Things to do in La Manzanilla Here is a list of services and things one can do in and around La Manzanilla. Real Estate Shopping for real estate. A very knowledgeable realtor, Daniel Hallas has an office located in the village centro on the beach. Costa Alegre properties. You may visit his website: www.lamanzanilla.info contact Daniel by email:
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or by telephone International 01 315 35 15059 or local 35 15059 SpaSpacifico meaning peaceful spa. Newly opened by Daniela who is a trained beauty consultant. The services which are performed in a relaxing and peaceful environment are facials, massages, manicures, pedicures, hair removal and other spa services aimed at giving you a relaxing, rejuvenating and memorable experience.Located between Hecho a Manos and Cafe Risa, #18 Playa Blanca, La Manzanilla. Appointments can be made by email:
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and by telephone: 044 315 107 8060 Recreation Golf El Tamarindo Beach & Golf Resort located approximately 10 minute drive south of La Manzanilla. This world class resort hosts a par 72 course designed by David Fleming. You may email to make reservations for golf or restaurants:
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or call 011 52 315 35 1 50 32 Biking rentals are available through Guadalupe's located one block south of the jardin. Hourly, weekly, monthly rentals for both adults and children. Mountain Bike and Hiking Adventure Tours, Scuba and Snorkelling Adventure Tours, Horseback Riding Adventure Tours, and Eco/Cultural Adventure Tours are available through Sea to Sierra Outdoor Adventures located in nearby Barre de Navidad servicing the Costa Allegre area: www.seatosierra.com telephone 315-355-5790 (Mexico) Kayaking was offered through Immersion Adventures. Hopefully someone will take over this tour operation for the next season. We shall see. Surfing for the extreme is Arroyo Seco (Play Chica). Located approximately 15 miles north of La Manzanilla turn left off the highway just a few kilometers past the sign "Tecuan" and from there it is a 3 kilometer drive in. Also surf lessons are available in Barre de Navidad. Fishing you can hire a local fisherman through the fishing co-op in the village across the street from El Girasol to go after Dorado, Sailfish, Tuna and many other varieties. You maybe fortunate enough to observe Spotted Porpoises, Whales, Brown Pelicans, Cormorants, Brown-footed Boobies, Frigates, and many others. Camping Concha Loza's campground located on the beach just past the lagoon offers a clean campsite with toilets, showers, and water. You may email Concha to reserve:
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or telephone: 351-315-5039 Eco/Cultural Arroyo/Waterfall Tour we can arrange this for you. Mangrove Boat Tours can be arranged through Fiesta Mexicana; 01-314-338-6316. Contact: Pancho, Alex, or Mony. This is a licensed boat tour through the mangrove waterways meeting up with the ocean. You will see many different species of birds, possibly some fish and snakes. This is ecology at its best. $300 pesos for boat/hour and can take up to 8 persons. Sea Turtles you may be fortunate by seeing some young turtle hatchlings making their struggle to the ocean on one of your daily walks on the beach near the north end. You may also learn more about turtles in this area by visiting: http://tierralegre.org
Classes Eileen's La Manzanilla join Eileen in her beautiful kitchen and discover new recipes for Thai, Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican dishes. She has been cooking professionally for more than 35 years and founded the catering firm Pease Porridge Hot and the Annapolis School of Cooking. Her years of experience in teaching and love of cooking make the classes fun as well as instructional. Each class is "hands on" and students learn to prepare dishes from Eileen's international repertoire. Students work together creating the meal and then adjourn to the rooftop to enjoy a panoramic luncheon. Price includes recipes, lunch and beverages. Please call for reservations: 351 5383 or email
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or visit her website: www.eileenslamanzanilla.com Yoga in La Manzanilla you say? With a resounding "yes" we are fortunate to have several instructors teaching seasonally. LiveBliss the brainchild of Christina deRoos will be offering "yoga and art" in a community space. For more information visit the website: www.livebliss.typepad.com Christina deRoos provides bilingual group and private yoga classes. You may visit Christina's website for her schedule: www.christinaderoos.com Ani Mac who teaches Hatha yoga on a rooftop at the south end of the village. Class times are posted on a wall of a large house to the left of Hotel Puesta Del Sol. Ani will also be teaching yoga at liveBliss. Brenda Dempsey operates a yoga retreat. To find out more about their retreat visit their website at: www.brendadempsey.com Tai Chi to find out more contact La Catalina Natural Language School;
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Art Classes a resident of La Manzanilla and Vancouver, B.C., Canada holds a variety of art classes for adults and children at her in-home studio at the corner of Perula and Manglares. Carol can be reached by email at
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or by cell 044 315 351 5198. Be sure to visit her blog where you can see her gallery, students, and projects. Tango Seminars offered by Michael Young and Beatrix Satzinger last season. For 2009 schedule email them at:
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ShoppingGaleria La Manzanilla is a wonderful venue for international artists (many of whom are seasonal residents), master potters of Merxico and imaginative jewelers. Art collectors, discriminating and vacationing browsers will find a distinctive mix of art, crafts, and jewelry displayed in this beautiful gallery environment. Seasonally the Galeria hosts feature artists and you will find this information posted here with the calendar of events. Open November 1st - April 30th; Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. For more information visit: www.galerialamanzanilla.com Hecho a Manos meaning handmade. Located across from the fish cooperative - look for the orange door. This store features handmade articles from local artesans. Definitely worth checking out for finding wonderful gift items to bring back home. Bookstore This book exchange is a great place to purchase and exchange books. Bookstore hours are 7 days per week from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. located on the street on the west side of the Delegado's Office where the police office is located. Language Schools La Catalina Natural Language School provides students with the finest opportunity to learn Spanish in a short duration of time through natural language and cultural immersion programs. With the inclusion of arranged homestays, cultural events and guided ecology excursions this school offers many opportunities to learn Spanish outside of the classroom. For more information visit: www.lacatalinaschool.com Alegria Language Institute for more information visit www.alegriali.com
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