Saturday, October 31 · Sayulita
From town
What people in Sayulita saw, said and posted lately: photos, checks from the beach, reviews, new places and flyers. Add yours.
New and changed this week
New places on the map, owners' updates and fixes people sent.
New on the mapCasa Pura VidaFour-bedroom house on Calle Pelícanos in the middle of town, wrapped in a big street-art mural, with a dipping pool, a palapa roof terrace and polished-concrete rooms; sleeps ten, with tacos, coffee and a minimarket on the street.
New on the mapEsto Es MexicoFolk-art shop with a bright blue, pink and yellow facade and painted Catrina figures, run by César Godoy and Belén Sandoval, who make most of the pieces themselves: skulls, luchadores and other Mexican icons. Credited with starting the town's Day of the Dead altar contest among galleries.- Suggested place · 2 daysArt House Ceramica“new ceramics business”
- Suggested place · 2 daysHadasha Massage“new massage business”
- Suggested placeAthea Greek Frozen Yogurt“new Greek frozen yogurt shop”Sent by a visitor
- Suggested placeFudo An“Japanese tea ceremonies”Sent by a visitor
- Suggested placeSurf Cowgirls“new Sayulita business”Sent by a visitor
- Suggested placeKaliforniana Burritos“burrito place, new in Sayulita”Sent by a visitor
- Suggested placeNatikari Rancho Verde“new Sayulita business”Sent by a visitor
- Suggested placeBahia Audio“new Sayulita business, audio”Sent by a visitor
- Suggested placeSayulita At Your Service“property management company, 18 years in Sayulita”Sent by a visitor
- Suggested placeAlani Pure“new Sayulita business”Sent by a visitor
- Suggested placeSol Collective“new Sayulita business”Sent by a visitor
- Suggested placePicnic Company“new Sayulita business, picnics”Sent by a visitor
- New on the map · distillery and tasting tours · Around townCachasol Farm DistillerySix-acre farm distillery about 8 minutes south of town on the Punta Mita road, making raicilla and tequila. Runs guided distillery tours with tastings and a meal, cooking and cocktail workshops, and shorter bar tastings. Reservations needed.
- New on the map · surf school and juice bar · CentroJuicyyy Surf SayulitaJuice bar on Avenida Revolución that also runs small-group surf lessons and trips, often to less crowded breaks such as La Lancha, plus a surf-and-taco outing. Green juices and ginger shots to go, with a discount for bringing your own cup.
- New on the map · vacation rentals and wedding venue · Los MuertosTía Adriana HospitalityFamily-run local hospitality company with roots in one of Sayulita's first hotels, renting La Gran Villa and other ocean-view villas and apartments on the south end; La Gran Villa also hosts weddings for groups of up to about 15.
- New on the map · leather goods · CentroAreias LeatherSmall workshop and shop where two founders, from Argentina and Brazil, have hand-made leather bags, belts and some jewelry in Sayulita since the 2000s. They also take custom orders by appointment.
- New on the map · clothing boutique · CentroR2 FashionBoho-style women's clothing, swimwear and accessories from designer Rosalba Rivera's label, handmade in Mexico with embroidery by women artisans. There's also a men's line; a sister shop is in Punta de Mita.
- New on the map · beach bar · North sideLa Olita Beach BarA bar on the sand at Playa Questos, the quieter stretch of beach north of North Beach, about a 15-minute walk up the shore from the main beach.
- New on the map · budget hotel · North sideSayu Life (Riad Lola Sayulita)Budget hotel on Calle Miramar on the quieter north side, a few minutes' walk from the beach. Booking sites also list it as Riad Lola, a capsule-style hotel with a shared kitchen and an outdoor pool. Guests must be 18 or older to check in.
- New on the map · grill restaurant · North sideCarbón SayulitaDinner-only grill on the quieter north side, about five minutes on foot from the plaza, with all tables outdoors beside a charcoal grill. The menu centers on steaks, grilled octopus and garlic prawns, and it works well for a date night.
- New on the map · massage · CentroSWEET FLOWERS MASSAGE BY: ROSA CÁRDENASSmall massage business on Calle Pelícanos in the center of Sayulita, run by therapist Rosa Cárdenas and open daily from 10am to 8pm.
- New on the map · martial arts and fitness gym · Up the valleyQuilombo SayulitaMulti-discipline gym on Av. Revolución offering Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai and boxing, functional training and open-mat sparring. Saturday sessions add breathwork and ice baths. Closed midday on weekdays and on Sundays.
- New on the map · café · South sideCafe CoyoteRelaxed neighborhood café run by a woman who grew up in Sayulita. It serves all-day breakfast, sandwiches and a daily dish made with organic local ingredients, plus coffee from Tepic and cacao drinks. There is a book exchange, and local ceramics and art are for sale.
- New on the map · rotisserie chicken · CentroPollos "Yolanda"Family-run counter selling flame-grilled chicken by the quarter, half or whole, with rice, slaw and tortillas. A cheap lunch for takeout or a quick bite, open midday to early evening.
- New on the map · yoga retreat villa · CentroAnjali Casa DivinaBoutique yoga retreat villa on Gringo Hill, built in 2017, with about nine bedrooms, a raised yoga studio with sea views and a heated saltwater infinity pool. It is a few minutes' walk to town and is often booked whole by visiting retreat groups.
- New on the map · facial and aesthetics clinic · North sideGlow SayulitaSkin clinic in Plaza Nawalli on Calle Miramar doing corrective facials with medical-grade products, including its signature DiamondGlow treatment, plus injectables and laser hair removal. It also offers hair color and extensions. Bookings are online.
- New on the map · clothing boutique · CentroCHIDO Concept StoreShop for CHIDO, a Mexican-made streetwear and beachwear label, in Plaza Papelillo on Av. Revolución. It sells oversize and tie-dye tees, linen and bamboo shirts and baggy shorts, with prints drawn from Mexican themes like Día de Muertos and Zapotec patterns.
- New on the map · martial arts school · Up the valleySayulita Jiu JitsuBrazilian jiu-jitsu academy inside Warriors Fitness, run since 2020 by local instructor Tavo Moctezuma. It teaches gi and no-gi classes in Spanish and English for ages 3 and up, with private lessons and kids' and adults' competition teams.