Best things To Do In Sayulita
Why do people visit Sayulita?
Sayulita, a surfers favorite get away since the 1960s. Many came for the waves, but every one stays for the beach. Full of culture, beach fashion and laidback living! Sayulita has an active nightlife with weekly Friday parties after midnight, full of music and dancing.
In the water
According to local lore, Sayulita was crafted by the wave gods 5000 years ago as a perfect wave haven. Partake in many water activities like surfing, buggy boarding, skim boarding, kayaking, sailing or even fishing.
Surfing
Whale Watching
Excursions Contracted Sea Humpback whales, Bryde's whales and a wide variety of dolphins and whales inhabit the waters of Nayarit. during jury recommends granting winter and spring. Due to its geographical location, oceanographic features, and infrastructure, this bay has been slight grain as an important breeding ground for some species such as the humpback whale.
Sailing
What makes a great sailboat race? Cruising World says Banderas Bay's "ideal weather and breathtaking landscape" make it the perfect place for a regatta. Add in a highly skilled, competitive group of international sailors and a fleet of the world's most popular one-design keelboats, and you have a winning formula. One of this spring's great sailboat races, being held for the first time in a warm climate with consistent breezes, is the J24 Worlds.
Snorkeling and Diving
The main beach of Sayulita does not offer great snorkeling but there are three snorkel locations within walking distance. It is advisable to bring your own snorkeling equipment to Sayulita Mexico, however limited rentals are available with local beach consessionares and village shops.
Marietas Islands
The islands were formed during the Cretaceous era by volcanic activity that created ragged formations, ideal places to shelter life. Marieta Islands are one of the most important places for marine bird watching in México and the eastern Pacific tropics. Shelter for countless varieties of marine species. This wildlife refuge is a protected natural zone, and its characteristics make it a unique place worthy of visiting and respecting.Volcanic protected islands
On land
Aside from the spectacular sea fauna, Sayulita's mountainous region also has a lush jungle where you might observe some rare wild life. Ride through the lush jungle on a bike, and you may spot a parakeets, armadillos or even the occasional deer. Explore the town by golf cart, try some of Yoga by the beach or golf right by the beach.
Horseback Riding
"Polo's Dark Horse" There were barely a dozen other players on the field, but I was still riding scared at La Patrona, a palm-shrouded polo club in the tiny Mexican hamlet of San Pancho. As my fellow riders expertly maneuvered their horses among the goal posts and one another, I found myself resisting when my instructor, Raul, implored me to follow through with my swing.
Golf
Nuevo Vallarta in Riviera Nayarit will welcome the Ladies' Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Futures Tour from April 8th – 10th, 2011. For the second time, "The Riviera Nayarit Classic" will bring out the best and the most promising female golfers to El Tigre Golf & Country Club at the Paradise Village Resort. This is the third stop of this golf tour that kicks off on March 25th in Winter Haven, Florida.
By Foot or ATV
Go Hiking in the Riviera Nayarit Whether you want a quick morning hike along secluded tropical beach or a full day ATV adventure the Rivera Nayarit offers a diverse array of options. The Riviera Nayarit has some absolutely fantastic trails - hikers surely won't be disappointed. You can hike a trail leading into a rain forest or you can hike into a gulch full of ancient pictographs as your reward.
Bird watching
Vidal Prado is 100% Mexican Birding Tour Operator that offers high quality bird watching tours for both the avid and novice birders.A professional birder born in San Blas, is a young, enthusiastic and experienced specialist that can arrange and guide professional birding tours to nearby locations around Sayulita, including the world famous birding spot San Blas and the San Pancho estuary.
Canopy Tours
Canopy or Zip Lining adventures is a truly thrilling ecological experience that offers you the unique opportunity to glide through the treetops on a network of cables suspended high above the jungle trails of the local Sierra Madre tropical forest.
Jungle Biking
Vidal Prado is 100% Mexican Birding Tour Operator that offers high quality bird watching tours for both the avid and novice birders.A professional birder born in San Blas, is a young, enthusiastic and experienced specialist that can arrange and guide professional birding tours to nearby locations around Sayulita...
Local events
Turtle Releases
Sayulita Festival
Sayulita is a small town with limited accommodations, so planning your stay in advance is highly encouraged. Click here for info about traveling to and staying in Sayulita.
Fishing
The Riviera Nayarit fishing area is located on Mexico's open, central Pacific coast at about latitude 20 degrees north, well into the tropics, but still subject to some winter influence and seasonality in the fishery.
Surf schools
Luna Azul Surf School
Lunazul Surf School is one of Sayulitas original surf schools, with roots dating back to the late 90s when the Carranza Luna family opened a small surf shop in town. Officially founded in 2002, Lunazul grew from board rentals into a trusted local surf school built around ocean culture, family legacy, and a deep love for surfing.
Marea Surf school
Marea Surf School started in 2015 with just an umbrella, four surfboards, and a passion for sharing the waves. Now, we're a vibrant surf community with our own store and custom adventure cars, dedicated to make unforgettable experiences in Sayulita area. We create a warm, personalized atmosphere for everyone, from beginners to advanced surfers.
Stalla Surf Center
Stalla Surf Center is a surf and stand up paddle school in Sayulita created by Fernando Stalla, an 8-time national champion and 2-time world SUP racing champion. Built from a deep connection to the ocean, the center offers visitors a chance to learn surfing and paddleboarding with guidance rooted in professional experience, passion, and the true coastal lifestyle of Sayulita.
Surf Lessons - Geovani
Geovani which is known as GEO moved to sayulita at the age of 14. He was born in Puerto Vallarta. Geo started surfing when he was kid and later he joined many world tour for Mexico. He joined tour in Brazil, Hawaii, California, Japan. He got forth rank in World Stand Up Tour.Geovani is also the proprietor of Sayulita Surf Co.
Yoga
Aside from the spectacular sea fauna, Sayulita's mountainous region also has a lush jungle where you might observe some rare wild life. Ride through the lush jungle on a bike, and you may spot a parakeets, armadillos or even the occasional deer. Explore the town by golf cart, try some of Yoga by the beach or golf right by the beach.
Yoga
Alchemize House
Wellness club in Sayulita designed for movement, recovery, and connection. With yoga, Pilates, breathwork, sound healing, sauna, cold plunge, rooftop pool, fast Wi-Fi, and a clean, stylish atmosphere, it brings together wellness and community in one thoughtful space. Open daily, this is a fresh option for classes, day passes, remote work, private events, and wellness events in Sayulita.
Rose Room Yoga
This rooftop yoga studio in Sayulita offers daily open-air classes from the top of Don Bonito Hotel, creating a peaceful space to move, breathe, and reconnect above the town. With clean equipment, quality mats, welcoming teachers, and a relaxed community feel, it's a beautiful option for yoga in Sayulita, whether you are a local, a beginner, or a traveler looking for a mindful beach-town practice.