Nestled on Mexico’s rugged Pacific coast, Sayulita is understood for its lengthy, sandy seashores and rolling waves—excellent for beginner surfers. Whereas it may not be the hidden gem it as soon as was, Sayulita stays a bohemian seashore city nicely price including to your bucket record.
The place to Keep
Resort Don Bonito
Hidden simply off the seashore, and a brief stroll from the principle plaza, you’ll discover Resort Don Bonito. This nine-room boutique resort is a trendy little oasis with Instagrammable particulars round each nook. The hooked up cafe and yoga studio are additionally price a go to, even for those who’re not staying on the resort.
La Joya Sayulita
In case you’re into wellness, La Joya makes an important base when exploring Sayulita. The minimal boutique resort affords surf classes, SUP, yoga and even has kettlebells for visitors to make use of on the terrace. The meals, just like the house, is vibrant, fashionable and places well being on the forefront.
The place to Eat
Café Coyote
After a morning surf, you’ll possible need to refuel with an excellent espresso (and a pastry or two). Café Coyote is the proper spot. In addition to good brews, this cosy group spot hosts supper golf equipment, artwork displays and a small thrift market on Sunday.
Matiz
No Mexican seashore break could be full with no tangy bowl of ceviche and an ice-cold Modello. Fortunately, Matiz affords each in ample provide. It may be somewhat difficult to seek out, hidden in a courtyard off Calle Marlin, however the hunt is price it for his or her Ceviche de Pescado which could be the perfect on the town.
The place to Drink
El Tiburon
Tucked down a vibrant alleyway simply off the principle plaza, Tiburon is a vibey spot to seize drinks when the solar goes down. We advocate their spicy margaritas with a aspect of Wachos (sure, that’s waffle fry nachos).
The place to Go to
Stroll the Vibrant Streets
Sayulita is a small city, and also you’ll discover the Plaza lively regardless of the time of day. Stroll across the surrounding streets and take a look at the handfuls of shops: we love Manyana for design-led homewares and Pacha Mama for Oaxacan ceramics and textiles. Refuel with a espresso (and brunch) at Anchor Café earlier than hiring your surfboard for the afternoon. Sayulita is a surf city initially, and you’ll’t stroll too far with out seeing a barefoot surfer and their board. We advocate Luna Azul for board-rental and surf classes. Their merch is nice, too.
After your surf session, catch the sundown on the seashore with the locals earlier than returning to the Plaza for a taco (or three) and a nightcap at dive bar Cava. They’ve the most important and finest choice of Mezcal on the town.
Go to San Pancho
Locals will let you know that San Pancho, or San Francisco because it’s formally identified on the map, is what Sayulita was ten years in the past — a small, bohemian surf city, catering largely to its wave-chasing group. Only a ten-minute collectivo (native minibus) journey away, it’s price venturing out for a day journey. Head to the seashore and watch the surfers or seize a chunk in one of many wholesome cafés that line the principle street into city. Our favorite is Chido Greens: strive the rooster salad.
Store on the Friday Farmer’s Market
Sayulita has grow to be a hub for expats and creatives seeking to escape the town. You’ll discover them congregated at Sayulita’s Friday Farmers Market the place almost 80 distributors promote meals, crafts and native produce.
Hike to Playa Las Cuevas
A hike to Playa Las Cuevas with Wanderlust Sayulita is a perfect approach to spend a morning in case you are craving some mild motion after indulging in a single too many fish tacos. Be a part of founders Diane and Jair on a brief (and fairly scenic) jungle hike earlier than arriving on a abandoned seashore for a non-public yoga class. Bliss.
