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Herbs/Seasonings:
- Turmeric
- Cumin
- Cardamom 
- Coriander 
- Garlic
- S&P

Sauce:
- Tahini
- Dijon Mustard
- ACV
- Dill
- Lemon Juice
- Maple Syrup

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Central America, Destinations, Eco Minded, Travel ·

Checking In – Tailwind Jungle Lodge

Have you ever considered ecotourism, aka eco-travel, aka green-travel, aka traveling like a hippie? Eco-travel has become a trendy new way to approach all angles of the jet-setting experience, but many cut the cord when it comes to their accommodations. Sure there’s hotels who reduce water usage by only washing towels left on the floor, and resorts who stock recycled paper products, but there’s a place in San Pancho, Mexico that takes it to another level and you’d be surprised how much you might love living out of your comfort zone. Checking in – Tailwind Jungle Lodge!

Since we don’t have international phone plans, Ben & I began our journey from Puerto Vallarta to San Pancho in the most adventurous way possible – by navigating the 1 hour drive with nothing but hand written directions, a map and a compass. Anyone over 50 is probably laughing at me right now. Once we were out of the city, the two lane highway became somewhat of a tropical tunnel with brief flashes of the Pacific Ocean, local fruit stands and elaborate Mexican cemeteries.

Our trek wasn’t over when we arrived in San Pancho. Tailwind Jungle Lodge is —for-real— in the jungle.  This part of the drive is not on Google Maps – as a matter of fact, it wasn’t on any other map I looked at. Thankfully we had step-by-step directions from the owner, Tamara, who reassured us that we were on the right track when we ran into the “DO NOT LITTERING” sign. After 15 minutes on a dirt road roller coaster, we finally made it. We navigated our way to our private jungle home via scavenger hunt – a trail of handwritten letters from Tamara, one of which notified us of our upgrade from Casita Tejone to Casita Pumita. This pleasant surprise was not only a caring gesture from Tamara, but also a perk of being the last guests of the season – I will be sharing another post about why I love to travel in shoulder season.

Our favorite things about TJL: Ben and I got to enjoy a few days alone on the property – aside from Tamara and her tender-hearted lab, Paris. The jungle has a raw kind of quiet – one where you realize how much can be heard (inside and out) in silence. A 15 minute hike down the jungle trail to the lodge’s private beach is outrageously rewarding – both physically and visually. Our unit, Casita Pumita, had rooftop seating which overlooked the ocean and unfiltered views of the stars. Tamara and Paris made wonderful hosts and activity guides. Tamara introduced us to kayaking in the ocean, and I often invited Paris to enjoy the comforts of our cool kitchen floor while I made breakfast. Tamara’s holistic lifestyle, tenacious spirit and energy for adventure are contagious. She is writing a book about what she has learned as an entrepreneur in the jungle and I can’t wait to read it!

Our favorite things about San Pancho:  We got a chance to explore neighboring beach towns, but what we loved about San Pancho is how homey it felt. Unlike other beaches, most of the sunbathing and surfing was done by locals or regular visitors. No one tried to sell us anything while we ate dinner or lounged on the beach – something I can’t say about nearby Sayulita where the soliciting is as sketchy as it is incessant.  The bright colors of Mexican culture truly pop in San Pancho – from flowers and fruit to architecture and gold dusted waves. Finally, one of our favorite things about San Pancho was the town’s efforts to protect and conserve local resources and wildlife – click to read about Project Tortuga and EntreAmigos.

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Tailwind Jungle Lodge - San Pancho, Puerto Vallarta Mexico
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In: Central America, Destinations, Eco Minded, Travel · Tagged: Adventure Travel, Central America, Eco-travel, Holistic Wellness, Mexican Adventure, Mexico, Mexico Beaches, nature, Nayarit, Outdoors, Pacific Coast, Playa San Pancho, Puerto Vallarta, San Pancho, San Pancho Accommodations, Sayulita, Travel Blog, Travel Blogger, Travel Photography, Travel Writer, Travel Writing, Yoga Retreat

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  1. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says

    July 15, 2016 at 7:53 pm

    This sounds like a really neat place to stay! I would definitely check it out. I love your photos too, especially the one of the ocean spray as the water hits the rock. Love it!

    Reply
  2. Shann says

    July 15, 2016 at 10:19 pm

    Wow. It looks gorgeous! I think it would be awesome to be one of the only guests. A really great way to relax and unplug.

    Reply
  3. Justine Y @ Little Dove says

    July 16, 2016 at 5:21 am

    Oh my gosh, this looks incredible! I can totally see myself here with my husband, totally relaxing and escaping the world for a few days. Sigh, that would be nice. And the Do Not Littering sign, love it. 🙂

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We’ve made it a month in Northwest Arkansas! Thi We’ve made it a month in Northwest Arkansas! This place & the people continue to exceed our expectations. Loving our little slice of OZ paradise. ❤️
4 days of Bike Festing with friends 🤙 #bentonv 4 days of Bike Festing with friends 🤙

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#northwestarkansas #bentonville #arkansas #bentonvillebikefest #bikefest #bellavista #mtb #mountainbiking #artistsoninstagram #igart #artwork
A new friend said it best, “This place is really A new friend said it best, “This place is really special.” ✨ Tomorrow marks 3 weeks in our first home. Here are some moments from the last 7 days in NWA. Special thanks to the best welcome team in town - @megs.grand.life @tiffanymrose & @jenniferpurifoy 🫶🏽

#nwa #northwestarkansas #bentonville #bellavistaarkansas #ourfirsthome #arkansas #caamp #freshgrass
New kitchen, who dis?! 👩🏻‍🍳 Last night’s dinner brought to you by @frigidaire @calphalon & the @cityofbellavista farmer’s market 🫑 I kept it simple with grounding vegetables full of minerals and vitamin C, plus anti-inflammatory herbs then sprinkled with hemp seeds for amino acids, fatty acids & protein.

Herbs/Seasonings:
- Turmeric
- Cumin
- Cardamom 
- Coriander 
- Garlic
- S&P

Sauce:
- Tahini
- Dijon Mustard
- ACV
- Dill
- Lemon Juice
- Maple Syrup

#nutritionist #holistichealth #plantbasedrecipes #wholehealth #wholefoods #northwestarkansas #farmersmarket #healthylifestyle
Two weeks living in Northwest Arkansas today! ✌️It’s been a crazy time with moving, unpacking, scheduling deliveries, installs & services, building furniture, fertilizing sod…the list goes on. This last week, we’ve finally felt free to get out & explore 🚴🏽‍♀️🛶but I’m already in need of a day to rest. 🫠
Status: pooped in the best way & preparing for guests. [Note: Yes, our adorable neighbors brought us welcome cards and baked goods.)

#arkansas #northwestarkansas #bentonville #bellavista #paddleboarding #mountainbiking #mtb #ourfirsthome #arkansaslife
We moved! 🚐📦📦 — #northwestarkansas #ar We moved! 🚐📦📦

—
#northwestarkansas #arkansas #bentonville #movingday #ourfirsthome #newhome #bellavistaarkansas #nwarkansas
We got dressed up…it lasted 2 hours…wrestled a We got dressed up…it lasted 2 hours…wrestled a 10 year old for chocolate eggs, flew kites, and watched the sun set over the lake. Thankful for this day. 🌅✝️
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