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Why do you love La Manzanilla

Posted by Anne Walmsley Email User on March 4, 2017, 7:09 pm

As upcoming [4 ish years unless we win the lottery] friendly Canadian retirees we have been searching for 'the' right place to hang our hat for a few months each year. We would welcome some insight from you as to what you love about the area compared to others you may have tried. There is nothing more valuable than hearing it straight from the horses mouth so to speak.
Weather/ cost of living/ natural beauty/ safety/ things available to do/ pet friendly town/ volunteer opportunities/ what you dont like/
valuable websites

Thanks to one and all who take their time away from the sun to answer [ or maybe you are answering right from the beach]

Anne and Ross Delta BC
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Re: Why do you love La Manzanilla

Posted by Daniel H Email User on March 4, 2017, 8:49 pm, in reply to "Why do you love La Manzanilla"

Or maybe answering after the sun has gone down

For me, top 3 in order (there are more)

The people. Kind, patient, giving, happy, loving. My goal is to be more Mexican.

The freedom. 16 Years and no one has told me "don't do that" and I have done
some crazy stuff.

The enviornment. World class beach, beautiful multi dimensional bay, year round
sunsets, great climate. Like it is in some kind of time warp, for lack of a better
word primitive or basic.

It isn't the having less that makes you happy. It is the not wanting more.
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Re: Why do you love La Manzanilla

Posted by Norma on March 4, 2017, 10:25 pm, in reply to "Re: Why do you love La Manzanilla"

I love La Manzanilla because there are opportunities to be "so real"! You just never know what lessons of life are in store for you, but soon enough they are apparent! I love how we can connect with the Mexican people and become family! I never knew how much I love dogs and this love has created another dimension of service, gratitude and and being in the now! I feel so lucky to be here for the past 20 years! It truly is part of my spiritual growth and I am ever so delighted every day I am here! My heart is Mexican! Muchisimas Gracias a todo La Manzanilla! And special thanks to the La Catalina sponsorsship of students which is how I found Louis Armando Parra Magana, and Deb and David Dagoli for their dedication to young people here and to Julie wagner and Cisco's Amigos and Pro Animal Melaque for showing me the way. And Karen of Standing Tree Yoga for helping me be a calm Animal Warrior! And mostly for my Aunty Philomene and Uncle Ed who drove from Flin Flom to Acapulco in 1958 qnd ingrained in me the desire to go to Mexico! Viva Mexico!
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Re: Why do you love La Manzanilla

Posted by Norma Email User on March 4, 2017, 10:34 pm, in reply to "Re: Why do you love La Manzanilla"

Whoops! A typo! Should have be Flin Flon, Manitoba!
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Re: Why do you love La Manzanilla

Posted by Jo Anna Email User on March 4, 2017, 10:53 pm, in reply to "Re: Why do you love La Manzanilla"

Yep, most of us got the intended 'flon', Norma. ;o)
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Re: Why do you love La Manzanilla

Posted by David Dagoli Email User on March 4, 2017, 11:06 pm, in reply to "Re: Why do you love La Manzanilla"

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Re: Why do you love La Manzanilla

Posted by Jean on March 5, 2017, 2:48 am, in reply to "Re: Why do you love La Manzanilla"

NORMA, it is BENDING TREE YOGA.
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Re: Why do you love La Manzanilla

Posted by CraigB Email User on March 5, 2017, 10:49 am, in reply to "Re: Why do you love La Manzanilla"

I like it because the Canadians are not good poker players and it is easy to pick up bar money.
Oh yes and the sunsets.
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Re: Why do you love La Manzanilla

Posted by Norma Email User on March 5, 2017, 7:02 am, in reply to "Re: Why do you love La Manzanilla"

Jean, you're right! I got it wrong because one of the yoga poses is a Standing Tree!
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Re: Why do you love La Manzanilla

Posted by Anne Walmsley Email User on March 5, 2017, 11:15 am, in reply to "Re: Why do you love La Manzanilla"

The friendly soonish to retire Canadians want to say
How much we are enjoying all of your responses to
Why do you love La Manzanilla? As we sit here looking
Out at yet another snowfall it warms our hearts to
Hear about all the interesting things about your area
And community. Especially grateful to those that have answered back at length via email even including grocery prices and rental links. It sounds very special indeed.
We have been to Mexico 7 times over the years and have always been taken with the natural beauty and the people. Such a gracious kind and lovely people!
Our last 4 trips have been in earnest to find "the spot"
Our trip this year was to Puerto Angel a fishing village near Huatulco which was the farthest south we have been. Beautiful
Place but too hot overall. We also tried Lake Chapala which
Was a lovely community but the Lake just can't compare with the ocean. Twice we have gone to Los Barriles on the east cape an hour from Cabo. It would be our top pick so far and sounds quite Similar to your community.
If any of you have been there it would be great to know your
Thoughts about how they compare?

Thank you again for all your insights and we look forward to
Hearing even more

Anne and Ross😀😀
Delta BC
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Re: Why do you love La Manzanilla

Posted by David Dagoli on March 5, 2017, 5:50 pm, in reply to "Re: Why do you love La Manzanilla"

Los Barriles? No sunset, deal breaker
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Re: Why do you love La Manzanilla

Posted by Sandy S Email User on March 5, 2017, 6:40 pm, in reply to "Re: Why do you love La Manzanilla"

Yes, sunsets. We have beautiful ones here. Can't live without them. I will send a couple to you via your email.
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Re: Why do you love La Manzanilla

Posted by Anne Walmsley Email User on March 5, 2017, 11:55 pm, in reply to "Re: Why do you love La Manzanilla"

Amazing sunrises 🌅 instead
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Re: Why do you love La Manzanilla

Posted by DanHo Email User on March 5, 2017, 8:16 am, in reply to "Why do you love La Manzanilla"

Simply one of the most gorgeous stretches of beach anywhere in western Mexico and for that matter a contender for one of the world's best beaches overall. The town is intimate, friendly and tranquil unlike so many beach towns.

La Manz hasn't been loved to death--yet.
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Re: Why do you love La Manzanilla

Posted by Randy Email User on March 5, 2017, 8:20 am, in reply to "Re: Why do you love La Manzanilla"

I think Daniel stated it perfectly. As did David Dagoli. Look at those smiles. Tey're everywhere!

I'd just like to add that this message board also makes it special here.
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Re: Why do you love La Manzanilla

Posted by Sandy S Email User on March 5, 2017, 10:37 am, in reply to "Why do you love La Manzanilla"

I agree with all the things said so far. And I think they are the most important - community, beautiful beach, lots of volunteer opportunities and connection to the wonderful local people.
Other areas not covered yet are important too are:
1. We have great restaurants, from $1 tacos to $10 (US) gourmet dinners. Many are on the beach so you can hang out during the day sipping on fresh cocos, beer or margaritas as well as eating the varied good food.
2. There is a lot of good music and lots of dancing.
3. The bay is beautiful and the water is usually calm, especially in the mornings. There is swimming, boating, paddle boarding, snorkeling and wind surfing (when the wind is up).
4. The beach is a beautiful walking beach and about 2.5 miles long. Incredible sunsets often.
5. The town is small and you don't need a car (unless you live high on the hill). We walk everywhere. There is a reliable bus service to other local towns and taxis if you want to go farther out.
6. Housing varies from beach camping, RV camping, a couple hotels (simple and fancy), rentals from inexpensive to about $150 day.
7. Very pet friendly.
Hope that helps.
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Re: Why do you love La Manzanilla

Posted by Sally Email User on March 5, 2017, 5:53 pm, in reply to "Re: Why do you love La Manzanilla"

Just don't tell all your friends, it will be our little secret!
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Re: Why do you love La Manzanilla

Posted by Anne T Email User on March 5, 2017, 10:05 pm, in reply to "Re: Why do you love La Manzanilla"

Because, you know, we are not even on the map!
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Re: Why do you love La Manzanilla

Posted by Mishel Email User on March 6, 2017, 2:14 pm, in reply to "Re: Why do you love La Manzanilla"

Its the yummy desserts on the Jardene each nite!
And well America's Key lime pie is pretty tasty too!
I like being able to walk just about anywhere here ..& I feel safe. Nite life if you want it...group music jams..& yet its a peaceful place of respite. Love coming back here (...away from the politically charged at home)!
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Re: Why do you love La Manzanilla

Posted by James Email User on March 7, 2017, 11:07 am, in reply to "Re: Why do you love La Manzanilla"

I really think you should go to Cabo. :-)
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