Sayulita Gives Back September Recipient of Sayulita Life’s $5000 Peso Donation: Casa Clu A.C
August 29, 2023 Natalia Reca 0Comment

This month’s Sayulita Life $5000 donation to Casa Clu, holds the promise of making a substantial impact on the lives of children as they embark on the exciting journey of a new school year. The focus of this donation is to provide essential school supplies for the upcoming back-to-school period, ensuring that these young learners have the tools they need to thrive in their educational endeavors. With the allocated funds, Sayulita Life has chosen to invest in the future of these students by purchasing 34 backpacks, 100 notebooks, and pens for each and every child. Who is the donation intended…

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Feature Post SayulitaLife’s Monthly $5,000MXN Donation Goes to Casa Esperanza!
November 30, 2023 Zoey Glavicich 0Comment

Casa Esperanza women’s shelter is free for women and their children escaping violence in the home. The shelter is more than just a shelter, it provides legal and psychological aid for the women and children, 24 hour nurse, education, work skills, helps find work and a safe new home for the families, and even provides small no interest loans. They average a stay up to 90days though they can leave earlier. They serve the Puerto Vallarta region including Bahia de Banderas, and have another location in Guanajuato. The location remains secret to protect the safety of those fleeing violence. Families…

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Sayulita Business Featured Business: MAXA – Cocina del Pacifico
November 17, 2023 Zoey Glavicich 0Comment

MAXA is an incredible new restaurant located inside the new hotel La Puesta on the North Side of Sayulita. MAXA boasts a menu full of traditional flavors with a modern twist, paired with the incredible oceanfront views of Sayulita’s beach that you will not want to miss! We interviewed MAXA’s head chef Lacho Ruiz for some insight on his inspiration for the menu and his childhood in San Pancho, just ten minutes from Sayulita! Name:Horacio Ruiz Cienfuegos, but I am better knows as Lacho Ruiz. Age:  40 Can you tell me a little about yourself?I was born in Puerto Vallarta, but I grew…

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Sayulita Community Local Legend: Patricia Ahumada
November 17, 2023 Zoey Glavicich 0Comment

Full Name: Patricia Rodriguez Ahumada Age: 42 Where were you born and how long have you been in Sayulita?I was born in San Francisco, better known as San Pancho. I’ve lived here my whole life. My family, well, my uncles, were some of the people who founded Sayulita. When I was 15 I moved to Puerto Vallarta to finish my studies, got two diplomas and my career started as an accountant. A couple years later I married and moved to Bucerias with my husband where I continued working as an accountant. What do you miss most about the past in…

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Sayulita Business Featured Business: Mezcalito Music
November 10, 2023 Zoey Glavicich 0Comment

Mezcalito Music specializes in providing an exceptional musical experience for your next wedding, party, corporate gathering or event! With more than 30 years in the Bay and 15 performing, Mezcalito Music is an incredible local band that can adapt to many different styles and play in both English and Spanish.  We interviewed their amazing lead singer to get the details on their vast experience, professionalism and talent. Hi! Can you tell me a little about yourself?We are well known musicians with more than 15 years of experience. Perla Alarcón (singer, composer and guitarist); Alberto Ramirez (musical directors, guitarist); Luis Rascón…

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Feature Post SayulitaLife’s November Donation Goes to Best Catrina!
November 3, 2023 Zoey Glavicich 0Comment

Sayulita did it again- the year-long preparations for Dia de Los Muertos paid off! The town held a three day celebration filled with color, life and soulful tradition. As I walked through the town and into the plaza, I could feel the heartbeat of Sayulita when everyone came together. The altars this year were beyond beautiful and heartfelt. A particular altar stood out to me, the person’s picture having been edited to show her in the clouds with wings. Another altar had beer, baseball mitts, a baseball bat and a Los Jaibos (our local Sayulita team) baseball jersey.  It made…

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Uncategorized Katia Bernal Rodriguez: A Local Legend and Dia de Los Muertos Team Member
October 27, 2023 Zoey Glavicich 0Comment

Hi! Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? My name is Katia Bernal Rodrigues and I´m 28 years old. I own a beauty salon in town. Where were you born? I was born in Puerto Vallarta but have lived my whole life in Sayulita. My family is one of the first families that formed this town.  How long have you been participating in the festivities? I have been part of the festival team for 5 years. The festivals name is “Festival Vivan Los Muertos” (editor’s note: this can be roughly translated to “Festival Long Live the Dead”) What…

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Sayulita Business Featured Business: 88 Degrees Integrated Wellness in Sayulita
October 27, 2023 Zoey Glavicich 0Comment

88 Degrees Integrated Wellness in Sayulita is a holistic clinic with the purpose of enhancing the health and wellness of the body, mind, and spirit. They focus on prevention, recovery, and detoxification with the approach that everyone’s body is unique, and functions differently based on each person’s life history. We caught up with Marjie Martini to talk about her passion for all things wellness, her experience in Sayulita and her new magical Hangover Cure.  Hi! What’s your name?Marjie Martini from 88 Degrees. •How long have you been in Sayulita? Since 2001. •What about Sayulita inspired you to open your business here…

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Sayulita Activities Early Bird Tickets on Sale Now for Sand & Strings Music Festival
October 5, 2023 Zoey Glavicich 0Comment

By Charlie Higgins Over the past three years, Frente al Punto Beach Club has become a favorite spot among expats, locals and visitors to hear live music in Sayulita. This is particularly true on Sunday evenings, when my group, Charlie Higgins & Sunset Station, draws a regular crowd of music-lovers each week with our evolving blend of Americana, soul and indie folk. I sincerely look forward to watching our audience—comprised of happy-go-lucky kids, laid back baby boomers, surprised tourists, scruffy surfers and everyone in between—listen attentively to our original songs, belt out the lyrics to their favorite covers and dance…

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Sayulita Gives Back October’s Recipient of Sayulita Life’s $5000 Peso Donation: Wet Noses Rescue
October 5, 2023 Zoey Glavicich 0Comment

  This Month’s Sayulita Life Donation goes to Wet Noses Rescue! We caught up with them for information on how we as a community can support, donate, volunteer and even adopt internationally.   Can you tell us a little about Wet Noses Rescues? A few short years ago in Sayulita two extraordinary women – one American and one Mexican – connected over their deep concern for the well-being of countless sick, abandoned, neglected, and abused dogs and cats in the area. What began as a modest backyard operation has blossomed into a thriving 501(c)3 nonprofit with two facilities and over…

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Sayulita Business Dj Tropicalistico
October 5, 2023 Zoey Glavicich 0Comment

Hi! Can you tell us a little about yourself? My name is Jorge Ruvalcaba, I am an architect and DJ. Since I was a child I have had a musical background as I played the piano and bass. I started my DJ career 22 years ago. I love House music, funk, soul and all of their varieties. So how did you land in Sayulita? I came here on vacation in the year 2016 and loved it. At that moment I decided I would come back and start a life at the beach. How long have you been living in Sayulita?…

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