Attractions



Sayulita, Nayarit, Mexico
Downtown Sayulita Pueblo Mágico
Known for its beaches and surfing, Sayulita is a small fishing town of 5,000 in the state of Riviera Nayarit. Sayulita is about 38 km (less than an hour by car) north of the international airport in Puerto Vallarta (PVR). It is also just 7 km south of San Pancho (San Francisco) Nayarit.

Cerro del mono, Nayarit, Mexico
Cerro del Mono
In the town of Higuera Blanca, a few miles from Sayulita, is an incredible place. The Cerro del Mono. If you are an adventurer, love nature and hiking through the jungle, this is the perfect place for you. The Cerro del Mono, with an unimaginable view of the peninsula of Punta de Mita, one of the most beautiful views of the entire municipality.
During the journey you will find a diversity of birds flying among the treetops, and with their song they will announce your arrival, you will find raccoons, badgers and varied wildlife. You will be able to observe various paths that lead to other views, petroglyphs and carved stones of ancestors who lived or passed through these places.
Locals say that the name of the monkey is not because there are monkeys or monkeys around the hill, as many people believe, but because people have found small stone and wooden monkeys carved near this natural attraction. It is said that ancient Wixaricas used to climb this hill to perform sacred rituals.
Don't forget to bring your camera because you won't stop taking pictures when you get to the top, truly the favorite place for many local hikers.
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Playa Los Muertos Sayulita, Nayarit, Mexico
Playa Los Muertos Sayulita
Los Muertos Beach is by many the favorite and most beautiful beach in Sayulita, and if you ask a surfer they will surely tell you that they prefer a beach with waves. This beach has a calm swell unlike the big waves that Sayulita's main beach can have, the beach is small, with golden sand and clear waters.
It is undoubtedly the favorite beach of many people, as it is small, surrounded by jungle and rocks, and also hidden behind a very particular cemetery that is dressed in colors, catrinas, flowers and candles on the Day of the Dead. A great celebration in the capital of surfing.

Playa Sayulita, Nayarit, Mexico
Playa Sayulita
Sayulita's long main beach. South of the beach is where most people gather, as it is where the entrance to the town is located and where most of the businesses are established, plus it is on this side where the best waves are formed. This beach is where several events occur throughout the year, especially surf tournaments, which are held depending on the season of the year, and the wave season.
If you want to party, drink and eat on the beach, surf, or just watch the surfers ride the waves, the southern part of the beach should be your choice. You will find a great diversity of restaurants and merchants, as well as umbrellas, surfboard rentals, surf schools, tour companies and other services.