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 18th 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.
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