By following the links below you'll find more information about our area as well as some of the local businesses which you might be interested in checking out.
Currency Converter
Oanda A widely-used, accurate converter. Please note that, after selecting the "from" and "to" currencies, you should click on the drop-down box where it says "Interbank rate" and select the third option, "Typical cash rate": this is the exchange the banks give individuals.
Local Information (also see our own content in our "About the Area" section)
Jaltemba Bay Folk Bulletin Board The best source for information about our area is the people who live and visit here. And this website is the best place to meet them to get answers to your questions, receive advice, and just keep in touch.
Local Businesses online
Ken's Real Estate If you're looking to buy instead of rent, Ken Gerstein has years of experience with the local real estate market and formerly practised law in the United States.
Doris's Real Estate Doris is part of a network of people bringing experience and expertise to this venture.
Xaltemba Restaurant & Gallery Opened in November 2007 by Roberto and Eddie, Xaltemba combines fine California/México cuisine with changing art exhibits and events.
Hamaca Maya Hala has a large selection of authentic Oaxacan hammocks and other items of interest for sale in downtown La Peñita.
La Peñita RV Park If you're not looking to rent because you're driving your own home down, you should check out this beautifully located, full-featured and very popular destination for RVers.
M&M Rentals Kitchen appliances, BBQs, fans, CD/tape players and more available for rent during your stay.
Maps (created by others; our own maps may be found in our "About the Area" section)
La Peñita de Jaltemba Useful, well-made street plans by Jared Hooper including the locations of many businesses, hotels and other points of interest. Print them out at home and bring them with you!
Rincón de Guayabitos
Nayarit A large download if you have a dial-up connection, this is the best state map online. The link takes you to a map of the whole state divided into 16 sections; click the section on the bottom row, second from the left (map b3) for la Bahía de Jaltemba and surrounding area.
Weather & Tides
Current weather and forecast for Puerto Vallarta You won't find a website telling you the weather along Jaltemba Bay, but the predictions for Puerto Vallarta should be very much the same as for here. Tepic, the state capital of Nayarit, is inland in the mountains and is generally cooler and less humid than it is on the coast.
Current conditions and forecast for Tepic
TIDE CHARTS by month for Puerto Vallarta and other Mexican ports Again, the tide tables are for Puerto Vallarta (44 km / 27 miles due south of Guayabitos). Pay attention to which time zone they're set for; Nayarit (here) is in the Mountain time zone, P.V. is Central (an hour later.)
7 DAY tide chart for P.V.; more detailed
Nearby Towns and other Sites of Interest
Bob's and Vicky's trip photos Bob and Vicky traveled extensively off the beaten path, and the photos Bob (R.I.P., amigo) took of their adventures may encourage you to take some special side trips with Vicky.
Interactive Language Centre Learn to speak español while you're visiting Tepic, our Nayarit state capital.
Current water quality reports for Mexican beaches From the Mexican government environmental ministry. On the map near the bottom of the page, click on the state of Nayarit; in the window that pops up, click on Compostela.
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