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A short five kilometers from Sayulita, Mexico, is the charming village of San Francisco, locally known as San Pancho. Home to art galleries, restaurants, hotels, and unique shops, San Pancho is a nice, relaxing place to spend the day. It has a quiet vibe and a nice beach.
Transportation
You can easily catch a taxi from the Sayulita plaza for around 200 pesos. Or catch the local bus for around 30 pesos. If you prefer to prearrange transportation to and from San Pancho to allow for a day of activities, try our transportation page and reserve your transportation.
Things to do
San Pancho is home to several fine dining restaurants and boutiques, as well as the local San Pancho artisan and food market that occurs during the high season months in the Plaza del Sol every Tuesday from 9:30am to 2pm.
Visit or volunteer at the local community center EntreAmigos. Your support goes to local recycling programs, and education programs for local kids and community members.
Visit the statue of the patron saint of the town, San Francisco (St Francis). Located in the plaza right before the beach.
Once you arrive at the beach, fuel up at one of the beachfront restaurants. For an elegant day trip to a fabulous oceanfront beach club, check out La Patrona Beach Club. They offer day passes and it will be the highlight of your vacation.
Please note that the waves on the beach can be large here and tend to break heavily on shore, which can make it not the best area for swimming, but surfers usually can catch some good waves, and it makes for entertaining people watching while enjoying the beach.
Staying in San Pancho
Interested in staying in San Pancho? Casa Las Hermanas is a chic vacation rental featuring 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and a large saline pool with a waterfall. Close to town and the beach, this is the perfect vacation home for a larger group of travelers.
For a more all-inclusive experience, check out Alma Vida Retreats. A beachfront luxury retreat that offers wellness rituals and high end culinary experiences. Reconnect with nature and yourself at Alma Vida.
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