Mexitreks offers educational jungle hiking, sea kayaking, whale watching & snorkeling tours in Sayulita and surrounding areas led by an experienced naturalist/ kayak guide. Explore our local forest eco-systems that Sayulita and the Riviera Nayarit has to offer, admire its beauty and wildlife on the sea or on the shore.
Mexitreks founder, Stephen Pomeroy has guided adventure tours for over a decade in many different countries, climates and terrain. He has experience teaching children in an outdoor setting and is bilingual in both English and Spanish. Stephen moved to Sayulita in 2007 and fell in love with the culture, community and its surrounding environment that Sayulita and Nayarit have to offer.
Tours:
Monkey Mountain
Trip Description: Monkey mountain is one of the most distinctive features of the surrounding landscape. The view to the south overlooks Punta de Mita and the Bay of Banners. The view to the north stretches past Sayulita as far as the eye can see. The mountain is home to a variety of plant and wildlife as well as being considered a sacred area to the local indigenous populations that once lived here in the Bay of Banners.
Take a fun walk under the canopy of the forest up to the top of Cerro del Mono (Monkey Mountain). Your trained naturalist guides will help identify local flora and fauna as well as point out ancient petroglyphs and educate you on the cultural history of this area. When you summit the mountain you will find yourself standing in front of a captivating 360° vista view of the Bay of Banderas.
Duration: 4 hours
Notes: For bookings or inquiries please use the contact form above
Includes: Naturalist guide, Binoculars, hiking sticks, backpack (if needed) Field Guide booklet
Trail Difficulty: moderate - challenging
Alta Vista
Trip Description: This hike is one for the books. More than two thousand years ago an Aztecan tribe, the Tecoxquines (Throat Cutters), chipped images into the volcanic rock along the river Las Piletas. The petroglyphs are believed to be symbolic of the concerns and the yearnings of the people, for health and fertility, the return of the rains, and successful crops. The rock carvings might have been meant as prayers or offerings to the gods responsible for these things.
We hike along the Piletas river under an immense canopy of tropical forest with hanging bromeliads and other tropical flowers. Butterflies will dance around your head as you observe the ancient petroglyphs. Your naturalist guide will teach you about the local flora and fauna as well as the indigenous & cultural history of the area. As you come to the end of the trail you will be amazed by the beauty and peacefulness of the sacred pools and array of petroglyphs surrounding you. Here you can take this time to contemplate, watch the butterflies or wander around.
Duration: 4-5 hours
Notes: For bookings or inquiries please use the contact form above
Includes: Naturalist guide, Binoculars, hiking stick, backpack (if needed) Field Guide booklet
Trail Difficulty: Easy
San Pancho to Sayulita Hike
Take a break from the beach for a few hours and come on a fun and educational hike, not just for the kids but for the whole family. The walk will follow a gentle trail through our local forest where your naturalist guide will identify and educate you about local flora and fauna. Enjoy peering at insects and observing local birds and butterflies playing overhead all while surrounded by the sights, sounds and smells of the tropical forests.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Reservations: For bookings or reservation inquiries please use the form above
Includes: Transport to trail head and back, Naturalist guide(s), hiking stick, backpack (if needed), binoculars, field guide
Trail difficulty: Easy
Ages: 4+
Sea kayak to a secluded beach
Our trip will start in the picturesque pueblo of Las Ayalas located just 30 minutes north of Sayulita. We will paddle along a coastline filled with volcanic cliffs and lush virgin tropical forest, with unobstructed views that stretch far down the coast in each direction. We arrive at our destination to enjoy a day of snorkeling, swimming and basking in the sun and beauty all around us.
Duration: 5 hours
Reservations: For bookings or reservation inquiries please use the form above
Includes: Round trip transportation, kayak guide, kayak & snorkeling equipment, dry bags for personal goods
Trip difficulty: Easy
Ages: 4+
Whale watching & Snorkeling Isla Coral
This trip takes place in the Bay of Jaltemba just 30 minutes north of Sayulita. We depart from the picturesque beach town of Las Ayalas on a private boat to search for migrating humpback whales (seasonal) as well as surprise visits from dolphins, orcas and the rare blue footed booby. Upon arrival at Isla Coral you will depart from your boat and head to the beach where you can enjoy a day of snorkeling, swimming as well as a complimentary fish ceviche snack & refreshment. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions.
Duration: 4-5 hours
Reservations: For bookings or reservation inquiries please use the form above
Includes: Round trip transportation, boat, naturalist guide, snorkeling equipment, dry bags for personal goods, complimentary fish ceviche snack & drink
Trip difficulty: Easy
Ages: all
