San Blas Profile

San Blas is a fishing village of 12,000 located on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. Only the numerous jejenes (sandflies) have kept this village from becoming a major tourist attraction.




Swimming Ocean Swimming

SurfingLas Islitas was once famous for the longest wave in the world - now a good jetty and shore break at Borrego Beach. Best surf is in the summer. Surfers hang out at Pompis Ramada on Borrego.

SnorkelingThe water is murky

DivingThe water is murky

Bike RidingCompletely flat - everybody rides bikes.

FishingDeep sea fishing in lanchas. Fishing on beach and estuary. Anuual sportsfishing contest.

HikingGood hiking places along beach and in nearby Sierra Madres.

WalkingVery nice beach walks

GolfNo golf courses

KayakingWould be good in Matachen Bay on a calm day

BoatingEstuaries plus ocean

SailingMuch progress has been made on the new marina in San Blas, but there are still no boat slips. However the boat storage section is ready. People can anchor their boats in the estuary or at nearby Las Islitas.

Good FoodNot much

ArtHuichol crafts on a good day; local gringo amature artists

Club SceneOnly one - the San Blas Social Club

ReadingNice place to kick back on a hammock

RuinsSan Blas is an historic town with an old church and fort on the hill overlooking the town.

SightseeingLa Tovara jungle boat ride

HandicraftsHuichol art; artisan stalls

ShoppingVery little shopping -best gift shop at Hotel Garza Canela

Sporting EventsLocal baseball team - occasional boxing - karate for kids

Birdwatching256 species - annual festival of migratory birds in January

Cultural ActiviesAt lease half the days are holiday - parades - dances - dancers in the plaza.

JungleSurrounded by jungle

MountainsBeautiful backdrop: Sierra San Juan

ColonialAn historic town with a few colonial buildings left standing.

OceanThe plaza is a mile from the beach

RiversTwo large estuaries with lagoons.

RanchRanches outside of town

VillageSmall friendly town with a village sensibility

TownStill feels very Mexican, despite ex-pats

HumidBreak a sweat before brunch

NatureJungles - Mangroves - Long deserted beaches - and Crocodiles

CharmSan Blas has a funky charm and it is still a bicycle town.

SimpleSan Blas is a simple town - great for a simple lifestyle

Middle ClassNot your middle class dream

WinterPerfect - 75 to 80 degrees

SummerHot, humid and buggy

Gringos-mixedLots of interesting gringos

International AirportNearest international airport is in Puerto Vallarta

BorderAbout 1000 miles

RemoteA real end-of-the-road town

Mid-Range HotelsHotel Flamingos is a very beautiful traditional hotel.

Budget HotelsSeveral budget hotels - around 200 pesos per night - Huts on beach also very cheap.

Buy/Rent HouseMany cheap house for rent - some for sale

Camping/RVCan camp on the beach - also there is a trailer park - Coco Locos


Bungalows Posada Portola  
Comfortable, exceptional service and good rates
Paredes 118 Norte, San Blas, Nayarit
(323) 285-0285

http://www.bungalowsportola.com
CONTIGO SAN BLAS  
We rent 1 and 2 bedroom bungalows with kitchens. We have long or short term rentals. Enjoy the comraderie in our beautiful tropical garden. We are a 5 minute walk to the plaza and a 10 minute bike ride to the beach.
145 CALLE ARISTA, SAN BLAS, Nayarit
323-285-1433

http://www.contigosanblas.com
House for rent  
2 bedroom house for rent close to downtown
Heroico Batallon #200, San Blas, Nayarit
(323) 285-0818

Aticama Bed and Breakfast  
This delightful new bed and breakfast is located right on beautiful Matanchen Bay in Nayarit, Mexico. Our guest rooms have windows overlooking the ocean. The secluded beach in front is perfect for long walks and swimming year-round - and our secluded garden is perfect for sunbathing!
Aticama, Nayarit
323-231-2469

http://www.aticamabedbreakfast.com
El Encanto  
El Encanto, which means enchantment, is 7 acres of lush tropical gardens fronting the Pacific Ocean.
Owner Jim Vitale
Miramar (Santa Cruz), Nayarit

http://www.encantomexico.com
House for Rent  
New , two bedroom beachfront home with pool,
14 kilometres south of San Blas.
$650-$950 per week.
Playa Los Cocos, Nayarit
(250) 868-4800

http://www.vacationrentals.com/vacation-rentals/24769.html
San Blas Day  February 3 - Every Year
Fireworks, traditions, and a boat ride to the Rock of the Virgen.
San Blas, Nayarit
Bungalows La Quinta California  
Economical Rooms and Bungalows - close to town and beach. Garden Courtyard. WiFi
Calle Matanchen #3, San Blas, Nayarit
323-285-0310

http://www.quintacalifornia.com

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