Sayulita in Nayarit, recently became a Pueblos Mágico, is a popular tourist destination known for its bohemian atmosphere and beaches ideal for surfing.

Among its activities are the turtle camp, Cerro del Mono (Monkey Hill), surfing, mountain biking trails, and bird and whale watching. It’s most famous beaches are Kestos, Malpaso, Muertos, and Pátzcuarito. Other points of interest include the Sayulita Cemetery, Paisaje del Rey, and the Public Plaza.

Sayulita celebrates several festivals, such as the Sayulita Festival (January 30 to February 3), the Shore Fishing Tournament (May 25 and 26), Day of the Dead (November 1 and 2), the Sayulita Surf Open (November 22), and the Patron Saint Festivities of Our Lady of Guadalupe (December 1 to 12).

Local gastronomy features seafood dishes like pescado zarandeado (grilled fish), shrimp meatballs, and fried fish skin, as well as desserts like cocada and drinks such as tejuino. It is also famous for its crafts, which include beaded jewelry (chaquira), silk rebozos (shawls), clay sculptures, silver jewelry, and artisan works from the Cora and Huichol communities.

In pre-Columbian times, it was inhabited by various ethnic groups, mainly the Tecosquines. Today, Sayulita is a cosmopolitan and eclectic place where hippies, families, and sophisticated tourists coexist.

-VisitMexico.com

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