Notes from the quieter stretch of Mexico's Pacific coast north of Puerto Vallarta, around La Peñita de Jaltemba and Rincón de Guayabitos. Where to stay, which beach towns to see, what to eat, and how the seasons change a trip.
Tacos al pastor are a staple of Sayulita's street food scene, with pork sliced straight from a vertical spit and tucked into a warm corn tortilla. Here are the standout taquerias, what to order at eac…
The only way to reach Islas Marietas is by boat from Puerto Vallarta or Punta de Mita. You can join a guided tour, hire a private boat, or book a water taxi, and the trip takes roughly 45 to 90 minute…
Finding a beachfront rental in Sayulita takes a bit of planning because the town is small and the shoreline is limited. Here is where the beachfront properties sit, how to book them directly, and what…
Puerto Vallarta delivers warm beach days almost all year, but the feel of your trip changes sharply between the dry winter months and the humid summer rainy season. Here is what to expect each month s…
Sayulita is a small surf town on the Pacific coast of Mexico, about 40 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta. This guide covers what the town is actually like, how to get there, when to visit, where to sta…
Surf breaks, a quiet grid town and a sheltered swimming bay all sit within a short stretch of Highway 200 north of Puerto Vallarta. Sayulita, San Pancho, Lo de Marcos, Guayabitos and La Peñita each su…
Breakfast on a shared courtyard or coffee alone on your own porch sums up the choice between a small inn and a private casita on the Nayarit coast. Trip length, privacy, cooking and how much help you …
Shade, airflow and the walk into town matter as much as the view when you rent by the ocean on the Nayarit coast. A west-facing terrace with no roof can be unusable by mid-afternoon, and a "beachfront…