Similar to many of the other reviews, this is not for everyone, but for those it is, you never want to leave. I stayed 6-nights and truly felt as though I could live there.
Few comments:
- The Water Taxi from Boca: As previously reported it's called Al Nayli and has the words WATER TAXI written on the side. As of May 2023, the fee from Boca to Los Chonchos is 250 pesos/one way. If going all the way to Chimo, it's 300 pesos/one way and THEN another 30 pesos/one way for the little row boat to row you to shore from the Water Taxi.
- Hike from Los Chonchos to Chimo: It's a tough hike. I'm fit, in my 40's and I had to stop multiple times to take a breather. Some tips - bring or fashion a hiking stick/pole, it's a must have, as the the up hill sections can be a bit dirt slick. Bring water and a back-pack to pick up supplies. 100% stop at Arturo's!! Arturo, Louisa, and their daughter Ulya (Julia) are so friendly the food is delicious. The largest store is just up the road from Arturo's.
Casa Zadro: It is just as the pictures depict. As you're looking at the beach where the taxi drops you, Casa Zadro is to the left, and juts out further than any other palapas, which is super nice. There is a fridge/freezer, no ice, but does have the plastic reusable cubes of ice (not very cold, but better than nothing). Josefat, who will meet you when you arrive is happy to bring ice to you (tip well, he's walking it from Chimo) if you forget to pick some up, you won't get it till the following day. I used the stove to make meals, worked great. Spice wise, there is a lot of salt, but I'd plan to bring any other spices you might want. Similar to others, def stop in PV to get your food/drink supplies. Meat is not as easy to come buy especially in Boca and Chimo, you can fish off the beach and catch fish daily, but if you want beef/chicken/pork you're going to need to bring it with, along with veg, fruit, and all drinks (beer, alcohol, mixers, etc...).
ATM: The closest ATM is by local bus (10 pesos) and is the next town down from Boca called Mismaloya. The bus runs every 20 mins and is super easy to use. Take it there and take it back, then hang in Boca till the afternoon Water Taxi will take you back to Los Chonchos/Chimo at 1500pm.
Land Crabs - who knew, I didn't...lol, they are EVERYWHERE, they won't bother you, but they can get into your palapa, so if you hear scratching at night, know's it's them.
Have fun and enjoy!! I know I did!