The proximity of San Pancho to Puerto Vallarta, 40 minutes away on a scenic highway, opens another world of activities. From the early 60's when Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton made the film The Night of the Iguana, Puerto Vallarta has become a hot vacation spot. It has a local population of over 200,000 people and is one of the three most popular tourist destinations in Mexico. The town, built in the hills, has its own architectural style and very distinct way of life offering spectacular views of Banderas Bay, excellent hotels, a large diversity of restaurants and night life.
You can reach the variety of services offered by San Pancho and Puerto Vallarta, such as hiking, running, biking, fishing, boating & surfing, golfing, snorkeling & diving, horseback riding, nature & wildlife viewing, shopping, dining and entertainment.
You can take advantage of the beach and surrounding mountains to begin practicing your own basic relaxation, exercise & meditation program.
Many visitors find that bringing books to San Pancho to read by the ocean is an exercise in futility as the beauty and tranquility takes you to another plateau and holds you there until you leave. The beaches are beautiful and secluded, and for reasons that we can not comprehend but welcome from the bottom of our hearts, they have not been discovered and exploited by the locals or the tourism industry. The nights are quiet and usually spent gazing at the moon and stars.