Post: #1

I will be in San Pancho in Mexico for a little over a week. I leave on Sunday. San Pancho is north of Puerto Vallarta. Any tips from anyone would be greatly appreciated.

This is my frist trip to Mexico and I have no clue. From what I understand, San Pancho is a tight little beach community that has world-class surfing and marlin fishing. Other than that, I'm lost. Thanks everyone!

Post: #2

I've been to Puerto Vallarta. It's totally packed at night by the water -- more tourists running around than you can count. You'd barely even know that you're in Mexico. It can be fun, just don't expect much local culture unless you get a little ways out.

Post: #3

I agree, Puerto Vallata has as many white people walking around as Mexicans. But still, I'd recommend it in a heartbeat. It's a cute little town with plenty to do, nice restuarants, charming architecture and pretty safe. I'd go back in a heartbeat. I ended up going with some friends to a club on the outskirts of PV and there were only Mexicans there. I only saw one or two gringos. There actually are Mexicans to be found in PV, but you'll have to head off the main street to for more non-gringo places.

Post: #4

(10-21-2008 12:20 AM)speakeasy Wrote:  I agree, Puerto Vallata has as many white people walking around as Mexicans. But still, I'd recommend it in a heartbeat. It's a cute little town with plenty to do, nice restuarants, charming architecture and pretty safe. I'd go back in a heartbeat. I ended up going with some friends to a club on the outskirts of PV and there were only Mexicans there. I only saw one or two gringos. There actually are Mexicans to be found in PV, but you'll have to head off the main street to for more non-gringo places.

Thanks guys. Do you remember any names of places where you ate/partied?

Hopefully, San Pancho will be a little less "touristy." Hard to say though. It's going to be a great trip regardless: house on the beach, personal chef for the week, renowned surf, fishing tournament on Saturday, and plenty of time in between for debauchery, buffoonery, and the like.

Post: #5

I'm off to San Pancho for the next 10 days! A detailed report to follow...

Post: #6

I'd be interested to hear about this trip

Post: #7

Word. I'd be interested. I'm contemplating a "study abroad" to Mexico this study. Detailed Costs would be more than appreciated as well.