Native Trails MyTrails 2025 187 Nayarit 8 Coffee tasting in Café Luna Duration: 02:30 h · Level: Easy Today’s schedule includes a visit to Café Luna. During a formal coffee tasting, you will try the noblest coffees from the high-altitude plantations of Nayarit (800 – 1,200 m [2624 - 3937 ft.]). The constant humidifying breeze from the Pacific gives this state an ideal climate for the cultivation of the plant so that Nayarit coffees are among the best in the world and are held in high esteem by coffee lovers. 9 Visit of a mango plantation Duration: 02:00 h · Level: Easy The visit of a mango plantation will give us a better understanding of the agricultural sector, which is very important in Nayarit. You will learn how the different mango varieties are fostered, cultivated and processed. The evergreen trees differ in appearance by season: At first being sprinkled with hundreds or even thousands of yellowish to reddish blossoms, they later bear numerous about cherrysized balls, which grow to the characteristic large fruits hanging in the tree on long peduncles at harvest time. 10 Visit of a jackfruit plantation Duration: 01:30 h · Level: Easy One of the largest fruits in the world is the jackfruit, which is also known by its short name yaca in Mexico. It consists of many small segments and can weigh 10 - 15 kilogram (22 - 33 pounds) or more. Both the flesh and the seeds can be eaten, and the wood is very much appreciated, too. Accompany us on the visit of a yaca plantation, and learn interesting details about the plant and its use. 11 Experience the Santa María del Oro Crater Lake Duration: 03:00 h · Level: Medium The Santa María del Oro Crater Lake, situated east of the town of the same name, has a diameter of up to 2.25 km (1.4 mi.). Because of its grayish blue color, the locals only call it “La Laguna.” Both the lake, which is up to 60 m (about 200 ft.) deep, and the green mountains surrounding it are very picturesque and have given rise to many legends. During a hiking tour along the lake shore and a trip by kayak, you explore the lagoon. Try the “chicharrón de pescado,” crispy fried pieces of fileted fish from the volcanic lake; this is Santa María del Oro’s specialty and renowned far beyond the region. 12 Excursion to the Islas Marietas Duration: 03:00 h · Level: Difficult The Islas Marietas, a protected national park off the coast of Nayarit, captivate visitors with dramatic rock formations, turquoise waters, and diverse wildlife. Their famous caves were partially shaped by explosives testing in the 20th century before environmentalists like Jacques Cousteau advocated for their conservation, leading to their protected status. Today, blue-footed boobies soar over the cliffs, while snorkelers encounter colorful reef fish, rays, and sea turtles. A true highlight is Playa Escondida, a hidden beach with a sunlit cave ceiling—a geological wonder surrounded by pristine nature.
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