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Your trip to Sayulita.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Sayulita – Nayarit Destination Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit

How to get there

Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (PVR) Puerto Vallarta · 40 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

From Puerto Vallarta airport (PVR) it’s about 40 km via highway 200, around a 45-minute drive by car or taxi. Buses leaving Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta stop in the village.

How many days

A day trip, or two to three nights to surf and enjoy the village’s pace.

When to go

November to April, in the dry season, with waves good for beginners. In summer the waves are usually larger and there is more rain.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No. The village is explored on foot, and there are buses to Vallarta. A car helps to visit neighboring beaches like San Pancho.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Sayulita

Morning
Surf lesson
Take a surf lesson on the main beach, which has waves for beginners.
Afternoon
Village and plaza
Walk the streets of the town center, with papel picado bunting, craft shops and cafés.
Late afternoon
Playa de los Muertos
Follow the trail south to the Los Muertos cove, which has calmer water.
Evening
Dinner at the square
Return to the plaza for dinner; the village is lively at night.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

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