Tara A. Spears When you visit Mexico, you will find that salsa is everywhere, from street food stalls to high-end restaurants, and it is an essential component of most meals. Initially I was hesitant to use it, but once I tried salsa,…
Tara A. Spears It’s the rut season for the insidious garrobo, the Black Spiny Tail Iguana, and once again I needed to rush my bleeding fur-baby to the vet. I was so rattled that I forgot the new address, but a quick…
Tara A. Spears ‘Oh, Spiny Tail Iguana, how I hate you,Let me count the ways…’ Originally, I thought the flashy iguana exotic and interesting to watch. But after 25 years of territorial dispute, and three unprovoked attacks on my pets, I hate…
Tara A. Spears Every year on coastal Jaltemba Bay, Nayarit, a festival takes place that makes the hearts of Volkswagen classic car enthusiasts beat faster: Guayafest! Held each April, the event brings the excitement of more than 300 vehicles from all corners…
Tara A. Spears After the inundation of international seasonal vacationers and the horde of spring break national visitors had left their dust swirling in the breeze, the national toll roads (cuotas) instigated a 4.7% fee increase. Toll booth rates on federal highways…
Tara A. Spears Jellyfish are a periodic presence in the shallow waters of Jaltemba Bay, and when their numbers spike they can cause injuries to swimmers and prompt the posting of the purple beach flag. While jellyfish live in the Eastern Pacific…
Tara A. Spears La Peñita de Jaltemba, a charming coastal town in the Riviera Nayarit, is famous not only for its beaches and hospitality, but also for its vibrant festivals that celebrate local culture and traditions. What makes these festivities so special…
Tara A. Spears My awareness of the problem started in January, when my eyes weren’t itching and I didn’t need to take allergy medicine. Normally, I have a strong reaction to the mango tree (Mangifera indica) buds and suffer for the three…
Tara A. Spears In the heart of Mexico’s Pacific coast lies the captivating region of Nayarit, a place where pristine beaches meet lush, mountainous landscapes. Amidst this natural beauty, Nayarit’s specialty coffee is quietly making a name for itself. Nayarit’s coffee heritage…
Tara A. Spears For many people their welcome to Mexico occurs at the Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR). This compact airport is easy to navigate and is a convenient aerial gateway to the sunny paradise of Puerto Vallarta and the picturesque…
