

Our “Nature is our Teacher” Surf Program is designed to provide Native Students with a day filled with environmental and cultural mentorship, build their confidence, as well as reconnect them to their Native Roots in a way that only the ocean can provide. By providing Native Students with a day filled with outdoor mentoring and environmental experiences which ties their own cultural roots into their daily lives, we can help build their self-esteem and a better understanding of their connection to the natural world around them. That means hotels and B&Bs seem to be opening here all the time.Our Vision is to Inspire and Empower at-risk, low-income, urban or geographically isolated, Middle-School through High-School Students, onto a path towards higher learning, individual growth, for broader social change. San Pancho is still an upcoming destination on the Riviera Nayarit. This JJF board bag has some of the best padding you could hope for. It’s like the dream versatile board – perfect for long-haul surf trips.ĬARRY: Dakine John John Florence Mission Surfboard Bag | Eek! We hate flying with our precious quiver. And looks great.īOARD: Lib Tech Nude Bowl Surfboard | One of the most versatile shortboards we know, the Nude Bowl has extra volume to ease the paddle out, balanced out by a high-performance nose, and a low rail for speed. The waters here aren’t cold but you want to be in for, what, four hours at a time, right? Also keeps the wax from rubbing your skin. WEAR (women): Billabong Salty Daze Wetsuit Vest | A key piece of kit for longer sessions. And it cuts out 98% of damaging UVA/UVB light. We love the Xcel Stretch range, because, well…it’s stretchy. WEAR (men) XCEL Premium Stretch Short Sleeve Performance Fit Rashguard | Always travel to the tropics with a rash vest. What we’d take on our San Pancho surf trip… We take a look at both of those, along with a few nearby options on the line up of Nayarit surf spots. However, the locals have identified two that are the most consistent and the most popular: A point on the south end of the bay and a wedge near the river mouth. You’ll find that there are actually plenty of peaks to get stuck into both south and north. San Pancho is fronted by a long and lovely stretch of yellow sand. That’s about 45 minutes direct transfer to the south. The nearest airport is the Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport in Puerto Vallarta. Alternatively, there are regular local buses from PV’s downtown. You can access it on the main 200 Highway by car. It’s about an hour’s drive north of Puerto Vallarta.

San Pancho sits on the iconic Riveira Nayarit. Just be aware that you’ll need to travel to the best breaks in the region.

Seriously, we love this place way more than nearby Sayulita as a spot to bed down. Choose it for the chilled surfer vibes and roastery coffee shops. Come for the cool Mex-Veggie eateries on the main street. You come to stay in a vibrant little beach town with a long length of stunning golden sand backed by palm trees. In addition, you don’t really come to San Pancho for just the surf. However, staying here means you can be within easy striking distance of some of the best Nayarit surfing, from La Lancha surf to Punta Mita and beyond. However, we’d rate it as a mediocre beach break that’s heavy on the closeouts and downright nasty when you get on the wrong side of the reef. We’ll be honest – the break itself isn’t all that amazing. San Pancho surf is getting increasingly popular. If all that sounds nostalgic, it’s because it is. There are evenings of sizzling tacos and cold cerveza by the shore. You can spend mornings listening to coconut sellers in the street below (coco frios!). Its cobbled streets and pastel-painted casas are a vision of the real Mexico. This hidden little spot on the ever-popular Riviera Nayarit has managed to retain a little of the Mexicana charm that other nearby towns haven’t (Sayulita, we’re looking at you). We’re almost reluctant to talk about San Pancho. Things to do when you’re not surfing in San Pancho.Where to stay for surfing in San Pancho.A guide to all the San Pancho surf spots.What will I find in this guide to Playa San Pancho This is a part of our greater guide to surfing Mexico.
