SAN PANCHO
Co-founder of Cirque de Soleil created this school for kids to express themselves and create through circus art. The fundraiser show in March is a stunning performance. You will be impressed!! Classes take place throughout the year for adults and children. Donations are much appreciated.
Cirque de Los Ninos
One of the largest turtle conservation projects in the Banderas Bay and the Riviera Nayarit. During high season, Grupo Ecológico de la Costa Verde hosts public release of the baby sea turtles, and it is a spectacle you don’t want to miss. Donations are much appreciated and they are always on the hunt for volunteers!
Turtle Release
La Patrona Polo Club is a beautiful polo and equestrian club in San Pancho. The grounds are surrounded by green jungle and mountain views. It is truly a spectacular place to be. Throughout the high season, La Patrona hosts polo matches coupled with brunch weekly. Visitors can pay for a ticket to enjoy the day, eat, and watch a professional polo match.
La Patrona Polo Club
During the months of December through March, Humpback whales make their way up the Pacific coast to give birth to their young. Many people spot the mother’s with their young breaching the water and appearing to be having a good time. Boat tours are also an option.
Whale Watching
Mercado del Sol - takes place in the square that is fronted by Calle Cuba in the Plaza del Sol every Tuesday 10am-2pm, Nov- April. Organic vegetables, organic coffee, textiles, local art, jewelry, food and snacks, and live music.
Artisanal Market
This beach club is perfect for a day of relaxation! Tierra Tropical offers a day pass that allows you to use all the facilities. After meal at the fabulous palapa restaurant, spend the rest of the day at the beach club with great lounge music playing. This club is never oversold, on line lounge chair reservations recommended!
Tierra Tropical Beach CLub
Watching the sunset is a ritual in San Pancho. Every day, locals and visitors spend their evenings at the beach, honoring the day and bidding farewell to the sun. San Pancho is unique in that every day the sun sets right over the ocean, so you can see every single moment of the sunset.
Watch the Sunset
Entreamigos Community Center: A must do activity is stopping by Entreamigos, our local non-profit Community Center. Find a wide variety of activities and ways to get involved or take the family for fun! Services include a full library, indoor and outdoor playgrounds for the little ones, ping pong, board games and the best souvenir shop in town with all handmade recycled products!
Located on Ave. Tercer Mundo #12. Their phone number is +52 311 258 4377, email: info@entreamigos.org.mx and website: www.entreamigos.org.mx.
General Public Hours: Mon thru Fri 9 am – 6 pm, Sat 10 am – 2 pm.
Entreamigos
Connect with your true self, El Estar Yoga and Healing Center offers yoga classes and treatments, including massages, facials, and acupuncture. Classes are held under a palapa and the space is tranquil and close to nature.
Yoga
You just call out to the horseman when you see him, usually exercising his horses on the beach in hopes of catching some customers. Sometimes you'll see them free roaming in the estuary and on the beach.
Beach Horseback Riding
“We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. This is luxury at its finest. The villa is so well designed with great private spaces and large areas to gather as a group. Large pool and deck with views out of this world. So easy to get anywhere. We will be back!”
— Nicole B., San Diego, CA