Visit two of the Pacific Coast’s most picturesque beaches on this double-duty tour of Sayulita and San Pancho, in Puerto Vallarta’s Riviera Nayarit. Relax on the sand or hit the waves, and then spend time touring the quaint historic center of Sayulita, designated as one of Mexico’s Magic Town.
Full-day tours include hotel transfers and end with a visit to an artisanal chocolate factory.
Set out on a snorkeling adventure tour in stunning Marietas Islands National Park. Depart Sayulita for the crystalline waters surrounding Marietas Islands in Banderas Bay, and jump into a sea filled with manta rays, sea horses and scores of tropical fish.
You may even catch sight of the elusive blue-footed booby—a marine bird known for its colorful webbed feet.
Learn to surf on the beaches of Punta de Mita, just south of Sayulita, during a small-group lesson. Your instructor takes you to one of three beaches—Anclote, La Lancha, or Burros—depending on the weather conditions and experience level of the group.
This surf lesson is ideal for beginners, and surfboards and rash guards are provided. Plus, choose from morning or afternoon times to best suit your needs.
Plunge into the iridescent waters surrounding the Marietas Island National Park on a half-day diving tour from Sayulita. Relish personalized attention from your guide as you discover a vast array of marine life in a small-group limited to four divers. Look out for manta rays, sea turtles and dolphins and delve into the darkened depths of caves during your dive.
Enjoy a complimentary lunch and receive all required equipment free of charge.
Yam Bak Brewery is the place to go if you too love craft beer. However, it’s also one of the best places to party in Sayulita, with live music and DJs from Thursday to Saturday.
A beer at YamBak is undoubtedly more expensive than other local bears at around 100 MXN for a half liter. However, they have lots of deals they post on their Facebook, and it’s still cheap for quality craft beer!
Right next to Playa Los Muertos, there is a stunning secret beach. I found this beach towards the end of my stay in Sayulita, but I wish I had found it sooner.
To reach the beach, you must walk over the rocks to the right of Playa Los Muertos (if you’re facing the ocean.) It’s pretty easy to get there. Just be careful climbing down.
Once at the beach, you’ll have it to yourself (at least we did.) It’s a beautiful spot with no vendors or crowds and a beautiful bay to swim in. It’s best to visit the secret beach at low tide when there is more beach to enjoy. Unfortunately, at high tide, the water does reach the top of the beach area.
From Sayulita, you can walk to Playa Los Muertos in around 10 minutes, and its location is on Google Maps. Driving a golf buggy is also popular, but there is a 100 MXN fee for parking.
Once at the beach, you can enjoy a much quieter environment with very few beach vendors. There are chairs for rent as well as drinks for sale, but nothing compared to Sayulita Beach.
The water here isn’t the nicest I’ve ever seen, but it is calmer and better for swimming than Sayulita Beach. I mainly come to enjoy the peace and quiet.
If you have ever wondered what it feels like to breath underwater but never had the opportunity to try, this is the chance you’ve been waiting for.
Our DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING PROGRAM is an introductory course to the world of scuba diving, as such it won’t qualify you for a certification. You will learn how to use scuba equipment in confined water, receive instruction in basic concepts and safety and, finally, be taken out into the ocean for your first dive, under the close supervision of your instructor.
Imagine cruising through the jungle, mud, and then on gorgeous beaches! This is areally a fun activity that takes you around to see the sights while getting the adrenaline pumping. The best part is, if you go with two people, it’s very affordable at $95 USD.
The chill, laid-back atmosphere of Sayulita makes the area a great place for a yoga retreat. While there are countless retreats ranging in length all around Sayulita, I adored Haramara, where you can choose the length of your retreat, stay in gorgeous cabañas, and enjoy clean, whole food prepared for you daily.
The Haramara property grounds are simply stunning and would make the perfect setting for some much-needed rejuvenation.