San Francisco ( San Pancho )

The Mexican Pacific coast is known for having ideal waves for surfing and the waves in San Pancho are perfect, although it should be mentioned that they are more for experienced surfers. But if you want to take your first steps, there are some surf shops in the town that rent boards and they also offer surf lessons on the nearby beaches, such as La Lancha beach, it is the best to learn. If you are not ready to surf the waves yet, you can appreciate surfers from the shore of the beach.

San Pancho beach is home to the Ecological Group of the Costa Verde, one of the largest turtle conservation projects in Banderas Bay and the Riviera Nayarit. During the high season of birth that is from November to April, public releases of baby sea turtles are made, a unique show that you will not want to miss.