Petatlan trip

I am sure this won't be a popular opinion with some, but I have lived here many, many years and I do not see what the attraction is with Petatlan. The church there is modern, 50's, and not at all attractive. Unless you are Catholic and looking for a miracle (as they say they do occur there) it has zero appeal. The "gold market" is a bunch of street vendors selling overpriced, gaudy, gold jewelry. The mercado there is abysmal at best and the whole town is dusty and not very clean. The river is terribly polluted as well.

The most appealing thing about the town is the access to Playa Valentine and the lagoon there. Miles and miles of empty, open ocean beach, accessible only by boat. There is usually an older (ancient) couple that live there that will prepare you a delicious fish meal. The lagoon is great for birding.

I think La Soledad de Maciel (La Chole) to see the ruins is a nice trip. The village is interesting as well. I have a lot of friends there.

I just hate to see someone with a short amount of time spend it on a place when there are others far more interesting and beautiful. My humble opinion.