San Blas is about 90 miles north of Puerto Vallarta - a $5 2-1/2 hour bus ride.
Lush and green - hot and humid during the rainy season -- but very pleasant and comfortable during the winter months.
... looking southeast --
... looking east --
This gives a good perspective on layout and size of San Blas
This is the new transient yacht basin under construction --
Some of the surf spots
The new church nearing completion...
Plaza Central
The municipal building with fresh paint job --
The local "gringo" hangout and meeting place.
Just a few of the beach Ramadas -- there must be at least 25 of them stretched down the beach. People travel from Tepic and Guadalajara to go to the beach for a day!
Beach Ramadas
Not crowded today!!! Beautiful beaches --
Low tide and no crowds...
Stoner's Surf Camp
El Faro de San Blas
Launches along the river / harbor entrance
The local boat parade for San Blas Day festivities.
The Fort at San Blas. This is where the Missionaries departed Mexico to establish the California chain of missions.
Overlooking San Blas from the historic fort.
Telephoto shot from the fort overlooking Matanchen Bay
Same location -- zoomed back
Lots of fresh fruits and vegetables available daily at the mercado on the Plaza Central -- lots of fresh seafood too!
A great place to stay when visiting San Blas!
La Quinta California
Walking around town - typical views
This old church predates the Alamo and California becoming a 'part' of the United States.
Different day - same historic church ...
Typical street view late morning... looks like a storm brewing! Notice how clean the streets are --
Panorama of the Plaza Central - Zocalo nearing beatification completion -- I remember this plaza from my first visit in 1962.
New bandstand and church during beautification project.
The old and the new ...
The cobblestone streets were 'torn up' during the project ... looking toward the San Blas Social Club.
Another view --
Hand made Ice cream and fresh baked bread on one corner ... yum! Video games too ---
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Typical neighborhood streets
Around sunset about the 4th of July
Rainbows are a daily occurrence this time of year -- hot and tropical weather.
The Hotel Playa Hermosa was a 5 Star Hotel when I first visited. Bad business decisions, the jungle and Hurricain Kenna have almost demolished this place...
located across the street from the beach...
they had doormen, bellhops and a gourmet restaurant in the late 50's - early 60's ...
