San Pancho: A Fascinating Town for International Artists

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Puerto Vallarta, Jal. - San Pancho is known as the Cultural Capital of Riviera Nayarit because of the quantity and quality of its artistic and educational activities. A Village that has earned its fame, thanks to the participation of activist, and local and international artist, many of which have made of Puerto of this town, its place of residence.

The creation of civil associations which operate in old buildings was just the beginning and what made of this town, a magnet that attracts highly known personalities.

The most prominent case most certainly is the presence of the co-founder of Cirque Du Soleil, Gilles Ste-Croix; a world personality with a 35 years career, and now retired. Ste-Croix founded the Children’s Circus of San Pancho, as a way of given back a little of all of what life has given him.

"I came to San Pancho on vacation, 15 years ago, and discovered a town with very special people; it is also a beautiful town, with lots of trees, lots of greens. I love the environment, and the people of this town; that’s the reason why I decided to buy a house 8 years ago", says Gilles Ste-Croix.

"About four years ago I saw the work of “Entre Amigos” with children, and I decided to teach the children some circus trick, and it was then, when for the first time the Children’s Circus was presented. The children's circus is a unique opportunity and experience for them, there is no other place like it," added the Canadian artist.

Another special case is that of the American jazz musician Jeff Oster, a musician who, for art’s sake, for seven years has participated in San Pancho’s Music Festival.

"This is one of the most beautiful places in the world, and you should all be very proud of it. Any artistic activity that takes place in San Pancho is successful. There is a good feeling and much creativity, is like brothers and sisters working together, interested in all art activities that go on in the town. This is my favorite place”, explained Jeff Oster.

British artist, Daniel Stone, has also established a connection with the place; with the town that makes everyone comeback to share their talents, with the Cultural Capital of the Riviera Nayarit.

San Pancho is not the only micro destination of Riviera Nayarit that has a variety of cultural and artistic events and activities, but it has an example to be followed.

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