Sayulita · Riviera Nayarit · Mexico

Sayulita

Mexico’s surf-and-boho icon — one forgiving wave, a hundred restaurants, and a plaza that never quite goes to sleep.

We’ve been driving the forty-five minutes up Highway 200 to Sayulita since it was a fishing village with one good wave and no hot water. The wave is still there — gentle, consistent, the friendliest in the bay — but everything around it grew up into the most recognizable beach town in Mexico: a Pueblo Mágico of cobblestones and papel picado where a $329,000 jungle condo and a $7.3 million hillside estate share the same taco stand, the same break, and the same sunset ritual on the plaza.

Here’s the honest version: 3,000 people live here year-round, and in high season 30,000 show up. That energy is exactly what some buyers want and exactly what others should avoid — which is why location inside Sayulita matters more than in any town on this coast. Buy near the plaza and you own the party; buy on the North End or up Gringo Hill and you watch it from a quiet terrace with a golf cart in the garage.

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Distance to Airport

~45 minutes

40 km north of PVR along Highway 200.

Surf

On Your Doorstep

A forgiving main break; faster waves at Los Muertos and Punta Mita.

Beachfront

Walkable Core

The town grew from the beach inward; sand to plaza in five minutes.

Character

Pueblo Mágico

Bohemian surf-luxury with real investment fundamentals.

Neighborhood Overview

Walkability
High
downtown; golf carts for the hills
Schools
Costa Verde
bilingual, pre-K through 9th
Condo Range
$329K – $1.5M+
entry to beachfront penthouse
Villas
$500K – $7.3M+
Gringo Hill to Punta Sayulita estates
Character
Surf-boho luxury
turnkey, rental-ready
Distance to Airport
~50-60 minutes
via Fed. Highway 200

Homes & Key Developments

From beachfront luxury towers to gated dockside villas

New & Coming Soon 📍

Presales & fresh construction The town center’s biggest project in years is Olaya — 45 residences across three six-story towers, under construction since early 2025, built around indoor-outdoor beach living. On the peninsula, Punta Sayulita continues its slow, deliberate build-out: a maximum of 62 homes on a de Reus Architects master plan, with a private Beach & Surf Club, pier, and a five-minute walk to town. Boutique deliveries like Casa Lôma on the jungle hillside and the Architectural Digest-featured Los Bananos 1 round out the new inventory.

Beachfront & Landmark Resale 📍

Move-in ready Playa Iguana sits directly across from the main beach with a heated infinity pool and golf-cart garage — penthouses around $1.5M. Pajaro de Fuego has one of the largest pools in town and runs from $329K one-bedrooms to $1.37M penthouses. Hotel Ysuri offers condo-hotel ownership on the sand from $575K, and the boutique Mar Azul Residence delivers fifteen individually designed oceanfront homes for buyers who want low-density beachfront.

The Hillside Value Story 📍

Views, character, golf carts Gringo Hill — the original expat hill from the ’90s — trades from $500K to $1.5M with ocean views and proven rental histories (the 21-bedroom Villas Chula Vista compound is the famous example). The North End is flatter, newer, and quieter; the South End is where it all started fifty years ago. The hills are steep — everyone here owns a golf cart, and so will you.

Shops, Markets & Life

  • Sayulita Point Break: The highly consistent right-hand point break directly in front of the town church, serving as a legendary training ground.
  • Galería Tanana: Huichol art boutique founded by Susurros del Corazón to support indigenous artists with bead and yarn creations.
  • Mercado del Pueblo: The vibrant Friday organic farmers market on Calle Revolución showcasing local cheeses and handmade crafts.
  • Playa de los Muertos: A scenic beach reached through the town cemetery, offering calmer, cleaner swimming than the main surf strip.
  • Gringo Hill: The steep hill rising north of the beach, lined with multi-million dollar ocean-view villas and boutique hotels.

Lifestyle & Amenities

  • Day of the Dead (¡Vivan los Muertos!): The annual festival (Oct 31–Nov 2) featuring marigold carpets, plaza altars, and charros riding with painted faces.
  • SURF & YOGA CAPITAL: A global epicenter of surf culture, beachfront yoga shalas, temazcal sweat lodge ceremonies, and jungle retreats.
  • The Mosquito Roots: The Aztec linguistic origin of *sayulin* (place of mosquitoes) and the town’s history as a coconut farming ejido of five families.
  • The Surfer Discovery of 1965: California surfers discovering the point break, riding waves on wooden planks long before Highway 200 opened.
  • Costa Verde International School: The community’s prestigious bilingual school, anchoring a strong year-round expat family demographic.

Who Buys Here

Key residential and investment profiles attracted to the area

Surf & Lifestyle Seekers

Drawn by the wave and the vibe; they want walkability to the beach and a home that earns rental income when they’re gone.

Remote Workers & Nomads

Fiber internet, coworking cafés, lock-and-leave condos with pools — Sayulita is their headquarters, not their vacation.

Family Vacation-Home Owners

Costa Verde’s bilingual classrooms and the gated calm of Punta Sayulita or the North End keep the families coming back every winter.

Rental Investors

A robust STR market — roughly 48% average occupancy at $200–260 a night, with the top quartile far outperforming. Plaza and beach proximity is the whole game.

Luxury Villa Buyers

The North End, Gringo Hill, and Punta Sayulita hold estates from $2M to $7.3M — infinity pools, guest casitas, and 180-degree Pacific views.

A Day in the Life

The Saturday Test in Sayulita

07:30 AM — Surf Check at the Main Break
Grab a board and paddle into the morning glass — locals, expats, and visiting pros sharing a forgiving lineup.
09:00 AM — Breakfast at Yah Yah Café
Breakfast bagels, Vietnamese iced coffee, strong Wi-Fi, dangerous cinnamon buns.
11:00 AM — Yoga at Paraiso or Haramara
An open-air shala in the jungle. Wellness isn’t an add-on here; it’s the schedule.
01:00 PM — Lunch at El Itacate
The cheese-wrapped burrito is a town institution. Split it — you’ll need the afternoon.
03:00 PM — Beach Club at Coco’s or Alas Blancas
A lounger, a michelada, fresh ceviche, and the Pacific doing the rest.
05:30 PM — Sunset on the Plaza
Elote smoke, street performers, skateboarders, the whole town’s pulse in one square.

Eat & Drink

The Instagrammable Guide to Sayulita

Upscale

Barracuda 📍

Seafood molcajete and Cadillac margaritas on the flag-lined street.

@barracudasayulita

Upscale

Don Pedro’s 📍

Beachfront Italian under the palapa since the early days.

@donpedrossayulita

Casual

La Rustica 📍

Wood-fired pizza, creamy mussels, blue-and-white enamel plates.

@larusticasayulita

Casual

El Itacate 📍

The legendary cheese-wrapped burrito; arrachera that melts.

@elitacatesayulita

Casual

Mary’s 📍

Stuffed tacos, rainbow chairs, pure Sayulita.

@maryssayulita

Café

Chocobanana 📍

The red-roofed landmark; chocolate-covered bananas since forever.

@chocobananasayulita

Café

Yah Yah Café 📍

Health-food haven; enormous bagels, Vietnamese iced coffee.

@yahyahcafe

Casual

Tierra Viva 📍

Eggs Benedict downstairs, coworking upstairs.

@tierravivasayulita

Café

Miscelanea 📍

Hidden courtyard brunch; sourdough and shakshuka worth hunting for.

@miscelaneasayulita

Upscale

Alas Blancas 📍

Bone-marrow costeñas tacos at golden hour, toes in the sand.

@alasblancassayulita

Casual

Coco’s Beach Club 📍

Upper-deck ocean views, octopus ceviche, big margaritas.

@cocosbeachclubsayulita

Casual

La Fogonera 📍

The best burger in town from a street-side grill; get the Munchies.

@lafogonerasayulita

Upscale

Chaman Creative Kitchen 📍

Tuna medallion in coriander, white umbrellas, chill jazz.

@chamansayulita

Upscale

Henshin Sushi 📍

Omakase at an intimate chef's counter; dinner only, reserve.

@henshin_sushi

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Sayulita Listings

Browse current homes, condos, and lots for sale below. Ask us about titled-vs-ejido status on any property — it’s the first question that matters here.

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 609,000.00 USD

MLS # 40539
2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths
283.98 m2 / 3,056.80 sqft

This roughly, 3,000 sqft., 2-bed, 2.5-bath luxury condo is 1 of only 5 units and boasts its own private saltwater pool, 11.5 foot ceiling...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 595,000.00 USD

MLS # 37044
2 bedrooms | 2 baths
132.50 m2 / 1,426.23 sqft

Casa Tláloc, Unit 5 Monte Rosa (Sayulita, Nayarit) The North Side of Sayulita, with its incredible tranquility and its proximity...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 595,000.00 USD

MLS # 41153
1 baths
143.96 m2 / 1,549.54 sqft

3 niveles, 113.41 m² de construcción, más estacionamiento. La unidad 104 consta de tres estudios en una misma propiedad. Cada...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 579,000.00 USD

MLS # 37840
2 bedrooms | 3 baths
188.79 m2 / 2,032.13 sqft

This stunning condominium is located in the desirable Gringo Hill neighborhood of Sayulita, Nayarit. It offers a perfect blend of luxury...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 575,000.00 USD

MLS # 35968
4 bedrooms | 5.5 baths
488.94 m2 / 5,262.93 sqft

This stunning pre-construction project offers an exceptional opportunity to own a modern luxury home in the town of Sayulita. Scheduled...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 575,000.00 USD

MLS # 42055
3 bedrooms | 4 baths
189.31 m2 / 2,037.72 sqft

This brand-new two-level plus rooftop single-family home sits on a 200 m² lot with a construction size of 189.38 m², thoughtfully...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 560,000.00 USD

MLS # 35499
3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths
149.64 m2 / 1,610.77 sqft

Papalote Residences - Exclusive Pre-sale Homes in Sayulita Discover a rare pre-sale opportunity to own one of six independent houses...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 559,000.00 USD

MLS # 40195
2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths
165.12 m2 / 1,777.33 sqft

Perched atop Sayulita's premier Gringo Hill neighborhood,Vista Amanecer offers a luxurious and sophisticated retreat that reflects...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 545,000.00 USD

MLS # 40979
2 bedrooms | 2 baths
176.38 m2 / 1,898.60 sqft

This beautiful condo is located in Attalea, a condo residence just a 7-minute walk to Sayulita's best beach area on the north side....

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 536,000.00 USD

MLS # 40926
3 bedrooms | 3 baths
169.94 m2 / 1,829.20 sqft

Bohemian-Chic Duplex in the Heart of Sayulita — Steps from the Beach This captivating duplex sits in the vibrant center of Sayulita,...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 525,000.00 USD

MLS # 38952
2 bedrooms | 2 baths
130.53 m2 / 1,405.04 sqft

Casa Pelicanos is a prime opportunity in vibrant Sayulita! This fully furnished 2-bed, 2-bath duplex sits on a 260 m² lot with...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 525,000.00 USD

MLS # 40738
2 bedrooms | 2 baths
242.50 m2 / 2,610.23 sqft

Step into a light and breezy retreat in the heart of Sayulita. This single-level, 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo combines modern design with...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 525,000.00 USD

MLS # 43072
2 bedrooms | 2 baths
148.94 m2 / 1,603.24 sqft

Located on Sayulita's desirable south side, just minutes to town and an easy walk to Playa de los Muertos, Jardín Iguana is an eco-conscious...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 520,000.00 USD

MLS # 32002
2,781.36 m2

Land for sale located in beautiful Sayulita in a ranch style neighborhood of Estropajera in Sayulita. This area is know for its large...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 500,000.00 USD

MLS # 41836
2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths
135.20 m2 / 1,455.29 sqft

Discover a rare pre-sale opportunity to own one of six independent houses in the heart of Sayulita. Papalote Residences offers private,...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 500,000.00 USD

MLS # 43296
2 bedrooms | 2 baths
125.95 m2 / 1,355.76 sqft

Located on Sayulita's desirable south side, just minutes to town and an easy walk to Playa de los Muertos, Jardín Iguana is an eco-conscious...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 495,000.00 USD

MLS # 36784
2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths
115.20 m2 / 1,239.98 sqft

Casa Alma at Ipomea is a beautiful, eco-friendly 2 bedroom / 2.5 bath condo residence of 1,165 square feet (108.24 m2). Casa Alma enjoys...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 489,979.00 USD

MLS # 44094
8 bedrooms | 4 baths
434.35 m2 / 4,675.32 sqft

Welcome to Casa Dhamar! This impressive multifamily property is a unique opportunity in the real estate market. It consists of FOUR...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 475,000.00 USD

MLS # 43295
2 bedrooms | 2 baths
125.95 m2 / 1,355.76 sqft

Located on Sayulita's desirable south side, just minutes to town and an easy walk to Playa de los Muertos, Jardín Iguana is an eco-conscious...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 466,000.00 USD

MLS # 41182
2 bedrooms | 2 baths
92.01 m2 / 990.35 sqft

A 2 bed, 2 bath unit with ocean views in Nayari offers a luxurious, boho-tropical living experience with guaranteed ocean views. The...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 460,600.00 USD

MLS # 41194
2 bedrooms | 2 baths
91.06 m2 / 980.12 sqft

A 2 bed, 2 bath unit with ocean views in Nayari offers a luxurious, boho-tropical living experience with guaranteed ocean views. The...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 459,000.00 USD

MLS # 34947
2 bedrooms | 2 baths
189.79 m2 / 2,042.89 sqft

Casa Mirador de Las Olas is a wonderful oceanview Mexican style house at 43 on Nanzal Street on the preferred northside of Sayulita....

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 456,950.00 USD

MLS # 41199
2 bedrooms | 2 baths
95.06 m2 / 1,023.27 sqft

A 2 bed, 2 bath unit with ocean views in Nayari offers a luxurious, boho-tropical living experience with guaranteed ocean views. The...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 449,000.00 USD

MLS # 40114
2 bedrooms | 2 baths
125.52 m2 / 1,351.13 sqft

Casa Neruda is a spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath condominium that combines thoughtful design with poetic charm. The open-concept living...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 445,000.00 USD

MLS # 28295
3 bedrooms | 3.5 baths
240.91 m2 / 2,593.16 sqft

A magnificent condo that seamlessly blends comfort and nature with huge living spaces. Thoughtful design is implemented as abundant...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 439,000.00 USD

MLS # 40912

Lot Brisa is a stunning parcel of land on the desirable north side of Sayulita, featuring breathtaking views of Monkey Mountain and...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 430,000.00 USD

MLS # 44077
2 bedrooms | 2 baths
115.30 m2 / 1,241.05 sqft

This inviting 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence at Ataraxia offers an open and luminous atmosphere, highlighted by high ceilings and...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 414,000.00 USD

MLS # 41052

Predio ubicado en el Ex ejido de Sayulita II, del municipio de Bahia de Banderas, Nayarit; ubicado en la zona 01 cero uno, manzana...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 410,000.00 USD

MLS # 39216

Las Rosas Lot 10 - a spacious 453.5 m² lot ideally situated at the entrance of Sayulita, just behind the well-known Quilombo Gym....

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 410,000.00 USD

MLS # 42315

Exceptional development opportunity along Punta de Mita highway. This large, flat, build-ready parcel offers excellent access and visibility,...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 399,000.00 USD

MLS # 40983

Anidado entre los arboles, a solo unos minutos de Sayulita, te espera un hermoso oasis. Cuenta con 2.2 hectareas de terreno (22,000...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 395,000.00 USD

MLS # 39953
3 bedrooms | 3 baths
109.96 m2 / 1,183.60 sqft

Nawalli Jungle Casitas is a stunning newly built home tucked away on the serene east side of Sayulita. Just a quick 5-minute golf cart...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 380,000.00 USD

MLS # 40735

Lote Loma Azul - Prime Ocean View Lot in Central Sayulita Nestled in the heart of Sayulita, Lote Loma Azul offers a rare opportunity...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 360,000.00 USD

MLS # 43481

Land for sale in Pátzcuaro located in a privileged natural setting, surrounded by tranquility and scenic beauty. Ideal for a residential...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 359,900.00 USD

MLS # 41192
2 bedrooms | 2 baths
67.65 m2 / 728.23 sqft

A 2 bed, 2 bath unit with ocean views in Nayari offers a luxurious, boho-tropical living experience with guaranteed ocean views. The...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 359,000.00 USD

MLS # 39518

One of the Best Ocean View Lots available in Sayulita! This large lot (569.307m2) (6128 sq. ft.) is located on a hilltop above town...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 350,000.00 USD

MLS # 41131

Introducing an opportunity in Sayulita to create your vision on a beautifully treed property just one block from the beach. The spacious...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 349,000.00 USD

MLS # 37642
3 bedrooms | 2 baths
164.94 m2 / 1,775.39 sqft

Casa Del Morro is a beautiful Boutique Hotel with five individual suites/apartments in downtown Sayulita. It is tastefully decorated...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 330,000.00 USD

MLS # 43343

Lots 4 & 5 in Selva Maaku present a unique opportunity to acquire a larger homesite within one of Sayulita's most desirable gated communities....

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 329,000.00 USD

MLS # 40779
2 bedrooms | 2 baths
112.29 m2 / 1,208.67 sqft

Casa Melodia is a modern 2BR/2BA casita tucked into Sayulita's peaceful jungle, just minutes from the beach. Wrapped in grand parota...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 319,900.00 USD

MLS # 41191
1 bedrooms | 1 baths
64.10 m2 / 689.93 sqft

A 1 bed, 1 bath unit with ocean views in Nayari offers a luxurious, boho-tropical living experience with guaranteed ocean views. The...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 310,000.00 USD

MLS # 40913

This prime piece of land, known as Lot Ladera, is situated on the north side of Sayulita and features a flat starting point that gracefully...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 299,000.00 USD

MLS # 42222
2 bedrooms | 2 baths
84.51 m2 / 909.65 sqft

Nestled within lush gardens just below the main Villa, Casa ZEN is a serene garden-level residence that truly lives up to its name....

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 275,000.00 USD

MLS # 42489

Lot 10 at Ihana Sayulita has flat and sloped areas, with a beautiful ocean view from the property. There is access to well water on...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 275,000.00 USD

MLS # 43990
2 bedrooms | 2 baths
71.97 m2 / 774.72 sqft

Casita Los Mangos is set in a quiet, small community just minutes from downtown Sayulita and its beaches, offering comfort, privacy,...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 250,000.00 USD

MLS # 40636

This brand new small subdivisión on the south side of gringo hill boasts proper infrastructure and planning almost unheard of in Sayulita....

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 250,000.00 USD

MLS # 42490

Lot 11 at Ihana Sayulita has flat and sloped areas, with a beautiful ocean view from the property. There is access to well water on...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 225,000.00 USD

MLS # 42491

Lot 5 at Ihana Sayulita has flat and sloped areas, with a beautiful ocean view from the property. There is access to well water on...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 195,000.00 USD

MLS # 41917

Experience the opportunity to own land in one of Sayulita's most peaceful and up-and-coming neighborhoods, ''La Estropajera.'' This...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 186,500.00 USD

MLS # 43412

Selva Maaku es un desarrollo residencial boutique ubicado en la selva tropical a las afueras de Sayulita Nayarit Mexico, diseñado...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 180,000.00 USD

MLS # 42505

Ocean View Lot in Sayulita Fine Coastal Living. Imagine waking up every morning to breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, surrounded...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 160,000.00 USD

MLS # 42729

Welcome to Lot 50 in Selva Maaku, an exclusive private community just half a mile from the vibrant heart of Sayulita. Offering the...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 158,500.00 USD

MLS # 43413

Selva Maaku es un desarrollo residencial boutique ubicado en la selva tropical a las afueras de Sayulita Nayarit Mexico, diseñado...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 149,000.00 USD

MLS # 41098

Lote Willie Nelson is a large, square, buildable lot located at the end of Manuel Plascencia - the main street of the fast-growing...

Sayulita, Nayarit

$ 120,000.00 USD

MLS # 42295

Located on elevated Calle Luciérnaga in the vibrant community of Sayulita. The surrounding community features a diverse mix of national...

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