Tailwind Jungle Lodge
Calle La Bajada Del Tigre, San Francisco Mexico
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The Tailwind Jungle Lodge is an eco-lodge, yoga retreat center and adventure travel company just north of San Pancho, Mexico. Our motto here is "enjoy life"! The blissful jungle, beach and ocean here make it easy to do just that. Our creative bungalows, casitas and palapas are perched amidst majestically swaying palm trees, giving the lodge a Swiss Family Robinson/treehouse type feel. Tailwind is perfect for the adventurous travelers who are looking for an active vacation (hiking, surfing, SUP, sea kayaking, yoga). Of course, we also understand if you'd prefer to simply lounge in the hammock! The jungle experience awaits!
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We loved our experience at Tailwinds! It is a real jungle experience; all accommodations are set in the jungle, looking out towards the ocean, with lovely surf sounds in the distance. Accommodations are very comfortable. It's not for the faint-hearted, as the hike down to the beach takes about 10-15 minutes over slightly challenging terrain, but once there the beach tends to be either deserted or with another person or two. There are great hikes to other beaches, one with special mud oozing out of a rock wall that is purported to have special skin-treating effects. We followed the local custom, slathered all over with the mud, including our faces, baked it dry in the sun, then washed off in the ocean, and voila! our skin felt silky-smooth. The surf all along the coast can…
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Date of stay: January 2015
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Amazing location, just in the middle of the jungle, Tamara and her mom were just great to us, it's a "small" hotel located in a huge peace of jungle, it is a looong way there passing San Pancho but it was so worth it, you won't regret, the architecture is really something to watch there, they've made it so it kind of melts with nature. Ok, so the ups: location, the avocado trail (gotta do it, take the long way there and the short way back), the beach near it is pretty cool (remember not to use the chairs there), the owners and there true interest on the people, the peace of the place, the way down to the beach, the showers, it's like showering on the jungle. The downs: can't really point out something, I just think during the rainy season (summer) the way must be pretty…
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Date of stay: January 2015
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If you're looking for peace and serenity and your own beach, this is it. Our hosts were amazing, and we loved having a "house" in the jungle, with no one around, and just the jungle and ocean sounds. Granted it is not for the faint of heart -- there are lots of steps to climb and the tejones are curious critters, but we loved our little casita. The composting toilet was not terrible, but if you are a little squeamish rent one with a flush toilet. The outdoor shower was amazing! We stayed in Casa Tejone and adored it! The outdoor kitchen was rustic, and you can tell the salt air and jungle humidity takes a toll. You'll want to stock up in PV on food and a good knife! We cooked most of our meals there, and kept it pretty simply to tacos and such. San Pancho is an amazing town,…
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Date of stay: March 2014
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Tamara truely made us feel at home in her little piece of jungle. We spend a few nights (and a few too little =) at casa Tejone, which was super comfortable while also being built using lots of natural ressources from the area and minimizing the impact on this beautiful piece of land. it really feels like you are in the middle of the jungle outside on the terraze where we were fortunate enough to be awaken once by Coatimundi, once by Chacalacas (a kind of wild turkey) and once by Parrots. An early morning yoga session on the upper Yoga deck with great views over the pazific was only topped by the gourgeous little cove you get to after taking a short little jungle trail downhill through prime old grown forrest. Whoever wants AC and TV should stay in PV, but to all of us a bit…
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Date of stay: May 2014
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Response from TailwindTamara, Manager at Tailwind Jungle Lodge
Responded Jun 2, 2014
So glad that you enjoyed your jungle adventure! Thank you so much for being such gracious guests. The chachalacas, cuatimundis and parrots miss you and your lovely family. We look forward to having you back here very soon. Your Casita in natural paradise awaits . . .
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We discovered Tailwind Jungle Lodge via coincidence during our research for an extensive road trip through Mexico and though we actually first wanted to travel solely through the Yucatan Peninsula and Chiapas & Tabasco, we could not resist but deciding to take the detour via domestic flight to Puerto Vallarta in order to be able to stay a few days at this paradise right in the jungle, but also with access to the beach. It is overall in a remote location, but San Pancho - a lovely little town - is only about 10 minutes away, if you want to have it a bit livelier in the evening for a change or don’t fancy cooking but eating out you won’t have a problem, provided you have your own car which I would highly recommend. The family in charge is really making an effort to give you a…
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Date of stay: April 2014
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spanningtheglobe2014 wrote a review Apr 2014
San Francisco, California5 contributions10 helpful votes
Tailwind may not be perfect for everyone, but it sure was for us. It can be considered either a very rustic hotel or very luxurious camping, depending on which unit you stay in and how you approach the experience. Either way, Judy and Tigre are wonderful people and accommodating hosts. We found it helpful to have a car (ideally 4 WD) so we could travel into San Pancho (5-10 minute drive) for grocery shopping, meals and Mexican culture. San Pancho is much quieter than Sayulita but only a 10-minute drive away. Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper since the palapas and bungalows do not have doors that can be closed. We had no problems with insects or other critters. Nearby Playa de los Muertos is a totally private and beautiful place to spend time and can be reached on foot in…
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Date of stay: April 2014
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I drug my best friend all the way to Mexico to go stay in the jungle with me for 7 days to away from it all, and we landed at Tailwinds where Tamara and Jungle Judy made us feel right at home immediately. Even let my friend borrow Poncho-the-Dog as a night sentry to make her feel a little more at ease. The jungle takes a little getting used to. You have to trust you will be safe (you will be) and that you will be taken care of (you will be) and that you will breathe deeply and soak in all the beauty (you so will). We hiked to the little beach at the bottom of the jungle and loved it, then hiked a little more to the super private beach up over the hill, and loved that more. It was gorgeous and isolated and so picturesque. (see photos) I spent almost all my time when I was not…
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Date of stay: March 2014
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Response from TailwindTamara, Manager at Tailwind Jungle Lodge
Responded Apr 21, 2014
So wonderful having you here! The Palapa Tigre & Gecko miss you MUCHO! Thank you for being such gracious guests. The Tailwind Jungle Lodge and San Pancho look forward to your return.
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We just returned from a week long holiday in Mexico! It was our first time traveling to Mexico and we didn't know much about the area or Tailwind. Tamara, the owner/manager, was amazing right from the beginning answering all of our questions via email in the months prior to the trip. We stayed in Casita Pumita, one of the larger units, with our daughter (14) and son (9). The units are very basic but are very comfortable. We loved going to sleep every night listening to the ocean crash on the beach and the jungle noises. It is a great place to unplug, which is just what we all needed. There is no food/beverage service but it is easy enough to get groceries and the units have enough cooking equipment for basic meals. I would highly recommend Tailwind for families or friends…
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Date of stay: March 2014
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Response from TailwindTamara, Manager at Tailwind Jungle Lodge
Responded Apr 21, 2014
We loved having you and your family here in the jungle! So glad that you enjoyed your jungle vacation. The Casita Pumita and the Tailwind Jungle Lodge eagerly await your return.
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Tailwind Jungle Lodge helps you realize it's fun to be adventurous. Whether you are on your own or with your partner, it's a place you really need to experience. After your stay, you'll realize that this would have been on your bucket list had you known it existed. This was a return visit for me and this year, I had a chance to see whales performing in the horizon and just by chance, baby turtles taking their first swim into the ocean. My husband and I went kayaking with Tamara, while dolphins swam nearby. The water was so clear you could see the ripples in the sand below. If you love sandy beaches, tasty Mexican cuisine, rustling palm leaves, tropical flowers, the sound of waves crashing, cobblestone roads, and friendly people then you'll love the local town - San Pancho. The…
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Date of stay: February 2014
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I spent a week at Tailwind in February for a retreat. I absolutely loved it here! I stayed in the Palapa Tigre which has an amazing patio overlooking the trees, swimming pool and the ocean. There is a full size fridge, kitchen, bbq and dining table, all outdoors! The bedroom is mainly enclosed with two large closets. Tamara, Judy & Tigre were extremely welcoming and very willing to help in any way. They offered hiking tours, kayaking and stand up paddleboarding. A friend of mine did the kayak tour and was very happy with it. The beach is about a 10 minute hike and completely beautiful. It is fairly private, shared only with a few other lodges. I would recommend renting a car to drive into some of the local towns, San Pancho, Sayulita and Punta Mita were the ones we went to…
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Date of stay: February 2014
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Tailwind Outdoor Co.
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MexicoPacific CoastNayaritRiviera NayaritSan Francisco
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