San Pancho (officially named San Francisco) is a beautiful town located 25 miles north of Puerto Vallarta. Surrounded by lush tropical jungles and spilling onto a mile long stretch of white sand beach, San Pancho is still largely undiscovered by the tourist crowds. San Pancho boasts an eclectic flair, thanks to the influence of Locals who have lived there for several generations and the lure of visionaries from around the world who have brought their favorite foods, services and goods to town. This clean and friendly town is the perfect home away from home!

The activities are endless in San Pancho and neighboring coastal towns. There is an abundance of championship-level golf courses, resorts and spas for world-class golfing and pampering, and endless beaches for deep-sea fishing, surfing, diving, snorkeling, kayaking, horse-back riding, hiking, and most of all, relaxing.

San Pancho also hosts the only polo field and a 9 hole golf course in this area of Nayarit. There is an impressive offering of wellness acitivities and the town is the future home of the largest Cultural Center for arts, fitness, theatre and performance in Banderas Bay. International restaurants, boutiques and high-end shopping are plentiful between San Pancho and Puerto Vallarta. You will be sure to find everything you need!