Sayulita, Mexico

Boho Pacific surf town with gray whales offshore December to March

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Best time to go: December through March
Budget: Mid-range
Good for: Beach, Food
Don't miss: Sayulita main beach and surf break

Still under the radar: Sayulita hasn't hit the mainstream circuit yet.

Why it made the lists

Mexico's Pacific coast stretch is adding luxury resorts and improved transportation infrastructure.

Condé Nast Traveler: Best Places to Go 2026 (recognized as "Riviera Nayarit")

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Soar curates this catalog of 405 destinations by hand, with seasonal windows and budget tiers maintained by our travel team. Photo by Archie McNicol on Pexels .