Mangos

The mango is a tropical fruit tree native to Asia that was introduced to the West Indies in the 18th C. and moved into Mexico early in the 19th C. Its fruit is both juicy and fibrous, with a flowery and somewhat peach-like flavor.

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Papaya

It is believed that the papaya is native to tropical America, particularly southern Mexico and Central America, although now the papaya is common in almost all tropical regions. It is the source of the digestive enzyme, papain.

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San Blas, Nayarit, Mexico

San Blas is a small town set amid lush tropical estuaries and lagoons, with excellent sport fishing, eco-activities such as birdwatching and whale watching, and surfing nearby.

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