Sayulita is often described as a picturesque fishing village, a surfer's haven, or just a really cool little town for a laid-back vacation. It is all that and more, thanks to its unique blend of small-town Mexican charm and casual sophistication. Horses still (occasionally) clatter down the cobblestone streets and chickens roam freely, yet little tiendas (shops) carry surprisingly cosmopolitan products. You can buy tacos on the street, yet fine dining is readily available. Many visitors come from outside Mexico, yet Sayulita remains decidedly Mexican. Come visit us for an authentic Mexican experience!
Examples of some of the activities and services available in Sayulita
- Surfing/water sports: The village is widely known as a surf haven for beginner to advanced surfers. Rent a board or take a lesson from one of the surf shops in town or on the beach. Boogie boards, stand-up paddleboards, and sea kayaks can also be rented. Scuba and snorkeling trips can be arranged.
- Fun transportation rentals: Golf cars, dune buggies, 4-wheelers, scooters, and bicycles can all be rented here to get around Sayulita.
- Swimming and beaches: Sayulita has some of the best beaches in the area. The main beach is located right in town while many people prefer to stroll down to the less-crowded north-end beach. It is a short walk from Casa de Ensueño to Playa de Los Muertos, a beautiful beach surrounded by rock outcroppings. Another option is Playa Carracitos, a 30-minute walk through the jungle but worth the effort to get to this secluded hideaway.
- Yoga: Yoga is quite popular in Sayulita with retreats, gurus, and studios spread across the town. A great resource for yoga in Sayulita is the Om Yoga Studio (www.yogasayulita.com).
- Cooking Lessons and Personal Chefs: Several talented chefs in town will give you personal cooking lessons or prepare a meal in your casita.
- Massage: While on vacation in Sayulita, treat yourself to a relaxing massage on the beach, at a massage studio, or in your casita.
- Golf in Puerto Vallarta or Nuevo Vallarta: Though Sayulita does not have a golf course, The Flamingo course in Nuevo Vallarta is not far and offers discount prices on Saturday and Sunday. There is a par three course in La Penita.
- Horses/Zip lines: No adventurer’s vacation to Sayulita would be complete without a trip to the jungle canopy tour or a horseback ride.
- Galleries and Art: Sayulita boasts quite a few attractive art galleries throughout the village. Evelyne Boren has an open house at her art studio every Wednesday afternoon during the winter.
- Shopping: Whether you're looking for fashionable clothing, custom jewelry, home furnishings, surf and swim gear, handicrafts, gifts, or souvenirs, you'll find it all in the shops of Sayulita. On weekends, vendors set up booths to sell all sorts of items from crafts to clothing.
- Sailing/snorkeling/whale-watching/fishing: You can book a trip on a sailboat or fishing boat and enjoy a day of water activities on the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Las Marietas, a group of uninhabited islands preserved as a wildlife refuge, are nearby and a popular destination for nature lovers.
- Day trips: These can easily be arranged through local taxi drivers or tour operators and can be as adventurous or relaxing as you wish. Examples include a short trip to neighboring San Francisco (San Pancho) for a day at the beach and some new restaurants -- perhaps followed by a Mexican Fiesta with folk music & dancing, or a trip up into the mountains to a little silver mining village, or maybe a bird-watching trip to San Blas for a boat ride through the mangrove swamps to an alligator farm. The options are endless and we can advise and assist you.
Groceries
Walk through the village of Sayulita and look in several little stores for your groceries. Buy fresh corn tortillas from the tortillaria in the morning before they are sold out. All of the stores have fresh fruits and vegetables and fresh dairy products, and many also have a selection of good wines. Fresh seafood is available from the pescaderia (fishmonger) and fresh meat is available from carnicerias (butcher shops). Sayulita also has a farmer's market on Fridays. Several large superstores are available in nearby Puerto Vallarta, including WalMart/Sam's Club, Costco, and Mega.
Coffee shops
Thankfully Starbucks hasn't arrived, but coffee lovers need not panic because there are several great local alternatives, including El Espresso and ChocoBanana -- both with Wi-Fi access.
Restaurants
Sayulita offers dozens of restaurants -- too many to list here -- and new ones pop up every year. Your choices include fine continental dining by candlelight, cozy cafes, boisterous bistros, and simple streetside vendors. Specialties include Italian, Argentinian, Continental, Mediterranean and more. Seafood and vegetarian options abound and organic choices are available. If your experience with Mexican cuisine is limited to North American restaurants, you can finally try authentic Mexican cooking. We can tell you about our favorites and suggest options but by the end of your stay you'll probably be recommending some to us! Costs range from about $1 for a street taco to prices comparable to those in U.S./Canadian restaurants.
Bars & Nightlife
Ready to kick up your heels? There are plenty of options -- again, too many to list here. Just walk into town and take your pick based on music, ambiance, and the crowd -- no need for a designated driver! Tequila lovers will want to try the bar featuring dozens of tequilas from throughout Mexico.
Telephone and Internet
Outdoor public phones are found in several places along the streets. Buy a phone card at the grocery store; they're inexpensive and easy to use. The Sayulita TelCel office can rent you a cell phone or help you use yours in Mexico. You can access free internet at several locations in town and we provide wireless internet access on the property.
Pharmacy/Dentist/Doctor/Hospital
There are several pharmacies in Sayulita and an English speaking doctor is readily available. Sayulita has a medical clinic and a very good hospital is just a short distance away in San Francisco (San Pancho). A dentist is available in Sayulit as well.
Car rental
National and U-Save have car rental agencies in Sayulita.
Specialty serivices
Child care is easy to arrange. You can have someone grocery shop for you and have your casita stocked for your arrival. Meals can be prepared in your casita or to-go dinners can be purchased if you don't feel like dining out or cooking. Wedding planners are available to help you plan a Sayulita wedding.
Just let us know what activities and services you're looking for and we'll help you find them!
Walk through the village of Sayulita and look in several little stores for your groceries. Buy fresh corn tortillas from the tortillaria in the morning before they are sold out. All of the stores have fresh fruits and vegetables and fresh dairy products, and many also have a selection of good wines. Fresh seafood is available from the pescaderia (fishmonger) and fresh meat is available from carnicerias (butcher shops). Sayulita also has a farmer's market on Fridays. Several large superstores are available in nearby Puerto Vallarta, including WalMart/Sam's Club, Costco, and Mega.
Coffee shops
Thankfully Starbucks hasn't arrived, but coffee lovers need not panic because there are several great local alternatives, including El Espresso and ChocoBanana -- both with Wi-Fi access.
Restaurants
Sayulita offers dozens of restaurants -- too many to list here -- and new ones pop up every year. Your choices include fine continental dining by candlelight, cozy cafes, boisterous bistros, and simple streetside vendors. Specialties include Italian, Argentinian, Continental, Mediterranean and more. Seafood and vegetarian options abound and organic choices are available. If your experience with Mexican cuisine is limited to North American restaurants, you can finally try authentic Mexican cooking. We can tell you about our favorites and suggest options but by the end of your stay you'll probably be recommending some to us! Costs range from about $1 for a street taco to prices comparable to those in U.S./Canadian restaurants.
Bars & Nightlife
Ready to kick up your heels? There are plenty of options -- again, too many to list here. Just walk into town and take your pick based on music, ambiance, and the crowd -- no need for a designated driver! Tequila lovers will want to try the bar featuring dozens of tequilas from throughout Mexico.
Telephone and Internet
Outdoor public phones are found in several places along the streets. Buy a phone card at the grocery store; they're inexpensive and easy to use. The Sayulita TelCel office can rent you a cell phone or help you use yours in Mexico. You can access free internet at several locations in town and we provide wireless internet access on the property.
Pharmacy/Dentist/Doctor/Hospital
There are several pharmacies in Sayulita and an English speaking doctor is readily available. Sayulita has a medical clinic and a very good hospital is just a short distance away in San Francisco (San Pancho). A dentist is available in Sayulit as well.
Car rental
National and U-Save have car rental agencies in Sayulita.
Specialty serivices
Child care is easy to arrange. You can have someone grocery shop for you and have your casita stocked for your arrival. Meals can be prepared in your casita or to-go dinners can be purchased if you don't feel like dining out or cooking. Wedding planners are available to help you plan a Sayulita wedding.
Just let us know what activities and services you're looking for and we'll help you find them!
