Introducing San Blas
The tranquil fishing village of San Blas, 70km northwest of Tepic, has been slated by government tourism officials to become a big resort town for decades. That’s not to say it’s changed much. It’s still the peaceable, drowsy backwater it’s always been, and therein lies its charm. Visitors come to enjoy isolated beaches, fine surfing, abundant bird life, and tropical jungles reached by riverboats, much as they always have. A smattering of entertaining bars and restaurants and an amiable beach scene add to the mix, making for an enjoyable stay.
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San Blas was an important Spanish port from the late 16th century to the 19th century. The Spanish built a fortress here to protect their trading galleons from marauding British and French pirates. It was also the port from which Junipero Serra, the ‘Father’ of the California missions, embarked on his northward peregrination.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: sailboat cartagena san blas
by fritzthecatamaran 12 September 2011
Casa Viena (Hans) did not realize, that my Boat www.fritz-the-cat.com is since 3 years the biggest cat operating this trip- 15 people…
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COLD BEER WHILE TOURING SAN BLAS???
by bangkokshock 10 September 2011
We plan on visiting San Blas next month. We are thinking of staying at Robinson's, Frankin's or Ina's. The determining factor could come…
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Cold Beer while touring San Blas???
by bangkokshock 10 September 2011
We plan on visiting San Blas next month. We are thinking of staying at Robinson's, Frankin's or Ina's. The determining factor could come…
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