Fresh Tehua fish on the grill

We purchased a bunch of fish from Tehua for a big fish grill at Rinconcito on Mayto Beach. Fernando did the cooking for about 30 people, and everyone wanted seconds. A trip to the Mayto area is not complete without a stop in Tehuamixtle for some fresh fish.

Always welcome at Tehua

You will always get a warm greeting when you visit Tehuamixtle. Besides the beautiful setting, the beach and the seafood, the people will make your visit special. Everybody is family, and they all pitch in to help.

Tehuamixtle has a long history

Tehuamixtle dates back to the Spanish. The Spanish used Tehua Bay to load their ships that sailed the coast and shipped whatever they could back to Spain. The remains of a "bodega" warehouse can be seen at the far end of Tehua Bay above the beach.

Sailing to Tehuamixtle

A sail to Tehua from Puerto Vallarta will put you there in time for a lunch of oysters and fresh fish for a hungry and thirsty crew. Just give a signal and a panga will come over and bring you ashore once you have set the hook. You have a choice of three casual palapa style restaurants to choose from.

Aerial view of Tehua Bay

This birds eye view of Tehuamixtle and the bay help you visualize the setting of this special place. Tehua Bay is protected by a large headland and surrounded by high banks above the community. Just northwest on the other side of Tehua is a rock beach known as pirates cove. You can walk to Lover's Beach and Mayto Beach from there.

Surf fishing in the summer!

Tehuamixtle is the place to hire a panga and head out for some great fishing. Summer is the time for some of the best fishing. The warm waters bring a lot of fish into the area around Tehua. It is also an excellent time for surfcasting from the nearby beaches of Mayto and Villa del Mar.

Anchoring at Tehua Bay

This past winter more boaters have discovered the bay at Tehuamixtle. Tehua Bay provides an ideal anchorage for boaters making passage along the coast or just making Tehuamixtle their destination. A night or two in Tehua is a perfect stop.

Late afternoon ride on Tehua Bay

Late afternoon is a great time to tour Tehua Bay by Panga. We hired Antonio "Tony" who is a master skipper, diver, and fisherman to take us out for a couple of hours. It is fun to see everything from the water and it gives you a sense of the shoreline around the area.

Sampling oysters from Tehua Bay

A cold cerveza and fresh oyster served to you from the pier at Tehuamixtle. Now, that is service. Life is still very laid back in Tehua, a bonus for the lucky ones who venture here from the usual crowed tourist areas. We also like the beach, it is gentle and the water is clear. Perfect for swimming.

A good day at Tehua Bay

The bay at Tehuamixtle has the best beach in the area. Perfect for any activity. You can always try your hand at fishing or just walk the beach.

Discovering Tehuamixtle Mexico

Less than a two hour drive south of Puerto Vallarta, lies another world of endless beaches and coastline. Tehuamixtle is being discovered, and now is a great time to visit this paradise. A small lodging project may be starting sometime soon, providing the perfect getaway from the more crowded and over-developed areas. Information will be posted on this blog.

Manta Ray in Tehua Bay

Tehua Bay is rich with marine life. You can frequently spot Manta Rays in the clear waters of the Bay. Tehuamixtle is a great place to visit for fishing, diving, swimming and snorkeling.

Stay thirsty my friends

We love this tag line from a commercial for cerveza. It says it all and there is nothing like a cold cerveza on a hot afternoon at the beach at Tehuamixtle. Visit Tehua Bay... and "Stay Thirsty my Friends".

Surf fishing beaches near Tehua

Surf fishing the nearby Mayto beach is great sport for those who have discovered this area. The summer months are always the best for fishing and some record size fish have been caught in these waters. If you don't want to surf fish, you can hire a panga and fish from a boat. At the end of the day there is nothing like a cold cerveza and fresh grilled fish.

A video from Tehuamixtle

Post Cards from Tehuamixtle. A short video of Tehua Bay. You can also see this video on You Tube.

Awesome beach at Tehua Bay

Walking this beautiful beach at Tehua Bay is always special. A favorite time is early morning as the day is beginning.

Working close to shore

The fishermen of Tehuamixtle are skilled at what they do. Reading the waves and knowing where the fish are, made this early morning productive for this crew. The pelicans seemed pleased as well.

Fishing Tehua Bay

This Red Snapper or Guachinango is over 5 Kilos. A beauty, and it was even better on the grill. We always feel fortunate to be in Tehuamixtle. Fresh fish and oysters from Tehua Bay along with a cold cerveza on a sunny day are good for the soul.

A safe harbor for boaters!

Tehua Bay is an excellant overnight anchorage for boaters. We have learned that some boating guides have mistakenly identified Tehuamixtle as Ipala. Some boaters have visited Tehua and thought they were in Ipala. Ipala is inland about a twenty minute drive from Tehua. The bay at Tehuamixtle has been a safe harbor dating back to the Spanish who used the bay to load their ships.

El Tuito to Tehua

We have been hanging out in El Tuito and discovered el patio de Mario, a very charming courtyard restaurant. Mario and his wife are frequent visitors to Tehua. Tehua is only forty-five minutes, or slighty more for first timers, away. Depending on road conditions. After a little conversation, it is clear that most in El Tuito, know that Tehuamixtle is a very special place...and a must for oyster lovers.

Morning sky in El Tuito

A beautiful sunrise in El Tuito. The clouds over the mountains provided a colorful pattern in the morning sky. It has been awhile since we have mentioned El Tuito - the gateway to Mayto and Tehuamixtle area and beyond. Update, the little museum and gallery are no longer. A landlord issue. Noticed several expresso machines. Also, some upgrades to the restaurants along the main street. And, most important, the road paving continues. The road out of El Tuito towards Mayto and Tehua is now surfaced for about six kilometers.

A great shrimp platter!

We have a new favorite place to eat in Tehua - Liz-Adriana's, overlooking the beach at waters edge. We love the combo shrimp platter. We actually met some people from Puerto Vallarta there and saw what they were eating, and asked for the same. It was so good that we came back another day for more. We continue to see more visitors in Tehua. Tehua Mexico is being discovered.

A green New Year in Tehua

Everything is green around Tehua this January. Late rains have kept the hills green and there are still flowers. The new year is shaping up to be interesting, we have heard that a Spanish investment group has purchased land above the town. There is also a rumor that a new bed and breakfast inn may start construction this year.

Tehua Bay has the best swimming beach

The protected beach at Tehua Bay is the best in the area for swimming. We spent the afternoon and it could not have been better. Especially when the moon is full and the sea is rough at the other beaches in the area.

A Tehua Legend

Cande is a legend in Tehua. There are as many stories about Cande, as he has stories. You can count on Cande welcoming you into the fold on your first visit. He was the first in Tehua to recognize the value of the visitor. Cande's restuarant is always a gathering place and a must for most visitors. We like the whole grilled fish.

Oysters from Tehau Bay

Tehuamixtle is well known for the wonderful oysters from Tehua Bay. If you like oysters, this is the place. They are harvested and shucked fresh daily, when in season. There are three local restaurants on the beach and if you do not like them raw, they will prepare them to your liking. Many of the good restaurants in Puerto Vallarta feature oysters from Tehua Bay on their menus.

Waiting for a fish

We never tire of the beauty of Tehua Bay. It was time for another photo to remind us of why we love this place. Life is good for the pelicans as well.

A bull market for bricks

It seems everywhere you turn there is a pile of bricks in Mayto, Villa del Mar and Tehua. People are stock piling them for future projects. The current price is two pesos per brick delivered. We are thinking about buying some. Vallarta prices are double without delivery. Our friend Pancho started a brick factory to cash in on the boom. Speaking of bricks, a new stairway has just been completed in Tehua, linking the upper plaza with the town.

Easter week in Tehua

Easter week in Tehuamixtle is a little crazy, but fun. The few rooms for rent are taken and there are more campers on the beach than fish in the water. It is one big party. Tehua's one street is filled with vendors selling just about anything. The shark in the photo is a recent addition to Tehuamixtle. We have mixed feelings about it. There are no sharks in Tehua - maybe some on land, but not a threat to anyone in the water.

A new restaurant in El Tuito

Update 2011: This place no longer looks like this (too bad) and is only a bar now. We discovered a new restaurant in El Tuito. It is located at the corner of the plaza where the road heads towards Mayto and Tehuamixtle. We like how it looks and noticed bottles of wine. The owner says he will be featuring meat and ribs. Looking forward to trying it.

A long family history

We met Alvaro recently in Tehua. He lived in Puerto Vallarta for many years before returning to Tehuamixtle. He spoke of his great great grandfather and the Spanish who used a warehouse which you can still see ruins of today - to store their spoils to ship back to Spain. He also said many were forced to be slaves to the Spaniards. Cortez and what he brought to Mexico forever changed the course of the country and it's impact is still felt today.

Another fish story

It seems we are always talking about fish. Well, Tehua is a fishing village and that is where you go to get fish. Every morning the daily catch is sold to the individual that holds the concession. The fishing community of Tehuamixtle is a cooperative and you cannot buy fish from the individual fishermen. All this took place a few years ago. We were lucky to buy the six kilos of Red Snapper - it took some sweet talking to convince a nice young lady that it would be better to sell the fish to us, than chance not having customers in their restaurant that evening. Who wants yesterdays fish?

Everybody knows everybody

We just returned from a week in the area. We are working on one of our projects and getting to know everyone in Mayto, Villa del Mar and Tehua. They are all small communities and it does not take long to meet the locals. You quickly sort out the stories. In an earlier post we talked a little about buying land in Tehua. Nothing has changed, except that most owners in Tehua, now have titles. A long story with a happy ending for some. It is still wise to be cautious and become familiar with the laws regarding Mexican Federal Zone. If you are close to the water, you will want to know about this. Our Chachalaka project is at last moving forward and we are hanging out at Fernando's on Mayto beach when we are in the area. Fernando and Mary at Hotel El Rinconcito are great hosts. That is Fernando's brother and friend with something for lunch.

El Tuito: Small-Town Charm Near Puerto Vallarta

El Tuito is the gateway to the fishing village of Tehuamixtle and other beaches along the south coast of Cabo Corrientes on the Pacific coast of Mexico

Surf fishing at nearby Mayto beach

Mayto beach has world class surf fishing. Fernando at Hotelito El Rinconcito on Mayto beach tells us that a group comes every year and they claim to have traveled the world in search of the best spots. Ask Fernando to show you the album. If the amount and size of the fish is any indication - it may indeed be world class.

Tehuamixtle has the best beach for swimming

The beach at Tehuamixtle is the best beach in the area for swimming. Because the bay is protected it is always calm and with a gentle slope it is perfect for everyone. Mornings are our favorite time to walk the beach.

Early morning at Tehuamixtle, the fishermen prepare for their days work

Tehuamixtle area at sunset

Real Estate in Tehuamixtle

Buying land in the area is not for the timid. There are many opportunities to part with your money in some form of transaction that may or may not be legal. Everyone has something for sale and or has a friend that has something for sale. The very first and most important question to ask is, does the land have a title and is it privatized. If it is not legally ready to sell to a non - Mexican you may want to re-think what you are doing. Remember that it is easy to get caught up in the place and make an emotional decision with a lot of encouragement from a new friend that has found a great deal for you. Also, it is not uncommon for land to be sold by someone that does not own the land. A problem.

Having said all this, it is an amazing place and there are parcels of land for sale that are without problems and great opportunities. Just remember that all this land is Ejido land and very little has been normalized. If it is not normalized, it is a very long process to convert and you will spend an additional amount of money to do so.

Tehuamixtle is known for it's fresh seafood

The Bay at Tehuamixtle

Tehuamixtle, Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco Mexico

Tehuamixtle is a small fishing village situated on a beautiful secluded bay on the south coast of the Mexican State of Jalisco. Tehua as it is known, has been a special place for both Mexicans and Foreigners for many years. It has a rich past, with stories of pirates, smuggling, and a wild west frontier way of doing things. For those coming other than to visit, it is well advised to tread softly and spend some time understanding the local culture. The beauty of the area is seductive and the surrounding areas of Villa del Mar and Mayto are more so. This whole region will take your breath away with it's unspoiled pristine beaches that stretch for miles on end.