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 Nanzal Hill and Sayulita Farmers Market.

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
The price is CA $129 per night from Apr. 22 to Apr. 23
CA $129
CA $157 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 22 - Apr 23
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! (761 reviews)
"It was a beautiful property to stay in. Great rooms, staff, restraunt, Pool, hot tub close to beach and downtown"

Reviewed on Apr. 1, 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 $190 per night from Apr. 7 to Apr. 8
CA $190
CA $238 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 7 - Apr 8
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! (601 reviews)
"We have stayed here numerous times and will always come back! Great service, clean, quiet, yet close to everything! The view is also amazing"

Reviewed on Mar. 31, 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.
The price is CA $115 per night from May 7 to May 8
CA $115
CA $139 total
includes taxes & fees
May 7 - May 8
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (30 reviews)
"Quiet, near everything but not in the middle of the town, comfortable, nice pool and dining area (no restaurant). The cieling fan was noisy but that can be repaired."

Reviewed on Apr. 4, 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! (47 reviews)
"Loved our stay at Maramara the rooster and dogs barking in the morning were annoying at times but I also know this is hard to control."

Reviewed on Apr. 2, 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! (266 reviews)
home away from home
"stay was wonderful"

Reviewed on Mar. 23, 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! (20 reviews)
"The hotel was a real highlight it was very comfortable and clean. We loved the ocean view from our patio. I especially appreciated both the convenience and environmental conservation of providing a filtered water cooler in our room."

Reviewed on Apr. 3, 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

4.3
Top destination
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5 - Excellent 48%
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4 - Good 41%
3 - Okay
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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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