Articles of category "Nayarit"

The El Rey site (the King's Ruins), a collection of ancient Mayan ruins, is located in the heart of the Hotel Zone of Cancun. This small Mayan settlement is believed to have been built as a ceremonial centre and an astronomy lookout. Nowadays a popular beach in Cancun is also named El Rey. The waters that lap against the Caribbean coasts of Mexico are the richest in marine fauna. This is why you are guaranteed success on sport-fishing trips in Cancun. The best period of the year to practice this sports activity is from April to August.

San Blas is located on the Pacific coast of the state of Nayarit. San Blas is less than an hour away from Tepic, the state capital. A tourist can visit the remains of colonial times, such as the Hill of the Contaduria and the ruins of the Temple of San Basilio (XVIII century). The coastline of San Blas has more than 30 kilometers of beaches. The local flora and fauna include orchids, mangroves, crocodiles, tropical fish, iguanas, turtles, and other exotic species. Commercial fishing comprises ocean shrimp, river shrimp, farm shrimp, octopus, lobster, stone oyster. San Blas area is excellent for ecological experience.