Contact Us
Doug & Heather (Diving Beyond Adventures) manage this website, and provide general
information and assistance with the tours and activities listed on this website. We can be contacted
either in Sausalito, California (USA), or San Blas, Mexico:
Doug Storms
Diving Beyond Adventures
USA Main/Cell: (415) 235-3789
USA Alt Tel: (415) 331-7925
San Blas Tel: (323) 285-1418
From the U.S. dial prefix
011-52
Email: info@sanblasecotours.com
Our 2011 Schedule:
We are currently in Sausalito, CA (USA). Please
contact us at the number above. Our next trip to San Blas,
Mexico is to be determined. When we are in San Blas you
can contact us by phone or email.
Local
Contacts
These are the people we recommend for tours and services
in San Blas, and for whom we have put our hearts into developing
this website. If you are in San Blas, feel free to
contact one of the guides or hotels directly (all are English-speaking).
Please say you found their information on our website.
Ricardo "Pato" Murillo
(323) 285-1281
From the U.S. dial prefix 011-52
Alternate: Contact Doug Storms
Direct Email: pato_murillo@yahoo.com.mx
Ricardo's Website: Isla
Del Rey
"Jungle Man" Manuel
Contact Manuel for reservations, at:
(323) 285-0558
F
rom the
U.S. dial prefix 011-52
Alternate: Contact Doug Storms
Manuel's Website: San
Blas Birding Tours
Jose "Pela" Ortiz
Telephone: Contact Doug Storms
On
the internet: Customer
Recommendation
Martha Carey Gutierrez
of Hotel Posada Carey
&
Iguanas Ranas Restaurant
(323) 285-0985
From the U.S. dial prefix 011-52
H Batallón No 104 Col. Centro, San Blas
Martha's Website: Hotel
Posada Carey
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Are reservations required?
If you have the opportunity, we recommend to call us while
you are in the process of making trip plans for San Blas. This
way, we are able to help you discover which trips are best
suited for you and your group, help you with tour departure
locations, connect you with any other groups we know of, or
connect you with a tour guide if you need assistance. Tips:
reservations are not required for
these trips:
La Tovara Jungle Boat Tours:
Reservations are NOT
REQUIRED to take the Jungle Boat Tour
at La Tovara National Park on your
own. Guests may park their vehicle in the La Tovara
parking lot and register at any time of day. We (San
Blas EcoTours) are not affiliated with the La Tovara
association, but we are able to help you hire an
outside guide such as a "Naturalist" to
accompany you, and additional fees will apply. For
trip notes and and driving directions, click
here to open the Itinerary page in a new window.
Waterfall Hikes (On Your Own)
(Or guide may be hired, see below)
Kayaking
in Mantanchen Bay
Kayaks
are often available at one of the beach restaurants |
reservations are ADVISED for
these trips
Many tours and trips in the San Blas area
can be arranged spontaneously, but take note that
during the tourism season (November-May), guides
may be booked. Depending on the time of year or local
festivities, we advise to make reservations, especially
if you have limited time in San Blas; reservations
can be made for the following trips, subject
to availability, and weather conditions permitting.
• Paraje Del Rey (estuary/lunch destination)
• Whale-watching trips (contact
Ricardo Murillo)
• Waterfall Hikes* (depending on road conditions,
you may drive your own vehicle or hire a taxi)
• Snorkeling and Diving on the
coast (conditions permitting)
• Jungle Discovery Hikes with a naturalist
• Team-building Zipline Adventure
• Whale-watching trips
• Guided Kayaking in San Blas
• Guided La Tovara Jungle Boat Tours,
with a Specialized Guide/Naturalist |
reservations are usually required for
these trips:
In most cases, hiring a specialized guide
requires advanced reservations, particularly if you
have limited time in San Blas. Reservations
must be made for the following trips, subject
to availability, and weather conditions permitting.
• San Cristobal Estuary Crocodile and Bird
Watching Trip (North of San Blas)
• Waterfall Hikes (Guided)
• Sport Fishing
• Trips with a certified Bird Guide, or a Naturalist
(all estuary, or land locations)
• Snorkeling or Scuba Diving on the San Blas
coast (conditions permitting)
• Hiking, Snorkeling, or Scuba Diving at Isabela
Island (conditions permitting)
• Guided/Customized day-trips to Santiago,
Mexcaltitan, Tepic, or other local sites
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Reservations are required 2 or more weeks
in advance for:
Camping at Isabela Island
Minimum 2-3 weeks in advance, subject to availability,
conditions permitting. Camping requires a licensed,
permitted guide with experience. Contact
us, or Ricardo Murillo for
more information. |
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