Farmer's Markets in Sayulita

Sayulita has so much to offer, from local artisans, craftsmen, jewelers, and Huichol art. Since 2009,  the Mercado del Pueblo, Sayulita's Farmer's Market, celebrates wonders of the region by featuring local farmers and families who produce high quality, natural, consumable products. Shoppers from Manzanillo to Chicago to Canada rave that this market is one of best natural food markets that they've seen anywhere!

While natural food markets are common in other parts of Mexico, the United States and Canada, the Mercado del Pueblo was the first of its kind to open along the coast of Nayarit. Soon afterwards other similar markets have opened including Puerto Vallarta and La Cruz. Yael, the owner of Organic Superfoods, originally from Guadalajara, has been watching the organic movement grow over the past several years. Several years ago, Yael's husband became ill and they began looking for alternative ways to stay healthy. They discovered the power of organics and brought his knowledge with them to the coast opening up an organic food store in Puerto Vallarta. Both Yael and her husband Manuel now participate in all three food markets, give workshops on eating healthy and are often invited to speak at local schools.

The Mercado also features a wonderful venue for cross cultural sharing of food preparations, growing techniques and healing practices. The Mercado, in partnership with the people of Sayulita, begins to build a community of local food knowledge, International cuisine, community gardening and care for the planet. Most shoppers at the market come to taste and shop and end up staying for a few hours as they bump into friends, enjoy the live music or just become engaged in a conversation. Enrique, who has lived in Sayulta for over 30 years states, "This market provides me a way to enjoy good food and friends all in one place, there is a good feeling here."

The Mercado is located on Calle Revolucion north of the bridge, in the empty lot behind the Comex paint store, and runs from 10am - 2pm from November through April, and sometimes into May, mimicking the growing season along the coast. Close to eighty vendors attend providing a wide variety of products including naturally grown and organic vegetables and produce, homemade yogurts, sauces, peanut butter, almond butter, baked goods, breads, and body products. Artisan prepared foods are also available in the market such as  pickles, soups, quesadillas, savory pies and vegetarian offerings - making it easy to spend most of the day, enjoy lunch and listen to live music. To find out more or see additional pictures, please go to Mercado del Pueblo's website, Facebook page.

La Cruz Sunday Mercado: one of the largest Riviera Nayarit markets, opens in November and runs Sundays 9 AM to 2 PM through April. Located at the La Cruz Marina, with over 200 vendors, live music and beautiful views of the bay. This is also where the daily fresh fish market is located. If you plan to pick up some fresh fish, it is a good idea to bring a cooler.

Bucerias Market: Bucerias Art Walk is held every Thursday evening from 7-9pm November - April. Enjoy a glass of wine or margarita and stroll along Calle Lazaro Cardenas enjoying 17 fabulous galleries. Here you can find jewelry, paintings, mixed media, hand blown glass, Huichol art, and more! Begin your walk south of Galeana & Lazaro Cardenas. Opens in November. There is also a Bucerias Farmer's Market on Wednesdays 9am - 1pm November - April, located in the parking lot of Chedraui on Las Palmas.Here you can find fresh, local, seasonal produce, local coffee beans, rich cacao snacks, gluten free breads, art and jewelry.

La Peñita Market: is one of the largest markets on the Riviera Nayarit, and is open Thursdays, all year. It is smaller during the summer, but come high season, this market becomes large, filling the entire town square as well as a very, very long path of vendors with everything you can think of! To find the La Penita market, take Hwy 200 to La Penita. Go to the last light, (the second light after entering La Penita). You will need to get in the right lateral to make a left there. Take a left and go down the main ave. to the end. The town square is on the left.

Lo de Marcos Market: premiered in 2014 and is open Saturdays, November through March from 9:30 to 2:30. This market will support local residents, farmers and organic growers, and feature the works of over 40 talented Artisans. Many of the vendors live and work along the Riviera Nayarit pueblos. Lo de Marcos is located about 30 minutes north of Sayulita, just past San Pancho. Take a left into Lo de Marcos, and the market is down on the right.

The Guayabitos Market: Every monday morning from 8AM-1PM November - March in the main plaza next to the church in Rincon de Guayabitos. This is a small, and fun market has food and more at great prices!

Local taxis in the Sayulita Plaza can help you arrange a trip to nearby markets, and you may also find many options on our transportation page