Casa de Tortugas - 63708 Chacala
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About Casa de Tortugas
Off the beaten tourist path just 60 miles (100 kilometers) north of Puerto Vallarta, lies Chacala– a picturesque beach town set in a small cove on the Pacific coast of Mexico in the state of Nayarit. Chacala means “where there are shrimp” in Nahuatl. Here, on the coastline known as Riviera Nayarita, visitors fall into the easy rhythm of the slow pace of village life for a true Mexican experience. Chacalenos are friendly people. Traditions bind the community and the locals’ livelihood stems from the fishing trade and tourism.
However, you won’t find fancy hotels in Chacala, but cozy tourist accommodations where you can get first-hand advice about how to best experience this laid-back fishing village and the surrounding area. Chacala, with its secluded bays and surrounding lush green jungles, offers visitors the tranquility of underdevelopment away from the hustle and bustle of larger vacation destinations.
Chacala has a population of about 600. That number swells to approximately 1,500 during the high tourism seasons of winter, Christmas and Easter. Fishing is good periodically during the winter, spring and fall.
The Chacala Experience
Leave your cares and your dress up clothes behind. There is no need to worry about what you look like in Chacala. Sip on margaritas and dine on fish tacos at a beach café in your bathing suit. In Chacala, your spirit will be refreshed and your body rejuvenated by the laid back atmosphere, warm sunshine, ocean breezes, friendly people, and the many activities you may choose to participate in. Chacala visitors are seeking a retreat from their hectic lives.
Activities in Chacala
Choose to do nothing but lounge by the infinity pool surrounded by lovely gardens at Casa de Tortugas or venture out to enjoy all that Chacala has to offer. Your Casa de Tortugas host or hostess will help you make the most of your visit.
The Beach
The main beach is a short, four-minute walk along the ocean and the Children’s beach is 30 yards away. Surfing is a 10 minute boat ride to La Caleta Bay.
Boating
The marina is just two minutes from Casa de Tortugas. Owners of the local panaga boats will take you snorkeling, whale watching, turtle watching, fishing, and on sightseeing excursions as porpoises swim along side.
Fishing
Fish for delicious dorado (mahi-mahi) and snapper. Fire up the outdoor grill at Casa de Tortugas and prepare your catch of the day!
Whale Watching
The humpback whales come to the calm waters of Chacala to give birth from December to March. Take a whale watching cruise. In Chacala, it is said that there is one boat for every 10 whales!
Surfing
Take a day trip to Sayulita for surf school. While you are there, take a ride on the zip line.
Hiking
Hike in the mountains above Chacala. Hike around a crater, through orchards to a hidden beach while overlooking the coastline and Bay of Chacala.
Birding
Over 170 species of exotic birds inhabit Chacala. Be sure bring your binoculars.
Jungle Ride
Just one hour north of Chacala, you can take a two-hour Tobarra jungle ride. Enter the mangroves by boat and discover all the wildlife from birds to snakes to crocodiles.
Shopping
Take a van to the nearby marketplace in La Penita where once a week you can shop for Mexican artwork, artifacts, clothes, food, plants, and fresh produce.
Petroglyphs
Petroglyphs.
A local guide will take you to an archeological site to see 2300-year-old carvings.
Nightlife
If you yearn for a little nightlife, head to more developed Sayulita or Guayabitos for music and dancing.
Chacala Restaurants
Most of Chacala’s palapa-covered restaurants are located along the beachfront and feature the best in seafood from the local area. Savor freshly caught or harvested lobster, shrimp, mahi-mahi, oysters, or other local favorites. New restaurants located away from the beach offer a bit of a different cuisine. Your Casa de Tortugas host or hostess will steer you to in the right direction to suit your tastes. Go casual. There is no need to dress up in Chacala.
How to get to Chacala
Chacala is located on a bay about 1 ½ hours north of Purerto Vallarta where you will find the closest international airport. There is a van service that operates out of chacala that will pick you up at the airport and drop you off at Casa de Tortugas for about $140. Contact: [email protected]
Another option is to buy a ticket for an airport taxi to the Puerto Vallarta bus terminal (“Al central de caminiones, por favor”). The bus terminal is one kilometer away. There, you can go to the Pacifico bus counter and purchase a ticket to Las Varas. Board a northbound bus to Tepic and get off at Las Varas. From Las Varas, take a green and yellow collective taxi to Chacala.
To get to Chacala, take Highway Mex 200 Three kilometers south of Las Varas is a 5 kilometers road to Chacala.
Contact Casa de Tortugas
| Address : | 4 Oceano Pacifico, 63708 Chacala, Nay., Mexico |
| Phone : | 📞 +797 |
| Website : | http://casadetortugas.com/ |
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| City : | Nay. |
| Description : | Simple rooms in a relaxed, colorful guesthouse featuring an outdoor pool, lush gardens & dining. |
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Ricardo Ahirada on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Excelente lugar para descansar y disfrutar tiene todo lo necesario para una casa de playa
 Excellent place to rest and enjoy has everything you need for a beach house
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noemi Cs on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Muy confortable, a pie de playa.
Recomemdable
Very comfortable, on the beach.
Recommended
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Job Noe Hdez on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Muy buena ubicación, excelente estado, solamente falta más privacidad en los baños de cada habitación, no hay puertas en ellos.
Hay muchos escalones, para personas adultas mayores es muy difícil subir y bajar de una parte a otra de la casa.
Excelentes instalaciones, muy cuidadas, limpias y hermoso paisaje.
Very good location, excellent condition, only lack more privacy in the bathrooms of each room, there are no doors in them.
There are many steps, for older adults it is very difficult to get up and down from one part of the house to another.
Excellent facilities, very careful, clean and beautiful scenery.
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virgilio delgado on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Uffff q puedo decir nos reunimos 18 familiares todo excelente muy cerca de la playa alberca agradable..chacala es un pueblito con hermosísimas playas definitivamente volveremos a casa de tortugas
Uffff what can I say we met 18 family all excellent very close to the beach nice pool..chacala is a little town with beautiful beaches we will definitely return to the turtle house
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Michelle Padilla on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Hermosa, comoda y vistas increibles
Beautiful, comfortable and incredible views
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Marlene Diosdado on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Maravilloso lugar. La casa esta fabulosa, limpia y con todos los servicios. Ampliamente recomendable para unas vacaciones agradables
Wonderful place. The house is fabulous, clean and with all the services. Widely recommended for a pleasant vacation
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Carlos Anaya on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Excelente casa para todo tipo de vacacionistas, cercana de la playa aunque de algo difícil acceso en auto y caminando. La alberca muy limpia y no muy profunda. Los cuartos muy cómodos así como o la sala. Un baño casi no alcanza para los cuartos. El último piso muy relajante.
Excellent home for all types of vacationers, close to the beach but difficult access by car and walking. The pool very clean and not very deep. The rooms very comfortable as well as the room. A bathroom is almost not enough for the rooms. The last floor very relaxing.
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Alicia Spear on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This place is fantastic! ❤❤❤ great location, staff and comfort. Really can't say enough ❤❤❤
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