Safety in Sayulita:
Sayulita is a perfectly safe place for a family vacation. However, as Sayulita grows, so does the risk of petty theft. Thus, take the appropriate precautions as you would in most other vacation areas in the world:
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Lock up your valuables (in a safe if available)
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Do not leave cash/cameras/jewelry in plain view
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Lock up your rental car (especially at night)
Tipping in Sayulita:
In Sayulita (and all of Mexico) there is no better way to say “thank you” better than a little cash in the palm. Most of Mexico’s personal service industry relies on tips to help make it from paycheck to paycheck. A small tip from you can go a long way with a working father whose sole income supports his entire family. A tip (and its amount) is always very subjective but here are a few general suggestions
(All prices are in Mexican pesos):
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Airport baggage personnel: $10-$20 per article of luggage
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Taxi driver: 10-20% of fare
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Waiters: 10-15% of tab
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Maids/cleaning staff: $20 pesos per day per guest
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Gas station attendants: Any amount of loose change is appreciated.
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Boat captains + help: 10-25% of the cost of the boat. More if you caught lots of fish
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Baggers at grocery stores: Any amount of loose change is appreciated.