May 3, 2023 Natalia Reca 0Comment

A Community Event funding Azul Sayu, A.C. Now in its 4th year, Trashion Fashion Sayulita returns even stronger on May 17th.  Created by Flora Amor as a way of bringing the community together in a creative manner to raise awareness and funds for Sayulita’s recycling program operated by Azul Sayu, Trashion Fashion has now grown into an inspirational community event.  This year’s event will be hosted by Frente al Punto and sponsored by Archara Restaurant, Ally Cat Charters, Chaman Creative Kitchen, Sayulita Fit, Sayulita Dream Weddings, Sunset Soiree and Villa Valentin. Twenty-four teams of designers and models, including a team…

May 3, 2023 Natalia Reca 0Comment

This Month’s Sayulita life $5,000 peso donation goes to the Damian Carmona Primary School, Sayulita’s public school. Who is the donation intended for? I think the answer would be for the children of Sayulita and for the teachers of this school. At the primary school, there is a building made up of two rooms that have already been constructed, with three more rooms currently under construction. This space has been designated as the teacher’s house, providing a place for anyone who comes to provide educational services to the community to stay. By providing this accommodation, the school is demonstrating its…

April 26, 2023 Natalia Reca 0Comment

Please tell me a bit about yourself.  My name is Graciela Navarro, I have lived and worked in Sayulita for 20 years. I am originally from Michoacán, and for the past 10 years, my children Jose Luis and Janeth have been accompanying me on this beautiful journey of entrepreneurship and the opening of “Nirvanna”. How did you land in Sayulita?  I enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere of the town, and since my family and I love the beach, I decided to pursue my dreams in this beautiful location. How long have you lived in Sayulita?  20 years What is your favorite…

April 25, 2023 Natalia Reca 0Comment

Full Name: Guillermo Rodriguez Isiordia. Do you have a nickname “apodo” what does your nickname mean? They call me “El Guango”, There was a time when there was a governor who did not allow the sale of beer on Sundays, there was a rule that you would have to consume food first to be able to order an alcoholic beverage. One day, the restaurant was full, and I was cooking alone when a diver named “el verde” arrived with two baskets of oysters and asked if he could shuck them there, and then he ordered multiple beers. I was so…

April 24, 2023 Natalia Reca 0Comment

Chef: Daniel Murillo – Mexotik Cocina Mexicana Creativa Dish: Mango Lasagna and Raspberry Citrus  Sauce  Ingredients: 1 can of condensed milk  1 Pack of cream cheese  4 Mangoes  Zest of 1 lemon 2 packs of vanilla or coconut cookies, its best to use ones that are rectangular in shape. I won’t put a specific brand, just look for the one you like the best. Steps: Add the condensed milk, cream cheese, chopped mangoes and lemon zest to a blender. Blend for a few minutes until the mixture is smooth with no lumps. Then in a rectangular glass container, place a layer of cookies until…

April 3, 2023 Natalia Reca 0Comment

Colectivo Floral focuses on creating unique floral arrangements for weddings and special events. This idea arose from seeing magical moments in which flowers play a very important role in events – the color, texture, and subtlety of floral arrangements can transform a space and provide a unique ambiance. Since then Miriam has created floral designs in Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Vallarta, and Tequila, Jalisco. How did you land in Sayulita? Colectivo Floral was born 13 years ago in the city of Guadalajara Jalisco, it arose from the love of flowers, decoration, and the organization of events. One of our…

March 31, 2023 Natalia Reca 0Comment

Juan Echevarria, President of Ser Su Voz, Vice President Tracie Willis, and Treasurer Ana De La O, discussed their environmental project with us. On May 25th, 2022, they were granted a conservation concession for a 15-meter wide and 90-meter long strip of land along the river that falls under the “Zona Federal” designation. The Conagua national commission of water granted them this concession and they hold the official title for it. In August of last year, they had a sizeable conservation area that included trees and multiple species of animals such as; Woodpeckers, Mot Mot Birds, Chachalacas, Magpie Jays, Iguanas,…

March 28, 2023 Natalia Reca 0Comment

This Month’s Sayulita life $5,000 peso donation goes to the senior club “Amigos de Corazon”. A wonderful hub for the older community of Sayulita, a place to gather, celebrate and socialize. Who is the donation going to?  The donation is going to the senior club “AMIGOS DE CORAZÓN” in Sayulita, Nayarit. What is the organization and what do they do?  The “AMIGOS DE CORAZÓN” senior club gathers every Thursday from 4 to 6 pm to discuss important topics regarding the well-being payments and key points for the members. Their main function is to welcome and defend the well-being of older…

March 23, 2023 Natalia Reca 0Comment

Full Name: Irene Navarro Gutierrez   Age:  84 anos   Where are you originally from? Guadalajara How long have you lived in Sayulita?  50 years What initially brought you to Sayulita?  I had come to Sayulita for a vacation, I remember it was the most beautiful pristine beach. My husband had the opportunity to purchase a plot of land and so we would visit often. During our visit, a captain we had met invited us to his small adobe house and gifted us some fish, I have so many wonderful memories of this time.  This beach had quickly become a…

March 22, 2023 Natalia Reca 0Comment

During my conversation with Earl Bell regarding GIS system services, he shared with me some information about his background and his impressive effort in producing maps for the Sayulita area. Can you tell us about your background and how you became interested in geographic information system (GIS) services? I got a bachelor’s degree in Geography from Texas Tech and then became a contractor for the military doing natural resource management projects in New Mexico.  I learned GIS while working on an erosion survey for the military.  Being a very visual person, I fell in love with the technology.  I later…