Wednesday, 31 December 2014

¡Feliz Año Nuevo! Happy New Year!

¡Feliz Año Nuevo! Happy New Year! 

Happy New Year! from CasaLasMargaritas in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco Mexico 
Amazing New Year´s party in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco Mexico with  very talented tenor singers José and Miguel Aldaco and Catalina ballet from Autlán

Happy New Year! from CasaLasMargaritas in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco Mexico

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Amazing New Year´s party at Cabo Blanco Hotel in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco Mexico with  very talented tenor singers José and Miguel Aldaco and Catalina ballet from Autlán
Amazing New Year´s party at Cabo Blanco Hotel in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco Mexico with  very talented tenor singers José and Miguel Aldaco and Catalina ballet from Autlán
Amazing New Year´s party at Cabo Blanco Hotel in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco Mexico with  very talented tenor singers José and Miguel Aldaco and Catalina ballet from Autlán
Amazing New Year´s party at Cabo Blanco Hotel in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco Mexico with  very talented tenor singers José and Miguel Aldaco and Catalina ballet from Autlán



Friday, 12 December 2014

Danzas and Floats Fiestas Virgin of Guadalupe in Cihuatlan Jalisco Mexico

Danzas and Floats of Fiestas Guadalupanas in Cihuatlan Jalisco Mexico.
Danza de los Plataneros
Floats show life scenes of the apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Danzas are different groups of dancers dancing in pre-Columbian style and dressing either like Apaches or a mix of pre-Columbian and Hispanic dresses. They held flags with the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe or have this image printed in the outfit.

Some of the groups that participate with Danzas are:

Danza de Los Plataneros
Danza del Amarillo
Danza de la Tecolotera (Colonia Miguel Hidalgo)
Danza de los Niños del Divino Nino
Danza de los Apaches
Danza del Chavarín

Danza Plataneros
Danza de Los Plataneros
Viejos de la Danza. Danzas in Mexico usually have at least one participant call Viejo de la Danza also call Loco de la Danza in other parts of Mexico. In some danzas they represent the evil fighting against the dancers. In the danzas in Cihuatlan they are dressed up in costumes made with balloons, newspaper or banana leafs.
Viejos de la Danza con trajes hechos con globos
Viejos de la Danza con trajes hechos con globos

Viejo de la Danza with outfit made with newspaper
Danza del Chavarín



Float with the Virgin of Guadalupe
Danza del Amarillo

Thursday, 11 December 2014

Flavors and Colors of the Mexican Pacific Coast - Costalegre

Flavors and Colors of The Mexican Pacific Coast
COSTALEGRE
Flavors and Colors of the Mexican Pacific Coast - Costalegre - lagoon - Barra de Navidad, Jal. by Casa las Margaritas .
Flavors and Colors of the Mexican Pacific Coast - Costalegre - Pozole surtido (carne,cuerito,lengua,oreja, espinazo) cenaduría Esperanza - Barra de Navidad, Jal. photo by Casa las Margaritas .

Flavors and Colors of the Mexican Pacific Coast - Costalegre - Beach - Barra de Navidad, Jal. by Casa las Margaritas .
Flavors and Colors of the Mexican Pacific Coast - Costalegre - Quesadillas Miriam!! - Barra de Navidad, Jal. by Casa las Margaritas .
Flavors and Colors of the Mexican Pacific Coast - Costalegre - Sunset  - Barra de Navidad, Jal. by Casa las Margaritas .
Flavors and Colors of the Mexican Pacific Coast - Costalegre - Bugambilia flowers - Barra de Navidad, Jal. by Casa las Margaritas .
Flavors and Colors of the Mexican Pacific Coast - Costalegre - Tortilla Soup  - Barra de Navidad, Jal. by Casa las Margaritas .
Flavors and Colors of the Mexican Pacific Coast - Costalegre - Farm in Barra de Navidad, Jal. Photo by Casa las Margaritas

Flavors and Colors of the Mexican Pacific Coast  - Grilled Fish with Garlic - Barra de Navidad, Jal. - Photo by Casa las Margaritas
Flavors and Colors of the Mexican Pacific Coast  - Swallows - Barra de Navidad, Jal. - Photo by Casa las Margaritas
Flavors and Colors of the Mexican Pacific Coast  - Full Moon - Barra de Navidad lagoon, Jal. - Photo by Casa las Margaritas
Flavors and Colors of the Mexican Pacific Coast  - Guamuchil - Barra de Navidad, Jal. - Photo by Casa las Margaritas
Flavors and Colors of the Mexican Pacific Coast  - Delicious Birria Pancho Chaires - Cihuatlán, Jal. - Photo by Casa las Margaritas
Flavors and Colors of the Mexican Pacific Coast  - Sunsets always beautiful in Barra de Navidad , Jal. - Photo by Casa las Margaritas
Flavors and Colors of the Mexican Pacific Coast  - Sunsets always beautiful in Barra de Navidad , Jal. - Photo by Casa las Margaritas
Flavors and Colors of the Mexican Pacific Coast  - Delicious Local Fruit always fresh - Barra de Navidad , Jal. - Photo by Casa las Margaritas
One of the big advantages of spending winter in Barra de Navidad is to be able to have a very healthy diet at very affordable prices by consuming fruits and vegetables that grow in the area. Some of the fruits that grow locally are coconut, banana, cantaloupe, water melon, honeydew, papaya, mango, and orange just to mention some.

Flavors and Colors of the Mexican Pacific Coast  - Delicious Caldo de Res / Beef stew with vegetables - Barra de Navidad , Jal. - Photo by Casa las Margaritas

Flavors and Colors of the Mexican Pacific Coast  -  Barra de Navidad , Jal. - Photo by Casa las Margaritas



Tuesday, 25 November 2014

¡Lotería! - Mexican Bingo showing Delicious Flavors and Colors of the Mexican Pacific Coast

¡Lotería! - Mexican Bingo showing 

Delicious Flavors and Colors of  

The Mexican Pacific Coast

Lotería (Mexican Bingo) a very traditional popular game in Mexico.  We are using the Mexican Bingo cards to show you the flavors and colors that you can enjoy when visiting the Mexican Pacific Coast.

El Sol / The Sun

El Sol, ¡Loteria! - Mexican Pacific Coast - Winter in Mexico - Spectacular Sunset in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco - photo: CasaLasMargaritas

El Corazón / The Heart

El Corazón, ¡Lotería!  - Mexican Pacific Coast - Winter in Mexico - Corazón de Tlaquepaque, Jalisco - photo: CasaLasMargaritas
La Sirena / The Mermaid
La Sirena ¡Loteria! - Mexican Pacific Coast - Winter in Mexico - Ballet Xalixco Barra de Navidad, Jalisco - photo: CasaLasMargaritas

El Paraguas / The Umbrella

El Paraguas, ¡Loteria! - Mexican Pacific Coast - Winter in Mexico -  Umbrellas along the beach in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco - photo: CasaLasMargaritas
La Palma / The Palm Tree
La Palma, ¡Loteria! - Mexican Pacific Coast - Winter in Mexico - Gorgeous view of a palm field in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco - photo: CasaLasMargaritas

La Bandera/ The Flag

La Bandera, ¡Loteria! - Mexican Pacific Coast - Winter in Mexico - Melaque Beach, Jalisco - CasaLasMargaritas

La Botella / The Bottle

La Botella, ¡Loteria! - Mexican Pacific Coast - Winter in Mexico -  Having a cold Corona beer at Barra de Navidad Beach, Jalisco - photo: CasaLasMargaritas

El Paraguas / The Umbrella

El Paraguas, ¡Loteria! - Mexican Pacific Coast - Winter in Mexico -  Umbrellas along the beach in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco - photo: CasaLasMargaritas

La Rana / The Frog

La Rana, ¡Loteria! - Mexican Pacific Coast - Winter in Mexico -  Small tree frogs. Barra de Navidad, Jalisco - photo: CasaLasMargaritas

El Camarón / The Shrimp 

El Camarón, ¡Loteria! - Mexican Pacific Coast - Winter in Mexico -  Delicious Shrimp a la Diabla, Barra de Navidad, Jalisco - photo: CasaLasMargaritas

La Sirena / The Mermaid

La Sirena, ¡Loteria! - Mexican Pacific Coast - Winter in Mexico -  Barra de Navidad beach, Jalisco - photo:  CasaLasMargaritas
La Luna / The Moon
La Luna, ¡Loteria! - Mexican Pacific Coast - Winter in Mexico -  Full Moon rise in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco - photo: CasaLasMargaritas

El Valiente / The Brave

El Valiente, ¡Loteria! - Mexican Pacific Coast - Winter in Mexico -  Boys skim-boarding, surfing in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco - photo: CasaLasMargaritas

La Estrella / The Star

La Estrella, ¡Loteria! - Mexican Pacific Coast - Winter in Mexico -  Sunset in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco - photo: CasaLasMargaritas

El Catrín / The Gentleman

El Catrín , ¡Loteria! - Mexican Pacific Coast - Winter in Mexico -  Young boy looking at the beach in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco - photo: CasaLasMargaritas

La Dama / The Lady

La Dama, ¡Loteria! - Mexican Pacific Coast - Winter in Mexico -  Barra de Navidad beach, Jalisco - photo:  CasaLasMargaritas

El Diablo / The Devil

El Diable, ¡Loteria! - Mexican Pacific Coast - Winter in Mexico -  Children dressed up as an angel, Shepard and devil to participate at a Christmas Posada in Barra de Navidad beach, Jalisco - CasaLasMargaritas

El Pescado / The Fish

El Pescado, ¡Loteria! - Mexican Pacific Coast - Winter in Mexico -  Catch of the day! Melaque Beach - CasaLasMargaritas

El Pájaro / The Bird

El Pájaro, ¡Loteria! - Mexican Pacific Coast - Winter in Mexico -  Sunrise Barra de Navidad lagoon - CasaLasMargaritas

El Músico / The Musician

El Músico, ¡Loteria! - Mexican Pacific Coast - Winter in Mexico -  Live music in Barra with Grupo Éxito (Ian, Hugo, Hector, Daniel ) at Bar de Odín - CasaLasMargaritas

La Chalupa / Small Boat

La Chalupa, ¡Loteria! - Mexican Pacific Coast - Winter in Mexico -  Barra de Navidad lagoon - CasaLasMargaritas

El Soldado / The Soldier

El Soldado, ¡Loteria! - Mexican Pacific Coast - Winter in Mexico - Small boy participating in the Mexican Revolution celebration parade Barra de Navidad lagoon - CasaLasMargaritas

El Apache / The Apache

El Apache, ¡Loteria! - Mexican Pacific Coast - Winter in Mexico -  Danza de Los Plataneros Fiestas Guadalupanas en Cihuatlán, Jalisco - photo: CasaLasMargaritas

El Camarón / The Shrimp 

  El Camarón ¡Loteria! - Mexican Pacific Coast  - Delicious Shrimp and Fish Tacos - El Galeon de Archie - Melaque, Jal. - Winter in Mexico photo: CasaLasMargaritas

El Cotorro / The Parrot

El Cotorro, ¡Loteria! - Mexican Pacific Coast - Winter in Mexico -  Barra de Navidad - photo: CasaLasMargaritas

La Rosa / The Rose

La Rosa ¡Loteria! - Mexican Pacific Coast - Winter in Mexico -  Barra de Navidad - photo: CasaLasMargaritas

El Pino / The Pine Tree

El Pino, ¡Loteria! - Mexican Pacific Coast - Winter in Mexico -  Barra de Navidad - photo: CasaLasMargaritas
La Piñata ¡Loteria! - Jabalines Seafood Rest. - Mexican Pacific Coast - Winter in Mexico -  Barra de Navidad - photo: CasaLasMargaritas
La Luna / The Moon
La Luna, ¡Loteria! - Mexican Pacific Coast - Winter in Mexico -  Full Moon in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco - photo: CasaLasMargaritas

La Garza/ Great Egret

La Garza, ¡Loteria! - Mexican Pacific Coast - Winter in Mexico -  Barra de Navidad lagoon, Jalisco - photo: CasaLasMargaritas

El Sol / The Sun

El Sol, ¡Loteria! - Mexican Pacific Coast - Winter in Mexico - Reflections and a Gorgeous Sunrise in Barra de Navidad lagoon, Jalisco - photo: CasaLasMargaritas
La Sandía/ The Watermelon
La Sandía, ¡Loteria! - Mexican Pacific Coast - Winter in Mexico - Barra de Navidad lagoon, Jalisco - photo: CasaLasMargaritas
La Campana/ The Bell.
 La Campana, ¡Loteria! - Mexican Pacific Coast - Winter in Mexico - Barra de Navidad lagoon, Jalisco - photo: CasaLasMargaritas
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Carne en su Jugo - Delicious Flavors of the Mexican Pacific Coast
Carne en Su Jugo - Mexican Pacific Coast - Winter in Mexico -  Barra de Navidad, Jalisco - CasaLasMargaritas






Will continue soon ...


Mexican Pacific Coast - Winter in Mexico -  Barra de Navidad, Jalisco - CasaLasMargaritas
Panoramic view of the small town of Barra de Navidad, Jalisco - Mexican Pacific Coast - Winter in Mexico -  - CasaLasMargaritas