Sayulita nightlife is essentially the most vibrant in Riviera Nayarit. Individuals from San Pancho, Bucerias, and even Puerto Vallarta come right here simply to occasion. Relaxation assured that no matter night time you select to return right here, you should have a superb time!
📮 Hey Trisha! I’m visiting Sayulita and I can see that you just spent lots of time there. Mexico has been a dream for me – there are numerous direct flights from Vancouver! I’d prefer to make pals throughout my keep. Are you able to please suggest the very best of Sayulita nightlife? I do know there’s loads however I need to go to the locations you went to! Thanks upfront!
Madeleine Arnoux, Canada
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Hello Madeleine,
Thanks for reaching out! Sayulita nightlife may be very energetic and there may be all the time taking place from Monday to Friday. This pueblo is basically small so the locations I’ll point out under may be simply reached by strolling.
Sayulita nightlife by no means fails, so there isn’t a distinction for those who arrive on the weekend or not – one thing is all the time up! When you ever come right here, please don’t hesitate to contact me and I’ll purchase the primary spherical!
Xx,
Trisha
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🍻 Sayulita nightlife: finest Sayulita bars to take a look at
Under are among the finest bars for Sayulita nightlife. I included the very best hours to go to as this city is energetic til the wee hours of the morning – it’s good to know the place to go on sure hours of the day.
1. Yambak (anytime, actually)
When you’re a beer fan, then Yambak’s is your house (like everybody else). Their beers are dearer than different bars as a result of they’ve their very own brewery contained in the bar however I might actually pay 60-80 MXN ($3 – $4 USD approx) for a pint of fine beer.
Beer names embrace Stoner’s Level and La Ticla, each are creatively depicting the Sayulita nightlife and vibe. My private favourite is the double IPA however drink with warning – the alcohol content material is just too excessive, you’ll move out after 5 glasses!
Yambak can be in entrance of the plaza so it’s a superb place to satisfy folks. Their seating association (standing, moderately) makes folks collect and mingle all the night time.
That is the place you’ll meet Sayulita locals, too! Under are some necessary data that that you must find out about Yambak:
- Basic occasion really feel: Standing, all the time busy. That is the place everybody goes since it’s conveniently situated by the plaza. You’ll meet everybody right here!
- Music: techno, funk, rock. They invite lots of DJs each weekend
- Greatest day to go: Day-after-day however they’ve a 2 for 1 promo on native beers each Tuesday so everybody on the town can be right here early.
- Drinks: Yambak specializes on beers however in addition they have all sorts of drinks.
- Costs: craft beer begins at $4 USD (should strive). Nationwide beers at $1.76 USD (bank card accepted)
2. Don Pato (midnight onwards)
I keep in mind being at Don Pato each day throughout my first month in Sayulita. That is the place everybody finally ends up at night time as a result of one thing is going on nightly! If you’re out of choices and in search of one thing to do after midnight, Don Pato is your house!
Mondays (Salsa night time): each Monday, there’s a dwell band enjoying salsa at Don Pato. I actually love this band because it’s not quite common to discover a salsa bar with a dwell salsa band in Mexico.
It’s extra of a particular occasions night time factor however in Sayulita, it’s each Monday! This night time will not be solely for many who dance salsa professionally nevertheless it’s for everybody!
When you don’t know the right way to dance salsa, nicely, be at liberty to bounce with any Mexican you’ll come throughout and also you’ll study!
Tuesdays (Open mic night time): are you able to sing? Even for those who can’t, join open mic nights at Don Pato each Tuesday! Everybody will cheer for you anyway.
It’s not a karaoke machine as you think about however a dwell band will strive their finest to play the tune you need to sing. So long as you could have the notes (which you’ll simply Google), they are going to play it for you!
Wednesdays and Fridays (Rock night time): Love Rock? Best hits are performed by an excellent Mexican rock band at Don Pato’s each Tuesday. You’ll be able to even request for a tune!
Thursdays (Funk night time): Funk music is turning into greater and greater in Mexico so if you’re a fan, Thursday is your day!
Saturdays (cumbia): one other spherical of dancing for the week the place Don Pato both invitations a dwell cumbia band or performs cumbia all night time. That is very totally different from salsa so come over and study Shakira’s favourite dance!
Sundays (reggae): Chill tunes on Sundays however you may also get drunk. 😉
- Basic occasion really feel: The place is tremendous huge and has a dance flooring. Everybody comes right here because it’s open til the wee hours of the morning
- Music: is determined by the day. Don Pato has thematic nights
- Greatest day to go: Day-after-day is an efficient day! Everybody comes right here anyway. You’ll meet lots of people right here. It’s additionally good subsequent to Yambak so that you’ll know when one thing’s taking place
- Drinks: All sorts of drinks
- Costs: Cocktails begin at $5 USD. Nationwide beers at $2 USD (bank card accepted)
3. Cava (chill nights however late-nights)
A small mezcaleria in Sayulita, Cava has over 50+ sorts of Mezcal to select from, hailing from totally different elements of Mexico like Puebla and Oaxaca.
My private favourite right here is the Marta e Ines, a mezcal base drink made by Miguel, the very best bartender on the town who additionally occurs to be a good friend.
When in Cava, search for my good friend Miguel – the very best bartender on the town!
The watermelon mezcal is fascinating, too. Cava is a spot to go whenever you need a ‘chill’ occasion. The place is basically small so just a few folks can come however when it will get packed, it’s a mini occasion for 35 folks.
Some days, we don’t need to be as social. Yambak and Pato’s are for these huge nights however if you need a small occasion night time, Cava is the place.
- Basic occasion really feel: Chill, sit-down. When it’s packed, everybody dances inside.
- Music: is determined by the bartender. After I’m right here, they let me put my very own music!
- Greatest day to go: Day-after-day, whenever you really feel like consuming however don’t need to socialize as a lot
- Drinks: Mezcal cocktails and 100+ sorts of Mezcal. Additionally they have beers however they don’t seem to be Corona, Pacifico, or Victoria. Their beer suppliers are from the opposite group, Tecate.
- Costs: Cocktails begin at $5 USD. Nationwide beers at $1.50 USD (bank cards accepted)
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4. Sayulita plaza (anytime, actually)
The Sayulita plaza is the very best place to people-watch. Many locals make this their assembly level and when you’re broke however nonetheless need to occasion, you should purchase a 6-pack beer from the shop ($5 USD), sit right here, and nonetheless have enjoyable!
The primary time I explored Sayulita nightlife, that is the place I met lots of people and ultimately grew to become pals with them!
Not solely you can observe the native life within the Sayulita plaza nevertheless it’s additionally situated in entrance of the busiest occasion bars like Yambak and Don Pato’s. Since each these bars are all the time full, the folks find yourself sitting by the plaza.
The streets between the plaza and the bars are all the time full of individuals so even for those who don’t go contained in the bars, you received’t be disregarded!
The plaza is nice for individuals who need to occasion however desires to shrink back from the massive crowds. Mates who observe social distancing nonetheless occasion however they only keep within the plaza.
When you’re the kind, you don’t need to isolate – simply go to the plaza!
5. Coco’s Seashore Membership (after midnight or day consuming spot)
Coco’s Seashore Membership is open through the day for meals, drinks, and lounging by the seashore however it’s extra widespread for its weekend events. On Fridays, they put Cumbia and so they even invite DJs and dwell bands to play cumbia tunes.
On this present day, they’ve a door cost of 30 Mexican pesos ($1.5 USD) however I’m actually unsure if this value is for all.
Coco’s Seashore Membership is all the time packed for Cumbia and Salsa nights. They bring about dwell bands!
I can solely say that this can be a native value as I’ve heard totally different tales from gringo pals who stated they have been charged extra. Higher observe your Spanish!
On Saturdays, it’s “drink all you possibly can” for the women! I’ve been in a kind of women’ nights and man, the drinks are actually free-flowing for the ladies!
- Basic occasion really feel: Dance flooring, busy, too many individuals. Nevertheless it’s by the seashore so it’s an open construction
- Music: I solely come right here after they have huge events on Fridays. Normally it’s cumbia and salsa
- Greatest day to go: Friday. You may as well go on women night time when drinks are free however I believe they modified the day for that
- Drinks: All sorts of drinks
- Costs: Coco’s cowl a door cost that comes with two beers. Drinks costs are a bit of bit increased than the opposite bars on this listing (money solely)
6. Atico (pre-game)
It received’t be tough to identify Atico as a result of their seats are positioned on the road. Apart from that, Atico’s facade is a uniquely-designed bar of rustic wooden.
There’s additionally a bar chair that’s a swing (I attempted it myself, it wasn’t comfy particularly whenever you’re drunk).
Atico’s sophistication will make you are feeling it’s not budget-friendly however strive sitting down and watching their dwell bands – there’s a chill vibe Atico emanates that can make you need to keep all night time.
- Basic occasion really feel: Sit-down, by the road, dwell bands
- Music: Dwell bands! Atico is thought for this so if you wish to hear dwell music, that is the place!
- Greatest day to go: Wednesdays. Atico brings nice bands each day however Wednesdays are the very best!
- Drinks: All sorts of drinks however strive their margaritas and cocktails!
- Costs: A beer begins at $1.70 USD. Cocktails begin at $5.50 USD (bank cards accepted)
7. Aaleyah’s (for an genuine Mexican expertise)
Get a huge-ass michelada at Aaleyah’s for under 65 MXN ($3.29 USD). At any time when somebody asks me the place to get michelada on the town, I all the time suggest Aaleyah’s not solely due to the beneficiant drink measurement but additionally the best way they do it.
Aaleyah is an establishment in Sayulita and you’ll discover extra locals hanging out right here than vacationers.
Apart from low cost drinks, in addition they serve good Mexican meals like enchiladas, avocado and chips, tacos, and lots of extra! Consider all of the Mexican meals that you just need to strive – they’re all served at Aaleyah’s!
The ambiance on this restaurant can be tremendous Mexican so anticipate a standard expertise.
- Basic occasion really feel: Very Mexican and really native! Foreigners who lived right here for years additionally hang around right here loads
- Music: Mexican
- Greatest day to go: Day-after-day however they’re closed each Tuesday
- Drinks: All sorts of drinks however their finest drink is the michelada!
- Costs: In comparison with the others on this listing, drinks are cheaper at Aaleyah’s (money solely)
8. Le Zouave (pre-game)
Zouave is a bit of nook in between Yambak and Cava. You received’t miss it due to its loud pink and Moroccan-like construction. It appears like an upper-class bar however most individuals who hang around listed here are expats.
Zouave has a pleasant set-up inside however in addition they have excessive tables and chairs and outdoors for folks watching.
I like coming to Zouave for chill nights (like Cava). You recognize, these days whenever you simply need to see pals and not likely occasion arduous.
Nevertheless, because it’s proper subsequent to Yambak and Cava, it’s all the time arduous to withstand after 2 margaritas!
- Basic occasion really feel: Chill, road socialization
- Music: Regardless of the bartender likes. You received’t hear lots of music because you’re going to take a seat by the road. It is a very busy avenue
- Greatest day to go: Day-after-day is a superb day for Zouave!
- Drinks: All sorts of drinks however their finest drink is the margarita
- Costs: Margaritas begin at $5 USD. A glass of wine is at $6 USD (money solely)
9. El Barrilito (anytime, actually)
Let’s name Barrilito the nippiness model of Yambak. It has a really related set-up as they’re on the identical road however Barrilito is method smaller.
Individuals come right here any time of the day as a result of their seats are organized in a method that allows you to folks watch. That is situated in a really busy road in Sayulita (actually in entrance of the plaza) so that you received’t miss it.
I’d usually go to Barrilito when Yambak is full or if there’s a DJ enjoying. This bar is basically small and might get actually crowded each time they create DJs.
One of the best seat of the home is the seats going through the plaza however for those who come late, it is vitally seemingly that these seats are already taken. You’ll be able to all the time order a drink right here and sit on the plaza when it’s full.
However I do hope you’ll have the Barrilito expertise!
- Basic occasion really feel: Chill, sit-down with pals, generally loud when there’s a DJ
- Music: Is dependent upon the day however you received’t hear it because you’re actually subsequent to the road
- Greatest day to go: Day-after-day!!! Barrilito is a should!
- Drinks: All sorts of drinks however their finest drink is the margarita
- Costs: Beers are cheaper in Barrilito than Yambak (money solely)
10. Lucid (dwell band, after hours)
If you wish to be away from the loopy plaza nightlife (Yambak, Barrilito, Zouave, Pato, and so on), Lucid is situated near the seashore and away from the bustling city.
Lucid can be a small place and is sweet for pre-drinks however to let you know the reality, I solely go to Lucid when there’s a dwell band or an enormous occasion. I spent Christmas Eve in 2020 right here and it was a lot enjoyable!
My favourite drink to order in Lucid is their strawberry margarita. They’ve all kinds of drinks however they specialise in cocktails.
Lucid additionally brings DJs from time to time however dwell bands are extra frequent right here. And oh, in addition they have sport nights for many who simply need to socialize in a small group setting.
- Basic occasion really feel: Chill, sit-down with pals, generally loud when there’s a DJ and occasions
- Music: Seashore tunes, reggae, funk – they play all sorts of music!
- Greatest day to go: Day-after-day is a superb day. You may as well day drink at Lucid!
- Drinks: All sorts of drinks however their finest drink is the margarita
- Costs: Margaritas begin at $5 USD. Additionally they have beers at $1.50 USD (money solely)
11. Escondido Bar
Escondido means “hidden” in Spanish. Absolutely, Bar Escondido matches that branding. Positioned within the steep streets of Gringo Hill, Bar Escondido is a kind of bars which might be all the time there however you received’t really feel that they’re there.
Typically, you’ll really feel that socialization is an excessive amount of and but you could have the urge to drink – Bar Escondido’s is unquestionably the best place for that temper.
Proper subsequent to Barrilito, Bar Escondido prides itself as a cocktail bar. The seats are very elegant and despite the fact that it appears small from the skin, surprisingly, it might match lots of people!
Additionally they maintain occasions every now and then however that is extremely really useful to the non-party folks of Sayulita.
- Basic occasion really feel: Chill, sit-down with pals
- Music: funk, tender music
- Greatest day to go: While you really feel prefer it’s a ‘chill night time’
- Drinks: They’ve all sorts of drinks however come right here for coktails – they’re actually good! (bank cards accepted)
- Costs: Cocktails at $7 USD
12. Selina Sayulita (DJs, after hours)
Selina is a well-liked hostel chain in Mexico and Latin America. They solely opened in 2020 however already made an impression on the town due to their fixed occasions.
I believe they maintain occasions virtually each day! Throughout the lockdown, Selina was the one place open after the curfew (they’d a curfew license) so this was the place to be after midnight.
You could not select Selina as your lodging in Sayulita due to its loud events however lots of younger foreigners visiting Sayulita discover staying right here handy.
Pool events, rave events, and any kind of events – Selina Sayulita has established its model because the go-to place for whenever you don’t know what to do within the wee hours of the morning. They bring about lots of DJs, too!
🎉 Sayulita nightlife ideas
Tuesdays are two for one in Yambak
Tuesday is a compulsory Yambak day! You’ll get a 2 drinks for the worth of 1 (given that you just order the identical). Nationwide beers and all sorts of liquors are included within the 2 for 1 besides their artisanal beers.
Everyone leads to Yambak sooner or later however throughout Tuesdays, folks come further early. Which completely means the entire city will comply with and there can be after-parties.
Be careful for secret jungle events
Sayulita is huge on jungle events. Typically unannounced, there isn’t a method so that you can hear about these events for those who don’t know a neighborhood or for those who’re not staying in a hostel.
As Sayulita is a small city (and given that you’re an especially pleasant individual), you’ll in all probability hear about these Sayulita nightlife jungle events via DJs and bar managers.
🥳 Is Sayulita a celebration city?
ABSOLUTELY. Sayulita is loud and other people from the coast of Riviera Nayarit come right here simply to occasion. Foreigners and vacationers who select Sayulita as their journey vacation spot already know that this city is for partying.
The streets of Sayulita solely begin to be flocked by folks by 10:30:00 pm. Sayulita bars and golf equipment shut at 3:00 am as per the city ordinance however many individuals proceed to the after events of their hostels, native properties, and even by the seashore.
Sayulita nightlife actually is determined by who you might be with and in the event that they know the place to go. As a result of low cost and direct flights from main Canadian cities like Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal, nearly all of the guests listed here are Canadians, adopted by Individuals.
There are lots of Europeans, too. On weekends, anticipate a flood of Mexicans in all of the bars as Guadalajara is simply 4 hours away from Sayulita. That is the closest seashore city of their metropolis and so they all the time come for the weekend.
🍺 How a lot is a beer in Sayulita Mexico?
Regular beer costs in Sayulita bars price round 40 Mexican pesos ($2.35 USD). At this value, you may get a bottle of Corona, Victoria, and Pacifico – the commonest Mexican beer manufacturers not solely in Sayulita bars however throughout Mexico.
Cocktails can vary from 100 – 150 Mexican pesos (from $5 USD approx). A 6-pack beer in a neighborhood retailer prices $7 USD.
🚫 Is it protected to stroll in Sayulita at night time?
Police are patrolling in every single place so for those who suppose that Sayulita has a really vulgar drug scene, you’re improper. These policemen are all the time looking for gringos who will do the improper issues to allow them to be milked for cash.
I lived a couple of 7-minute stroll from the plaza (proper in the direction of the Punta Mita freeway) and I used to be by no means harmed even when I used to be strolling at 4:00 am.
🫨 How loud is Sayulita?
The plaza space is the loudest and there are additionally many lodging situated in that space the place you possibly can hear the noise as much as the wee hours of the morning.
Truthfully, loud is an icon of Mexico so many elements of the nation have blaring music til 5:00 am which may be very regular in Mexican properties.
One of the best factor to do is to verify how far your lodging is from the plaza and also you’ll discover out if you may be affected by this noise.
My home was a 10-min stroll in the direction of Punta de Mita freeway and I notably chosen that space so I can be removed from the noise. I work from home so this was crucial for me when discovering residences wherever I select to dwell.
😎 Is Sayulita nonetheless cool?
I lived right here again in 2018 and it was tremendous cool – much less crowded, fewer vacationers, and no short-term residents round. As a result of I’ve my enterprise in Sayulita, I nonetheless go to commonly even when I now dwell in Cabo.
I personally really feel that Sayulita continues to be cool however too many trash issues that lead to environmental points that the city doesn’t deal with.
💵 Can you employ USD in Sayulita?
No, not in all institutions. Pesos continues to be most popular in Sayulita. They are going to settle for your USD however they offers you a decrease charge.
For instance, if the present charge is 17 pesos to $1 USD, they are going to trade your cash for 14 pesos or much less. It’s nonetheless finest to convey money when touring to Sayulita
Trisha is a kind of individuals who left their comfy life to journey the world and study life. Her model is to remain in a single place she likes for 3 months (or extra) to know what it feels prefer to eat, cook dinner, communicate, and sleep in one other tradition that isn’t hers. She’d prefer to consider she’s not historically touring however she simply chooses to be elsewhere on a regular basis. In no specific order, her favourite cities on this planet are Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Hong Kong, Mexico Metropolis, and Tel Aviv.
