Springtime in San Pancho Mexico

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

Spring Vacation in San Pancho

Spring is the perfect time of year for a Riviera Nayarit San Pancho vacation for the people that a little solitude, rest and relaxation.  The crowds have left the Riviera Nayarit for the summer months and there are only a few stragglers. Now is the time where the days are nice and warm, and you piratically have the beach to yourself. The Riviera Nayarit temperatures are around 82 during the day and into the mid 60′s in the evening. Local favorites  Restaurants like The Blue Pig BBQ and Blues and another locals favorite Ponchitos Bar (on the right as you come into town upstairs) stay open all year and as well as other shops along the aveneda like the Aire Papalotes (kite shop) and Galeria Serendipity with amazing Huichol beading, and the new Art Gallery, H. Salanova C. and Ceramics Studio, who also offers ceramic classes all summer long!

You can find rentals with a low summer rate (really nice!) with Caren Elkan at San Pancho Rentals or you may want to check out Roberto’s Bungalowswho have very nice and colorful bungalows, new beds and a lovely pool and garden. Owners Jane and Earl are really fun to know as well!

There are also fun tours for the next couple of weeks with Birding San Pancho, as well as fun tours like the Chica Locca Riviera Nayarit Magical Tours that go out to the Marieta Islands for fun snorkeling and kayaking and paddle boarding run all summer long.
So, if you like missing the large crowds…now is the perfect time for a Riviera Nayarit vacation! What are you waiting for??

A New Birding Conservatory in San Pancho

I went birdwatching for the first time last Friday with Founder Luis Morales and apprentice  Javier Flores from Birding San Pancho, and what a wonderful experience. It was so much fun to see the different kinds of birds through the large binocular, and their knowledge is endless! From the history of San Pancho to the endless information on every bird and animal made the trip fun and informative. Bird watching is for everyone! and the Birding San Pancho team make it very special. There is only one other bird conservatory in Mexico, and I am very excited for Luis and the team as they create the second bird conservatory in San Pancho! Here is more information about the conservatory, and I hope that you can support this important development for this community, as it will bring bird lovers to our lovely San Pancho Mexico. Click here to see more photos of our trip!

San Pancho Bird Observatory

Our team of educators, naturalists and scientists is pleased to present you with an exciting, long-term initiative that we are developing for San Pancho and nearby communities. This initiative is called the San Pancho Bird Observatory (SPBO) (click on link to watch a video that describes some of the background, goals and supporters of this project).

As you can see in this video, there is a continental effort focused on meeting the challenge of conserving migratory and tropical bird species and their habitats. Success will take many people working together: We all share the birds and also the responsibility to conserve them. What a great opportunity birds give us: the chance of working together for a greater goal beyond ourselves!

How is SPBO approaching bird conservation?

For our first year of operation we are planning the following actions and programs:
1.       Training our staff for advanced bird-monitoring techniques and environmental education.
2.       Creating educational materials oriented both for locals and visitors that will help increase appreciation of the immeasurable values of bird diversity in the area.
3.       Conducting environmental education programs for children and adults in the central and southern Nayarit Riviera communities.
4.       Promoting and supporting the creation of new ecotourism projects and training of local birding-tour guides.
5.       The implementation of standardized monitoring programs (both for tropical and migratory birds) in the region supported by volunteer birders, both locals and visitors.

What is the organizational status of SPBO?

  • 2011 was a year of “Organizational Development.” We formed our Board of Directors that now includes bird educators, scientists, professional field guides and naturalists.
  • SPBO is in the process of applying for Mexican non-profit status.
  • SPBO has gathered the interest and commitment of advisors from other bird observatories and bird conservation initiatives in Mexico, the US and Canada.
  • SPBO has created partnerships with public institutions, private companies and non-governmental organizations at the local, regional, national and international levels in order to collaborate in actions that lead to bird conservation.
  • AND, SPBO has received its first international matching grant of $2750 USD for a Bird-Banding Training Internship with Klamath Bird Observatory Ashland, Oregon from May through mid-August, this year, 2012!
 What do we need from you?
All of this great work to make a difference for birds and their habitats needs your economic support.  If you are willing to contribute to this initiative you can donate by:
    • Sending a tax-deductible donation in the US-based Klamath Bird Observatory by clicking here.
Important note: In either case, specify in the Designation or Subject field repectively, “SPBO support” with your donation so that we can keep track of contributions more easily.
What benefits do you receive by donating to SPBO?
  • You will be supporting a grassroots organization dedicated to greater understanding, appreciation and conservation of our shared migratory and tropical birds.
  • By donating any amount you will receive our SPBO Newsletter.
  • You will receive notification of SPBO Bird Walks, Programs, and Events
  • SPBO programs and activities are offered to SPBO supporters at a discount.

Please keep in mind that every dollar donated to SPBO can be used to leverage additional funds through challenge grants.
Thank you for the support and commitment in helping us save our shared birds!
Feel  free to let us know if you have any questions or comments (by clicking on our names on the links below), we will be glad to assist you.

Sincerely,

Luis Morales . SPBO Executive Director

SPBO Board
John Alexander  – PhD, KBO Executive Director andSPBO Advisor

Michele Gillet – SPBO Chief Educator   
Alejandro Martínez – SPBO Honorary Member
Renee Mushen – SPBO Administrator

Other San Pancho News

For the floks that live in San Pancho, or anyone staying long enough to recieve mail, there is a new post office in San Pancho! Yippeee!
It is located at the side of Entreamigos Community Center (on the left as you come into San Pancho) in a smaller building by the driveway. At this office you can pick up your bills and bank statements and other mail.

You can also send mail out as well. The cost of stamps are:
Mexico    7 Pesos
US        14 Pesos
Europe 22 Pesos

The new San Pancho Post Office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays
from 2:00pm – 5:00pm
and for more information you can text (only text please) postal agent Joaquina Avila G.,  cell : 322-205-5033
or you may e-mail at : joaquinaavila@yahoo.com.mx

Advertising with AllSanPancho.com and RivieraNayaritFun.com

Hola mi Amigos y Amigas!
Cat Morgan here bringing in the New Energy of Love and Light for a positive and new way to advertise your business, as I am now moving into sole ownership of RivieraNayaritFun and all of the town websites.  :)
There are many avenues to find you with RivieraNayaritFun and the Town Web Sites like AllSanPancho.com making easy for folks to find your business, like:

Business Photo Galleries on RivieraNayaritFun.com
Town Photo Galleries RivieraNayaritFun.com
Links to your Websites and Facebook pages on your Advertising Page
An Endless amount of room on your advertising page that you can edit anytime you wish
Linking in weekly and bi-weekly articles on RivieraNayaritFun.com and the Town Web Sites
Keyword Rich Articles about your business Promoting YOUR BUSINESS!
(that gets on the first page of Google!)
Linking to your photos in Articles
Win-Win energy promoting both of our companies together in the Positive New Energy!

There are some really great spring specials right now, and RivieraNayaritFun.com (the mother ship for information and relocation on the Riviera Nayarit) and AllSanPancho.com are receiving a lot of traffic even tho we are a new advertising company!  (237 visits so far this month of April sith 81% of those new people), making it easy to find your listing! and on RivieraNayaritFun there as been 1899 visits this month so far with 84.7 new traffic. :)
So, that’s TWO sites for twice the traffic, as well as the tagged photos!!

I  also offer every business on the Riviera Nayarit a free for life internet business listing, (no purchase necessary) and we are on the first page of Google for San Pancho organically, and San Pancho Rentals,  as well as paid advertising in the winter months. Its super easy to fill out! Two short forms and confirm on your email! :)
And, I am happy to come by and take photos of your business for the Town photo gallery or you can send me some as well.

Call me (Cat Morgan) today at 332-728-6897 or e-mail me at :Cat@RivieraNayaritFun.com  to find out how you can promote your business with RivieraNayaritFun.com and AllSanPancho.com, or any of my other 5 town websites on the Riviera Nayarit!

I am also currently looking for a town blogger and sales staff.
If you have any questions or concerns about this business please contact me at Cat@RivieraNayaritFun.com.

I look forward very much to meeting you!

Many Blessings of Abundance!
In Truth and Light,
Cat

Come and enjoy a Riviera Nayarit  vacation this Spring in San Pancho Mexico!

 

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Semana Santa in San Pancho Mexico

Posted on April 7, 2012 by

Semana Santa San Pancho Style

Happy Semana Santa and Happy Easter to all of our advertisers and viewers  from the crew at RivieraNayaritFun.com and all of our town websites AllSayulita.com, AllSanPancho.com, AllLodeMarcos.com, AllGuayabitos.com, AllLaPenita.com and AllChacala.com.
No matter what your religion, Semana Santa and Easter day allow all of us on opportunity to be more caring and heart centered with our friends and families, creating a group vibration that spreads the love around the planet. So Enjoy and embrace the holiday San Pancho!
Happy celebrating and many blessings!

Lets Celebrate!

Samena Santa all starts with a week long celebration on the Riviera Nayarit, with beaches filled with familia and friends, laughing and dancing until the early hours of the morning. The Mexicans really know how to have a lot of fun, as they love to play, and love to dance to the very loud music! One of the reasons the I adore the Mexican culture, is their sense for love for their family. Everyone from the very oldest to the little babies come to the different beach towns on the Riviera Nayarit to celebrate life. I love to watch them play, and dance to the brass bands on the beach, throw sand at each other and eat and party!  If you like Mexican culture, Easter week, or here in Mexico is known as Semana Santa,  is the time to come immerse yourself in the wonderful Mexican culture. San Pancho restaurants are open and ready for the crowds!

Holy Week

In the religion Christianity there is the last week of Lent, and the week before Easter. It also includes the religious holidays of Palm Sunday, Maudy Thursday or Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. It, however, does not include Easter Sunday. There are variations of the Christian Religion, and each day has a specific meaning, with certain rules. Easter Sunday, which immediately follows Holy Week, is the great feast day and apogee of the Christian liturgical year: on this day the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is celebrated.
Easter Sunday is the first day of the new season of the Great Fifty Days, Easter-tide, there being fifty days from Easter Sunday to Pentecost Sunday.

The starting point for Semana Santa’s extensive history is the death of Christ, but the celebration that we see today on the Riviera Nayarit in all of Mexico is the result of centuries of evolution.  And, on the Riviera Nayarit, it is one big party and celebration as campers spread out over the beaches, bombs going off (something about the spirits.)  Everyone shares space and is quite friendly from my experiences. Its also a great way to practice your Spanish!
Its a fun time to dive into the Mexico culture as Mexicans come to the Riviera Nayarit from all over Mexico for their Semana Santa vacation.

Enjoy your Easter Celebration with love and joy in your hearts, and I’ll see you later on the Riviera Nayarit in beautiful Mexico.

Visit the Riviera Nayarit for your Mexico Vacation, relocate to Mexico for life!

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The Blue Pig BBQ and Blues

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

Greg Close, the owner of the Blue Pig BBQ and Blues creates a unique BBQ Sauce from a family recipe that gets your tastes buds tingling with a rich smokey flavor that keeps you coming back for more! With a choices like BBQ Ribs, Half Chicken plates, or if you have a big appetite, The Big Pig, or try the Delilah’s Delight which is enough for 3-4 people! Also serving a variety of sandwiches and Burgers…like the famous RazorBack Burger, 1/2 pounder with cheddar and blue cheese, bacon and two sides of your choice, like carrot or potato salad or a San Pancho Dip! A full bar is available as well as fresh brewed coffee and teas. The Blue Pig and Blues is perfect for birthday parties and other celebrations as well as catering any event! Live music is played under a large palapa in the main dining room on Thursdays through Sundays,

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San Pancho Restaurants on the Riviera Nayarit

Posted on March 13, 2012 by

Enjoy the Flavors of San Pancho Restaurants in Mexico

San Pancho is a known as the cultural center of the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico, and the San Pancho restaurants will not disappoint you. Here is a photo of Saint Francis in the square down by the malacon. There are several choice San Pancho restaurants to choose from and here are a few that you may want to check out for yourself. So come of over to San Pancho for some music and good eats!

The Blue Pig and Blues

The Blue Pig and Blues serves up some great BBQ Ribs, Pulled Pork and BBQ Chicken. They have special sides of potato salad carrot salad, which is absolutely delicious. The BBQ sauce is home made, and it is a special family recipe. Their menu also includes wonderful shrimp dishes and more! They also have live blues music every Friday and Saturday.

 

Below The Blue Pig and Blues restaurant is Pam Parsons Art Gallery. She has her own style that is a must see! Pam also will take personal requests for painting your desired painting. Pam created the Blue Pig design logo, and they also sell t-shirts as well as art and some jewelry.  Come and enjoy the original BBQ delights and the blues music of the The Blue Pig and Blues San Pancho restaurant.
This painting by Pam is very interesting as she has no face…so it could be anyone…even you!

Cafe’ Arte Restaurant & Wine Bar

Cafe Arte San Pancho Restaurant is a wonderful bistro that includes a full bar and nice wine selection as well as a coffee house. Cafe’ Arte is a very comfortable place to come and eat and drink to your hearts content. A family owned and operated restaurant, they are open for breakfast lunch and dinner, seven days a week, all year long! Chef Humberto and Chef Mark create delicious foods made with care.

Breakfast starts at 8:00am and they serve Breakfast Sandwiches, Omelets, Huevos Rancheros, New York Steak and Eggs, and sometimes you just want a big stack of Pancakes with a cup of fresh coffee or cappuccino.
The “Afternoon Delights” also have a wide variety of Chicken Pesto, Argentine Sausage Paganini, Grilled Cheese Burgers & Veggies, Mega Shrimp Tacos, Quesadillas, personal pizzas and more!
A large selection of Appetizers and Tapas, Caesar Salads and special vegetarian soup are just the beginning!
And for the dinner menu come on in and try their Arrachera, Grilled Shrimp, Beer Battered Sea Bass or Cod as well as a good selection of fresh Homemade Pastas.
They bake their bread daily and also sell loaves of bread, organic garlic and mango honey, and also make fresh tapas for special occasions and events such as birthday parties and any event you can create!
Cafe Arte’ also has live Jazz bands, as well as on Fridays evenings the “Nights of Argentina” with traditional Argentine BBQ and Argentine Folklore Music that starts at 7:30 pm.

Galeria Estudio H. Salanova C. is a new extension of Cafe’ Arte, which is located next door and Humberto Salanova displays his art selection along with other artists of the Riviera Nayarit. Humbertos art is known world wide and is a must see! The new shop is also a pottery shop where you can come and take classes and learn how to make amazing ceramics with Maestro Gilberto Diaz Jarero, who teaches his own unique ceramic styles. He as been teaching ceramic classes for over 15 years in Mexico. Come on by and check out the availability and sign up for a class!

Zydeco’s

Zydeco’s is the newest San Pancho restaurant, and Zydeco’s is all about Cajan food! There hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5:00 to 9:00 and Sunday from 10:00 to 2:00pm.

 

Every friday starting at 6:00 pm shops and art galleries open their doors and serve wine and appetizers along the main street in San Pancho. Come and enjoy San Pancho Mexico.

Come to beautiful San Pancho for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and enjoy the cultural art and galleries on the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico.

 

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12th Annual San Pancho Music Festival Riviera Nayarit Style

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

San Francisco (San Pancho) Music Festival

The 12th annual San Pancho Music Festival will be opening in San Francisco (San Pancho), Nayarit, Friday February 24th at 5:00pm on the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico. The Festival will be held for three days, Friday through Sunday the 24th through the 26th.  Performances are free to the public and begin each afternoon at 5pm, typically ending prior to 12pm midnight.

San Pancho Music Festival History

San Pancho’s Music Festival is a vibrant, eclectic expression of performing art traditionally held annually for 3 days during the last weekend of February. It began informally in 2001, and by 2006 included some 116 performers. The Music Festival attracts some of the most colorful musicians from around the world, including international acts from Europe, the U.S., Chile, Guatemala, France and Germany. Regional talent has also been retained to include the traditional Mexican and Latin music of local musicians. (Werther Ellerbrock, on left and below Dave Fisher, both played in the 2011 event)

 Musicians Play for Free

Traditionally there is no fee to attend, and performers are not paid. The Festival is entirely supported by the gracious contributions of local musicians and international recording artists, and by the local residents of San Pancho. Artists come to perform because they enjoy performing in the intimate venue and magical surroundings of San Pancho. It is a truly wonderful balance of amateurs and professional performers coming together for 3 days to share an unforgettable and enriching musical experience in one of the most beautiful regions of Mexico. Donations are encouraged, but there is no intent for the Festival to profit from the performances. Additionally, proceeds from sales of music and video CD’s go directly to the performing artists.

San Pancho Community Park

This year the Festival has been moved to the community park in San Pancho due to street construction and remodeling of the Plaza. Seating in the park is festival seating only, and is somewhat limited. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets. Restaurants like the  Blue Pig and shops like Galeria Serendipity and bars will be open throughout the event to serve the crowd.
There are also plenty of rentals at San Pancho Rentals…Caren will be happy to find the perfect place to stay so there is no worry about drinking and driving. Eat, drink, dance and be merry in San Pancho!

For more current information and directions, please visit the Music Festival website: http://www.sanpanchomusicfestival.com

San Pancho Music Festival Itinerary

FRIDAY Feb. 24th

5:00 Nuiwarika (Grupo de Danza – Folklore Dancing)

6:00 Olivia de la Cruz

7:00 Frida’s Eyebrow

8:00 No Walls

9:00 Steve O’Connor

10:00 Jeff Oster

SATURDAY Feb. 25th

5:00 – open -

6:00 La Turquesa

7:00 The Coolerators

8:00 Werther Ellerbrock

9:00 Banderas Bay Jazz Allstars

10:00 Jam Session (with others to be announced)

Jeff Oster, trumpet Chas Eller, keyboards

Bryan Savage, alto sax Steve Goldberg, flugelhorn

Werther Ellerbrock, guitar Dov Schiller, percussion

Tom Lillienthal, bass Lazaro Poey, drums

SUNDAY Feb. 26th

5:00 – open -

5:30 Los Compas (musica nortena)

6:00 Awacero (trova Mexicana)

7:00 Sons of the Beach (featuring Jodi Moran)

8:00 Latcho & Andrea (Blonde Gypsies)

9:00 Tatewari

9:45 Jazz Tubo (with Beto and Carlos)

10:30 Atrakadero

For more current information and directions, please visit the Music Festival website: http://www.sanpanchomusicfestival.com

Come enjoy the San Pancho Music Festival on the beautiful Riviera Nayarit for a Mexico Vacation weekend get-away with dancing, good food and great music!

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Whale Watching in San Pancho

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

Living at Los Compadres Resort on the hill overlooking La Peñita de Jaltemba, I often look out at the Jaltemba Bay. The other day I saw a couple whales breaching the water out by the island. I decided it was time to get out on a boat and see them up close. I went out with Gil on the Chica Loca from Riviera Nayarit Adventures in Sayulita.  They launch their trimaran from the marina in La Cruz.

Puerto Vallarta Banderas BayDual whale tales seen in Banderas Bay during full moon Feb 2012

A Mexico vacation is considered as the top tourist destination in Latin America and currently the tenth place in the world. Areas such as the Riviera Nayarit are teeming with historical sites, rich culture, and exciting attractions that many people, even the locals, have come to enjoy and love. Although this country is renowned for its iconic monuments and dazzling white beaches, there is one thing that you must try especially when you happen to visit this colorful nation between the months of January and March. It is called whale watching.

tour boatWhale watching has become a celebrated tourist activity especially in the Mexico Pacific where these big cetacean mammals usually show themselves off shore, proudly spouting water from the blowhole above their heads while flapping their huge tails against the sea surface. Not too many people are fortunate enough to see real live whales in person and witnessing this kind of whale action can certainly lead you breathless and in awe.

Whale watching season usually starts on November and ends at the last week of March. However, January and February are the best months for you to get a glimpse of these species (particularly humpbacks and gray whales) in Banderas Bay and Matanchen Bay. If you want to have a more memorable experience by closely interacting with these gentle giants, then you might want to try whale watching in Jaltemba Bay. In here you will find shallow waters where gray mother whales take care of their calves. You can touch and see them eye-to-eye, thus giving you an amazing experience that you will never forget.

There are daily whale watching tours and overnight excursions that are readily available for you to choose from during these months. These tourist companies will not give you a guarantee for whale sightings, but you will have better chances (usually nine out of ten tours) when you visit the Mexico Pacific at the end of January to early March.

There are some reminders that you need to watch out for as soon as you have decided to try whale watching at the sunny beaches of Mexico. There are several types of whale watching tours that is suitable to all kinds of tourists. If you are doing this with your kids, you need to choose a day tour where you would spend less time in the water and more time on the ground. If you are a whale specialist, then interacting with the whales will be more suitable for you so you might want to select the kind of tour that enables you to get near them.

 

Book a trip to Sayulita and take a Sayulita Whale Watching Tour in Banderas Bay.

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2012 Pro Surfing Tournament, Mexico

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

The 2012 Pro Surfing Tournament in Arroyo Seco Mexico

The three day Pro 2012 Surfing tournament in Arroyo Seco was on Jan 12-14th which was coordinated by San Pancho’s Artemio and Sandra Rosas, who previously owned The San Pancho Surf and Skate Shop in San Pancho, and also put on last years Pro 2011 Surfing Tournament in San Pancho on the beautiful Riviera Nayarit in Mexico.

Friday, the first day of the event was for registration, with Saturday and Sunday for the competition. The theme of this years Pro 2012 Surfing Competition was NO ALCOHOL, NO DRUGS.This year there were 30 contestants that registered for the competition that were from Mexico, US, and France. The two categories this year were Sub 18, and the Men’s Pro Open. Unfortunately, only two women registered for the event and the judges felt that there were not enough women registered to compete this year.

The Surfing Contestants

There were some big names there like Adan Hernandez from Sayulita who is sponsored by Quick Silver, Raul Salinas, Julio Quinonez, Goyo and Edgar Rodriquez from our San Pancho, and our Sayulita guys Justo Alcantar and Bodoque, Gato, Felipe Hernandez, and Adrian Rodriquez , and many more. Martin Olea, who is known as “the best from Jalisco”  from Bara de Navidad, and Artemio thought that he surfed some of the best waves of the first surfing day.
Chivo was also there for the event, who is a retired surfer legend from Paczcualas.

The Heat is On!

There were five heats on Saturday,  with good swell and wave heights head high plus. There was a nice pipeline with the break was to the left with the wave speed about 25km. The heats are classified by age.  The waves were a bit smaller on Sunday. The classifications are the Men’s Pro Open, and Sub 18. Unfortunately there were only two women registered for the event, and the judges felt that there were not enough women registered for the event to compete this year.

During the event all of the competitors, as well as the sponsors, were provided a delicious chicken meal, with beans, salad, chicken, tortillas and some really great hot sauces from Carlos and his crew who own Pollos Carlos in Arroyo Seco. They supplied 40 chickens for the event! They also made some great Chorizo tacos! And it was delicious! Thanks Carlos!

The Results are In!

Sub 18 Category:


1st  Place     Mario Farias, age 17 from Play Azul, Michoacan
2nd Place    Marcos Hootman, age 16 from Tecoman, Colima
3rd Place     Victor Alarcon, age 11 from Manzanillo, Colima
4th Place     Edgar Rodriquez  , age 14 from San Pancho, Nayarit
5th Place     Edgar Juan Camarena, age 15 from Manzanillo, Colima

Mens Pro Category:

1st  Place    Felipe Hernandez, age 21 from Sayulita, Nayarit                                              
2nd Place   Martin Olea, age 23 from Barra de Navidad
3rd Place    Adrian Rodriquez, age 25 from Sayulita, Nayarit
4th Place    Raul Medina, age 30 from Playa Azul, Michoacan
5th Place    Adan Hernandez, age 24 from Sayulita, Nayarit

Adan Hernandez from Sayulita was presented a trophy by Artemio Rosas for “Arroyo Seco Pro 2012 Surfer of the Year”, recognizing his involvement in a  large number of important international tournaments and his support for the surfing industry.He also took 5th place in the Men’s Pro Category.
Congratulations to all of the winners, with San Pancho’s  Edgar Rodriquez taking 4th Place in the Sub 18.
Click here to go to the RivieraNayaritFun Surfers Picture Gallery! There are lots of greatsurfing shots and some really fun pics of everyone. It was a really great weekend for all and I really enjoyed covering the event. :)

Sponsors for the Surfing Event

The advertising sponsors for the Pro 2012 Surfing Competition are Leader Jet, Cobian, Kuma Sports, Niijima, Marco Foams, Endorphin TV, Kuma, Matunas Organic Surf Wax, Resin Reshearch Epoxy Systems, Dulce Maria from Careyes, Volcom, Proteccion Civil A.C. And really big thanks to the Jalisco judges, Jalisco Surfers Association and the Mexican Surf Federation, Matunas Greco Surf Boards, Pollos Carlos, Abarrotes Blanquita, Republica mx, Rifa Surf,and the Secretaria de Trusimo. A really big thanks to Taylor Chamberlain of Covalent Surfboards and his team who provided four surfboards as awards to the top 2 competitors in each class. That’s Rockin!

Music for the Soul

The awards ceremony included entertainment by DJ PIN,  Christian Reggae by Majhave, and Christian Rap by 12 Clan, and they all rocked the house! Majhave and 12 Clan both have new Cd’s out with 12 Records.
Media coverage included ESPN and RUTZ Magazine and Endorphin TV who creates commercials.

 About Artemio and Sandra

Artemio and Sandra a wonderful surf shop just around the corner from the beach, selling surf lessons, boards, and eco friendly surf board wax that does not to pollute the water.  Their shop also has clothes and jewelry. Sandra also runs the restaurant, selling hamburgers, chicken burgers, enchiladas, tacos and other Mexican delights. This is Sandra making burgers and hotdogs for the crew during the awards ceremony outside of the restaurant. They grow all of their organic products that they cook with. They have two Bungalows to rent that are clean and as well as the showers and bathrooms.  They have 3 very beautiful  children, Genisis age 9, Jocabed age 5 and Israel is three years old.

Sandra and Artemio relocated here to raise their children in a clean environment where they can grow their own food and help to raise awareness within the community and world about helping children find their paths without getting caught up with drugs and other problems that can be induced by poverty. Artemio gives free surfing lessons to the kids that do not have a way to pay for them.
Another project that Artemio and Sandra are doing is called Arroyo Seco Centro de Proteccion de La Tortuga Marina. It is all about saving and protecting the turtles, and they were also volunteers in the San Pancho turtle projects as well. You can find them on their facebook page Cuidsemos las Tortugas (take care of the turtles) for more information.
We also got to witness the releasing of about 70 newly hatched turtles. They are so cute!!

Thanks to Artemio and Sandra for all of the hard work, time and energy put into the 2012 Pro Surfing Competition. They really did a great job! and everyone was well taken care of and had a wonderful time. Lets go surfing!

I would also like to give a big thanks to Chris Parsons at Light Style Photography for the shots of the awards ceremony. Thanks Chris!

If you want to learn how to surf or become a better surfer, come to San Pancho on the beautiful Riviera Nayarit in Mexico!

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Celebrating Guadalupe in San Pancho on the Riviera Nayarit

Posted on December 14, 2011 by

Christmas Posadas Come Alive In San Pancho

Everywhere around the world and on the Riviera Nayarit,  people are celebrating this time of the year and in San Pancho, both locals and foreigners are putting the finishing touches on their Christmas “Posadas” and will be being celebrated everywhere in town. San Pancho is known as the cultural center of the Riviera Nayarit.

Celebrating Our Lady of Guadalupe

Our Lady of Guadalupe (Spanish: Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe), also known as the La Guadalupana , La Morenita, Virgin of Guadalupe (Spanish: Virgen de Guadalupe) is celebrated Roman Catholic icon the Virgin Mary. Under this title, she is officially proclaimed by the Roman Catholic church as the Patroness of the Americas and Empress of Laten America and the Protectress of unborn children. Beginning December 16th the 9 days of Posadas begin. According to Catholic faith, this period represents the relationship, or how Joseph and Mary came to have baby Jesus.
The 9 days of the the Virgin of Guadalupe, with cannons firing nightly will end on Monday. San Pancho holds a special mass, as well as fire cannons to call people to the church. The annual town parade starts off the festivities in the morning with women dressing up in costume and people celebrate into the evening.
The celebration of the Virgin of Guadalupe, the Patrona of Mexico, the Queen of the Americas began on December 3rd, and builds up to her special day, December 12, when San Pancho and all Mexico pauses to celebrate the mother of God.

The History of Our Lady Guadeloupe

According to Roman Catholic tradition, on December 9, 1531, Juan Diego, a recently converted Aztec indigenous peasant, had a vision of a young woman while he was on a hill in the Tepeyac desert, near Mexico City. The lady asked him to build a church exactly on the spot where they were standing. He told the local Bishop Juan de Zumarraga, who asked for proof in exchange.

Juan Diego went back later and saw the lady again. He told her that the bishop wanted proof, and she instructed Juan Diego to go to the mountain top, where he found Castillian roses, which were native to Bishop Juan de Zumarraga hometown and could not possibly bloom during wintertime. Juan Diego cut the roses, placed them in his apron-like clothing and returned to the bishop. There was an imprint of the Blessed Virgin Mary that appeared on the apron from the residue of the soil and roses.
Today, the icon is displayed in the nearby Basilica of Guadalupe of Guadalupe, now one of the most visited Catholic shrines in the world. The Virgin of Guadalupe is Mexico’s most popular religious and cultural image, with the titles “Queen of Mexico”,  “Empress of the Americas”, and “Patroness of the Americas”.

All photos from parade created by LightStyle Photography.

 Have a wonderful Holiday in San Pancho during your Mexico vacation on the beautiful Riviera Nayarit. 

 

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San Pancho Rental on the Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

Posted on December 9, 2011 by

A Beautiful San Pancho Rental

When you are looking for a San Pancho rental on the Riviera Nayarit, you will find out that there are a lot rentals to choose from, and a lot of different types and styles. There are also a lot of other nearby towns to spend your Mexico vacation in, like Sayulita or Lo de Marcos, but we knew we wanted to stay in San Pancho, which is known as the cultural center of the Riviera Nayarit.

Roberto’s Bungalows

I had heard about Roberto´s Bungalows from friends, and decided to book with them. They had said that they had really enjoyed staying there, and how beautiful it was. After arriving I was blown away by the awesomeness of this place. Standing out front on the cobblestone street you see a couple of beautiful wooden doors and bright red wall with Roberto’s Bungalows written in a metal sculpture. I walked through the front door of Roberto’s Bungalows and realized It was so different than I had imagined. This took me by surprise, as I was in a tropical wonderland.

A Tropical Paradise Vacation Rental

Once you start walking in you enter into a private tranquil courtyard where you are taken back to the Hacienda times of old Mexico. You are immediately put at peace with the comfort of feeling the warmth and safety that you know you are home. The Mexico colors are bright and beautiful, waking up all of your senses that gives you that feeling of being alive and happy.
The walkway flows into a beautiful large courtyard to five bungalow suites. They are surrounded by a beautiful lush tropical garden of palms and plants with a large waterfall flowing into a beautiful large swimming pool.
The suites have kitchens with everything you will need and living areas with wide built in couches to kick back on and relax that are open to the tropical courtyard with blinds for privacy. Each of the suites are a different color with matching decor. The bedrooms all have new comfortable beds, which is very important for me, and air Conditioning and ceiling fans.

The Perfect Location

Roberto’s Bungalows is just a few short blocks from the beach and all the restaurants and stores are within a few minutes of the front door. There is a tortilla company right across the street so in the mornings you can walk in and buy fresh warm tortillas. There is a bakery and coffee shop less than a minute from the bungalows and one of the best breakfast restaurants (Maria’s) in town. Roberto’s Bungalows has access to one of the best surf instructors on the coast who is a pro and makes your surfing experience something that will turn you into a beach bum for sure.  How about a massage right in your room? Just ask Jane or Earl (the owners) and it’s done.
I was thinking that Roberto´s Bungalows would be a perfect place for private parties and small weddings. I think I’m just going to stay here the rest of my life.

 When you are looking for a San Pancho rental, check out Roberto’s Bungalows on the Riviera Nayarit for your Mexico vacation, and you will want to relocate there for life!

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San Pancho Wedding Planning on the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

The Perfect Wedding Planner
for a San Pancho Beach Wedding

When you are ready to pick that special day for your San Pancho destination beach wedding, be sure to also choose the right wedding planner. There are several wedding planners in Mexico on the Riviera Nayarit, and also wedding planners from the States that will know how to meet all of your needs and desires for the romantic beach wedding of your dreams.

Planning all the little details of your beach wedding and reception can be a chore, with so many things to take care of that it can turn a day of happiness into one that is stressful, especially when you are planning a wedding away from home. The wedding planners located on the Riviera Nayarit, and professional destination wedding planners can help with the particulars of getting a wedding put together, as well as your air fare and rental needs.
For some, it might seem like getting a wedding planner takes away the fun of working out all the details of a wedding, but in fact, these people can put the fun back into the process. If you’re not sure about whether you should get a wedding planner, you should know about the benefits they provide.

Riviera Nayarit Consultant Services

Wedding planners are consultants, skilled in working out the details of a wedding, calculating costs, and executing the final plan. This does not, however, mean that they will make all the decisions for you. On the contrary, a good wedding planner will keep you involved in the process, helping to point you in the right direction for options to consider and suggesting things that might work well with your own idea of a perfect wedding.
Using a wedding planner to help with your wedding doesn’t take you out of the unique experience of planning your wedding, but simply makes it more efficient. Working with your wedding planner should be a fun and exciting experience.

Mexico Wedding Planners Save Money

While some people might balk at the idea of getting a wedding planner because it costs money to hire a consultant, you should consider the fact that a wedding planner can save you money on your wedding. As a planner develops their business, they learn where to get better products, such as your wedding flowers, dresses, and reception locations, for less money. Furthermore, wedding planners learn to be skilled in negotiation, both through dealing with demanding customers and in trying to purchase products and services, so they might be able to talk service providers down to a good deal for you. Wedding planners on the Riviera Nayarit know who to work with vendors here in Mexico. They know the experienced photographers and the best beaches and restaurants for your wedding and wedding reception.

Wedding Planner Experience Creates Ease and Grace

Ultimately, what a Mexico wedding planner will bring to your wedding plans is experience. This is important anywhere you are getting married, however, it is vital if your getting married on the Riviera Nayarit, or any other wedding destination. No matter how great your ideas are, no matter how enthusiastic you are about the process of planning a wedding, a wedding planner still brings experience in planning many more weddings than most have planned in their lifetimes. By utilizing the experience that these consultants have, you’ll find that the process of planning your Riviera Nayarit beach wedding comes with fewer mishaps, fewer mistakes, and a greater focus on the relationship of you and your future spouse, Like this happy couple that enjoyed their San Pancho beach wedding. (right) And ultimately, that’s what really matters.

Hire a San Pancho wedding Planner to take care of the details for your Riviera Nayarit beach wedding in beautiful Mexico and experience the wedding you have always dreamed about!

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