San Pancho Activities
..For your family vacations in winter San Pancho is
the best!
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| Guayabitos | This busy coastal town is where the cobalt blue
Mexican Pacific coastline is packed with the weekend Sun Seekers
from Guadalajara. This authentic Mexican vacation resort area is a must for those of you whom wish to mingle with the friendly families of Guadalajara. Main Website |
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Huichol Indians | About a 2 hour drive from San Pancho you will find the community of the Huichol Indians living in a very remote mountain village still residing in pre-Columbian times. They have been able to follow their customs and traditions because of their secluded location. Please use honor and respect when interacting with these highly spiritual people. Their beaded and threaded artwork are definitely articles you would be more than happy to ad to your collection. | ||||
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Mazamitla | This little town is located in western Mexico in the State of Jalisco, nestled in the heart of Sierra Del Tigre where you can still view golden eagles, mountain lions and deer in the pine and oak covered hillsides. You can enjoy a beautiful windy mountain drive north along hwy 2oo where there are many fruit and vegetable stands beginning north of Guayobitos. Mazamitla is approximately 2-3 hours from San Pancho. | ||||
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San Sebastian | The quaintest of villages in the Sierra Madres, San
Sebastian is approximately two and a half hour drive from San Pancho. A special day trip can be arranged to drive or you can choose a shorter trip by air to fly in over the majestic mountains landing within row upon row of "Agave", the native plant is grown in abundance here, of which Tequila is manufactured. You can enjoy the warm mountain breezes while you dine on the terrace of one of the authentic cafes and afterward you can leisurely stroll the narrow cobble stone streets lined with historic architecture occupied by many shops offering the delightful creations of the local Artisans. Main Website |
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| Eco
Tours |
Since 1991 PV's Nature Tour operator. Tours include: | |||||
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| Ignacio L. Vallarta #243 Tel: 223-3130 Website |
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| Golf Carts & Cars | Pacific Coast Golf Cars
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Pacific Coast Golf Cars Calle Revolucion 45-A Sayulita, Nayarit C.P. 63732 52-329-291-3854 949-873-2756 ( From the U.S.) Online Brochure |
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| Golf Courses |
Flamingos Golf & Country Club Four Seasons at Punta Mita Vista Vallarta Jack Nicklaus Vista Vallarta Tom Weiskopf Paradise Village Golf Course "El Tigre" Marina Vallarta Golf Club Mayan Resorts Golf Nuevo Vallarta El Tamarindo Golf Course Isla Navidad Golf Course |
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| Hiking and Biking | Outdoor Vallarta | Mountain Biking, Hiking and Surfing
Adventures. Professional experienced guides. All levels of ability. Tel: 293-1142
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| Jeep Tours |
Discover Mexico | This tour takes you deep into the
foothills to an ancient hieroglyphics site, overlooking a quaint
Mexican village. snack and refreshments. Small groups only |
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| Sierra Madre Jeep Tour |
Up to the quaint little mining town of
San Sebastian
(see virtual tour), in
the foothills of the Sierra Madres...with bi/lingual guides and
drivers.
Learn about local flora, fauna, wildlife and customs...taste the food and experience the charm of old Mexican ways. Includes: Lunch, Soda and lots of fun For info and reservations: |
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| Liz Taylor's House | Casa Kimberley the former home of Liz
Taylor and Richard Burton, with original furnishings.
Daily Tours Tel: 222-1336 |
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| Steamboat Dinner Cruise |
Classic Steamboat including cast iron
boiler and polished brass fittings. Explore the tropical jungle
canals where you can see exotic birds. Daily |
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| Hacienda Dona Engracia |
In the foothills of the Sierra Madres |
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Beaches
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Bucerias |
The Beach of
Bucerias, 30 minutes drive from San Pancho or 15 minutes from
Puerto Vallarta . You can walk for miles on the sandy
beach along the gentle surf and encounter horse back riding,
multiple beach front cafes and numerous water sports activities.
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Boca de Tomatlán | An enchanting little cove beach located at the edge of the lush
jungle about 3 miles or 4.5 kilometers south of Mismayloya. This
precious little town is an authentic Mexican fishing village
approximately 20 minutes south of Puerto Vallarta where you can
catch the water taxi's to
Las Animas, Quimixto,
Majahuitas, and Yelapa (beaches only accessible by sea)
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Boca de Tomates | A place more suited for the
environmentalist, as this beach area
is dedicated to the preservation of it's environment by protecting
the many
species of turtles, and other marine life.
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Destiladeras |
Destiladeras is located a few miles north of Piedra Blanca. Destiladeras is approximately a 1 ½-km-long (1-mi-long) beach with waves for bodysurfers and boogie-boarders. More isolated than some of the other area beaches, you will find a few simple places serving filets of fish and ceviche. Punta el Burro, at the north end of the beach, is a popular surf spot often accessed by boat from Punta de Mita.
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El Anclote | El Anclote, one of the two public beaches in Punta
de Mita a peninsula at the north end of Banderas Bay where you can
charter a boat for day of sport fishing |
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The San Pancho (formerly named San
Francisco) Beach, in the State of
Nayarit is a Pacific coastal jewel and just a short 40 minute drive
from Puerto Vallarta. In San Pancho the rich culture of the indigenous people magically blends with the newer customs of their North American neighbors. The surf is a bit stronger here, and more appropriate for surfers, yet is swimable most days. In San Pancho exists a true Mexico Artist Co-op that holds an annual Art Festival during Christmas Week View the MLS Real Estate Listings and Beachfront Vacation Properties in this area.
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Garza Blanca | A city beach located along the Barra Navidad road on the way to
Mismaloya. Bring your own lunch as there are no amenities provided
for the beach visitors.
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Las Animas | South of Puerto Vallarta and only accessible by boat, Las Animas
is a place for those seeking isolation. You can catch a water taxi
in Boca de Tomatlán
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Las Caletas | Caletas a secluded beach reachable only by boat on the Bay of Banderas is a Vallarta coastal hideaway perfect for kayaking,
snorkeling, scuba diving and other
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Mismaloya | On Hwy 200 south of Puerto Vallarta, where the Sierra Madres
meet Banderas Bay more famously known for the location of the movie
"Night of the Iguana" directed by John Houston in 1963. This single
event caused Puerto Vallarta to transform from a simple Mexican
fishing. Playa Mismaloya in located in a beautiful cove with a great
view of the Los Arcos sea rocks. The scuba diving and snorkeling is
exceptional here. There are several restaurants and beach vendors to
satisfy your shopping desires.
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Punta de Mita | Located in the State of Nayarit just 40 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta where the beaches are some of the loveliest in the area. Besides the many incredible restaurants, there are boat tours, horse back riding, surf, boogie board and jet ski rentals and more! | ||||
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Quimixto | The only way to get to this fishing village is by boat. Many
tourist are not aware that this incredible spot exists so close by
to Vallarta. It is a quiet village with a few shopping
opportunities. You can enjoy the horseback riding and jungle
explorations. The boat ride
is wonderful as well.
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Sayulita | Sayulita, a thriving little coastal town along Hwy 200. This beach is a surfer's haven, but accommodates swimmers of all levels as well.
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| Yelapa | About 45 minutes from Puerto Vallarta. There is a road, but it
is more easily accessed by
boat, A fishing village located on a quiet cove with little to no traffic. There is a
long stretch of beach divided by an inlet. An excellent day
adventure to explore the restaurants and art community. Transportation departs daily from numerous places in Puerto Vallarta.
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| Bungee Jumping | Open Daily 10am-6pm 9.2 Km Hwy 200 |
120 ft cliff side, free-fall over the ocean. Secure
permanent facility with a trained staff of 13 years experience. Perfect Safety Record Tel: 228-0670 |
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| San Pancho Surfing | San Pancho surfing along the coastline of the State
of Nayarit in Mexico has two surf seasons; Winter is from November
thru March with light or offshore winds and a pleasant air
temperature of around 75-85 F and water temperature around 75-78F.
The best winter surfing is found closer to Punta de Mita and inside
the Bay of Banderas (Bahia de Banderas ) and Summer is April
thru October. Read more and get direct links to tides, wave models and surfing trips. |
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| Dolphins Activities List |
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Nuevo Vallarta Dolphin Center |
SWIM AND PLAY WITH A DOLPHIN...
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San Pancho Puerto Vallarta Fishing and Boating in PV  Activities List |
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Fishing With Carolina |
30 ft. UNIFLITE Sportfisher. Fully equipped Penn & Penn International. New twin Cummins. Experienced
crew, Snorkel equipment
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| Master Baiter's | Sport Fishing and Tackle. Two time WBS
Champion, Best Captain, Best Boat, Fun, T-shirts-Souvenirs-Tours 1/3 back Catch Guarantee Main Marina Store Tel: 322 209-0499/98 Downtown by McDonalds |
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Fine Art, Galleries and
Cultural Events
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| Puerto Vallarta's cultural arts community is led by
the combination of the Department of Culture, the Puerto
Vallarta Convention & Visitors' Bureau, The University of
Guadalajara, Buenaventura Hotels and Sheraton Bougainvilleas Resort and
joined by art dealers, gallery owners, visitors and artists from all
over Mexico. The Malecón in Puerto Vallarta is a jetty along the beach front of Bahia de Banderas, where the evidence of a very active artist community exists. PV is hailed by critics as Mexico's Art Mecca with more than 30 galleries located in the Vallarta area. The infamous Art Walk season, organized by the downtown gallery owners, is held every Wednesday from November through April. During the Art Walk season you can stroll from gallery to gallery enjoying the most recent art offerings while savoring free wine and canapes. The Marina Vallarta Galleries arrange Art Walks each Friday There is an annual Mexican film festival where a series of classical films are displayed in an open air screen at Los Arcos in the center of town, while the premiers are held at Cinema Bahia. At the sea side amphitheater next to City Hall, on the first Thursday of every month there are music concerts and dance presentations. In late March or early April there is a Poetry and Short Story Festival, with submissions from local writers and attended by nationally known literary figures. The Festival de Arte, held in May simultaneously celebrates the anniversary of the city with a magnificent fireworks display in the main plaza. If you are a lover of cultural events and fine art we strongly encourage you to join us in Puerto Vallarta, the city by the sea. If you would like more detail information regarding any of the events above, please don't hesitate to Ask A Question. |
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| San Pancho Art Galleries |
Entre Amigos Sinergi Arte Galeria del Nayar |
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Puerto Vallarta
Art Galleries |
Puerto Vallarta art galleries exhibit various types of Mexican and international art for multiple tastes. | |||||
| Galeria Arte Latinoamericano 155 El Centro Tel: (322) 222-4406 Main Website |
Josefa Ortíz de Domínguez | |||||
| Galería Córsica 230 El Centro Tel: (322) 223-1821 |
Leona Vicario | |||||
| Galería de Ollas Corona 176 El Centro Tel: (322) 223-1045 |
Mata Ortiz potters | |||||
| Galeria EM La Marina Marina Las Palmas II L-17 Marina Vallarta Tel: (322) 221-2228 |
Estela Herrera and Mariano Pérez | |||||
| Galería Omar Alonso Leona Vicario 249 El Centro Tel: (322) 222-5587 |
Photography, Engraving and Sculpture | |||||
| Galería Pacífico 174 El Centro Tel: (322) 222-1982 |
Aldama Ramiz Barquet and Patrick Denoun |
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| Galerie des Artistes 248 El Centro Tel: (322) 223-0006 |
Leona Vicario Rivera, Orozco and Coronel |
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| Galleria Dante Basilio Badillo 269 El Centro Tel: (322) 222-2477 |
Claire and Joe Guarniere Gabriel Colunga, Guillermo Gómez, Luis Espiridión, Meg Munro, Bill Megrail, Tellosa, Oscar Capeche, Jonás Gutiérrez, Meridy Volz, Rocio Sánchez. Introducing Bernardo Colunga, Edgar Martínez, Israel Zepeda and Boback Emad |
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| Mata Ortiz Art Gallery 268-A El Centro Tel: (322) 222-7407 |
Lázaro Cárdenas Mata Ortiz pottery Jewelry designs inspired by the ancient pre-Hispanic culture of Paquimé |
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| Meg Munro Studio Ecuador 1225 El Centro Tel: (322) 223-1142 |
Meg Munro Master Watercolorist | |||||
| T Fuller Fine Art Corona 169 El Centro Tel: (322) 222-8196 |
Davis Birks, painter Morales family, master potters Chad Buck and Carlos Terres. |
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| The Loft Corona 176-A El Centro Tel: (322) 222-6353 |
Ruben Cham and John Strawn Contemporary Art |
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| Art V Galería Libertad 278 Tel. 22 2 04 00, |
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| Arte de Las Américas Marina Vallarta. |
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| Galería Arte Popular Mexicano Libertad 285 Tel. 22 2 69 60 |
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| Galería EM Marina Vallarta. |
Estela Herrera and Mariano Pérez Custom-made stained glass |
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| Galerías de Ollas Corona 176 Tel. 22 3 10 45 |
Mata Ortiz potters | |||||
| Galería Omar Alonso Leona Vicario 249 Tel. 222-5587 |
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| Galería Piramide Downtown |
Hand-carved and beaded Huichol art, pre-Columbian reproductions, masks and paintings by local artists. | |||||
| Galería Rosas Blancas Downtown Juarez 523 Tel. 22 2 11 68 |
Works by Mexican and local artists, promoting young talents and showing the most recent works of renowned sculptors and painters. | |||||
| Galería Uno Morelos 561 Tel. 222 09 08 |
Paintings, graphics, sculpture and posters from all over México by many famous artists including Colunga, Felguérez, Tamayo, Raymundo González and Conrado Domínguez | |||||
| Galería Vallarta Juarez 263 Tel. 22 2 02 90 |
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| Judith Ewing Morlan Miramar 237 Tel. 223-2179 |
Contemporary Art | |||||
Malecon  Activities List |
Vallarta Beach Front Jetty Walkway top | |||||
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Night Life |
La Iguana Mexican Fiesta | The original Fiesta since 1962. Authentic music,
dance, entertainment, food and drinks of Mexico. Thursday and
Sunday |
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| Mexican Fiesta | Vallarta's most spectacular, traditional and popular
celebration of Mexican culture, music and food. Includes full
buffet, open bar, and show Reservations: |
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Restaurants Activities List |
San Pancho Restaurants coming soon | |||||
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| THE RIVER CAFE | ||||||
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| Tennis |
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Vallarta Zoo Activities List |
Open Daily 10 am - 6 pm Calle 5 de Mayo 700 in Mismaloya (700 meters from the Hwy) Tel:
228-0955/0501 |
Long time dream of the Casteneda
family, this privately owned zoo features over 300 animals living on
a wildlife preserve of 62 hecteras, set in the jungle in the hills
above the little town of
Mismaloya. Stroll the tropical grounds at your leisure while viewing the animals i their enclosures You'll find animals from around the world and from here in Mexico. Rare White Tiger The zoo has a strong record in successfully breeding animals so there are always young ones to see. Take a break and enjoy a meal at the two tiered observation deck/restaurant. The tree top view of the surrounding jungle is breathtaking, so bring your camera.
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Water
Sports Activities List |
Diving |
Twin Dolphins Resort Center/Your
Best Choice in Diving |
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Whales Activities List
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San Pancho is known for it's whale activity. You can observe the whales all along the Bay of Banderas, as well as the beaches to the north and south during the winter months. | ||||
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