Sayulita Gives Back Sayulita Life’s February $5000 donation: Jaibos de Sayulita Nayarit
February 2, 2023 Natalia Reca 0Comment

Sayulita Life’s $5000 February donation goes to The Sayulita Jaibos Baseball Teams.  Pedro Navarro Lopez, the volunteer coach for both the Junior and Infantil (young children) of the past six years, tells us a bit more about what the donation will go toward.  The Jaibitos team is trying to raise funds to buy a batting cage that will be used by all practicing, from the children to the adult teams, this cage has an approximate cost of 28,000 pesos. The Jaibitos have upcoming tournaments in the Telmex cup and the school cup on the 9th of February. 1. Who is…

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Sayulita Community Sayulita Legends
January 30, 2023 Natalia Reca 0Comment

Full Name: Evelyn Snowdon Age: 83 Where are you originally from?  London and Surrey areas, England. How long have you lived in Sayulita?  A very long time! I’ve lived in Sayulita since 1990. What initially brought you to Sayulita?  Tracie, my daughter came to Sayulita first, she worked on the cruise ships in Puerto Vallarta, then moved on to leading horse riding excursions in Sayulita and San Pancho with Santos Virgin one of the original Sayulita people. Tracie had told me that I needed to come and see this place for myself and that I would love it, and so…

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Feature Post Featured business: Si Señor Restaurant
January 30, 2023 Natalia Reca 0Comment

Si Señor Sayulita is a family-owned restaurant that started in 2018, located at one end of Sayulita beach, with stunning views of the Bahia and a beautiful oceanfront deck. Make sure to check this gem out, hidden away on the quiet waterfront path to Los Muertos beach. Vanessa Arriaga, the marketing and image manager for Si Señor spoke to us about the Sayulita location. Please tell me a bit about SI Señor?  Explore the true flavors of Mexico with an exquisite variety of seafood and snacks, while taking in the breathtaking views of the Sayulita Bahia. We serve freshly-caught seafood…

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Sayulita Food SAYULITA SUPPER CLUB: Kicking off January with a salad Recipe
January 10, 2023 Natalia Reca 0Comment

We don’t usually get excited about salads, but this recipe will change your mind! Most ingredients were purchased at our local Mercado del Pueblo in Sayulita- every Friday from 10am – 2pm.  Ingredients: 1 can of chickpeas or an equivalent dry amount 2 cucumbers 1 bell pepper 1/4 red onion 50g of goats cheese 1 lemon 1 large clove of garlic olive oil salt and pepper Soaking the chickpeas helps to soften them, which can make them easier to cook and may also improve their nutritional value. It also helps to remove some of the indigestible sugars that can cause digestive discomfort. Place the chickpeas…

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Feature Post Featured Sayulita Business: Ysuri Wedding Planners
January 5, 2023 Natalia Reca 0Comment

I had the pleasure of speaking with María Ochoa, the wedding planner and all round organizer for Ysuri Wedding Planners. She told me a little about the business of creating these beautiful and memorable events and all of the services they offer in Sayulita. Please tell me a bit about yourself? Im a passionate wedding planner ready to make dreams come true with more than 6 years in the business of destination weddings. I have worked with many beautiful international couples that love the beach as much as I do. I have also worked in different states, and different climates…

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Sayulita Gives Back Sayulita Life’s January Donation: Conservación de Tortugas Sayulita A.C
December 29, 2022 Natalia Reca 0Comment

Sayulita Life’s $5,000 January Donation goes to the “Conservación de Tortugas Sayulita A.C”! I had the pleasure of speaking to Ren, the program manager of the organization, as well as a devoted volunteer. She spoke to me about the importance of protecting the Olive Ridley sea turtle and creating educational programs for the local schools.  The Olive Ridley sea turtle (Tortuga Golfina) is one of the seven species of sea turtles present in México. Currently, six of the seven species are listed as vulnerable or endangered, the Olive Ridley being one of them. In the Mexican Pacific, the Olive Ridley subpopulation is…

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Uncategorized Sayulita Supper Club: Xochi Dinner Review
December 22, 2022 Natalia Reca 0Comment

We were lucky enough to be invited to try out some of Xochi’s new menu items and exciting cocktail experience! Arriving early evening, we walked up the staircase enveloped with evocative paintings leading us onto the grand palapa-covered first floor. We began by testing out some of their unique cocktails on the menu. The first drink of the night was an elegant rose-pink beverage served in a martini glass, topped with a smoke-filled bubble. The drink was served with a glacé cherry on a stick which was used to puncture the bubble and release a smokey cloud. This was quite…

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Uncategorized Hurricane Roslyn Relief Efforts in Sayulita 2022
December 21, 2022 Natalia Reca 0Comment

Hurricane Roslyn Relief Efforts in Sayulita 2022 Hurricane Roslyn was the strongest Pacific hurricane to make landfall since Patricia in 2015. Hurricane warnings were issued by the Mexican government for the coast from Colima to Sinaloa and thousands of homes were evacuated and many activities such as school were suspended. The hurricane formed on October 20 off the southwestern coast of Mexico, moving northwest parallel to the coast by October 22, it intensified into a Category 4 hurricane and it made landfall on October 23 in northern Nayarit, with 120 mph (195 km/h) winds. Around 03:30 AM in Sayulita strong…

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Feature Post Featured Sayulita Business: Alma Mendez Photofilm
December 20, 2022 Natalia Reca 0Comment

Alma Mendez Photofilm in Sayulita offers a wide range of photography services including weddings, documentary photography, portrait photography for individuals and couples, and family photoshoots. Alma specializes in natural light photography to capture spontaneous and artistic photos in that precise moment that will be enjoyed for a lifetime. Alma kindly shared a little bit about herself and her business with us. Can you tell me a bit about yourself?  I am from the beautiful city of Colima, Mexico. It is close to the ocean, the mountains, a volcano, and so many varied landscapes in one place. And let me tell…

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Sayulita Food Sayulita Supper Club: Rainbow Beets Recipe
December 6, 2022 Natalia Reca 0Comment

This easy dish will wow your palate, and take you no more than a few minutes to throw together (not including prep time). Simply start by boiling or roasting beets, I like to purchase a variety of golden and regular beets at our local Sayulita Friday farmers market. I then like to prep seasoned olive oil, chop some garlic, and rosemary, add salt and pepper to taste, and saute for a few minutes until the garlic is golden brown. Using a thick greek unsweetened yogurt, spoon a generous amount onto the plate, lay sliced beets on top, and drizzle with…

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