I've used the terms "Real Mexico" and "Fake Mexico" before with Real Mexico describing a Mexican town that hasn't been transformed into Fake Mexico, aka a Gringo-Tourist town akin to a Disney land experience. I know that every time I use the terms it irritates those who enjoy Fake Mexico and perhaps a side of me likes using the terms just to irritate the uptight. However, it's also the honest no BS way we view things. As I remind people who send me the nasty emails calling me everything form a racists to idiot, this IS a blog about what WE like after all. If you want to rave on about Fake Mexico, with it's organized pool events, Gringo Bingo, and restaurants that have menus written in English...have at it.

Bahia Asuncion is Real Mexico through and through and it ranks right up there as one of my favorite towns, despite not having too much time to explore and enjoy it due to our needing to take advantage of a weather window. The people are classic, almost over the top, nice and you won't find condos or all inclusive results lining the beach, just modest Mexico homes with million dollar views of the bay.

Here's a shot looking at the town from the anchorage. On the far right of the photo is the dingy landing and where the next photo was taken from looking out at the anchorage.


And then looking back at the anchorage from just above the dingy landing beach. You can just see our little flotilla at anchor.


One of 4 Tiendas that we went into with plenty of provisions and friendly people.


Amy and Lori buying some eggs


When we hit the beach we were greeted by a local who offered all of us a ride around town in classic Mexican form.


We of course had to stop at the best place to eat in town...aka...his sisters place...Cafe Juanita's...


Once inside we invited our our new friend to lunch and had a great meal and made some new friends.


Then a panga full of fishermen come up to the boat and give us a Halibut! They wouldn't let me pay or trade for it, so we owe something nice to someone else down the road.


I have never cleaned a Halibut before, so as Jason and I tried to figure out the best way to proceed Cortez looked on with impatience!


My thoughts about summering on the Outside of Baja between Mag Bay and Turtle Bay would definitely put Bahia Asuncion on the hot spot list. With TelCel Wifi, friendly locals, and a good source of provisions...what's not to love about the town?