stuff to do in Yelapa

You could sit and relax, or…

• Swim in the bay. The snorkeling in Yelapa cove is not impressive, but there are boat trips to nearby spots with much more interesting marine life. For snorkeling or SCUBA outings, ask around in town (try Rogelio at Mimi’s Cafe in the village) or contact us and we’ll investigate for you.
• Hike up the river to the waterfall (#11 on this map of Yelapa) and take a dip in the water there. If you’re lucky, you might hear or see military macaws flying overhead on your way up.
• Try parasailing–you stand on the beach while trussed into a parachute attached to a boat. When the boat takes off, you are lifted into the air and fly around the entire cove before making a gentle landing back where you started on the beach. The parasailing guys are on the beach next to the hotel during the afternoon–can’t miss ‘em.



• For a longer flight, you can get a ride up to a nearby hilltop (Yelapa Tapa) and paraglide your way down to the beach, either in tandem with an experienced paraglider or by yourself if you’re an expert.
  Look for signs in the village or at the hotel bulletin board for more information.
• Rent a kayak in the village and paddle your way around the cove, or venture out into the bay.
• Other boats may also be available for rent. If this interests you, let us know and we’ll put you in touch with local contacts who can assist you with finding what you’re looking for.
• Attend a yoga class in the village. NOTE: If there’s enough interest, we may arrange for a yoga class for guests. If that sounds good to you, let us know.
• Take a birdwatching tour. NOTE: If there’s enough interest, we may arrange for a group birdwatching walk for guests. If that sounds good to you, let us know.
• Take a boat tour out to the Marietas. There’s snorkeling there, a beach to hang out on if you like, blue-footed boobies nesting on the islands, and possibly whales, dolphins, sea turtles, &/or manta rays to encounter on the way there and back. (See the wildlife page for more about the creatures living at these islands.) Talk to Rogelio at Mimi’s Cafe in the village if you want to go to the Marietas. NOTE: If there’s enough interest, we may arrange for a group trip to the Marietas for guests. If that sounds good to you, let us know.
• If you want to arrange for a massage, the Hotel Lagunita has massage therapists under contract; just visit the office to ask how to make an appointment (or if you’re a guest of the hotel, sign the sign-up sheet outside the massage/spa building). There are several independent massage therapists in town. If you’d like us to ask around for some names, let us know.
• If you plan to stay longer in Yelapa, check out some of the other regular happenings in town, and watch for signs posted on utility poles in the village for special events. Here are the regular events we’re aware of (subject to change, of course): Monday night is movie night at Passionflower Gardens (and movies are shown at Cenaduria Ramona every night). Tuesday night, sarandeado (a local specialty–the catch of the day marinated and slow-barbecued) is served at the Eclipse, and one of the servers often entertains the guests with her fire-dancing talents. Wednesday night and Saturday night, the Yacht Club (which is a restaurant, not a yacht club!) is open for a somewhat fancy dinner from 6 to 10, then dancing to hip-hop, reggae, and other contemporary dance music. If you hear people talking about “the disco”, this is what they mean. Thursday night is Italian night at Passionflower gardens, with live music. Look for signs in the village to see if there’s a movie showing at the Oasis or perhaps live music or a fire dancing performance at one of the local restaurants.

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