Town in Nayarit, Mexico
Getting around Sayulita
How to get around Sayulita
Everything in the center is walkable; golf carts and taxis reach hillside villas and nearby beaches. Buses run along Highway 200 to Puerto Vallarta.
Ways to get around Sayulita
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Bus to Puerto Vallarta | About 40–60 MXN | Local buses from the highway stop; about 1 h |
| Taxi | About 80–200 MXN | Fixed fares in town; ask first |
| Golf cart / scooter | About 500–1,000 MXN a day | Common for beaches and villas; roads are steep |
Taxis in Sayulita
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. Ride apps are not reliable here; local taxis set fares. Book a transfer or the bus from Puerto Vallarta in advance.
Arriving in Sayulita
Via Puerto Vallarta (PVR)
Bus from PVR to Sayulita about 60–90 MXN, 1–1.25 h; shared shuttle about 500–800 MXN; taxi about 900–1,400 MXN.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rented for 400–700 MXN a day; steep wet roads and tourist traffic cause crashes.
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are valid. Mexican liability insurance is required; a foreign-plated car beyond the border zone needs an import permit.
- Onward travel in Mexico: First-class buses (ADO, ETN, Primera Plus) are comfortable and the usual way between cities. Budget airlines cover long hops cheaply; the Tren Maya links Yucatán Peninsula towns.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Sayulita?
No ride-hailing apps work here. Ride apps are not reliable here; local taxis set fares. Book a transfer or the bus from Puerto Vallarta in advance.
What's the best way to get around Sayulita?
Everything in the center is walkable; golf carts and taxis reach hillside villas and nearby beaches. Buses run along Highway 200 to Puerto Vallarta.
How do I get from the airport to Sayulita?
Bus from PVR to Sayulita about 60–90 MXN, 1–1.25 h; shared shuttle about 500–800 MXN; taxi about 900–1,400 MXN.
Is Sayulita walkable?
Walkable center.
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