Sayulita – Riviera Nayarit's surf and boho town
Sayulita is Riviera Nayarit's surf town, 45 minutes from Puerto Vallarta's airport: cobblestone streets, art on every corner and a beach with year-round waves. Vacation-rental demand is among the strongest in the bay and downtown fills up in high season.
Who is this area good for?
Vacation-rental investors, surfers and village-life-with-social-life seekers; buyers who accept the airport drive and a full season.
What kind of properties will you find?
Houses and villas on the north and south hillsides, new condos and boho cabins; varied but demanded inventory.
How much does it cost to buy here?
Condos from ~USD 250k; houses and villas from ~USD 400k; town-and-ocean view properties above USD 800k.
How much are HOA fees?
Low-to-mid fees in the new condos, USD 60 to 300; many standalone houses with no HOA.
Can you live here without a car?
The town walks end to end: beach, plaza, restaurants and surf schools on foot; the hillsides add slope.
What is the beach like?
Main beach with gentle learning waves and surf sections; Playa de los Muertos to the north and Carricitos to the south.
Does it work for rentals?
Among the region's strongest rentals: high season November to April fills the town; long-stay nomad demand too.
What should a foreign buyer know?
Purchase via fideicomiso; one of Mexico's largest and most visible foreign communities, with a complete English-language service infrastructure.
Indicative ranges based on public listings as of October 2026. The market moves: confirm with me before making decisions.
Sayulita, unfiltered
- Among the strongest vacation-rental demand
- A town with character: surf, art, food
- Fully walkable
- Large international community
- Loud, crowded downtown in high season
- 45 minutes from PV's airport
- Appreciation already advanced: pricier entry than La Cruz
About buying in Sayulita
Is Sayulita a good real estate investment?
For vacation rental, among the bay's strongest: year-round demand and firm tickets. Entry is pricier than neighbors like La Cruz, and yield depends on location inside town: block and view rule.
How much is a house in Sayulita?
From ~USD 400k, with villas and view properties above USD 800k; condos from ~USD 250k. Indicative ranges as of October 2026.
How far is Sayulita from the airport?
About 45 minutes from Puerto Vallarta's international airport, along highway 200 toward Compostela.
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Real estate advisor in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit since 2014. AMPI Riviera Nayarit member, law degree, bilingual ES/EN.