The Pros and Cons of Sayulita, Mexico in 2023

[@cobaltsystems1]

Thanks for sharing the cons of Sayulita. The sickness is becoming a major problem here. In December of 2021 Sayulita was ranked top 3 most polluted beaches in all of Mexico. Hopefully people start to take notice and fix this major issue.

[@CrosbyGraceTravels]

Yep, I heard that from several locals. I do hope they can figure out a way to fix it too!

[@drobinson99]

There used to be a problem with the ocean water in Sayulita, but the replaced the sewage treatment plant a couple years ago and the water has tested fine since then. My wife and I have spent much of the last 3 years living there. We usually get some type of digestive distress every 3 months or so. It generally comes from unwashed produce. You need to soak all your fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs in a water/vinegar bath for about 10 minutes after you get home from the market and hope the restaurants follow this procedure...of course mistakes are made. I once got sick from unwashed mint in a Mojito at the nicest restaurant in town. It's just a numbers game. If you spend enough time there, you are gonna have this happen. Also, be sure to hit a pharmacia for a Vermox tablet every 3-6 months. It costs $5 and is an anti paracite medicine that is good long term preventative care.

[@AmyJubb-ox2ee]

It’s not true that they fixed this issue - that was PR by the town to keep tourists coming. It won’t be fixed until a whole new treatment plant is built but enough people have to complain. Was just there in Feb 2024 and my entire family as well as every tourist we encountered (other than the ones who had just arrived) has all been violently ill - to the point you almost have to be hospitalized. It’s so deeply toxic there - please don’t go and definitely don’t take your children and make the mistake we did.

[@auggith]

i’ve lived here for close to a year. i can’t recommend it enough. it’s one of the most magical places i’ve ever been

[@sen5i]

Don't come it's overcrowded and dirty. You'll get sick.

[@charlesmuller120]

I have a daughter who moved to Puerto Morales Mexico from Florida. One of the main reasons was the high cost of living in Florida. She definitely shares many of the pros and cons you mention. The main problem she is having is making an income. She is very beautiful(like you) and I encourage her to start a you tube channel and just start making videos. What sets other you tubers apart is Charisma, and you have it!

[@carknower]

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[@Gilgamesh54]

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[@yuanshuan7099]

I lived at puerto Morelos for three months during the summer time. Very hot during the daytime, not many tourists. Nice place to stay❤

[@bingolio]

EXCELLENT work, this is the way a review should be done!

[@quinnschumaker6984]

That issue with sickness was very short lived. The water quality is now just fine. I have lived here for years and we love it here.

[@ClickToSeeMore-zy9fc]

Thanks for the update, I knew they were working on it...

[@gmackey81]

I am planning on visiting Sayulita dec 1st - dec 7th for a solo surf trip and fun time! The trip is mainly for surfing but i would want to do all the exploring and eating and exploring. I have been surfing since i was a little kid and would look to pursue intermediate to expert spots. Do you think this would be worth it even tho winter is off season of surfing in Sayulita area??

[@Danielroams]

I was there in the summer of 2021. My take on it. Golf carts are everywhere. Lots of rich expat hipsters. I liked the yoga and healthy eating vibe. They should block the main square from cars.

[@CrosbyGraceTravels]

Agree with all of this 100%

[@imcalledgala]

I love your energy so much! thank you for sharing these videos, they're super helpful and I feel encouraged to travel solo soon!

[@CrosbyGraceTravels]

I'm so glad to hear that!! Good luck, and many more videos are coming :)

[@zanonirodriguez5687]

What an interest way to show a place, I'm subscribe right now.

[@vickiedavis720]

It certainly sounds like you had an awesome stay. Continue to be safe, and keep the videos coming. 😊😊

[@CrosbyGraceTravels]

I absolutely did!! Thank you 😊

[@iananderson8288]

I was there in November of 2021. The beaches were insanely crowded. The water was brown, and I got sick from the food. I thought it was more touristy than Vallarta. I'm sure it had charm back in the day, but it's hard when everyone flocks there to party

[@drobinson99]

just walk 10 minutes to the north side and you will find plenty of peaceful places to stay or just lay your towel.

[@RedroomStudios]

the beach is only crowded directly in front of the center of town. but the beach is a couple miles long and anywhere north of the river is not crowded... the further north you walk there are less and less people.

[@bornconscious1746]

I am glad you mentioned about people getting sick. I spent three months in a Puerto Escondido. And was sick for two months with a real bad stomach flue. I stayed at Selina and most of the people where sick. I linked it to the beach, once I stopped going to the beach I started feeling better. Toward 6 weeks into my trip the whole beach town had a huge explosion of sick people within 1 week. My advice is not to eat watery foods from the local vendors and try not to spend to much time at the beach. Hostels are also a brewing ground for sickness.

[@businessasusual5856]

Is the gringo stench

[@edgarho007]

Be safe and enjoy your time in Mexico! We do have great places to visit ☺️☺️

[@jasonpacific111]

Viva Crosby 🌺 your channel is a DeLight! You are so fresh and unique. Your natural Joy of Living makes it so much fun to travel with you 🏅💃🌸

[@spongebob7296]

I have a dozen friends who used to go to sayulita including me, in the late 90’s throughout the early 2000’s this place was the best non touristy place to enjoy a down to earth peaceful vacation. Too many tools ruined it by telling too many people and is now just a tourist trap. It’s not what it was originally known as anymore and those days were what made it such a gem.

[@sararichardson737]

Yep. I settled 3 hours north in a little oyster town. Totally real and zero tourism with great beaches and non corrupted locals. It’s totally charming

[@curthenry9398]

Sayulita is paradise lost. We visited a couple of time several years ago. Sleepy fishing village. Rented a house on the south side of town on the top of hill, 70 steps from the street to the front door. What a view of the town and the beach. Due to tourist taking over most of the beach towns I have moved inland. Just returned home from a 2-week motorcycle trip in the Yucatan, Belize and Guatemala.

[@sararichardson737]

Paradise found rather.

[@theasianwitch]

So Awesome, love this video...thanks for all your recommendations, it was super helpful. Going to a retreat there soon, so I'm really excited now especially with all your tips!

[@hbhealthy]

Thank you so much for sharing this video. It's super helpful, I've been considering Sayulita for a 1-week stay whilst working online, and was also looking at the same hostel you stayed at. Thank you!

[@Minervathree]

Excellent video!! Lots of great info. I stayed at my sister's place last year and LOVED it too! Thanks for the update re: sickness etc too! Very helpful. I'd love to see a cost break down. Have a great time in Puerto Escondido!

[@RedroomStudios]

regarding which beaches you can see the sunset from - depends what time of year you are there. in the late fall and winter, yes the sun sets behind the point from the main beach, but in the spring and summer as the sun moves higher in the sky the sun sets more straight out into the ocean where you can see it from about half way up the main beach. another thing to be aware of if coming in the rainy season is when the rain is heavy the power and internet can be out for hours at a time. the longest I was without in Oct 2021 was 6 hours.

[@jessem4659]

Excited to hear more about Puerto Escondido! Spent 2 weeks there last year and loved it

[@CrosbyGraceTravels]

Coming soon!!

[@amypollard8054]

Would love to see the cost breakdown. We were in Puerto Escondido a couple years ago. It was amazing, but unfortunately, we ate something on the way there that kept us sick throughout our visit. Other than that…. Loved our dinner at Mar-E-Juana up in the treehouse where we were joined by a local street pup. ;)

[@CrosbyGraceTravels]

Noted! And yes I’m soo excited to be back in puerto Escondido. It’s such a magical place!

[@jeffshaffar5522]

Thank you for the video, very informative and love your upbeat vibe

[@luischacon2087]

New to your channel and I have to say, I got the best feedback from you vs other travelers that have gone to Sayulita. Nice work and I look forward to going there next year.

[@TerryFoster-yh7dn]

I went for a week back in October 22 and everything you said was spot on, we had quite a few people get sick in our party too.

[@kathrynm7720]

Hola! Thanks for this excellent video and for your candor. I am a former cancer survivor so chemo wiped my immune system clean. I have to be strict with what I eat/drink/do. But, I just got back from 2 wks in Yucatan, and didn't get sick once. I don't eat raw vegs, smoothies, or street food (except home made tamales) - I bought my own food at Chedraui and cooked pretty much everything I ate. Traveling is expensive and I just don't want to risk downtime due to sickness.

[@laflor8720]

bienvenida a mexico tiene mucho por conocer sus Playas la comida su historia

[@Emmalirona]

This was so helpful thank you!

[@jasongoodin]

LITERALLY!!!!

[@juanluiscarbonepicard-ami5379]

Very cool, I’ve been to sayulita, one con was the loud band music at all hour of the night. Come check out Panama 🇵🇦, plenty of Selina hostels all over the place, and all the yoga you want. You can catch a direct flight from Guadalajara. Safe travels!🍀

[@douglasbussard3459]

Most informative video I’ve seen of sayulita- and I live in PV. Good job.

[@tintinet]

Great vid. Price breakdown would rock!

[@CrosbyGraceTravels]

I'm on it!

[@everettoehlschlaeger8139]

You are really good at this... Great personality... ( and very nice lookiing too! )

[@gavingryte]

I've been in Sayulita for over 3 years now. This is actually a very accurate video. Mostly. In 3 years I've never heard of anyone getting pick-pocketed. Just don't leave your purse or wallet unattended in a bar at night/ do things you wouldn't do anywhere else. Crime is very rare here but be more careful with your things on Mexican holidays. While unfortunate for the people staying at My Sister's House when she was there, Norovirus is not common Sayulita. Just bad timing. Also, the water on the south side of the main beach rarely gets people sick unless rain has washed things down from the "river". Best to avoid that area of Playa Sayulita after rain. Most of the year it doesn't rain and there isn't any water in the river. Thank you for the accuracy in your video, it gets fairly annoying to watch KZbin reviews of Sayulita from travelers who were here for 15 minutes and have no idea what they are talking about. Bottom line: Sayulita is awesome. It is frequently referred to as "Stayulita" as people rarely leave until they have to. e.g. I came here for 4 weeks 3 years ago.

[@an5210]

spot on. Im a midwife who works there for 22 yrs now :)

[@RedroomStudios]

she was absolutely right about the beach / ocean right in front of the town center. there is a big plastic hose that empties the town's sewage right into the ocean there. I saw it with my own eyes. it runs about 100 metres out into the water and the water is all brown and disgusting.

[@1971ahtom]

Thank you for mentioning norovirus. Not a big deal for most, but important for some who have health issues.

[@an5210]

I travel here for work and ironically always stay across the street from where you stayed! I stay at Casa Arbol. with the large Iguana on the side of the building. even at the most expensive restaurant, its cheap there. VERY cheap. I eat steak and shrimp at Don pedros for $35. or have tiny tacos for $1 each in the middle square. either way, its a great place. its loud and busy and fun.

[@missjones8123]

Love your video style makes me feel like im traveling with you

[@CrosbyGraceTravels]

That's amazing to hear! Can't wait to keep bringing you along :)

[@Auf_dem_Sonnendeck]

The Norovirus in Mexico... In Germany we call it Montezuma's Revenge 😅😂

[@garanhierro8249]

Das stimmt nicht, das heißt Magen-Darm

[@davidaldaco6447]

bienvenida a nuestro país ☺️

[@gingermoontarot4038]

Thank you for posting this, we’ll be there in two weeks and we’re curious about ATMs, noro, and accessing quieter beaches. Will double up on probiotics and charcoal for sure! Safe travels!!!

[@ShauninParadise]

Dont forget to check out san Pancho five miles away. Clean and beautiful ❤

[@carolinafranceschini]

Hello! Is the charcoal to filter the water? I'll be in Sayulita in April and I'm worried about the possibility of getting sick there.

[@1971ahtom]

Did you get sick?

[@1971ahtom]

@@carolinafranceschini Did you get sick?

[@gingermoontarot4038]

@@1971ahtom nope not at all. I was there this time last year. It was too hectic/party/loud late for me. Next time I’d stay up the road in where it’s more mellow and do day trips to Sayulita to people watch, eat, etc.

[@MadroneHumanRights]

Very helpful video, probably my favorite info video. Great job. Everyone was telling me to not go to Sayulita, Im going to San Pancho on Sunday and then after that spending a week in Sayulita. Got a spot on the hill on a dead end street with pool, so hoping to cook and laze about by the pool if the town is too much.

[@bigjon-zx7ly]

We loved Sayulita!!!🎉

[@carolinafranceschini]

Crosby, thanks for this video and the one about your expenses in Sayulita! I´m going there in april for a wedding, and all your information is really useful. Now I´m confident about how much money I need and took a few notes about places to go there. I just wish I had seen this before I booked my accomodation.

[@jonphenom2754]

Amazing content!!

[@ChivaASMR]

Yes breakdown video ! And which place do you enjoy more ? sayulita or Puerto Escondido?

[@CrosbyGraceTravels]

Breakdown video coming next week! And personally, I like Puerto Escondido much more for long-term living, but Sayulita is a great spot for vacationers and first-time solo travelers.

[@bluestarfishsea]

Would love if you could share how the walkability of P.Escondido is.!Where a good central area to stay is with walking distance to beach but also more affordable eats in town more. Thks + happy travels ✨

[@CrosbyGraceTravels]

Will definitely cover that in a future video!

[@bluestarfishsea]

@@CrosbyGraceTravels thk you 🙏

[@happyrich2359]

Great content, thx f sharing! Namaste 🙏

[@ianm1063]

My fiancé and I stayed in Sayulita for 10 days in Jan2023 . Great town, cool vibes and I prefer staying in these small towns…but expect to get sick. Norovirus is rampant in Sayulita …. I got sick for 2 days at the beginning of the trip, the last day of the trip and my fiancé was sick in the middle of the trip for 2 days. Fortunately our trip was 10 days long. Everyone we talked to said they had also gotten sick at least once during their trip. We even met some ex-pats there who confirmed even the locals get sick. You’ll start to notice all the tourists walking around carrying petolytle . We only drank bottled water, stayed at a nice hotel and ate only at the top However it could have been poor quality water bottled locally in town or the “bagged filtered ice “ . We didn’t go in the water at the main beach as the ma If I go back , I won’t eat any vegetables as they are washed with tap water and they only ice I’ll eat is ice I make in my hotel room. Unfortunately we were very jaded by blowing up out of both ends for multiple days.

[@bluestarfishsea]

Love your videos + your tattoo is so pretty 👌

[@CrosbyGraceTravels]

Aw thank you so much!!

[@jetv1471]

This is a GREAT summary 😍 ty so much ! An hour cab ride from the airport ?? 😫…. I am such a tender sod I don’t think I could …

[@Lulue_90]

❤❤❤VIVA MÉXICO 🎉🎉🎉

[@ronaldoago-go5907]

That was a cute A.D.D. Moment ..."omg an iguana!! ". Hahaha

[@nkipmo1154]

Thank youi!

[@johnl8738]

Hi Crosby, another in a long line of great videos. You did a nice job with listing the Pros and Cons. And that is nice they do have a great selection of Vegetarian food. How long have you been a Vegetarian, and how strict are you with it? Great suggestions of avoiding the crowds on weekends with less crowds during the weekday. Love the videos and pictures you do, you really capture all the colors of the town, sights, and people. Thanks for the suggestions on Internet/work, a must for anywhere I go. And it is expected you would have outages. Would love to see the breakdown. Keep the videos coming and be safe.

[@CrosbyGraceTravels]

Thank you, John!! I've been vegetarian (well, I guess technically pescatarian, I eat fish occasionally if I'm on the coast) for 3.5 years. I haven't eaten any meat besides fish during that time and I feel great!

[@JaysonVdirector]

A few others worth mentioning would be all the construction, got turned around a few times due to road closures. Got an airbnb in the north hills for quiet and still was loud as some of the main areas due to all the construction going on...Dont rent a car, nowhere to park and rental agencies have a way of upcharging for "necessary" insurance and other charges... golf carts are your friends...Also noticed a lot of the food handlers not washing / sneezing , coughing everywhere while preparing napkins and menus. Food is so good so maybe just have to look the other way 😬

[@LuisHernandez-dy1rq]

You’re awesome 🌹

[@davdo399]

Be safe! You’re braver than me

[@jimhamman2335]

Mmmmmmm. Roosters are definitely on the menu. It's good for reducing noise pollution.

[@kathylidgren-uk2fy]

I would be interested in the cost breakdown. Awesome video

[@arrasandoferr2369]

Viva Mexico 🇲🇽

[@RaicesUrbanasTj]

Hi I’m goin in January how’s the weather… great video this will be my first solo trip Want to go and put my self out there and meet people any tips

[@goingbacktoourroots]

Yes give us the 💰💰

[@finnbartram8058]

Hey Grace, really appreciate this video and thanks for touching on the sickness issue, it is a concern! Did you say you made a video about San Pancho, would it be okay to stay there as a digital nomad who needs solid internet?

[@letstalkabout4368]

I am from Mexico, but I live in the USA and want to return to Mexico, I was thinking of living somewhere by the beach, but I can't believe how expensive everting has become. Have you been in the crucezita beach.

[@MillaExplores]

Super insightful video, loved this! As someone who works online, it's great to hear about others' experiences in different places around the world. I'd love to see a full budget breakdown! 🤗

[@CrosbyGraceTravels]

Coming soon!! 😉

[@sergioperezrivera5120]

Veo que realmente en general si te gusto sayulita, en lo personal nunca he estado ahi aunque podria ser interesante como viaje de descanso.... de esas playas solo he estado en sinaloa y oaxaca y aca en tampico en el golfo de mexico donde vivo. I hope the sickness go away there soon... Here in tampico town is one of the best beaches I hopey ou could come soon and have a nice time. God Almighty bless you!

[@kristenpayne5272]

Hey Sis , may I ask what you do for remote work . I am trying to go in October and stretch my stay .

[@ninaregina9889]

could you do one of these videos on puerto escondido????

[@tonogutierrez9600]

Viva México

[@kimklistoff3583]

Do you think it’s safe to have ice in drinks at the bars?

[@annefahey9826]

should i be worried if i'm thinking about getting married there?? considering switching to puerto vallarta instead of getting all my guests sick...

[@ahmadasnan9809]

Ketik ( Ebek banyumasan ) 💕💕💕💕💕👍👍👍🇲🇨

[@alexlucrecio1643]

God bless you

[@taniaacosta688]

how much are the yoga classess

[@theknightswhosay]

11:25 I thought you were literally staying with your sister until I saw the sign

[@5thingstodomexico]

A cool updated video about Sayulita here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaDUemaXZt-gnsU

[@dladkinde6316]

Question, do you ever take a break in talking during your Vlogs?

[@AlasdairILoveOxford]

" I guess I will give the roosters a break"!

[@patriotichearts]

We heard about Sayulita 3 years ago from Tim & Fin (YTubers). Since, we keep hearing that it is too crowded and expensive. We are thinking of going to PV for 4 days at the casa you recommended. Then, going to one of the small beach towns south. We are old young people (62 &72), Hippies. Which town do you suggest? Bucerias, Sayulita, or San Pancho? Or should we stay in PV and take day trips?

[@patriotichearts]

North not South. Opps!

[@gfree8037]

Crosby, We spoke last year. I was in Puerto Escondido Nov - Early January. It was ok but there were things that bugged me a little. How do you compare P.E. to Sayulita. Do you have a preference?

[@CrosbyGraceTravels]

I personally like Puerto Escondido more than Sayulita but it really does come down to personal preference! Thinking about doing a video comparing the two (I'm in PE now!)

[@gfree8037]

@@CrosbyGraceTravels Well, sad I missed you. I do love Puerto E but I got burn out after about a month, enjoy though. I took off to Buenos Aires. Really like it down here, lots of other Digital Nomads. I don't know if you have ever been but worth putting on the list.

[@debbitjeng7811]

Puerto Escondido

[@fratusd]

We are here lol

[@ronnieredneck9162]

The Sayulita, Sickness is what they call it. Sayulita also has a very dark energy at night. Not dangerous just darker drug party energy. People go to Sayulita to let it really rip. It's pretty darn bonkers at night . I tried to live there ... big mistake for me. But a lot of life in the daytime. It pumps...

[@aldondobson5258]

When you do to camera in a small room it echos

[@lesleywaters4064]

I’ll give the roosters a break 😂

[@JorgeMorales-tw5ox]

Pro-tip: ear plugs are a must in hostels!!!

[@alohastateofmind3565]

Water quality is very bad in Sayulita. That was a deal breaker for me.

[@Sparkyspage]

Who spends two weeks there and doesn’t mention Viajero?! 😅

[@eliomarandrade3909]

Vacuous gringa does México.

[@argomaniz62]

Pase mi infancia allí cuando no teníamos luz en muchas de las casas el piso de tierra y la casa de palma. El lugar era un paraíso hasta que se invadió de extranjeros. Ahora lo único que deseo es vender mi terreno.

[@robertoalvidrez5003]

Ignore the toxic or negative comments from people Latin America???

[@mauriciopacheco3258]

Hablas muy rápido 😅

[@matute11]

I wont be going there due to Tourist and polluted beaches! Thanks!

[@michellecartwright1120]

Great Video 👍 May I ask for help? Might any of you have encountered a woman who walks around selling her homemade big cookie covered Cocada. She has a big wooden tray with 4 different types of coconut flavors she wraps around a big cookie. Very Delicious! Might you know her contact info, Her Name, contact number. What day she sells them around the beach and beach front restaurants? I so appreciate it.

[@dannypattino6441]

I prefer to be in the most dangerous place in Mexico than to a school in the United States hunny thank you very much 🇲🇽⭐😎⭐🇲🇽

[@giorgiopereira6742]

Food wasn't the great tbh. The sushi place was whoa top notch though. All the stars

[@anthonywest8446]

Dating scene ?

[@Jugodemangooo69]

No more digital nomads here please 🙏🏻 you are ruining this place

[@carlosgracian6124]

You speak so fast

[@JoeDough-s5g]

oh a feminist hostel with namaste???

[@antblea96]

Another con is too many young Gringas and Gringos