San Blas, Colonial port town in Nayarit, Mexico
San Blas stretches along the Pacific coast with mangrove swamps, sandy beaches, and a natural harbor flanked by jungle-covered hills.
The Spanish Empire established San Blas as a military base and shipyard in 1768, connecting Mexico's Pacific trade routes with Asian territories through Manila.
The rock group Mana created the song El Muelle de San Blas, depicting a woman who waited at the pier for her fisherman lover.
Regular buses connect San Blas to Tepic, Puerto Vallarta, and Guadalajara, with the journey from Tepic taking approximately one hour.
Three local fishermen survived nine months at sea before their rescue near the Marshall Islands in 2006, drawing international media coverage.
Location: San Blas Municipality
Inception: 1768
Founders: Nuño de Guzmán
Elevation above the sea: 1 m
GPS coordinates: 21.53972,-105.28556
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:41
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