San Francisco - Lo de Marco Region

San Francisco is situated north, 40 minutes from the airport of Puerto Vallarta , and you will find charming cobble stoned streets. San Francisco is a small, picturesque and very clean village. Most of the locals are engaged in fishing and tourism and it is better known as "San Pancho".

Its beach is ideal for walks and for collecting several different types of small shells. If you like to practice surfing, this is a place which you absolutely must visit. Navigating along the coastline by sailboat is another romantic and exciting activity to carry out. It is important to remember that this beach is located outside the bay, on the open sea, therefore it is suggested to always take precautions while swimming.

Protected by the Sierra de Vallejo, San Pancho offers unique landscapes which make lovers of photography feel as if they were in paradise. All the activities that can be carried out, puts you in direct contact with nature. It is an excellent place to tour by bicycle or to take an excursion on horseback, whether it is on the beach or in the mountains. It is also a great place to watch birds and it is common to see falcons and "aguilillas" flying in the air. If you are in favor of the conservation of the species, San Pancho offers you the possibility to support the program of the conservation of turtles, and as a matter of fact you can participate in the liberation of the baby turtles, which in itself is an unforgettable experience.


Thanks to the availability of some of the local inhabitants and foreigners, people in San Pancho are working together in order to achieve being one of the villages where cleanliness and tranquility are the prior elements for all their inhabitants. Many foreigners agree on considering San Pancho as an ideal town for retirement.

It is a small fishing village where the streets are still terracería. Besides fishing its inhabitants are engaged in agriculture and tourism. It is an ideal spot for tourists who truly desire to take a rest, retiring from the hum of a life in constant movement. The water temperature is warm and the surf is gentle, in the area of the pier. The climate is mild and the vegetation is tropical.

If you are a fishing fan, theses beaches are the ideal spot for practicing this water sport, catching species like Dorado, Red Snapper and Sierra. Sailing and surfing can also be practiced.

The beach has always been an attraction at the fast-developing Lo de Marcos. This small town continues to offer the friendly atmosphere that keeps visitors coming back with neighborhood restaurants and cafes providing local cuisine. A nearby driving range is becoming an attraction with plans for a full-scale golf course. Horseback riding is popular as are water sports on the comfortable beach. Visit soon while investment opportunities can still be found at reasonable prices.