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24 Fabulous Things To Do In Sayulita, Mexico

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If you’re looking for the best things to do in Sayulita, Mexico, you’ve come to the right place! Sayulita is a place I’ve loved for quite some time, and probably my single favorite spot on the Pacific coast of Mexico.

I first visited Sayulita for a women’s fitness retreat in 2011, and returned for a weekend in early 2022 when I was living in Puerto Vallarta for the winter. What a difference a decade makes! There was so much more development in this small town on the Riviera Nayarit. The crowd has become less bohemian and more smartly coiffed, too.

Sayulita is a surf town, which is what first drew travelers to its shores. It’s one of the best places in Mexico to learn to surf, but if you’re an experienced surfer, there are plenty of killer waves for you, too.

What struck me about Sayulita this time around was that it feels tailor-made for elder millennials like me. While Sayulita does have its share of Mexican travelers, the town is dominated far more by American and Canadian travelers in their thirties.

Go out at night and one bar will be playing Californication-era Red Hot Chili Peppers. Another will be blasting early 2000s hip-hop, from Dre and Snoop to 50 Cent and Ludacris.

A lot of towns in Mexico cater to the backpacker party crowd — tons of hostels and dirt-cheap bars. Sayulita caters to an older, more moneyed crowd with upscale restaurants, fabulous boutiques, and chic bars on top of the quintessential cheap taco spots.

And when the sun goes down, Sayulita is all about the party scene! It’s just less about clubs and giant beers, and more about nice cocktails and live music.

Sayulita is one cool place — full of surfing, gorgeous jungle hikes, excellent dining, and spectacular views. If you’re in your thirties and looking for a Mexican beach getaway this winter, Sayulita is the perfect place for you.

Best Things To Do in Sayulita, Mexico

There are so many awesome things to do in Sayulita — and yes, more than just surfing and partying. Sayulita has jungle on one side and ocean on the other, making it a fabulous destination for adventure seekers. You can hike, zipline, ride ATVs, and finish it up with a yoga session on the beach!

For me, some of the biggest highlights were getting a cheap beachside massage, visiting San Pancho for the day, exploring several fabulous cocktail…

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