Mas Tacos en Mascota

We have spent the last 9 days in Mascota visiting my friend Cisco as well as waiting for a package to arrive from the US. Mascota is a small town of about 10,000 people located in the mountains inland from Puerto Vallarta. It is in a valley at about 4500 ft surrounded by luscious green hills.

Cisco has been such a gracious and wonderful host. He has shown us around town, been a guide on awesome dirt road bike rides, and introduced us to some amazing people. The time we have spent here has been wonderful and has reinforced my belief that Mexicans are some of the most generous, welcoming and giving people I have encountered. We plan on continuing the bike adventure starting tomorrow morning as we start the ride back to the coast.

Andy in La Plaza

Cisco cheering Andy on. He rides these crazy climbs on his single speed.

One of the many brutal dirt Road Climbs Cisco has taken us on. The climbing on the road bikes is great but descending on the rocky and/or cobbled roads can get pretty rough.

La Lumbre

Some of Cisco's friends had us over for a barbeque. Some of the most delicious tacos i've ever had. Good tequila as well.

Our wonderful host Cisco.

We set up the slackline in the local park to get some practice.

Sunset ride through the fields of Mascota.
Corn is grown everywhere in the valley and hills around Mascota. Also there are tons of delicious peppers being grown

La Presa
There is a reservoir up in the hills that provides water to the town and its crops. We came up here to a little restaurant overlooking the lake for a nice little lunch.

Cemetery in Mascota.
Day of the dead is celebrated on Nov 1st and 2nd. There is a large fiesta and many families will go to the graves of their loved ones to spend some time as a family.

Cisco's ice cream shop. Best ice cream in town.

Andres y Carol. Friends of Cisco in Mascota.

Their family (Pati, Carol, Pau and Andres) had us over a bunch of times and were very generous. We had a great time playing basketball, cooking, and drinking wine with them. Very good people.

Here are some pictures of the beautiful scenery on rides around the hills.

Taco time.

One of our favorite things to do in Mascota is eat. There are a ton of street taco options here and we felt we should try as many as possible. We probably ate tacos 2x a day if not more. Delicious! Kodi took this picture while we stuffed our faces.

Kodi's picture of an old cowboy.

Thanks so much Cisco for having us in your home and showing us such a good time. We will miss you and all of your friends here in Mascota.

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