Uncategorized Last Call for Early Bird Tickets to Sand & Strings Music Festival
December 3, 2023 Zoey Glavicich 0Comment

By Charlie Higgins The word is out, and fans of live music in Sayulita are gearing up for the first annual Sand & Strings Music Festival, which will take place at Frente al Punto Beach Club the weekend of April 5th and 6th, 2024. Reduced price early bird tickets will be on sale until December 31st or while supplies last. Capacity is limited, and tickets are expected to sell out quickly. This game-changing event will feature an all-star lineup of some of the most beloved artists from the U.S. and Canada’s thriving Americana, bluegrass, indie-folk, roots and singer-songwriter scenes, including…

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Uncategorized Featured Sayulita Business: Wave Audio
December 2, 2023 Zoey Glavicich 0Comment

Hi! Can you introduce yourselves? Hi! Our names are Chris, Jake, Angel and Victor. With our powers combined, we are Wave Audio! How did you all meet? We all met over 20 years ago growing up in San Diego, California. While each of us had very different upbringings, the love of music brought us together from an early age and has kept us together as best friends ever since.  What brought you to Sayulita and what made you decide to move here? We’ve all been traveling to Mexico since a young age but we hadn’t heard about Sayulita until the…

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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 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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Sayulita Community Frodo the Whale; an epic journey
October 5, 2023 Zoey Glavicich 0Comment

We were extremely lucky to recently have some of our work featured on National Geographic. I was contacted by a journalist about a recent piece of work we had published in the scientificjournal, Endangered Species Research. It tells the tale of a Russian male humpback whale thatwe had seen here in February 2018 right in front of Monkey Mountain, fighting with othermales for access to a female from Alaska. How do we know where these whales are from andeven their sex? The underside of their tail flukes are unique, and you can identify individuals bytaking good quality photos of the…

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Sayulita Community Sayulita Business Legend: Cafe el Espresso
August 15, 2023 Natalia Reca 0Comment

El Espresso, a cherished Sayulita institution since May 11th, 2004, under the ownership of Simona Gomez, has carved out a remarkable legacy and proudly stands as one of the original establishments in Sayulita. Rooted in the heritage of a local Sayulita family, this establishment has organically become an integral part of the community. Their dedication to embracing local resources resonates strongly, with a significant portion of their produce grown on their very own ranch. Simona, a true Sayulita native who has witnessed the evolving chapters of this vibrant town, has been the guardian of El Espresso’s legacy, preserving its renowned…

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Sayulita Gives Back August Recipient of Sayulita Life’s $5000 Peso Donation: Turtle Conservation Sayulita
August 3, 2023 Natalia Reca 0Comment

This month’s Sayulita Life $5000 donation will be going towards the ongoing initiatives at Turtle Conservation Sayulita, primarily focusing on beach cleaning campaigns during this rainy season. The foremost objective is to ensure the well-being of the turtles. With support, they can provide a safe haven for their nests until their hatchlings are ready to embark on their journey into the ocean. In addition to safeguarding these magnificent creatures, they are also deeply committed to environmental education programs. By promoting awareness and sustainable practices, they strive to cultivate a sense of responsibility toward conserving our precious coastal ecosystem. This contribution…

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Sayulita Community Sayulita Legends: Manuel Plascencia Hernández
June 15, 2023 Natalia Reca 0Comment

Full Name: Manuel Plascencia Hernández Nickname: El Meño Age: I am 63 years old Where are you originally from? I am originally from Sayulita, and I have spent my whole life here. Do you have a business in town?  I provide an array of tourist activities including horseback riding, sport fishing, snorkeling, whale watching, and much more. It has been fascinating for me to witness the remarkable transformations in Sayulita over recent years. Once a humble town primarily focused on farming/ cattle farming and fishing, Sayulita has flourished into a vibrant tourist destination. The influx of visitors has brought forth…

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