March 28

It was 20 years ago that I fell in love with Sayulita and I decided to make it my home in 2009.  I love how the Mexican culture emphasizes the importance of family and that there is such a strong sense of community flourishing in Sayulita.  Countless services and activities for families make Sayulita not only a great place for locals to raise a family, but also a very appealing place for tourists to retreat with their children.

 

You and your family can experience many wonderful activities here in town including; horseback riding, surf lessons, tours in the jungle with Mexitreks, fishing trips, whale watching, art classes on the beach, yoga classes at CVIS, or simply just building sandcastles in the sand.

A particularly fun program for the kids is Octavia Jolley's sea camp; it's both entertaining and educational. Octavia also owns Bebe where you can rent pack-n-plays, strollers, high chairs, etc. to make your trip easier while you are in town.

 

Another amenity we have here in town, which makes your trip more relaxing, is Sayulita Childcare. I started this program because I thought it was a service that would be greatly welcomed and treasured in our community. Our program is a babysitting service that caters especially to visitors. I felt there was a special need for this since parents often want some alone time to go out to dinner, get a massage, attend a yoga class, or go shopping. 

 

Andrea Villarrubia of Sayulita Dream Weddings said, "As a wedding planner, I often get requests for reputable babysitters, people want to bring their kids on vacation, but they also want time to go out with their friends.", and we at Sayulita Childcare provide our town's guests with the ability to do that.

 

  

 

With all of these family oriented amenities in town it is no wonder why Sayulita is considered an outstanding family destination. A visitor from Seattle once told me that her family has traveled the world and not found any place as family friendly as Sayulita. She exclaimed that, "from the restaurants, to the beach vendors, to the locals, there is such a sense of warmth here!". So welcome to all of our visitors I hope you and your family enjoy your stay!

 

Sayulita Childcare

 

Very recently, I drove around the town about three times, looking for a parking space.  None could be found.  Near the Vogue Hotel, I spotted a space marked off by red cones.  A policeman came over to wag his finger and told me I couldn't park there.  My vision of having a Chinese chicken salad at Ruben's was fast disappearing.

 

Suddenly a space opened up right behind me. The policeman pointed it out and kindly helped me guide my large car into a small space.I got out of the car and said to the officer, "Parking is a real problem, isn't it?"  He had the answer, "Too many cars and too many people.".  And the problem is just that, we all have the problem figured out, but the solutions have not yet materialized.    

 

When you have a very serious parking problem, such as the condition our town has, it seems to me that officials should have thought of solutions to the problem instead of simply taking out huge buckets of yellow paint and smearing many curbs, thus taking away even more parking places.  This is crazy, to make matters worse, apparently the "old" yellow curbs are ok to park by but the new yellow curbs are not, or is that a rumor? Worse still, there are no signs to warn tourists and locals that these curbs are forbidden. So we are all confused and annoyed. I saw the stunned faces of a tourist family watch a policeman remove their rental car's license plate. They were shocked, they simply weren't told why.

 

Many parking places were taken away when three streets were narrowed and made beautiful with palm trees and no parking.    Then, as business picked up, many restaurants started putting out more and more tables and chairs on the street, taking away more parking places.  Many stores joined the fray by putting posts, buckets full of cement, potted trees, chairs, and others impediments on the street, taking away many parking spaces from people who actually might want to shop in that very store.  Then we have an army of hippies plying their trade, setting up tables and taking away even more spaces.  A friend reported that he had parked his golf cart legally, but several of the trinket dealers had the nerve to lift up his golf cart and move it to another location further down the street so they could set up their table and sell hand made bongs. 

 

Add to the soup, huge trucks that block streets and frustrated drivers who double and triple park. Who can blame people for not parking to grab lunch or buy a carton of milk? 

 

Fine, we know the problem exists and is getting, much worse.  What to do?  If we punish visitors and residents alike, the word will soon spread that Sayulita is inhospitable.  Soon, we will have fewer tourists and angry locals and a decline in the very business we want to encourage.   Perhaps the Subway sandwich shop on the highway will prosper; at least it has free and easy parking.

 

The idea of having people park over a half mile from the town center, with a taxi service is a good idea for day visitors and some tourists, but residents need another solution. Perhaps several small shuttle buses that roam up and down streets, picking up folks? Perhaps we need signage regarding yes or no parking spots, and a plan for the venders and restaurants placing things on the street. Start with the easy solutions first and fast and hopefully we can improve the situation.

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For Sale By Owner:

Casa Marisol

$275K USD

  

This lovely custom-built fully walled and titled 4000 sf home was built on a level lot to USA standard by an American designer for his personal residence. Casa Marisol was built with comfort, security, privacy and low maintenance in mind.. 

 

 

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For Sale By Owner

Casa Rio Zarquito

$396K USD

  

The perfect getaway for your entire family or a great income property nestled in the hillside among floral and fauna and only a 3 minute walk to the beach or Plaza.  Located in El Centro at the end of a short dead end street, this recently constructed property consists of three beautiful apartments that reflect the emphasis on quality and exceptional taste of the owner.  

 

 

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New Business Listing:

Yeikame Restaurant

 

Yeikame is a great place where TRADITIONAL MEXICAN CUISINE can be experienced. Taste the recipes of ancient generations, while eating in a family atmosphere that will make you feel as if you were eating at your own Mexican casa. Yeikame is the result of the love and passion that Maribel, the owner, puts into each and every plate served.

 

 

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