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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


Surfing			Las 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.

Snorkeling			The water is murky

Diving			The water is murky

Bike Riding			Completely flat - everybody rides bikes.

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

Hiking			Good hiking places along beach and in nearby Sierra Madres.

Walking			Very nice beach walks

Golf			No golf courses

Kayaking			Would be good in Matachen Bay on a calm day

Boating			Estuaries plus ocean

Sailing			Much 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 Food			Not much

Art			Huichol crafts on a good day; local gringo amature artists

Club Scene			Only one - the San Blas Social Club

Reading			Nice place to kick back on a hammock

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

Sightseeing			La Tovara jungle boat ride

Handicrafts			Huichol art; artisan stalls

Shopping			Very little shopping -best gift shop at Hotel Garza Canela

Sporting Events			Local baseball team - occasional boxing - karate for kids

Birdwatching			256 species - annual festival of migratory birds in January

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

Jungle			Surrounded by jungle

Mountains			Beautiful backdrop: Sierra San Juan

Colonial			An historic town with a few colonial buildings left standing.

Ocean			The plaza is a mile from the beach

Rivers			Two large estuaries with lagoons.

Ranch			Ranches outside of town

Village			Small friendly town with a village sensibility

Town			Still feels very Mexican, despite ex-pats

Humid			Break a sweat before brunch

Nature			Jungles - Mangroves - Long deserted beaches - and Crocodiles

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

Simple			San Blas is a simple town - great for a simple lifestyle

Middle Class			Not your middle class dream

Winter			Perfect - 75 to 80 degrees

Summer			Hot, humid and buggy

All Year			Buggy, muggy and rainy in the summer

Gringos-mixed			Lots of interesting gringos

International Airport			Nearest international airport is in Puerto Vallarta

Border			About 1000 miles

Remote			A real end-of-the-road town

Mid-Range Hotels			Hotel Flamingos is a very beautiful traditional hotel.

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

Buy/Rent House			Many cheap house for rent - some for sale

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

Weather			Muggy and buggy in the summer, it starts to cool down in November and by January you might be wearing a sweater in the plaza at night. Starts to really heat up again in April and by June or July it can be really hot . When the rains start in August the storms provide some temporary relief. In the summer or 2008 it rained 8 feet . Bug report: Advoid the beaches in late afternoons especially when there is no wind. Not many bugs this year. Perhaps they drowned in the summer rains.

La Casa Morelos  
Casa Morelos on the bay of Matanchen, sits on 2-acres surrounded by lush tropical forest, facing the beach. This area is world famous for its estuaries and migratory birds. We are within walking distance of the world famous La Tovara National Park, featuring jungle boat rides through the mangroves. Our small hotel and bungalows feature two 3-bedroom apartments with kitchens, in addition to eight double rooms, and two single rooms. Our rooms are clean and comfortable, and priced to fit your budget. The facility is available for group retreats, weddings, birthdays, or any other special occasion.
Matanchen, Nayarit
311-746-6121
http://www.lacasamorelos.com/

El Encanto  
El Encanto (which means Enchantment) is a rustic retreat center fronting on the Pacific Ocean with an artistic temper that attracts people from all walks of life. It includes a small, eco-conscious hotel and restaurant and limited access to nearly seven acres of lush, tropical gardens and renovated ruins of a nineteenth century hacienda. Ages earlier it was home to a Pre-Columbian settlement. 
Owner Jim Vitale
Miramar (Santa Cruz), Nayarit


http://www.encantomexico.com

San Blas Day  February 3  - Every Year
Fireworks, traditions, and a boat ride to the Rock of the Virgen.
San Blas, Nayarit

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


http://www.bungalowsportola.com

Houses for Rent in San Blas  
I have furnished and unfrunished houses for rent in San Blas and Los Cocos.
One house in  particular is very nicely furnished, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, close to the plaza and only $500 USD a month. 
 Email me or come see me at my grocery store near the market (next to the hardware store).
 Chena
San Blas, Nayarit

Casa Karina  
Vacation Rental - This is a place where the ocean, bay, and sunsets are all enjoyable from the wide veranda and garden. A place where you can dine inside or out on the patio tables. Or lay around on the hammock all day if you so desire. 
Aticama, Nayarit
http://www.casa-karina.com

CASITA SORRENTO  
FULLY FURNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT
Located in Aticama, a small fishing vilage on the Pacific Coast of Mexico, 
Aticama, Nayarit


www.aticama.com

S i m p á t i c o
House for Rent  
Relax and enjoy life in a secluded tropical retreat on the Pacific coast of Mexico. Let the rhythm of the ocean waves caressing the shore be music to soothe your soul. Let the gurgling of the river nearby wash your worries away.
Miramar - Santa Cruz, Nayarit
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http://www.mexicoretreat.net/

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$$ = 50 to 120 pesos
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