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Playa los Muertos
Small, sheltered cove just south of town, reached by a short walk through the hillside cemetery. Calm water good for swimming, paddleboarding and snorkeling; popular with Mexican families.
Eat & do
The main beach, Los Muertos and the coves a walk away.
Beaches
10 places, our 2 picks first · Read our guide to beaches
Beaches · Centro
Playa Sayulita
The main town beach, a long sandy bay whose gentle waves make it a learn-to-surf hub. Lined with loungers, surf schools and restaurants; check water-quality notices after heavy rain.
And 8 more we've mapped
- 3Playa Patzcuaritobeach · Around town · 38 min
- 4Playa Carricitosbeach · Centro · 25 min
- 5Playa Las Cuevasbeach · Nanzal · 32 min
- 6Playa Malpasobeach · Nanzal · 41 min
- 7Playa Questos Sayulitabeach · Centro · 28 min
- 8Playa Sayulita Norte (North Beach)beach · North side · 17 min
- 9Malpaso Sanctuarybeach · South side · 9 min
- 10Parque Alegre ACbeach · Centro · 2 min
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