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La Peñita de Jaltemba
Use La Peñita as a budget base for Jaltemba Bay: 2–3 nights to explore the beach, Thursday market and nearby towns like Sayulita and Lo de Marcos.
La Peñita de Jaltemba is the quiet, local twin of Rincón de Guayabitos, with banks, markets and a weekly tianguis. It is a practical base for a low-key beach stay on Nayarit's coast, 64 km north of Puerto Vallarta.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MXN
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season, possible storms)
- Airport
- PVR
- Nights
- 2–3
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Mexico ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Mexico's National Migration Institute (INM) or your nearest Mexican consulate; keep proof of your entry (stamp or digital record) until you leave.
- Mexico ↗Security advice differs by state: some governments advise against travel to parts of several states. Check your own government's advice for each region on your route.
- Mexico ↗Do not drink tap water; use bottled or filtered water and ice from reliable places.
- Mexico ↗Foreign visitors to Quintana Roo (Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Bacalar, Holbox) pay the state VISITAX online at visitax.gob.mx only; lookalike sites add fees.
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for La Peñita de Jaltemba911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about La Peñita de Jaltemba, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Mexican peso (MXN, $).Mexico-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelcel has the widest coverage; AT&T and Movistar are cheaper in cities.Mexico-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; garrafón (20-litre jugs) and filtered water in hotels.Mexico-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurants: 10–15%; check the bill for an included 'servicio'.Mexico-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 127 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Mexico-wide
- SafetyLa Peñita is generally safe for tourists.
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- RestroomsPut paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places; public toilets charge MXN 5–10 (≈ under US$1).Mexico-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 911 fire and ambulance · 078 Tourist assistance (078)
- Sundays & holidaysMost museums and many archaeological sites close on Mondays; banks close on public holidays.Mexico-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPVR Puerto Vallarta International Airport (About 1 h by bus or taxi north on Highway 200).
- Getting aroundWalking covers the centre.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PVR Puerto Vallarta International Airport (About 1 h by bus or taxi north on Highway 200)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Feb
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Feb (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
La Peñita de Jaltemba: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
2 rd
Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
1 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walking covers the centre. The Rincón–La Peñita–Los Ayala shuttle runs along the coast. Taxis between La Peñita and Guayabitos cost about MXN 40 (check).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 40 min
Bus or taxi south on Highway 200, about 30 min
Surf town with a bohemian vibe; go early to avoid crowds.
Door to door: About 30 min
Bus or taxi south, about 20 min
Quiet beach with a long stretch of sand; good for a half-day.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Bus north on Highway 200, about 1 h 15 min
Mangrove tours and birdwatching; a full day trip.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Bus to Santiago Ixcuintla, then a boat, about 2 h total
Island village with a museum; check boat schedules in advance.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
La Peñita centre
Near the main avenue and beach; budget hotels and guesthouses.
Rincón de Guayabitos
Immediately south, more hotels and bungalows; a short taxi or shuttle ride.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- MXN 600–1,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- MXN 1,000–1,800 (≈ US$55–100) excl. bed
- High
- MXN 1,800 (≈ US$100)+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- Thursday tianguis closes by early afternoon; go in the morning for the best selection.
- The beach at La Peñita is quieter than Guayabitos; for swimming, walk to Guayabitos or Los Ayala.
- Highway 200 has no pedestrian crossings in places; take care walking along it.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Fire and ambulance
- 911
- Tourist assistance (078)
- 078
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police911
- Fire and ambulance911
- Tourist assistance (078)078
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi La Peñita – Guayabitos: about MXN 40 (≈ US$3) (check)
- Bus La Peñita – Puerto Vallarta: about MXN 50–70 (≈ US$3–4), 1 h (check)
Say or show
- Buenos días — Hello / Good morning (BWEH-nohs DEE-ahs)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-see-ahs)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much does it cost? (KWAHN-toh KWEHS-tah)
- ¿Dónde está el mercado? — Where is the market? (DOHN-deh ehs-TAH ehl mehr-KAH-doh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for La Peñita de Jaltemba. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr · avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season, possible storms) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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