Travel Tips
Passports: If you need a passport or it will expire, the process can take 2+ months.
Flights: You'll fly in to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) which is about 45 minutes south of Sayulita. Many flights should be available from your airport of choice! Flight prices will likely increase after Labor Day, so if possible book your flight before then. Most flights are typically cheaper to purchase on Wednesdays.
Transportation from the airport: The most common way to get to Sayulita is to have Villa Amor provide an airport transfer for you. The cost of this service is $150 usd round trip for 1 up to 6 people, or $100 usd from airport to Villa Amor / $60 usd from VA to the airport. The transfer includes a free stop along the way for groceries. Smaller cars and taxis are also available for pickup at the airport and in Sayulita when returning back to Puerta Vallarta. Only purchase taxis from the official taxi booth at the airport on the way in.
Transportation in town: Most places of interest in Sayulita are within walking distance and renting a car is not recommended as roads are small and there are not many cars in town. Renting a golf cart to get around town is an option! Pacific Coast Golf Cars offer gas and electric golf carts that range from $55 – $85 per day.
Currency: One US Dollar = roughly 18 pesos. American dollars are typically accepted around town, but at a premium, and credit cards have a 3+% surcharge. Cash is easiest, and pesos are highly recommended. You can bring a supply with you from home, or take out a supply upon arrival at Puerto Vallarta airport (found after exiting customs). AVOID the airport HSBC ATM and ATMs on the street in Sayulita due to risk of card theft. The ATM inside Don Pedro's Restaurant is the safest bet in town.
Food: There are no all-inclusive options in Sayulita, but food and drinks are cheap! The cost-per-day should be less than typical all-inclusive options. Sayulita's restaurants and street food are a major attraction if, and there is a restaurant right at Villa Amor. Most units at Villa Amor have a kitchenette, and your transportation from the airport can make a quick stop at a grocery store on your way in to town.
Water: It is not recommended to drink tap water, but you will find plenty of safe drinking water in your villa. In addition, all local restaurants serve purified water. The restaurants and bars in Sayulita use purified water for drinking, washing produce, and the ice is made from purified water as well, so no need to be nervous about ice in your margarita.
Beach: The main bay is approximately 2 miles long, with North and South ends of the beach divided by a shallow river. The South end is close to the town center, restaurants, and bars, but tends to be a bit busier and noisier. The North end of the beach is less crowded and more relaxed. Beach chairs and umbrellas are available for rent up and down the beach, and surf lessons are available and a very popular part of Sayulita life.
Activities: There are many activities outside of sun, tacos, and tequila - including surfing, fishing, snorkeling/diving, hiking, horseback riding, and day trips to various locations.
Even more FAQs: www.sayulitalife.com/sayulita-faqs
BEST OF SAYULITA!
Our amazing photographers Cadence & Eli spent 3 weeks in Sayulita last winter. Here's their expert 'best of' list of recommendations for all of us to explore!:
Flights: You'll fly in to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) which is about 45 minutes south of Sayulita. Many flights should be available from your airport of choice! Flight prices will likely increase after Labor Day, so if possible book your flight before then. Most flights are typically cheaper to purchase on Wednesdays.
Transportation from the airport: The most common way to get to Sayulita is to have Villa Amor provide an airport transfer for you. The cost of this service is $150 usd round trip for 1 up to 6 people, or $100 usd from airport to Villa Amor / $60 usd from VA to the airport. The transfer includes a free stop along the way for groceries. Smaller cars and taxis are also available for pickup at the airport and in Sayulita when returning back to Puerta Vallarta. Only purchase taxis from the official taxi booth at the airport on the way in.
Transportation in town: Most places of interest in Sayulita are within walking distance and renting a car is not recommended as roads are small and there are not many cars in town. Renting a golf cart to get around town is an option! Pacific Coast Golf Cars offer gas and electric golf carts that range from $55 – $85 per day.
Currency: One US Dollar = roughly 18 pesos. American dollars are typically accepted around town, but at a premium, and credit cards have a 3+% surcharge. Cash is easiest, and pesos are highly recommended. You can bring a supply with you from home, or take out a supply upon arrival at Puerto Vallarta airport (found after exiting customs). AVOID the airport HSBC ATM and ATMs on the street in Sayulita due to risk of card theft. The ATM inside Don Pedro's Restaurant is the safest bet in town.
Food: There are no all-inclusive options in Sayulita, but food and drinks are cheap! The cost-per-day should be less than typical all-inclusive options. Sayulita's restaurants and street food are a major attraction if, and there is a restaurant right at Villa Amor. Most units at Villa Amor have a kitchenette, and your transportation from the airport can make a quick stop at a grocery store on your way in to town.
Water: It is not recommended to drink tap water, but you will find plenty of safe drinking water in your villa. In addition, all local restaurants serve purified water. The restaurants and bars in Sayulita use purified water for drinking, washing produce, and the ice is made from purified water as well, so no need to be nervous about ice in your margarita.
Beach: The main bay is approximately 2 miles long, with North and South ends of the beach divided by a shallow river. The South end is close to the town center, restaurants, and bars, but tends to be a bit busier and noisier. The North end of the beach is less crowded and more relaxed. Beach chairs and umbrellas are available for rent up and down the beach, and surf lessons are available and a very popular part of Sayulita life.
Activities: There are many activities outside of sun, tacos, and tequila - including surfing, fishing, snorkeling/diving, hiking, horseback riding, and day trips to various locations.
Even more FAQs: www.sayulitalife.com/sayulita-faqs
BEST OF SAYULITA!
Our amazing photographers Cadence & Eli spent 3 weeks in Sayulita last winter. Here's their expert 'best of' list of recommendations for all of us to explore!:
- Best bar to watch the sunset: Bar Miramar (exclusively offers Margaritas). Owner Eric moved to Sayulita 20 years ago and opened up this tiny beach bar in his front yard.
- Best beach club: Don Pedros. Get two sun loungers, an umbrella, bar and food service, and clean bathrooms. 100 pesos per day. Get there early to get your spot.
- Best surf shop: Lunazul. Offers surf and boogie board rentals, group and private lessons, and lots of surf swag.
- Great restaurant: Terravida. Great for all three meals and has delicious fresh fish.
- Best pizza: Rustica. Traditional wood fired pizza.
- Best grocery / liquor store in town: Alas Blancas.
- Coffee most like home: Ya-ya - also have free / fast wifi and best breakfast around!
- Best smoothies in town: Ya-ya.
- Best traditional Mexican food: Sayulita Cafe - try the chiles rellenos!
- Great shops to check out: Artefakto, Evoke the Spirit, Pacha Mama, Ula.
- Best street tacos: El Ivan - only open at night on Calle Revolucion.
- Sayulita Wine Shop: Wines from around the world and some speciality food items.
- Best ice cream: WaKika Heladeria. Two locations.
- Best lunch: walk over to Playa los Muertos and get the fresh fish skewers! 20 pesos.
- Best guac: VILLA AMOR!
- Best mini-excursion: San Pancho (5 minute cab ride) is a small town where everyone gathers on the beach to watch the sunset together.
