San Blas /La Tovara

SAN BLAS / LA TOVARA

 JUNGLE RIVER TOUR

Departing from San Pancho early in the morning, our journey to San Blas begins with a 1 ½ hour drive north through the beautiful countryside of Nayarit. Mexico 200 stretches north and connects the bustling tourist destination of Puerto Vallarta in the south with Tepic, Nayarit´s state capital, in the north. Along the way we will pass through the small villages of La Peñita, Las Varas and Zacualpan. Turning westward the route climbs through the mountains providing spectacular view of the ocean and surrounding hills.

As we make our descent from the mountains into San Blas the beach towns of Santa Cruz, Aticama, Los Cocos and Matanchen will come into view. This area war discovered by traveling surfers and is well known for its quality swells, especially Matanchen, which lays claim to the world´s longest rideable wave.

La Tobara is a pristine freshwater spring unaltered by man. Aboard a panga boat, we will cruise through the maze of natural canals that promise one of the most ecologically important mangrove zones in Mexico. Along La Tobara you will encounter a myriad of tropical creatures. Get up close and personal with crocodiles and wild boars, all behind the safety of chain- link fence, at the cocodrilario. If you look up into the trees surrounding the nursery you might spot an iguana or two. Keep your eyes peeled, they are camouflaged well. Glancing into the dense mangroves, one might catch a glimpse of a green turtle or catfish frolicking in the natural fresh water. The estuaries around San Blas are nationally renowned as birdwatchers paradise and La Tobara is no exception.

They were placed here during the filming of the popular Mexican Movie “Cabeza de Vaca”.

It recounts the history of indigenous people of this area.

Upon hitting dry land, we are off to explore the historical town of San Blas.

San Blas holds many links to Mexico´s glorious past.  Founded in the 18^th century by Nuño Beltran Guzman, this port city held great military and strategic importance. Evidence of this can be found at the ruins a top Cerro de San Basilio. The accounting and customs office, La Contaduria offers the visitors a spectacular panorama of the town, ocean and estuaries. The church, Marinera, stands in silent testament to Spanish colonial rule.

Suggested items to bring include:

Bug repellent, sun block, hat, camera, binoculars, water bottle, swim suit, towel and pesos for shopping in town.

This tour included:
A-Ground Transportation
B-Water Transportation
C-Tour guide
D-Lounch (food, beer, soda)
F-Water
G-And tickets
Schedule: 8 a.m to 4 p.m
Minimum: 4 pax

Cost: $ 120 USD P/P

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