San Pancho
San Pancho — officially San Francisco, Nayarit — is Sayulita's quieter, more bohemian neighbor, just five miles up the Riviera Nayarit coast. Where Sayulita buzzes, San Pancho slows down: a wide, uncrowded golden beach, a walkable village of galleries, taco stands, and open-air restaurants, and a strong arts-and-community spirit. It's the kind of place where you settle in for a week and feel like a local by day two. Our San Pancho vacation rentals range from one-bedroom condos for couples to multi-bedroom villas for families and groups, most with pool access — rooftop, heated, or plunge — and many just a short walk or bike ride from the sand. We manage homes in two standout communities: La Esquina, a rooftop-pool building one block from the beach with sweeping rooftop views and partial ocean views from some units, and the beachfront Punta Paraiso, oceanfront condos with direct beach access and sweeping Pacific views. In town and in the surrounding jungle you'll also find private villas and pool homes for larger groups, including options that sleep eight to twelve. Winter (November through April) is high season across the Riviera Nayarit — warm, dry days, humpback whales offshore, and a calendar that runs from the holidays through Semana Santa — and San Pancho's smaller inventory books up quickly. Reserving early means the best choice of beachfront and ocean-view homes and the dates you want. Sayulita's surf, nightlife, and shopping are a 10-minute drive away, so many guests base themselves in San Pancho's calm and day-trip over. Every home is locally managed by a team that lives on this coast — someone down the street who knows San Pancho's beaches, restaurants, and quiet corners inside and out. Browse our full collection of San Pancho rentals below.
