La Penita de Jaltemba in Nayarit is a  seaside community approximately 65 kilometers north of the airport Diaz Ordaz in Puerta Vallarta. This charming town of about 10,000 residents enjoy the pristine and almost exclusive beach to themselves. A fishing community, it thrives in the attention of foreigners beguiled and smitten by its charm.  It is more considered as a retirement place more than a short vacation getaway destination. In fact, there is a growing population of retired Canadians in the area. The locals are friendly and kind-hearted and their community embody the authentic mexican culture and tradition. There are also a number of hotels and resorts that can accommodate tourists who prefer a quiet and not-so-crowded destinations. A few decent restaurants are also available in the area.

Along the bay is a turtle sanctuary where turtles come and nest their eggs from late summer to December. You might want to time your visit between these period to see and experience this.