Surf, swim, stretch, and the town's own culture. Our picks first, then everything we've mapped. The heart of town: the plaza, taco stands, bars and the main beach a block away. Lively, and loud on weekend nights.
Wellness · Centro
A second-floor spa at Marlín and Navarrete, open daily 9am to 8pm: a 90-minute house massage is MX$1,188, hot stones or a cacao massage $1,404, facials from $918. They also come to your villa, and run Casa Madera, with a temazcal.
Surf · Centro
Diego Cadena's surf shop in the Sayulinda hotel, a block from the break: 90-minute coaching plus an hour of free surf from MX$1,400 each, boards from MX$150 an hour or MX$600 a day, with lockers and showers, and fishing trips on the boat.
Surf · Centro
A surf school on Calle Gaviota teaching since 2005 with ISA-certified instructors: a beach briefing, then 90 minutes in the water, board and rash guard included, from MX$1,200 each for three or more. Day trips to a jungle beach end with fish tacos.
Surf · Centro
Small adventure outfit planning surf lessons at quieter spots away from the main beach, waterfall hikes, surf trips and beach fires, with transport included.
Lessons, boards and the people who shape them. Read our guide
Surf · Centro
Diego Cadena's surf shop in the Sayulinda hotel, a block from the break: 90-minute coaching plus an hour of free surf from MX$1,400 each, boards from MX$150 an hour or MX$600 a day, with lockers and showers, and fishing trips on the boat.
Surf · Centro
A surf school on Calle Gaviota teaching since 2005 with ISA-certified instructors: a beach briefing, then 90 minutes in the water, board and rash guard included, from MX$1,200 each for three or more. Day trips to a jungle beach end with fish tacos.
Surf · Centro
Small adventure outfit planning surf lessons at quieter spots away from the main beach, waterfall hikes, surf trips and beach fires, with transport included.
Surf · Centro
Surf and paddleboard school run by the González brothers, ISA-certified instructors and competitive longboarders; lessons for adults and kids, hourly to weekly board rentals, and surf trips around the bay.
Yoga with a view, massage, temazcal and a good facial. Read our guide
Wellness · Centro
A second-floor spa at Marlín and Navarrete, open daily 9am to 8pm: a 90-minute house massage is MX$1,188, hot stones or a cacao massage $1,404, facials from $918. They also come to your villa, and run Casa Madera, with a temazcal.
Wellness · Centro
Massage studio upstairs on Avenida Revolución across from the plaza (enter through the pharmacy). Offers relaxing, deep-tissue, prenatal and reflexology sessions, and can also send therapists to your home or the beach.
Jungle hikes, birding at dawn and the turtle camp.
Nature & tours · Centro
Puerto Vallarta-based company that sets up styled picnics, proposals, birthdays and small events on beaches across the bay, Sayulita included, handling permits, catering, drinks and decor.
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