Cruise Up a Jungle River to see the Crocodiles
Less than an hour from Playa Las Tortugas you can enjoy the best of Mexican wilderness and culture in the same tour. After driving to La Tovara, board a jungle boat that will take you up the La Tovara River, which is crystal clear and flows through a subtropical forest that makes a canopy over much of the river’s length.
You’ll likely spot a variety of birds and probably crocodiles along the river banks!
Continue your trip with a visit to the historic 16th century Spanish fort in San Blas, where canons look out across Matanchen Bay. You may find Huichol Indians (who live in remote villages in the mountains east of San Blas) selling handmade beadwork and other crafts in the town’s main plaza. Follow your explorations with a meal at Garza Canela (Cinnamon Heron), one of the region’s best (yet reasonably-priced) restaurants, with possibly the world’s best ceviche.