La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Mexico - Amigos de La Cruz and the Marina Riviera Nayarit are pleased to announce A Taste of La Cruz, a FREE to the public event on Saturday January 14th 2012 at the Marina Malecon & Amphitheater from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Enjoy a day of fun, food and music in one of the Bahia's most picturesque settings. Meet the people, merchants, restaurants and musicians of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle at this exciting expo / fair. Find out what makes La Cruz the crown jewel of the Riviera Nayarit.

This La Cruz showcase will feature all of the premiere enterprises in La Cruz eager to meet you and show you more about their businesses and services. Some of the restaurants that will be sampling their menus include; Black Forest, El Coleguita, Ensamble Wine Bar & Tapas, Eva's Brickhouse, Falconi Pizzas, Frascati Restaurant, Galvez Restaurante, Oso's Oyster Bar and Seafood Market Restaurant, Pacifica, Philo's, La Placita, Trio Restaurant Chef Bernard Güth's newest La Cruz gourmet eatery, Sandzibar, Tortuga Beach, El Violli and Vista Hermosa.

Stroll the Marina Malecón and groove to the tunes of La Cruz's famous musicians. The Marina Riviera Nayarit will be holding an open house to showcase their VIP Lounge, Ikuai Palapa Restaurant, Sailor Pub and the Taikai Skybar.

This promises to be a day to remember and a great way to start off the New Year, please plan to come and be a part of this exciting premiere event.

Directions to the Marina in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle: From Highway 200 (Tepic/Puerto Vallarta) take the La Cruz/Punta de Mita exit and proceed into town. Get onto the lateral after the 2nd topes (speed bumps) and turn left at the only stoplight (Langosta) and continue downhill past the main plaza and into the Marina entrance. There will be ample parking available.

For more information email lacruzamigos(at)gmail.com or visit amigosdelacruz.org.