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Food and Water
La Penita offers family run mexican restaurants with the standard mexican fare. Or you can shop
in the little town of La Penita for simple fare. Keep in mind if you are looking for an expansive
selection you will need to shop in Puerto Vallarta before you reach La Penita.
You should drink bottled water in La Penita.
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Traveling to La Penita
Travel from the airport to Jaltemba Bay - La Penita,
Nayarit
Renting a car is highly recommended if you are
here for two weeks or longer. Book early,
especially November through March. Vehicles with
a high wheel base are the best choice due to road
conditions, especially to secluded areas.
From the airport, taxi service is available. However,
if you want to negotiate a better deal, cross the
pedestrian overpass to the other side of the
highway. Agree on a price before you leave.
Buses run regularly and cost approximately 60
pesos per person. Take a taxi from the airport to
the bus terminal in Vallarta, and then another from
the top of the avenida in La Peñita to your rental.
La Penita is about a one hour drive.
Maps are hard to come by in La Penita, so be sure
to get them before you leave. Visit your local AAA
or purchase some in Vallarta before you leave.
Travel from the airport to Jaltemba Bay - La Penita,
Nayarit
Renting a car is highly recommended if you are
here for two weeks or longer. Book early,
especially November through March. Vehicles with
a high wheel base are the best choice due to road
conditions, especially to secluded areas.
From the airport, taxi service is available. However,
if you want to negotiate a better deal, cross the
pedestrian overpass to the other side of the
highway. Agree on a price before you leave.
Buses run regularly and cost approximately 60
pesos per person. Take a taxi from the airport to
the bus terminal in Vallarta, and then another from
the top of the avenida in La Peñita to your rental.
La Penita is about a one hour drive.
Maps are hard to come by in La Penita, so be sure
to get them before you leave. Visit your local AAA
or purchase some in Vallarta before you leave.
Getting Around in La Penita
La Peñita.
La Peñita.
Money
La Penita has two ATMS, you get the best exchange rate
this way: at the Bancomer bank beside highway 200 in the
first block south of the main street (“la Avenida”) and a
Banamex machine around the corner on the Avenida next
to the CMQ drugstore. The other is in Guayabitos at the
Villas Buena Vida by the ocean.
You will need your passport to cash traveler’s cheques at
the bank but, you must have an account to exchange cash.
Paying in US dollars often results in paying a higher
premium, but US dollars are accepted with local merchants
and hotels. Canadian money however, is NOT accepted.
Tipping is the same as up north for services - 15 to 20%.
Being a cash society, not many accept credit cards.
Be sure to take small bills and coins as many vendors will
not have change for large bills.
Many of the locals are very friendly and
generous and family oriented people. Many will
work with you to communicate. You can
pantomime, draw pictures, or use a
english/spanish dictionary. Many will be patient
and helpful with your vocabulary and
pronunciation.
Restrooms
deposit your toilet paper in the waste basket
deposit your toilet paper in the waste basket
provided.
provided.
What to Bring
Traditionally mattresses are hard in Mexico, if
desired you may want to bring something soft to
put on top of the mattress.
Bring sun block, and a simple first aid kit.
Don't forget your swim suit!
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