With four charming casitas sprinkled across its lawns, and set amongst vibrant flower beds and swaying palms, the inn is,according to guest reviews on tripadvisor.com, "An Oasis," "Spectacular," "Enchanting," and "Exquisite." Each apartment offers large windows, memorable vistas and its own unique reflection of the colors, art and warmth of Mexico. Our pool with cool ice blue tiles, soothing waterfall, and an underwater bench for reading and sunning on hot afternoons, has panoramic ocean and mountain views, operates on a chemical-free salt water system and at the end of the day, when the astrological influences are just right, you can grab a float and watch the sun setting and the moon rising simultaneously.

Recently, San Pancho, which is 45 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta's International Airport, was officially christened the Cultural Capital of the State of Nyarit. Embraced by the Sierra Madre Mountains, surrounded by lush jungle and with a broad mile-long beach, San Pancho is unquestionably the jewel of Mexico's stunning Riviera Nyarit.

Agave and Nopal share identical floorplans: King bedroom, large living/dining area, and a kitchenette. Agave also has a banco/sofa which doubles as a twin bed, soaring ceilings, broad verandah views of the mountains and sea, and a front porch overlooking the gardens and pool.

Villa Victoria, the owner’s suite and lovely lower half of the Inn, is a stunning open plan hacienda-style living space with a full kitchen, sala, library, verandah, king size bedroom, and a “secret” garden. Two banco/sofas – one in the sala, the other on the broad covered verandah -- double as single beds. Richly furnished, surrounded by flowers, steps from the pool, Villa V! is more than a rental, it’s a home.

The Inn at San Panco's latest addition is the enchanting El Papagayo, a cozy cottage built just for two. Embraced by flower gardens, Papagayo is an idyllic blend of Mexican elements, with wrap-around windows, ocean views, a beautiful palapa roof, handmade tiles, queen bed and shipshape built-ins.

The Inn at San Pancho is air conditioning throughout (except in El Papagayo, which has superb natural ventilation), and Wifi is available in Agave, VillaV!, Papagayo and at the pool.

It's just a short walk down San Pancho's main street to its mile-long secluded beach. Huichol Indians spread their jewelry and pottery on colorful blankets and sunset junkies find just the right spot to observe the richest, most breathtaking part of every San Pancho day. Two restaurants serve up breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with guacamole, salsa, cold beer and Margaritas..

Guests have the choice of whipping up their own dinner, dining in one of San Pancho's three fine dining restaurants, going native in one of the many taco stands or cafes, or hiring our chef Silvia to whip up one of her delicious Mexican specialties. Most guests choose to enhance their GataGorda vacation by choosing a mixture of dining in and dining out.

There are excellent walks through the town and surrounding jungle, as well as a fine bird watching trail. Snorkeling in the Mariettas, San Blas boat trips, zip line canopy tours, and fishing expeditions can be arranged through Diva Tours and Vallarta Adventures. Relax with a massage or Yoga session after all that outdoor exercise at the local Yoga Center, just one block from the Inn.

After a few days of decompression, you might want to visit the nearby surfing town of Sayulita, or the colorful Thursday market in La Penita. To the South, Puerto Vallarta curves along the Pacific Ocean like a scythe. You can swim with the dolphins, fly through the jungle on a zip line, rent a boat and go snorkeling, dine at fabulous restaurants that cling to the cliffs like seabirds, rent a jeep and explore the Sierra Madre.San Pancho is the perfect hub for a glorious vacation on the spectacular Riviera Nyarit.