Chacala Excursions & Activities
 

Chacala Excursions & Activities

 

You’ll have plenty of free time during the day to either book spa treatments at Mar de Jade’s Spa, relax on the beach, walk into town, or even to enjoy any one of the following activities and excursions:

**All prices are per person, in US dollars and do not include gratuities. Prices are subject to change without further notice. Please be aware that excursions must be paid directly to the providers in US dollars (cash only). Most excursions, unless otherwise noted, leave after breakfast and return before lunch (1/2 day). The Mar de Jade kitchen staff is happy to pack you a lunch if you notify them at least 24hrs before your excursion.**

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Temazcal Ceremony

A Temazcal is a type of sweat lodge, which originated from pre- Hispanic Indigenous cultures in Mesoamerica. The word Temazcal comes from the Nahuatl (Aztec) word temazcalli (“house of heat”). In ancient Mesoamerica it was used as part of a curative ceremony thought to purify the body, mind and spirit.

The shape of the Temazcal represents the womb of Mother Earth. In the Nahuatl tradition one of its purposes is the confrontation with Tezcatlipoca, the dark side of our spirit, in order to be reborn more liberated than when we went in. The temazcal ceremony consists of four “puertas” (doors) which represent physical, emotional, mental and spiritual healing.

To produce the heat, volcanic stones are heated and then placed in a pit located in the center of the temazcal. The guide pours an infusion with aromatic and medicinal herbs that produce steam upon contact with the stones.

Today, this pre-Hispanic tradition continues to be used in indigenous cultures and is being recovered by our society for spiritual and health purposes. At Mar de Jade we offer the Temazcal Ceremony as a means of sharing a therapeutic, cultural and spiritual experience.
Duration: 2 hours
Capacity: 14 people max. / 6 people min. Donation: $30 usd per person for the guide

Important Recommendations:
• Use a bathing suit or clothing that can get wet and covered by mud.
• Do not drink alcohol or eat heavy meals before/after the ceremony.
• Do not wear any jewelry or metal objects.
• People with respiratory, heart problems, pregnant women and children (under 16 yrs) should not participate.

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“Las Cuevas” Hike

An hour and a half guided hike through the tropical jungle and over an extinct volcano to the nearby beach “Las Cuevas” (The Caves), enjoy beach time and return on a 15min boat ride.
> $20/person, minimum 4 people, 5-6 hours total.

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“Isla Coral” Snorkeling

A 30 min. boat ride takes you to a small island, snorkel off the shore. The boat service has life jackets and some snorkel gear, you may also wish to bring your own or buy some in town.
> $25/person, minimum 4 people, 3-4 hours total.

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Humpback Whale Watching

An early morning boat ride to search for humpback whales that migrate annually from Alaska to Mexico for breeding season; available only from December to March, depart before breakfast.
> $30/person, minimum 4 people, up to 2 hours total.

Horseback Riding

A guided excursion either to “Las Cuevas” or a further beach, “El Naranjo” with time to enjoy the beach.
> $60 per person, minimum 2 people, maximum 6 people, 4 hours or 7 hours.
> $30/ person, minimum 4 people, 2-3 hours total.

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“La Peñita” Market

A quaint Thursday morning market in the nearby town of “La Peñita.” You can find some arts & crafts, jewelry, Huichol art and souvenirs, there is also a thriving section for locals selling appliances and food, etc. Bank and ATM available at the town, we recommended you use pesos for purchases. A van will take you, wait for you and bring you back.
> $15/person, minimum 4 people, 4 hours total.

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“La Tovara” Mangrove

An hour and a half van ride takes you to the outskirts of an old port called San Blas, where “La Tovara” Mangrove awaits with many bird species, turtles, crocodiles, and other wild life. The boat tour takes approx. 1 hr and there is a place to swim and eat at the end. Mangrove boat ride not included and must be hired upon arrival at San Blas (around $10 US).
> $45/person, minimum 5 people, 6-8 hours total.

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“Sayulita” Surf Town

This is a day or half day trip to the hip surf town, “Sayulita” where you can find shops, restaurants, surf lessons and equipment rental. Expect to see a lot of tourists during high season. The van ride to/from is approx 45mins and the driver will wait for up to 4 hours.
> $35/person, minimum 4 people, 4-6 hours total.

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“Puerto Vallarta” Shopping & Sightseeing

A full day excursion to Puerto Vallarta to visit the boardwalk, shops, restaurants, historic church, arts & crafts market and “Romantic Zone” with its cobble stone streets and “teja” rooftops. Van ride is an hour and a half and driver will wait up to 7 hours.
> $50/person, minimum 4 people, 6-8 hours total.

Spanish Lessons

Learn or improve your Spanish language skills with private or group classes (when available) with our enthusiastic and experiences teacher, Janet. Suitable for beginners to advanced intermediate level.
> $20/hour for private classes, $15/hour with 2 people, $12/hour with 3 or more.