Our Favorite Time of Year in Mexico
Dancer Dressed in Indigenous Costume
The beach in Puerto Vallarta is more peaceful and less crowded now that many vacationers have returned home after their Easter holidays. As "pata saladas" (salty feet), those of us who live in this beautiful city full-time, we enjoy the low season the most. The weather is still wonderful and the city is still fun!
Women Dancing in Costume
The entertainers include drummers and dancers dressed in costumes to imitate indigenous people. We tip them even though their garments and dances may not be authentic. They work hard to make a simple living.
Men in Costume Playing Drums and Flutes
These musicians were especially talented so we paid them for one song, as did the people at the tables on each side of us. We asked for a happy, Mexican song, so they chose "Guantanamera" and did a very happy rendition of it.
Watch Guantanamera Video Above
Sophie settled down on the cool, damp sand under our table at La Palapa restaurant and enjoyed watching the birds, waves, and people. She's learning to be a well-behaved Mexican Chihuahua at only six months old.
Sophie in her "Big Girl" Harness
While waiting for sunset, we decided to share an order of churros with a dollop of vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce. Yum!
Sunsets at La Palapa restaurant are always wonderful, changing by the second. The true beauty has to be seen in person as photos don't do them justice.
Sunset Behind the Fishing Boats
Sitting at an ocean-front table, the sound of the waves is so soothing. What a wonderful retirement life we have here in Puerto Vallarta!
Waves Crashing near our Table
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