Known for its consistent river-mouth surf break, roving surfers "discovered" Sayulita in the late 1960s with the construction of Mexican Highway 200. Today, Sayulita is a prosperous growing village of approximately 7,000 residents. Sayulita offers a variety of activities such as horseback riding, hiking, jungle canopy tours, snorkeling and fishing. Still a mecca for surfers at every skill level and every age, this quaint town attracts the discriminating tourist with numerous art galleries and restaurants
Photo Cred: Jenn Farmer Photography
Sayulita has a curious eclectic quality, frequented by native Cora and Huichol peoples, traveling craftsmen as well as international tourists. This town breathes a cosmopolitan air. You'll hear a young woman speaking German, a young man waxing his board while chatting in English or a small child telling her father what she wants for breakfast in French.
When dusk falls on the beaches of Sayulita, you will see like floating spirits, silhouettes skim across the water; bodies dive and emerge awaiting the next wave, facing the sunset, painted in the dazzling tones of the sun’s descent into the sea. Surfers participate in the sport they love, which happens to be one of the main attractions of this magical village.
From all over the world, surfing enthusiasts flock to these beaches like a sacred site, with their boards on their backs, their golden skin glistening and hearts full with a passion for the sea.
Photo cred: patrick Farrell @thegingernomad
Photo cred: patrick Farrell @thegingernomad
Sayulita Header Photo Cred: Patrick Farrell @thegingernomad