Sayulita: Unlocking a Mexican Surf Town's Sweetest Secrets Karen Kwan - Metro News
go to original August 22, 2016

Only a half-hour drive on a leafy, winding road from Puerto Vallarta airport lies the relaxed surf town Sayulita. It’s somehow managed to stay relatively under the radar — in fact, brush up on your Spanish in order to converse with many of the locals — even though everyone who visits falls in love with its laidback atmosphere, waves and sweet sunsets.

To get the most out of your vacay, here are six of Sayulita’s sweetest secrets.

Surf and SUP

With manageable waves for beginners and bigger ones for the more experienced, Sayulita has long been a favourite for those looking to improve their surf skills.

Sign up for inexpensive lessons (USD$60 for a 90-minute lesson, plus an additional hour with the board at Lunazul) to learn how to get up, identify good waves and how to safely fall.

When the tide is too high for surfing, rent a SUP from Stand Up Sayulita and venture toward Playa de Los Muertos (in the rainy season, let the sound of the cicadas in the jungle lead you).

Shop

Design-minded folks will swoon over the pretty jewelry, graphic ceramics, soft rugs and breathtakingly decorated skulls (both authentic and ceramic ones are available) from local and Oaxacan artists at Evoke the Spirit.

In the same plaza, you’ll find stylish embroidered tunics and boho jewelry at shops like Pashan and Tori by the Sea, but for charming crafts, hit up the street vendors making pieces by hand.

Savasana

Haven’t found your zen by catching that perfect wave? Drop in for a yoga class at Hotelito Los Suenos, where you can select from vinyasa, hatha, yin, or their signature session in the a.m., which focuses on breathwork and alignment.

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