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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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 Legend: Jose Cruz Rodriguez
September 18, 2023 Natalia Reca 0Comment

Meet Jose Cruz Rodriguez, affectionately known as “El Negrito,” a beloved nickname that has become synonymous with his identity in Sayulita. With 64 vibrant years of life, he is not just a local; he is an integral part of the Sayulita community. His favorite place is going to Cerro del Mono, a special spot where he finds solace and connection with nature. Jose Cruz is a proud entrepreneur and for the past 25 years he has been the owner and operator of “La Cubeta” together with his wife Carmen, a convenience store that has become a staple in the local…

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Feature Post Unlocking Paradise: Spotlight on Casas de Primavera Property Management
September 18, 2023 Natalia Reca 0Comment

1.  Can you tell me a bit about yourself?  Ilse was born in Washington state, and her younger sister, who was born in Switzerland just 1.5 later, now stands by her side as a trusted business partner. Their childhood was spent in Switzerland and Germany, where their father began building the first of many chalet style homes. This exposure ignited a love for cabin building and handmade wood furniture in Ilse, a passion she carries to this day. Returning to the United States for their education, both sisters pursued degrees in Biological Sciences at university. Despite her scientific studies, Ilse’s…

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Sayulita Community Oh Mexico.
September 18, 2023 Natalia Reca 0Comment

A land of vibrant colors, teeming traditions, and enthralling landscapes. A country that inhabits a special place in my heart—and the hearts of many more. From the ancient but immortalized wonders of the Mayan and Aztec ruins, to the bustling energy of its modern mega-cities—Mexico is a tapestry woven with a complex history, a pulsating culture, and a brilliance of natural beauty. From the pristine beaches of the Riviera Maya to the majestic mountain range of the Sierra Madres to the lush jungles, arid deserts, and windswept canyons—what transpires out of the abundance is a new life breathed into me….

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