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San Blas, Jewel of Nayarit
By The Editor - Leer en Español

San Blas lies just 62 km north of the state capital Tepic and right on the Pacific Coast, an ideal tourist and culture destination for those who are looking for somet hing new and not much explored yet. At the present time, the place attracts attention for its peaceful environment - typical for local fishing villages - with close to 10,000 inhabitants who are also engaged in agriculture and tourism.

Its littorals of more than 30 km are rich in virgin beaches, with an emphasis on El Rey (the king), El Borrego (the lamb), Las Islitas (the small islands), Matanchen, Aticama, Los Cocos (the coconuts), Miramar y Platanitos (small bananas), where it is possible to practice underwater fishing and even surfing.

San Blas is the home of the estuary of San Cristóbal (St. Cristopher) where you can rent a small boat to take you through the canals surrounded by mangroves and to visit La Tobara and the Crocodile farm. This place is a natural sanctuary that depending on the time of year offers excellent opportunities for observing birds. La Tobara is located at approximately 3 hours from Puerto Vallarta and you can either take the excursion by yourself without any problem or if you prefer you can join a tour group organized by any company dedicated to sightseeing excursions.

Another place of interest to visit in San Blas is the ruins of La Contaduria fort, the former customs office and the chapel of the virgin of the rosary. They are constructions which bear testimony to the Spanish conquest and have served as a starting-point harbor of the exploration and the colonization of California and Baja California.

For More information on San Blas visit: www.visitnayarith.com y www.sanblasmexico.com

The Editor


San Blas, Joya de Nayarit

A solo 62 Km al norte de Tepic, capital del estado, y en plena costa del pacifico se encuentra San Blas, un destino turístico y cultural ideal para quienes buscan lo novedoso y poco explorado. En la actualidad, el sitio llama la atención por su tranquilo entorno, al estilo de los típicos pueblos de pescadores, con cerca de 10 mil habitantes, que además se dedican a la agricultura y al turismo.

En su litoral de más de 30 Km abundan las playas vírgenes, entre las que destacan El Rey, El Borrego, Las Islitas, Matanchen, Aticama, Los Cocos, Miramar y Platanitos, donde es posible practicar la pesca submarina e incluso el surf.

San Blas es hogar del estero de San Cristóbal donde se puede rentar una panga para recorrer los canales rodeados de manglares, y visitar La Tobara y el Cocodrilario. Este sitio es un santuario natural que ofrece una excelente oportunidad para que dependiendo la época del año, observar la gran diversidad de plantas y aves. El estero es un paraíso para los observadores de aves. La Tobara se localiza aproximadamente a tres horas de Puerto Vallarta, y la excursión se puede realizar de manera independiente sin ningún problema, o si se prefiere en grupo a través de alguna compañía de recorridos turísticos.

Otro sitio de interés para visitar en San Blas son Las ruinas del Fuerte de La Contaduría, ex aduana, y el Templo de la Virgen del Rosario. Edificaciones que son el testimonio de la conquista española y de haber sido puerto de partida para la exploración y colonización de las Californias.

Mas informes: www.visitnayarith.com y www.sanblasmexico.com

El Editor.

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