Bob and I spent 19 sunny days in the picturesque fishing village of Sayulita, located on the Pacific coast of Nayarit (35km north of Puerto Vallarta) enjoying a taste of the real Mexico. Quaint little shops line the cobblestone streets: everyone is friendly. Exotic and carefree the beach is constant activity of boarders, surfers, vendors. You can buy anything from home baked empanadas, fresh fruit, fish kabobs, tacos. We divided our time staying at 2 different casitas. We cooked our breakfasts, some dinners, and lunched on the beach eating freshly made tacos washed down with a cervesa. Casa Marguerita Luna was high up with sunrise views of the jungle and the ocean to the west. At nite we could view the stars and hear the waves. We had a pool and both an indoor and outdoor kitchen with a pizza bake oven. We shopped at the butcher for the best chicken and
Casa Pacifica is
located 1.5 km south of the main beach . It is perched high up above
the secluded Playa Carrecitos. We stayed in the penthouse, the owners
live on the 2nd level. We watched the sun and the full moon set over the ocean and slept to the sound of crashing waves. I
felt like royalty. The owners live onsite and are extremely friendly. They provided us with everything we needed including beach toys.The kitchen was equipped with all the necessary stuff including a barbecue. Lots of books to read; even movies to watch. This is one of the most beautiful places I have ever stayed. 
We met lots of Canadians who vacation
or spend winters in Sayulita or the northern
coastal towns of San Pancho, Guyabitos.
Sidewalks roll up early so this is not a party
town. We took the local bus to Bucerias,
Puerto Vallarta, and even to shop at the
