The San Blas pier.
She fired her love. He left on a boat at the San Blas dock. He swore that he would come back. And drenched in tears, she swore that she would wait. Maybe you're too young to remember it or maybe you're not. What is clear is that May 1998 was marked forever by the lyrics of this song (catchy, very catchy) that she played for the group Manna even higher in the spotlight of the world music scene.
the recognized Mexican pop-rock band Maná has given us great stories through music crossing borders. One of them was At the San Blas pier , a sad ballad that talks about the legend of Rebeca Méndez Jiménez, a Mexican merchant with a tragic fate after the death of her husband in a shipwreck a few days before her wedding. Rebeca, dressed as a bride, was waiting on the pier for her lover to return, which is why the San Blas pier has a statue in homage to her story.
But did the pier ever exist? where is it located?
San Blas, Riviera Nayarit.
San Blas is one of the historic towns of Riviera Nayarit , known as the treasure of the Mexican Pacific. A treasure located 35 kilometers north of Rincón de Guayabitos and 160 kilometers from the airport of Vallarta Port . Colonial buildings, large haciendas and tranquility is what you will find in this quiet town.
And despite the fact that Maná's song stirs sad feelings, the truth is that the San Blas pier is actually a focus of joy and activity . The palm trees and nature form a perfect setting with the crystal clear waters of its sea and the entire area has a wide gastronomic offer where you can try traditional dishes prepared with the freshest local fish.
The Tovara.
In addition, San Blas is surrounded by mangroves and natural estuaries where more than 300 migratory birds arrive each year. And to its famous dock, several natural wonders are added, such as the La Tovara Natural Park , a habitat made up of an estuary and a freshwater spring, with navigable channels surrounded by different types of mangroves, lush vegetation and beautiful flowers such as orchids and bromeliads.
Another recommended experience when traveling to the historic port is a ride aboard a small motor boat through the springs . It is recommended to do this tour during the first hours of the day, since it is when the largest number of birds and even the occasional crocodile can be seen.
Shall we return to the San Blas pier?