Puerto Vallarta is filled with Iguanas. Everywhere you turn, there’s another one. This very large iguana is the most recent one I have encountered.
Fortunately, I had my camera with me to get the shot. It must be used to people because it allowed me to get very close.
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Nuevo Vallarta has three main beach access points. The northernmost is at the Etc. Beach Club. Alongside the beach club is a footpath that leads to the beach.
The Etc. Beach Club is a great place to spend a Sunday afternoon which are usually really busy. Order up some cold beers and a plate of nachos while lounging under a palapa. When it gets too hot, go for a swim.
This is the footpath that leads to the beach. Showers are available to rinse off before you head home.
The beach in front of Etc. The picture does not do it justice. I took it in the early morning just after a massive rainstorm which dumped a lot of debris on the beach. This is one of my Favorite beaches in the city.
Public Beach Access in Marina Vallarta
Playa de Oro Beach Access
People often ask why I live in Mexico. I always feel put on the spot when they do because I don’t really have a satisfactory answer. I can’t say, “I live in Mexico because I do.” That doesn’t really explain it well.
After giving it some thought, I would say I like living in Mexico because of unique, random, and serendipitous occurrences. More simply stated, sh*t happens. Oftentimes, when “it” happens it turns out to be something very cool. Then again, sometimes it’s not.
I have listed some of my experiences while I have lived in Mexico. I could probably list another 500 interesting things. These just happened to be the ones that first came to mind. Most of the experiences I consider to be positive and they are not listed in any particular order.
If your reaction is “cool” after you have finished reading the list you just might be cut out to live in Mexico. If your reaction is “huh” or “why” then you might not be.
What experiences have you had while in Mexico?
If you are interested in Living in Mexico, you might be interested in this guide,The Trick is Living Here, a practical detailed guide to living or working in Mexico. You might be surprised how different things can be.
Puerto Vallarta has an infinite variety of critters and creepy-crawlies. This baby armadillo is one of them.
The other day we heard a strange, insistent scratching noise on the sliding glass door in the living room. When we went to investigate we found the little guy trapped between the glass and the screen struggling to get out.
We snapped a few quick photos and then he went on his way.
Baby Armadillo in Puerto Vallarta
Armadillos aren’t the only animals you will run across in Puerto Vallarta. Iguanas are Everywhere.
This picture of a palm tree swaying in the breeze makes me want to spend the day at the beach.
It stands on the edge of the beach in Marina Vallarta right where Bocanegra street ends.
In the background you can see the golf course and the Bayview Grand condominiums.
