Isla de Mexcaltitan

We spent a few days on a tiny oval shaped island called Mexcaltitan in the state of Nayarit, Mexico. A little more than 1000 people live there and most of them either are fishermen, or work directly in the fishing business. Seriously, there was shrimp and fish everywhere. During the day people would lay out their catches on the sidewalk so they could dry them out in the sun. Everyone was very laid back and nobody seemed to be in a hurry to do anything but chill, and go fishing. There is not a single car on the island, one hotel, and there is no police force. During the rainy season the lagoon rises and the streets fill with water. Small boats and canoes are used to get around, similiar to Venice. Everyone was very friendly and open. People would play a variety of games at night consisting of different marble games, soccor, dominoes, and a game only the women played called lotteria. In order to get to the little ancient island you have to take a combi from Santiago Ixcuintla to La Bantanga. From there you catch a collectivo lancha (small boat with an outboard motor) and it will take you through the mangroves to Mexcaltitan.