Sayulita

Travel Guide

Sayulita featuring a sandy beach, surfing and tropical scenes
Sayulita which includes a house
Sayulita featuring food
Sayulita which includes outdoor eating and a bar
Sayulita which includes surfing as well as an individual male
Stunning beaches, rolling waves, water sports, jungle treks and superb restaurants await visitors at this stylish getaway on the Pacific coast.

Sayulita is a chic, laid-back coastal resort backed by the jungle-clad slopes of the Sierra Madre. Explore the attractive village where brightly painted bars, cafés and hotels line a wave-strewn beach.

Once a sleepy fishing community and an off-the-beaten-track destination, today Sayulita attracts many visitors with its ecotourism, surf and outdoor activities. Water sports are part of almost every vacation here and surfing is particularly popular. Rolling waves crash onto the shore year-round and are suitable for all levels. Take lessons with experienced instructors or join daytrips to more challenging breaks. Bodyboarding, kitesurfing and stand-up paddleboarding, as well as regular swimming, are also commonly practiced here.

Jump on a panga boat, discover secluded snorkeling spots and try deep-sea fishing. From December to March, boat charters embark on whale-spotting excursions too.

Out of the water, relax on the soft sand or a sun lounger. Sip on beers, margaritas and freshly squeezed fruit juices while admiring the views of forested hills. Watch as bohemians, honeymooners, families and surfers mingle harmoniously.

For more active adventures, go trekking in the surrounding jungle. Hike to mountaintop lookouts and waterfalls, ascend to the treetops of a rainforest on a canopy tour and look for birds such as parakeets and pelicans. Guided horseback tours also run in the region and mountain biking tracks can be found here too.

Centered on a pretty square, Sayulita’s village is a lively commercial and entertainment district. Wander down palm-shaded streets lined with galleries, shops and vendors. Browse for artisanal jewelry, one-of-a-kind artwork and surfing apparel. Dining options are plentiful, ranging from ceviche restaurants to pavement cafés to taco stands. Party until the early hours at bars and live music venues.

Sayulita is about a 30-minute drive north from Punta Mita and about an hour’s drive from Puerto Vallarta. Public buses travel between the village and Puerto Vallarta.

Where to stay in Sayulita

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North End

4/5(29 area reviews)

While visiting North End, you might make a stop by sights like Sayulita Farmers Market and Nanzal Hill.

North End
Casa Lotería -Pueblito Sayulita- Colorful, Family and Relax Experience with Private Parking and Pool
Casa Lotería -Pueblito Sayulita- Colorful, Family and Relax Experience with Private Parking and Pool
3.5 out of 5
Playa Azul #10, Sayulita, NAY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $144 per night from May 14 to May 15
CA $144
CA $174 total
includes taxes & fees
May 14 - May 15
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Sayulita. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (777 reviews)
"Very good"

Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2025

Casa Lotería -Pueblito Sayulita- Colorful, Family and Relax Experience with Private Parking and Pool
Ysuri Sayulita - Beachfront Hotel
Ysuri Sayulita - Beachfront Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Pescadores #5, Sayulita, NAY
The price is CA $187 per night from May 13 to May 14
CA $187
CA $226 total
includes taxes & fees
May 13 - May 14
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Sayulita. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (607 reviews)
"Great Staff. Beautiful Views. The Baklava Staff are very friendly and accommodating. Far enough from ‘The Dock’ that the constant edm dance loop is muffled."

Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2025

Ysuri Sayulita - Beachfront Hotel
Casa Real Sayulita Hotel Boutique
Casa Real Sayulita Hotel Boutique
2.5 out of 5
s/n Rosalio Tapia Deportiva, Sayulita, Nay.
Stay at this hotel in Sayulita. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Sayulita Beach and San Pancho Nayarit Market ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (39 reviews)
"Staff is super nice! Hotel is very clean and cozy!"

Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2025

Casa Real Sayulita Hotel Boutique
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Maramara Hotel Experience
Maramara Hotel Experience
4 out of 5
Av. Revolución 74, Sayulita, NAY
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Sayulita. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Sayulita Beach and San Pancho Nayarit Market ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (55 reviews)
"What a lovely space. Check it out! Super clean, quiet when it needs to be. Most importantly it’s close to the action but far away enough you can actually sleep. I would absolutely stay here again. 8 minute walk to the beach. Thank you, Mara Mara!"

Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2025

Maramara Hotel Experience
Riviera Sayulita Hotel
Riviera Sayulita Hotel
3.5 out of 5
89 Revolución Street, Sayulita, NAY
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Sayulita. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (272 reviews)
"It's well located"

Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2025

Riviera Sayulita Hotel
La Esquina
La Esquina
3 out of 5
CALLE PESCADORES SIN NUMERO, Sayulita, NAY
Stay at this 3-star condo in Sayulita. Enjoy free WiFi, balconies, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Sayulita Beach and San Pancho Nayarit Market are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
"Great location and beautiful ocean views."

Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2025

La Esquina
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Sayulita

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Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

It's really grown since we were here 3 years ago. But still a great place. The El pastor taco stand beside the papillo lift hotel are amazing and only open after dark. They have a new bus terminal which is awesome. The bus into PV is only 46 pesos.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

We enjoyed our one week stay in Sayulita, but wouldn't go back. It was too small to do more time there. Our main adventure there was a 6 hour cruise/swim/snorkel trip, with food and drinks. Definitely worth the time and money.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Depends on what you're looking for. It's noisy, bustling with music/dancing through the night, the beach is packed, lots of drinking and dining options... Locals are warm, as are the tourists. It's not a getaway, quiet, realax, lay on the beach area

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Worth eating pizza & drinking marguaritas at Mi Chapparita (south end) right on the beach at night (beach crazy busy during the day but no one on the beach at night) so this was a nice place to chill & watch the sunset. Way busier than 7 years ago!

5/5 - Excellent

Sarah

Such an amzing town. Loved our time there

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The bus depot is great! We used it to go to San Pancho, Lo de Marcos, La Cruz (met up with friends) & took bus to airport in PVR. Easy, inexpensive & really increased my incentive to learn Spanish so I could just plain talk to the locals.

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