Sayulita turns into one big fiesta from the 19th - 24th of February. With Banda music playing on every corner, parades for days, and the fair arriving at the baseball field, what's not to love?

Mexico's take on the carnival includes betting stands with roulette, dart-throwing to win cookies, chips, or even ramen. And the best stand of all; the rock-throwing at empty beer bottles to win beers. Not forgetting the classic popcorn and hot dog stands.

On Flag day which is the 24th of February, brace yourselves for a night filled with banda, pacifico's and wild ride on the "Amor Express". Flag Day (or Día de la Bandera) celebrates Mexico's independence from Spain, freedom of religion, and union of all Mexican people. There will be a parade marching through town on the morning of the 24th.

The celebrations on this night echo throughout town, and they don't stop till the early hours of the morning. ( For reference, last year I saw a banda group in the baseball field going strong at approximately 8:00 AM, the next day).