ANNE(my wife Anita) AND I, Will Stelzer(Skipper Will), HAVE BEEN GOING TO A SMALL MEXICIAN VILLAGE, Rincon de Guayabitos ABOUT AN HOUR DRIVE NORTH OF PUERTO VALHARTA FOR THE PAST 8 YEARS. WE NOW HAVE A 21FT HOBIE CAT SAILBOAT, MOUNTIAN BIKES, BEACH CHAIRS, UMBRELLAS AND MANY MEXICIAN CONTACTS TO HELP SOLVE VACATION PROBLEMS. WE GO OUT ON SAILING TRIPS, YOGA, PALADIES, DANCING, MARKET DAY, HOT SPRI
NGS, JUNGLE TOURS AND REGULAR POTLUCK SUPPERS. This year we plan to drive down the first week of November so we will have a 4 person 4WD Chevy Tracker for daily launching of the Hobie 21, trips to hot spring trips as well as trips to market and Walmart/Mega store runs into PV. It is becoming very difficult to find rooms in the Dec 20 to Feb 15 time frame for one or two weeks only. It is possible before late fall to still find rooms, but be forewarned that by November this time period is usually fully booked. Most bungalows have wifi although it is usually somewhat slow. TELUS and most other carriers have a text or text and talk packages for Mexico. We find that leaving cell phones on “AIRPLANE mode” works great. No charges yet get texts and emails via wifi to your cell phone. We now take “DUKORAL” aprox 2 weeks before we leave for Mexico to prevent diarrhea. And we have never been seriously ill since. And “TWINRIX” (three shots, for protection from Hep A & B)
If you travel north of PV to where we vacation you will also not be able to give blood for one year. Only drink bottled water, brush teeth with bottled water and don't eat fresh oysters as many parts of Mexico NOW have parasites. Check if Zica virus is active in this area if you are or plan to get pregnent. Please note: Many of us have developed congestive breathing medical conditions (Rincon Cough) while in Guayabitos. We suspect it is from a combination of DUST, HUMIDITY and COLDS. The good news is that it is easily and cheaply treated in Guayabitos but can leave you in bed for a few days with a fever and fits of coughing. I have also included some pictures of our Surreal Sailing location on the beach in front of Villanueva RV Park in Rincon. We currently have my pimped out Hobie 21 sailboat to use for sailing trips. We will use our Chev tracker for easier and safer launching of the Hobie 21 this year. We also have access to a 13 passenger van to take us on tours(Jose @ 327-103-7748 or [email protected]). We have a few mountain bikes for our friends to use. We have made arrangements with Jose to take out the center bench seat in the Van then load up several mountain bikes, drive to one of the neighboring villages where we could then walk and bike around for a day of sightseeing. TOURS: Our Mexican friend Koral organizes tours out of the restaurant ``Àlicias`` down by Bungalows Mi Cassa. She speaks excelent english and can arrange tours for everything from Whale watching and fishing to ruins and zip line. Most of Canadians will be found here as her prices, service and smile are great. ACTIVITIES: go to this Guayabitos tourism website for a list of other activities
jaltembajalapeno.com
SAILING INFORMATION: Sailing is only offered to you, our FRIENDS, we do not solicit or advertise that we take people sailing!! This is not a business!! It is a group of like minded friends who enjoy sailing. POSSIBLE ACCOMMODATIONS
1) BUNGALOWS ``LALO Y LOLIS` Located across street from Villanueva RV Park, Close to where Skipper Will`s Hobie 21 catamaran sailboat is kept and launched. This is where we (Anitia and Skipper Will) now stay. The units are older but have nice new paint. See attachment for more info. Prices are around $20CDN/night when staying a week. We are helping to market these units and will help with booking arrangements. FOR INQUIRIES ON CURRENT PRICES AND AVAILABILITY CONTACT OWNER/MANAGER: Fernando Carrillo
for booking inquiries contact Brenda, her email is: [email protected]
OR Ferando: [email protected]
OR his Mexican cell #: 311-147-9131
or try to friend on face book: Juan Fernando Carrillo Noyola
2) Bungalows Micasa. Our friend Ray is the manager, he is American and can be reached via a USA tel # 714-203-9259 to check on availability. Four - two bedroom and nine - studio units(where James Anderson and most of our friends stay). Ray added more suites out front as well as adding a third floor. Has plans for more suites beside pool. Prices are around $35US/night when staying a week or $700-900 US/month) . web site is http://bungalowsmicasa.com
email is: [email protected]
3) Hotel Loma Linda Off of main street, a large complex where many of our Canadian and American friends stay. Prices are around $45US/night when staying a week. Bungalows (with kitchen) have a several year waiting list but some may be available after Feb 15, sleeper units(no kitchen) are more available. They also have a deluxe penthouse suite for around $120/night USA on a minimum two week stay BUT only with references!!(brand new with 360 degree view. web site: http://www.hotel-lomalinda.com/ #!__english
email is: [email protected]
4) Hotel DeCameron Los Cocos All inclusive 3 star, part of De Cameron hotel chain, on beach. Easiest way is to check for last minute specials through Thomas Cook Travel Kelowna for package deals with direct flights Kelowna to PV (then 1 hour taxi/bus to Rincon. web site: http://www.decameron.com/eng/mexico/cocos/overview.html
5) Hotel Punta Guayabitos Brand new bungalows located right behind Skipper Will's bungalows, and located between Loma Linda and the Decameron. web site: http://www.hotelpuntaguayabitos.com/ingles/home.html
6) Bungalows Real San Jorge Large 5 story complex across the walkway from the Hotel Delfin. Many "fruga"l French Canadians stay here. Trying to get prices and info. http://mexico.pueblosamerica.com/h/bungalows-real-san-jorge
7) Hotel Vila Flores (beside "OLD" RV Park", where Skipper Will keeps his Hobie 21) Have adjoining rooms, beautiful ocean view rooms, great restaurant and live music Thursday nights. http://www.hotelvillasflores.com/en/
8) Hotel Del Fin (right beside Skipper Will) Somewhat noisy as lots of Mexican families stay here. They have kayaks & bikes for use by guests. http://www.bungalowseldelfin.com.mx/en/index.html
9) Paraiso Del Pescador RV and Bungalows (Anita and Skipper Will and friends set up beach chairs and umbrellas on beach in front of this complex almost every day) Very nice and quiet. Took manager Chris out sailing, great friendly english speaking person, guests say great things about this complex. http://www.paraisodelpescador.com/index-eng.php
10) Various other condo and Hotel complexes Many Kelowna residents own condo's in Rincon De Guayabitos and Los Ayala and can be found for rent via online or casta net clasifieds. Air fare is cheap out of Vancouver, Calgary or Seattle,WA but you can get good prices out of Kelowna approx. 2-3 wks before you plan to depart, but risk sometimes there being no seats left!! We have also found that Tuesday or Wednesday dates are less desired and so airlines always have extra seats for those days. i.e seats are cheaper!! webs sites: http://www.expedia.ca/Flights
We have found that the best airfare value is to get an "Alaska Airlines" MasterCard that offers the annual companion flight. Within a few weeks of getting this card and every year afterward the card holder is eligible to take a companion along for $99us plus about $130us taxes. A typical round trip ticket to PV is around $800us (Jan - Feb). So this card saves you around $570 a year on airfare plus STILL GIVES YOU additional air miles for additional flights from your credit card purchases.
