San Blas Vacation Rentals, Condos, Villas and Beach Rentals

San Blas is a popular port city, located in the state of Nayarit along the central Pacific Coast of Mexico. It offers a variety of attractions such as beautiful beaches, colonial architecture, points of historical interest, estuaries, and outdoor recreational opportunities. The town of San Blas was founded in the late 17th century during the colonial period and was such an important place of trade that the first customs house of New Spain was built here. Today, the city’s main attractions include the former Maritime Customs House, the Port Captaincy, and the Cerro de la Contaduria, containing traces of the Temple De San Basilio, which dates from the 17th century. Fort San Basilio is located atop a steep, rocky road that climbs through dense forest surrounding the town. The fort dates to the Spanish Colonial period and provides a dramatic view of the town and harbor. San Blas is known for its shrimp and several open air restaurants located on the beach serve a variety of seafood, including “camarones gigantes” – or “giant prawns.” The area surrounding San Blas has become a popular birding and wildlife-viewing site. Jungle and river tours can take you through the estuaries and waterways for some unique birding and ecological experiences. The Las Palmas Crocodile Refuge is located here and is a fascinating way to view these large reptiles in their natural environment. San Blas is a pleasant town and a nice place to enjoy the Mexican lifestyle and avoid the crowds of the larger resorts.

Surrounding areas: Platanitos (11.7 mi / 19 km), Turtle Beach (16.5 mi / 27 km), Rincon de Guayabitos (34.6 mi / 56 km)

San Blas Vacation Rentals

	Pool/HotTub	Type	Bed	Bath	Sleeps
Jardin Escondido	P	Single Family	2	2	8
Casa Los Cocos-Beachfront	P	Single Family	2	2½	5
Casa de Mango	P	Single Family	5	3	8

San Blas Weather & Climate

The Central Pacific Coast of Mexico is surrounded by jungle and receives 345 days of sunshine per year. Located on the same latitude as the Hawaiian Islands, its sub-tropical climate is often compared to Hawaii's. Temperatures reach 90 degrees F (32 C) during the summer, along with high humidity, but at night, the onshore breeze from the Bay of Banderas brings cool air that makes for pleasant sleeping conditions. The rainy season is June through September, however, August and September are considered the two “rainy” months. On average, September has 15 wet days per month, while January has only two. Rain usually doesn’t start until late in the afternoon, leaving most of the day free for outdoor activities. The Bay of Banderas also offers shelter from harsh Pacific winds and hard weather in winter. December and January, the peak tourist season, are generally warm, sunny and dry, with comfortable, balmy nights.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	79°F	61°F	-	80°F
February	79°F	61°F	-	78°F
March	80°F	62°F	-	76°F
April	81°F	64°F	-	74°F
May	84°F	69°F	-	75°F
June	87°F	75°F	-	82°F
July	88°F	75°F	-	84°F
August	89°F	75°F	-	84°F
September	89°F	75°F	-	84°F
October	88°F	73°F	-	82°F
November	84°F	67°F	-	79°F
December	80°F	64°F	-	79°F

Data shown covers: Banderas Bay, Bucerias, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Los Muertos Beach, Marina Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta, Paradise Village, Platanitos, Puerto Vallarta, Punta del Burro, Punta Mita, Punta Negra, Rincon de Guayabitos, San Blas, San Francisco, Sayulita, Turtle Beach

San Blas Map & Transportation


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The closest airports in the area are the Tepic airport (TPQ) located about 28 miles east of San Blas in Tepic, Mexico and the Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International airport (PVR) located approximately 57 miles south of San Blas in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

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