Things worth doing
Only tours run by people we know, confirmed by us the day before. All tours
Marietas Islands
Calmest Apr–JunA protected national park off Punta de Mita. Snorkel over coral, see blue-footed boobies and, on permitted tours, swim into the Hidden Beach.
Surf lessons
All yearSoft, rolling waves on the main beach. Most people stand up in their first lesson.
Whale watching
Dec–MarHumpbacks come to the bay to calve. Small boats, morning departures.
When to come
The question everyone asks first, answered at a glance.
Where to stay
Sayulita is small, but where you sleep changes your trip. Neighborhood guide
Centro
Around the plaza. Walk everywhere, loud until late.
North End
Across the river, calmer, near Playa Malpaso.
South Side
Near Playa de los Muertos, quieter and often cheaper.
Gringo Hill
Big villas and ocean views above the plaza.
Nanzal
Luxury homes on the hill. Bring a golf cart.
Tamarindo
A Mexican family neighborhood with lower prices.
We know the drivers by name. That's the whole idea.
- Message us on WhatsAppYour dates, how many of you, and what you'd like to do.
- We book a local we trustLicensed, insured drivers and operators we know personally.
- We check in the day beforeMeeting point, your driver's name and photo. You pay the operator's own price.