San Francisco Vacation Rentals, Condos, Villas and Beach Rentals

San Francisco , or “San Pancho,” is a small fishing village located twenty minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta International Airport in Nayarit, Mexico. This area has become a hot spot for those looking for a quieter and more relaxed Mexican beach vacation destination. Definitely off the beaten path, but by no means isolated, the picturesque little town of San Francisco has cobblestone streets and a lovely white sand beach nestled among lush, jungle-covered hillsides. It’s a very nice beach for afternoon sunbathing or early morning or evening walks. The coast of Nayarit was made famous in the movie Night of the Iguana,” and during the summer months, it’s a surfer’s haven. There are many other activities in San Francisco, as well, such as snorkeling, sailing, kayaking, fishing, golf and horseback riding on the beach. Hike through tropical mountains, which lead to secluded little beaches, or explore the endless miles of pristine beaches all up and down the coast. The Nayarit coast also has some of the best bird watching in the world, and whale watching excursions and sea turtle observation is also possible. You will find shopping and restaurants in San Francisco, with more options available just four miles away in Sayulita. charters are available for excursions to offshore islands and magnificent coral reefs.

Surrounding areas: Rincon de Guayabitos (6.7 mi / 11 km), Sayulita (8.3 mi / 13 km), La Cruz de Huanacaxtle (12.0 mi / 19 km), Bucerias (13.3 mi / 21 km), Punta del Burro (15.0 mi / 24 km), Nuevo Vallarta (15.7 mi / 25 km), Punta Mita (17.3 mi / 28 km)

San Francisco Vacation Rentals

	Pool/HotTub		Type	Bed	Bath	Sleeps
Inn at San Pancho, Home of the GataGorda	P		Inn	1	1	4
Casa El Izote	P		Single Family	2	2	6
Casa Ladera - Incredible Ocean View and Beautiful Sunsets!	P		Single Family	2	2½	6
Casa Kalea	P		Single Family	3	2	6
Casa de Miel	P		Single Family	3	2	8
Casa Lagartija	P		Duplex	3	3½	6
La Casa Palapa	P		Single Family	3	4	6
Oceanfront house w/ inifinty pool and tennis court	P		Villa	4	3	8
Villa en Paraiso	P	H	Villa	4	4½	10
Villa Esperanza			Duplex	4	5	10

San Francisco Weather & Climate

The Central Pacific Coast of Mexico is surrounded by jungle and receives 345 days of sunshine per year. Located on the same latitude as the Hawaiian Islands, its sub-tropical climate is often compared to Hawaii's. Temperatures reach 90 degrees F (32 C) during the summer, along with high humidity, but at night, the onshore breeze from the Bay of Banderas brings cool air that makes for pleasant sleeping conditions. The rainy season is June through September, however, August and September are considered the two “rainy” months. On average, September has 15 wet days per month, while January has only two. Rain usually doesn’t start until late in the afternoon, leaving most of the day free for outdoor activities. The Bay of Banderas also offers shelter from harsh Pacific winds and hard weather in winter. December and January, the peak tourist season, are generally warm, sunny and dry, with comfortable, balmy nights.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	79°F	61°F	-	80°F
February	79°F	61°F	-	78°F
March	80°F	62°F	-	76°F
April	81°F	64°F	-	74°F
May	84°F	69°F	-	75°F
June	87°F	75°F	-	82°F
July	88°F	75°F	-	84°F
August	89°F	75°F	-	84°F
September	89°F	75°F	-	84°F
October	88°F	73°F	-	82°F
November	84°F	67°F	-	79°F
December	80°F	64°F	-	79°F

Data shown covers: Banderas Bay, Bucerias, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Los Muertos Beach, Marina Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta, Paradise Village, Platanitos, Puerto Vallarta, Punta del Burro, Punta Mita, Punta Negra, Rincon de Guayabitos, San Blas, San Francisco, Sayulita, Turtle Beach

San Francisco Map & Transportation


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The closest airports in the area are the Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International airport (PVR) located about 18 miles south of San Francisco in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and the Tepic airport (TPQ) located approximately 45 miles northeast of San Francisco in Tepic, Mexico.

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