La
Peñita de Jaltemba, Nayarit,
Mexico, commonly called La Peñita,
is a small beach town on Jaltemba
Bay with approximately 8000 inhabitants.
It's located 64 kilometers north of
Puerto Vallarta on Mexico Highway
200. The surrounding area is noted
for pineapple, banana, mango and other
fruit production. The main street,
or "La Avenida" as it is
known runs east - west from the highway
to the beach and has a central boulevard
lined with palm trees and benches.
A number of tourist shops, clothing
stores, shoe stores, restaurants and
other merchants run up and down the
street. Two blocks south of the beach
end of La Avenida there is a large
shady plaza. Each Thursday a 4 block
long street market ( Tiangui) takes
place in La Penita. This market is
a must see with everything from fresh
fruit, seafood, vegetables to housewares,
hardware, clothing and arts and crafts.
The colors and smells provide a carnival
atmosphere!
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