For this edition, I had the honor of re-telling a story I have heard a thousand times before: me and my mothers arrival to Sayulita in 1999. I was only 6, she was 34, and we had previously been living on Margarita Island in Venezuela. With her boyfriend Tomás, we made our way to Mexico. She quickly earned the nickname “la Vikinga” as she was one of three foreigners named Anna back then, “la Brasileña” and “la Española” were the other two. “Well, me and Tomás had already driven around the whole country looking for the right place to settle…

Can you tell us a bit about yourself and how you started your business here? I love being a massage therapist! My practice has changed a lot since I started 14 years ago. For one, I’m fortunate to live here, in the magic of Sayulita! I think my migration is a pretty standard ‘burbs-to-beaches story.  I started as a Registered Massage Therapist in Toronto, Ontario. There, I worked as an independent contractor, gradually moving into my home practice. Loving what I do meant I overworked myself. A little burnt out, I booked a vacation, tagging along with some Vancouver friends…

We are so excited to be donating this month to ProSayulita and the SUP open. We spoke with one of the board members Janice Parker about her role with Pro Sayulita and all the good they do for this wonderful community. First off, can you introduce yourself and tell us what first brought you to Sayulita and what made you stay?We arrived in Sayulita in December 2010, just after the bridge was washed out by the storm. We were told by a friend to stop in and check it out. Our final destination was Los Ayala, looking for a place…

Noelia is a woman I have known all my life. As a child I played with her daughter who became my good friend in adulthood. I vividly remember walking down the street to her DVD rental store and picking out Mars Attack to watch with my dad. You can now find her at her store (which is also a laundromat) folding clothing in the back, or cooking a meal for her family. I interviewed her there while she spoke to customers, served rice for her nephew, and did laundry. Music was playing in the background as well as the steady…

Francisco “Pancho”, a local Captain and fisherman, was born in the neighboring state, Michoacan. When Pancho was just a kid, his parents decided to move their family of 11 to Sayulita, Nayarit, where other Michoacan friends and family had been migrating for a more peaceful life and better opportunities. Pancho’s first job in Sayulita, along with his mom, aunts and cousins was as a waiter at Chocobanana (hence his nickname “Pancho Banana”, from the association with the restaurant!). Pancho was then recruited to join Allycat as they were starting their boat charter business. He learned everything about boats from Darrin…

Hi Rosie! Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?I’m from the UK and I’ve lived in Sayulita for 3 years now. I’m a Sound Healer, Reiki Master and coach helping people follow their soul’s path and create a life doing what they really love. What got you into sound healing and Reiki?I was a musician growing up and went to University to study as a singer, but in my first year found out I had a hole in my vocal chords and I could no longer sing. I totally lost music from my life and didn’t sing in…

We couldn’t think of a better activity to get to know this beautiful land we call home then booking a tour with EcoHike Sayulita. Discover the magical flora and fauna of this area and secret paths to the most beautiful beaches and mountain views! In this interview we get the juice of just what you can expect from a tour with them and how knowledgable their guides are. Don’t miss out on this amazing activity! Hi! Can you tell us a little about EcoHike?EcoHike offers interactive and educational hiking experiences in a wonderful context. We are a bridge to connect,…