Mi Pueblo, Lo de Marcos

21/07/2024

Cilantro, also known as coriander, is a versatile herb with a fresh, citrusy flavor. Let’s explore its benefits and then dive into a delicious recipe. Benefits of Cilantro: Rids the Body of Heavy Metals: Cilantro helps bind toxic metals like lead, mercury, and aluminum, facilitating their elimination from the body. It’s essential for heart health, hormonal balance, and overall well-being....

Cilantro, also known as coriander, is a versatile herb with a fresh, citrusy flavor. Let’s explore its benefits and then dive into a delicious recipe. Benefits of Cilantro: Rids the Body of Heavy M…

01/07/2024

A request for your help. It's summer and the children are out of school. Rancho Cococho is planning a horse summer camp for some local children. Please let us know if you can donate some pesos to sponsor a child for some fun and learning

27/06/2024

My latest book has been released today

If you are looking for a way to boost your health and vitality, you may want to explore the Tropical Superfruits of Mexico. These are fruits that have been used for centuries by the indigenous people of this diverse and colorful country, and that offer a range of benefits for your body and mind. ...

17/04/2024

"In an attempt to save my solar battery, I used a flashlight in the morning, so, the tarantula came as quite a surprise... " Read the rest: Moringa of Mexico: Tropical Life Riviera Nayarit https://a.co/d/6IsAntH

26/09/2023

Did you know you can walk into a store or up to a tortillaria, hand over 10 pesos and receive the equivalent in eggs or tortillas? Yet another way that our pueblo is affordable!

Did you know you can walk into a store or up to a tortillaria, hand over 10 pesos and receive the equivalent in eggs or tortillas? Yet another way that our pueblo is affordable!

01/09/2023

How are you feeling right now? TGIF! It's gonna be a great day, filled with energy, and good spirits. Thank you Moringa.

How are you feeling right now? TGIF! It’s gonna be a great day, filled with energy, and good spirits. Thank you Moringa.

31/08/2023

What daily habit do you do that improves your quality of life? 1. Meditation 2. Prayer 3. Exercise 4. Study.

What daily habit do you do that improves your quality of life? 1. Meditation 2. Prayer 3. Exercise 4. Study.

06/10/2022

Pick your Moringa. Capsules, powder, seeds, energy squares, tea or dog treats. Something for everyone. Harvested locally. Delivered to you.

06/06/2021

As the raining season nears our tropical paradise, at the start of June, male land crabs make their way from the hills around Lo de Marcos down to the beach. At the north end of the beach where the jungle touches the sand, thousands of crabs can be seen making nest holes in the soft sand while awaiting their female counterparts that are suppose to come out of the sea where they have been washing their eggs which they carry on the underbelly....

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As the raining season nears our tropical paradise, at the start of June, male land crabs make their way from the hills around Lo de Marcos down to the beach. At the north end of the beach where the…

11/03/2021

Look around at the trees in Lo de Marcos and you might find some interesting fruit. Diospyros nigra, the black sapote, is a species of persimmon. Common names include chocolate pudding fruit, black soapapple and zapote prieto. The tropical fruit tree is native to Mexico, Central America, and Colombia. The common name sapote refers to any soft, edible fruit. Wikipedia

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Look around at the trees in Lo de Marcos and you might find some interesting fruit. Diospyros nigra, the black sapote, is a species of persimmon. Common names include chocolate pudding fruit, black…

15/02/2021

On any given afternoon you might hear a bicycle horn as a three-wheeled yellow adult bike heads your way. The hand pushed vehicle is adorned with many types of snacks and hand made beverages. Prices range from $5 to $30 pesos. Try, the Tostilocos for a full snack that goes great with an afternoon Netflix. Tostilocos are a popular Mexican antojito that consists of Tostitos tortilla chips topped with cueritos, cucumber, jícama, lime juice, Valentina hot sauce, chamoy, Tajín chili powder, salt, and "Japanese peanuts". The dish was first conceived in the late 1990s by street vendors in Mexico. Wikipedia

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On any given afternoon you might hear a bicycle horn as a three-wheeled yellow adult bike heads your way. The hand pushed vehicle is adorned with many types of snacks and hand made beverages. Price…

14/06/2020

I'm no doctor, but... after being stung multiple times I have learned a few things about surviving. Stay calm. Nothing causes more problems that getting excited about a scorpion sting. Adrenalin seems to speed the spread of poisonous venom through your body. Take a breath, tell your self that you are not going to die today and follow the following steps. [ 222 more words ]
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I’m no doctor, but… after being stung multiple times I have learned a few things about surviving. Stay calm. Nothing causes more problems that getting excited about a scorpion sting. Ad…

18/04/2020

Anono is found in Lo de Marcos on trees and at local fruit stands. It is a sweet fruit that I think you will enjoy. The sugar-apple, or sweetsop, is the fruit of Annona squamosa, the most widely grown species of Annona and a native of the tropical Americas and West Indies. The Spanish traders of… [ 283 more words ]
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Anono is found in Lo de Marcos on trees and at local fruit stands. It is a sweet fruit that I think you will enjoy. The sugar-apple, or sweetsop, is the fruit of Annona squamosa, the…

04/04/2020

If you walk the jungles around Lo de Marcos there is a good chance you will see a member of our wildlife known as a Tejon or Coati. Some fear the animal that can harm other animals. Other see it as a food source. Mammal belonging to the Procyonidae family, native to Central America. It is omnivorous, with a long, pointed snout and tail; It has short ears and a shadow on the face that looks like an eye mask. [ 163 more words ]
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If you walk the jungles around Lo de Marcos there is a good chance you will see a member of our wildlife known as a Tejon or Coati. Some fear the animal that can harm other animals. Other see it as…

02/04/2020

If you are out hiking in March in the tropics, be sure to watch for a vine growing along the trail. There are small green leaves with small yellow flowers. Look closer and you might find a Momordica balsamina. It is a tendril-bearing annual vine native to the tropical regions of Africa, introduced and invasive in Asia, Australia, and Central America, including Mexico. [ 156 more words ]
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If you are out hiking in March in the tropics, be sure to watch for a vine growing along the trail. There are small green leaves with small yellow flowers. Look closer and you might find a Momordi…

28/01/2020

Did you know that the largest fruit in the world is also born in Nayarit? Yes! The Jaca is considered the largest fruit in the world and we have the privilege of having it born in Nayarit. It's delicious pure and in smoothie and what do you think? It has 7 flavors and is a Natural Vi**ra! Jaca is originally from Indonesia; in Bangladesh it is considered the national fruit and was brought to Nayarit in 1985. [ 169 more words ]
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Did you know that the largest fruit in the world is also born in Nayarit? Yes! The Jaca is considered the largest fruit in the world and we have the privilege of having it born in Nayarit. It& #8217…

06/01/2020

40 Hikers Monday

02/01/2020

In Mexico, Día de Los Reyes (known elsewhere as Epiphany) is celebrated on January 6 to honor the Three Wise Men. This holiday represents the day the Three Wise Men gave gifts to Jesus Christ, and the day closes the Christmas festivities. It’s also the day the people of Mexico exchange gifts! What is Three Kings’ Day? During Día de Los Reyes, Mexicans serve Rosca de Reyes, or King’s Cake. [ 165 more words ]
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In Mexico, Día de Los Reyes (known elsewhere as Epiphany) is celebrated on January 6 to honor the Three Wise Men. This holiday represents the day the Three Wise Men gave gifts to Jesus Christ, and …