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Join this channel to get access to perks: Want to learn more about Periscope Film and get access to exclusive swag? Join us on Patreon. Visit Visit our website This travelogue “The Emerald of Nayarit“ is an episode in the “ Vagabond “ TV series hosted by Bill Burrud. It dates to 1965, and shows a journey to the tropical area of the Mexican state of Nayarit, including tourist attractions and activities, the life of locals, and the boat ride up the San Cristobal River. Waves crashing onto a shore (00:07). A bird flying in a dark cloudy sky (00:11). “Vagabond” title banner (00:16). A waterfront hut (00:28). A man net fishing on a beach in Mexico (00:31). A man rowing through a river surrounded by rich greenery (00:35). A heron (00:46). Clips portraying the diversity of Mexico, such as a modern city, ancient ruins, locals, and nature (00:49). Host Bill Burrud introduces this episode on the Mexican state of Nayarit from his studio (01:22). An Aeronautics de Mexico airplane lands in the Mazatlán Airport, and passengers exit the aircraft (02:31). A horse carriage (03:06). The coastline in Mazatlán on the backdrop of modern buildings (03:23). Fishermen hanging swordfish on the peer (03:47). A captain who offers tourists boat rides for big-game fishing (04:29). A flock of birds flying off a cliff (04:52). A pirate cave inside the cliff (04:58). Tropical beaches on surrounding islands (05:11). The underwater scene with colorful varieties of fish, shellfish, and corals (05:39). The waterfront of Mazatlán (07:00). Visitors relaxing on the white sand beaches (07:22). Hotel guests swim in a pool (07:49). Guests play with a monkey (08:13). Coatimundis (08:30). Natives fishing along the beach (09:08). Cars driving along the beach (09:27). A boat trip up the San Cristobal River (09:43). The trip guide has a parrot on his shoulder (10:24). The participants disembark near a native compound (10:44). A coconut plantation (11:06). Lush pineapple plants (11:30). A man climbs the narrow palm trunk to pick a coconut (12:00). The coconut is opened using a machete (12:47). Back in the studio Burrud finalize part one of this “Vagabond” episode (13:15). Part two begins, as the participants reembark the boat and continue their trip up the San Cristobal River (13:37). They arrive at a blue lagoon (14:30). They spot an egret heron and continue their journey (14:50). Flamingoes flying in flock near the headwaters of the river, followed by other birds (16:26), after being frightened by a coyote (16:45). At the headwaters of the river is a spring and a compound (17:17). Natives are building a roof using palm leaves in the compound (17:30). The port of San Blas, Nayarit and the no-longer functioning lighthouse (18:09) and the old warehouse and customs-building (19:08). The streets of San Blas (19:26). A viewpoint of San Blas overlooking the harbor, with ruins of the original church and fort (20:11). An iguana crawling on the brick walls (20:46). Overviews of the Mexican state of Nayarit (21:35). Burrud interviews former Mexican vice president of Mexico about travel and tourism in Mexico in his studio (22:15). He concludes the episode (24:08). The film is presented by Official Films and was produced in Hollywood by Bill Burrud's own production company; “Bill Burrud production” in association with producers Reed Bingham and Milas Hinshaw. Sequences in the studio are filmed by Ken Carlson and Jim Crabe, and the remaining footage is filmed on scene by Milas Hinshaw, Buddy Noonan, Charles Martin, Guy Adenis, Dick Wilson, and Lee Hansen, who also functioned as production manager. The script was written by Ted Hilgenstuhler, and the episode was edited by Marvin Waldwitz and Mindy Bagdon. We encourage viewers to add comments and, especially, to provide additional information about our videos by adding a comment! See something interesting? Tell people what it is and what they can see by writing something for example: “01:00:12:00 -- President Roosevelt is seen meeting with Winston Churchill at the Quebec Conference.“ This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. For more information visit
