SAYULITA
THE BASICS
Sayulita is a small surf town about one hour north of Puerto Vallarta in the Nayarit state on the west coast of Mexico. With multiple beaches, delicious restaurants, and a very laid-back atmosphere, Sayulita is perfect for solo travelers, families, and large groups alike. I was lucky enough to go on both a bachelorette and couples’ trip there, and we found plenty of activities to do for both trips.
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When to go
This small, fun, and extremely safe town is consistently hovering around 80-90 degrees Fahrenheit year-round, making Sayulita perfect almost any time of year, depending on what you’re looking for. I personally traveled there for ten days in April and the weather was around 80 degrees and consistently sunny every single day.
What to do
- Go Surfing: Sayulita is known for its great surfing. Right on Playa de Sayulita (Sayulita Beach) you can either rent a board for about $7.50 USD for two hours or take a surfing lesson with a group, depending on your skill level.
- Take a Boat Tour to Las Marietas Islands: Through the local boat tour company, Ally Cat Sailing, you can do a whale watching boat tour of Las Marietas Islands, the Mexican National Park off the coast of Sayulita. Las Marietas is also home to Hidden Beach, which is a local tourist attraction and a must-see in the area.
- Explore the Beaches: Some of my favorite beaches in the area were Playa de Sayulita, Playa de Los Muertos, Playa Malpaso, and Playa de San Francisco. You can’t go wrong with just spending a day at the beach with a margarita in-hand watching the surfers
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