Sayulita: the vibe
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The verdict
Mixed · 55Sayulita draws affection for its charm and community, but commenters increasingly warn of overtourism, high rents, crowds, and pollution, making it a genuinely mixed choice for a remote worker.
- friendly local community
- relaxed beach-town vibe
- good cafes and local restaurants
- easy access to surf and beaches
- helpful wifi and practical info
- overtourism and crowds
- rising rent and real estate prices
- beach pollution and water sickness
- loud nightlife and band music
- petty theft risk in bars
- Used to be a quiet, down-to-earth village that has since been overrun
- Rents have risen to Western-level prices, hard to find a bargain
- Pick a spot north of the river for a calmer experience
- Beach water quality is a real concern for some visitors
- Off-season the town can feel like a ghost town
Read from 8 videos, 35 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-07; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
The Pros and Cons of Sayulita, Mexico
Crosby Grace Travels · 147K views · 2023
What viewers said
“Thanks for sharing the cons of Sayulita. The sickness is becoming a major problem here. In December of 2021 Sayulita was ranked top 3 most polluted beaches in all of Mexico. Hopefully people start to take notice and fix this major issue.”
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“I have a dozen friends who used to go to sayulita including me, in the late 90’s throughout the early 2000’s this place was the best non touristy place to enjoy a down to earth peaceful vacation. Too many tools ruined it by telling too many”
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“Definitely helpful. Thanks”
“Try Culebra! Island off of Puerto Rico, $2 ferry. Some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and not touristy at all! So clean and chill. Beaches in Mexico were surprisingly dirty.”
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“EXCELLENT work, this is the way a review should be done!”
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“I have a daughter who moved to Puerto Morales Mexico from Florida. One of the main reasons was the high cost of living in Florida. She definitely shares many of the pros and cons you mention. The main problem she is having is making an inco”
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“11:25 I thought you were literally staying with your sister until I saw the sign”
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“I've been in Sayulita for over 3 years now. This is actually a very accurate video. Mostly. In 3 years I've never heard of anyone getting pick-pocketed. Just don't leave your purse or wallet unattended in a bar at night/ do things you would”
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“The Norovirus in Mexico... In Germany we call it Montezuma's Revenge 😅😂”
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“Very cool, I’ve been to sayulita, one con was the loud band music at all hour of the night. Come check out Panama 🇵🇦, plenty of Selina hostels all over the place, and all the yoga you want. You can catch a direct flight from Guadalajara. ”
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