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    Palm-shaded street of shops and stalls in the center of Sayulita, Nayarit

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    Aerial view of Sayulita's beach and town on the bay, Nayarit

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    Painted Day of the Dead arch at the entrance to the Sayulita cemetery, Nayarit

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    Brightly painted "Esto es México" shop front with Catrina figures, Sayulita, Nayarit

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    Orange sunset over the bay of Sayulita, Nayarit

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    Day of the Dead in Sayulita

    The main plaza fills with altars of sugar skulls, candles and marigolds.

    Next dates

    November 1 – 2, 2026

    The year after: November 1 – 2, 2027

    These are the traditional dates. Programs are announced a few weeks before, so check with the town before you book.

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    Where to stay in Sayulita

    Hotel Distrito 88 Hotel · ★★★★★ · 320 m from the center Prices Casa Love Hotel · 80 m from the center Prices Sayulinda Hotel · 80 m from the center Prices
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    Tours in Sayulita

    Guided tours, tastings, and day trips in and around Sayulita.

    Horseback Riding in Sayulita Through Jungle Trails to the Beach ★ 4.9 (214) · From US$79
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    How to get to Sayulita

    • From Puerto Vallarta: about 48 min by car (59 km)
    • Nearest airport: Puerto Vallarta (PVR), 41 min by car to Sayulita
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    About Sayulita

    A small, colorful surf town on the Riviera Nayarit north of Puerto Vallarta. Sayulita has a gentle beach break popular with beginners, a busy plaza, and streets strung with papel picado.

    The Sayulita travel guide · How to get to Sayulita

    More fiestas in Sayulita

    1. Revolution Day

      A parade of schoolchildren and dancing horses.

    2. Fiesta of the Virgin of Guadalupe

      The Virgin of Guadalupe is honored with mañanitas and masses at dawn.

    3. Posadas

      The Christmas posadas run from mid-December to Christmas Eve.

    Other fiestas in November

    Every Pueblo Mágico fiesta in November →