Rancho La
Querencia
is located In West-Central
Mexico, near
to the magnificent Laguna de Santa Maria del Oro, an unspoilt
crater lake of about
2 kilometers in diameter at an altitude of
730 meters.
This
area is off the beaten path and is ideal for those who
appreciate natural beauty and peace and quiet. The area
abounds in birds and butterflies. There is easy walking
around the lake and more challenging hiking in the
surrounding mountains. It is 50km SE of Tepic, 210km NE of
Puerto Vallarta and 190km NW of Guadalajara. It is 20km via
a good paved road from the turnoff to Santa Maria del Oro at
km 195 on the main highway Mex15 between
Tepic and
Guadalajara.
Day trips can be made to a variety of nearby
places of interest such as the Ceboruco volcano, the
picturesque colonial town of
Jala,
the archaeological zone of Los Toriles at Iztlan del Rio,
the Aguamilpa dam, the Cajon dam, and
to Tepic, capital of Nayarit.
One can hike or bike to nearby waterfalls and
scenic viewpoints, and day trips or overnight excursions may
be made to the historic fort of San Blas, to visit the
beautiful beaches or to take the famous jungle cruise
through the mangroves where crocodiles and many nesting
birds can be seen, or
to Puerto Vallarta,
Santiago Ixcuintla and the unique island
village of
Mexcaltitan. Guadalajara is just 2 hours
away via Autopista.
Enjoy
Camping, Fishing, Biking, Hiking, Nature walks, Birdwatching,
