San Pancho: Under-the-Radar Pacific Coast Paradise Nick and Dariece - Travel Pulse
go to original January 5, 2016

More likely than not, you've heard of the major Pacific Coast tourist destinations of Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo and Mazatlan, but what about little San Pancho? This tiny gem (also known as San Francisco) is located just 30 miles north of Puerto Vallarta and is an excellent alternative to the popular beach destinations to the north and south.

The entrance to San Pancho is very simple and unassuming. However, once you drive down the main street, over the little bridge and make your way towards the beach, you'll realize what makes this town so special. Many of the streets here are cobblestone, which may be a bit difficult to walk on, but just adds to the charm.

The street — which runs from the highway down to the ocean — is lined with little restaurants, some shops and apartments for rent. Life here seems to move at a slow pace. People saunter around, while stopping to chat with friends on the street. There aren't many cars here and walking is the best way to get around and see everything.

There are many back streets that you can explore, but make sure that you don't miss the views of the golf course and the ocean from atop the hill behind Pakistan Street, on Tahiti Street. For a more natural walk along a shaded dirt road, make sure to wander along the path behind the hospital, which runs alongside the golf course. (There are so many things to see and do in San Pancho, click here to learn more).

The town can basically be divided into a few main areas:

• The "busy" street connecting the highway with the ocean
• The Plaza area
• The Golf Course
• The hills

It's really not hard to get lost here!

Read the rest at Travel Pulse.

Photo by Goats on the Road