The Well Designed Travel Guide: Sayulita, Mexico
While you may have only recently seen your Instagram feed booming with pictures of the now Mexican hotspot, the sleepy Surf town of Sayulita has long been neighbors of Puerto Vallarta and Punta de Mita, two of the most popular destinations for West Coast travelers in search of an endless summer. But what you’ll find in Sayulita is far different than Puerto Vallarta’s resort-filled Coastline and Punta de Mita’s million-dollar golf courses—instead, imagine an ex-pat haven only a couple miles in diameter with a beach reminiscent of the Copa Cabana.
The streets are filled with the smell of roasting El Pastor and walk into any of the bars lining the town square to find an array of dancing music, from Salsa to House—you name it. This town truly embodies magic in every sense of the word from the colorful storefronts to the vibrant people, it carries an energy that you have to see to believe.
stay - Downtown Surf Shack Conchita
Stay in the heart of town in 1 of 4 rooms in this super chic AirBnB.
LOCATION: Av. Revolución 32a, 63728 Sayulita, Nayarit
WEBISTE: our airbnb
drink — miscelanea
Coffee and smoothies you will never forget. And some damn good avocado toast too.
location:Av. Revolución 32a, 63728 Sayulita, Nayarit
instagram: @miscelaneasayulita
EAT —
LA RUSTICA
Start the night downstairs with pizza, clams, and an artichoke, and head to the rooftop for some cocktails to finish off the night.
LOCATION: Av Revolución 40C, Centro, 63734 Sayulita, Nayarit
eat — si senor
Sneak a spot at sunset and get a beachfront view of the coastline.
LOCATION: Playa Los Muertos 13 A, Pescadores S/N, 63734 Sayulita, NayarIt
website: https://www.amorboutiquehotel.com/si-senor-restaurant-sayulita
dance —
cocos beach club
This beachfront dance club is frequented by locals and offers multiple areas from the rooftop to the sand to keep the party going until sunrise.
LOCATION: C. Gaviota 145, 63734 Sayulita, Nayarit
explore —
playa de los muertos
Head over to the west side of the island to watch the sunset at this secluded beach.
LOCATION: about 20 min west of town, follow path markings to find this secret beach.