About Cerrito Encantado, Altavista, Nayarit

 How Cerrito Encantado Was Founded

Cerrito Encantado was founded in 2001 by my father, José Huerta. While driving along the coastal road of Nayarit, Mexico, he noticed a sign for Altavista. He followed the road up the hill and was struck by the views, the local community, and the natural landscape.

He purchased the land and spent the next 20 years developing the property. He built La Casa Chilam first, then La Casa Redonda with its second-level meditation room, followed by Los Cuartos, an outdoor kitchen, and a pool overlooking the valley and ocean. He also acquired surrounding parcels to preserve the natural environment.

José worked to build relationships with the local town. He hosted teachers from the United States who taught English to local children, organized movie nights for townspeople, and hired locally. These efforts created strong connections with the community.

Today, while my father continues to travel and work on other projects in Mexico, I've taken over management of Cerrito Encantado. I'm working to maintain what he built while adding my own contributions. My goal is to share this property with visitors who want to experience the Altavista area.

About Yazzi & Chris

I'm Yazzi, and my husband is Chris. I'm from Los Angeles, and Chris is from the Hudson Valley in New York. We enjoy traveling and have lived in various places, including four years in Melbourne, Australia. 

Mexico is personally meaningful to me—my mother is from Campo de Los Limones in Nayarit, and my father is from Juarez in Chihuahua, both with Mexican indigenous roots. We're interested in exploring Mexico's landscapes, traditions, and healing practices as we continue to spend time here.