Sayulita is a fishing village of about 2,000 residents located 22 miles North of Puerto Vallarta. It is in the state of Nayarit, on mainland Mexico, about 200 miles west of Guadalajara.
The climate is tropical with a rainy season during the summer months. The ocean waters rarely dip below 74¡°F even during the winter and the sea life is abundant. Visitors can expect to see whales, sea turtles, colorful tropical fish and live coral.
The high season runs from late October through May, though, as the area grows in popularity, the season is getting longer.
Sayulita offers a tranquil and more truly Mexican experience than Puerto Vallarta but benefits from the city's closeness. Puerto Vallarta's airport makes visiting Sayulita a short flight from most cities.

Relaxing is the most popular sport for vacationers visiting Sayulita. For those who have energy to burn there are horses for rides along the beach or through the jungle, snorkeling or diving expeditions to the nearby, famous Marieta Islands, kayak rentals and tours, jungle hikes and mountain bike excursions, surfing, a golf-course 10 minutes away, a go-cart track and, of course, fishing.
There are restaurants in town that offer an array of food. Everything from traditional Mexican to Italian to American and French style food is available in Sayulita. All of the restaurants are very inexpensive - the average meal costs about $5; for a satisfying dinner you can spend anywhere from $2 to $20.
Because food and resources are so abundant the locals are not poor. The people are happy, good natured and hospitable. There are no beggars in Sayulita - Mexican families are very communal in such close-knit pueblos. Sayulita has no local police force because it is very safe and small enough that there are no strangers. It is common for locals and visitors to interact and become friendly - even language is hardly a barrier.