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People on the beach watch the sun set in San Francisco, Mexico
Watching the sun set in San Francisco, Mexico (courtesy, Nayarit Secretariat of Tourism)

San Francisco Beach Highlights

By Travel Expert: Gary Chandler
  • Refer to San Francisco as San Pancho, its common Mexican nickname, to avoid strange looks.
  • Backed by a pleasant little village, this expansive beach has fine sand and few tourists.
  • Know your geography: San Pancho faces the open ocean and the surf can be quite rough.
  • Although very close to each other, San Pancho and Puerto Vallarta—including its international airport—are in different states and different time zones.

Hotels

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Hacienda San Angel
Miramar 336
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Distance: 23.0 Miles
(from destination center)
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Villa Premiere Hotel and Spa
Calle San Salvador 117
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
Distance: 23.2 Miles
(from destination center)
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5.0 out of 5
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4.7 out of 5 36 reviews
4.7 out of 5
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from: $139 expert favorite hotel
Marriott CasaMagna Resort Puerto Vallarta
Paseo de la Marina Number 5
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
Distance: 24.2 Miles
(from destination center)
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5.0 out of 5
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Attractions

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Los Arcos
Highway 200 Sur Km 12
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Map
Distance: 22.8 Miles (from destination center)
Description: An eco-preserve is a place where the environment... Read More
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Playa Mismaloya
Highway 200 Sur Km 11.5
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Distance: 22.8 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Mismaloya Bay is the setting for this beautiful... Read More
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Playa Camarones
Ave Paraguay
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Map
Distance: 22.8 Miles (from destination center)
Description: This beach is just north of the... Read More
Beaches Expert Rating
4.0 out of 5
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