas de 40 años.

Lovely beachside restaurant serving delicious seafood. Family owned and operated for 40 years!

Open daily 9 am a 7.pm

Located on the beach, this family owned palapa restaurant serves authentic and tasty seafood.  Blanca, the owner, keeps a spotless kitchen and the quality and service of the food is top notch.

We host dance classes, tai chi, qi gong, yoga, study groups, presentations, movies, fundraisers and various special events. Our 78 square meter venue can accommodate 20-24 people on yoga mats, and approximately 50 people for a lecture, movie or presentation.  We can provide table seating for 20 and are currently hosting ongoing classes, special events and workshops between November and May each year. We organize our work around the 12 principles of attitudinal healing, recognizing that the greatest power that exists is Love. Inquiries can be directed to nansee@mcn.org.

75 Boca del Rio, La Huerta, 48898 La Manzanilla, Jal, Mexico

Nansee also offers wedding ceremony officiating

It is a great honor to perform a marriage ceremony. I will work with you to find just the right sentiments for this important rite of passage. Your wedding can reflect your vision as a couple.

8:00 am 9:00 pm daily

La Manzanilla grocery store, Costalinda, is located on the corner across the street from the town square and the church.  Don’t let the fact that the store is jam packed full overwhelm you! If you are Rocio’s store long enough you’ll come to appreciate her extensive inventory.  If you want something but can’t find it just ask, chances are they have it.

This store features a nice selection of imported items;  pasta sauces, Asian sauces, mustards, olives and olive oils to name a few. Check the cold case for cheeses and yogurt as well as frozen chicken, steak, shrimp and fish.

You’ll also find fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, paper products, cereals, cookware and food store items.

Looking for a gift?  Costalinda has costume jewelery, baby products, gift wrap, pinata’s and many other gift items to choose from.

Next door you’ll find a well stocked liquor store, cold beer, wine, liquor and mixers as well as ice for sale.

Be sure to stop by Costalinda for all your shopping needs while enjoying you La Manzanilla vacation!  Rocio is a delightful person, always smiling and attentive.

Av. Lázaro Cárdenas 3, 48898 La Manzanilla, Jal.

Daily 7:30am a 1pm y de 6:30pm a 11:00pm

Caffé del Mar is a small family run cafe located in the center of La Manzanilla, a beautiful space where you can enjoy coffee, lattes, cappuccinos, teas along with breakfast food. The evening features desserts, cocktails, wings and pizza.

Es un pequeño negocio de café ubicado en pleno centro de La Manzanilla, un espacio tranquilo y agradable, dónde puedes disfrutar de un buen café acompañado de alimentos y postres

10am-11pm – Closed Wednesdays

Find a good selection of local beers and fair prices. Delivery service available. Save some money by returning the bottles. Confirm which bottles are returnable. Locally owned and managed.