To get to WildMex Punta de Mita by Bus when coming from the airport, once you are in the arrivals area, go outside, go across the street on the pedestrian bride and it should drop you right on the bus stop. The line serving
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Sayulita is one of the most important destinations in Mexico. Every year, thousands of tourists visit this Magical Town (known affectionately as Pueblo Mágico) as there are many activities to do for families, friends, loved ones or by yourself. Sayulita has something to offer for everyone! One of the FAQS about Sayulita transportation is: How do you get to Sayulita by bus? Keep reading to find the answer!
Our WildMex Office is easily accessible by bus, so if you’re coming from Puerto Vallarta, here is the information you need to have for a safe arrival:
When coming from the Puerto Vallarta Airport, exit the airport at the Arrivals area and cross the street on the pedestrian bridge, which ends directly at the bus stop. The line that goes to Sayulita is COMPOSTELA and their buses are green and white. Look for the name “Sayulita” written on the windshield of the bus.Important note: Not all COMPOSTELA buses go to Sayulita. The COMPOSTELA-SAYULITA buses should pass every 20 minutes. There is always someone working in the bus stop, so you can tell them that you are heading to Sayulita and he will tell you when the right bus comes along.
If you’re staying downtown, to get to Sayulita you’ll have to take two buses. The best option is to go from the Malecon and head east, walking a couple blocks up until you see a series of public buses zooming by. Once there, look for a blue sign indicating a bus stop. Take any bus heading north that has “Walmart” written on the windshield. Get off at Walmart. You’ll notice two bus waiting areas. Facing Walmart and Sam’s Club, walk to the larger bus waiting area on the left. There is usually someone with a clipboard stationed there to direct passengers to the correct bus for their desired destination. Board a green and white Compostela bus with the word Sayulita written on the windshield. Not all COMPOSTELA buses go to Sayulita.
To take the bus to Sayulita, go to Mega on the main highway (or the closest big convenient store going north) and jump on the green and white Compostela bus with the word “Sayulita” written on the windshield. Not all COMPOSTELA buses go to Sayulita.
Once you get to the bus station in Sayulita, walk straight on the main street (Revolución), then turn right on the first street after you walk across the bridge (Pelícanos). Keep going straight towards the beach and you’ll find our office on your left hand, half a block from the sand. There is no missing it!
Just imagine…..your morning starts with sneaking away for a serene walk on the golden Sayulita beach as the sun rises behind the hills, sipping on local pressed coffee and inhaling the fresh morning ocean air. Once your kids awake from their slumber, the excitement cannot be contained because it is family surf day! Come see us in Sayulita for your family surf vacation and this will be your reality.
At Sayulita Bay, your kids can enjoy and catch beginner waves on soft top surfboards at the beach break while you watch, relax and drink from a freshly cut coconut on the beach; or you can join them if you want to surf some waves as well. In the afternoon, your entire family escapes to one of the incredible neighboring surf breaks only a short drive away in the Punta de Mita area where advanced and intermediate surfers can surf longer and bigger waves. It is not uncommon to have sea turtles swim up beside you while you’re catching waves, so be prepared for an amazing experience. Beautiful sandy coastline, palm trees, Marietas Islands in the distance…..the perfect place to enjoy the setting sun and make lasting memories with your family.
The town of Sayulita, located on Mexico’s Western Pacific Coast, is probably North America’s best and most loved Family Surf Destination. With greatwaves for all ability levels, warm waters, friendly towns with lots of restaurants, activities for the whole family, it is a really hard place to beat and has become one of the favorite destinations for people of every age. Sayulita was recently declared a “Magical Town” or in spanish “Pueblos Magicos” by Mexico’s Ministry of Tourism. This means that the Ministry of Tourism will invest in Sayulita to maintain the towns traditions, characteristics, values and so much more thus Sayulita will always remain a quaint and cultural town. Sayulita offers many activities such as surfing, stand up paddleboarding, yoga retreats, hiking, whale watching, scuba diving, deep sea fishing, horseback riding and mountain biking.
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Everybody is happy and on holidays, thus the mood in Sayulita is very uplifting and good vibes are all around.
Walking into a surf shop and picking a board can be very overwhelming but have no fear, we can help! There are many surfboard styles and sizes to pick from and all depending on your experience, type of waves, style of surfing and so much more. The most common shapes are listed below but there are many new styles/hybrids that can be difficult to group such as the Mini Simms so most surfers categorize them as “other”.
All sizes and styles from shortboards to longboards! Our new Firewires at Wildmex!
Thickness
-The thicker the board, the more float (volume) which means easier to paddle and stand up. However, a thinner board is lighter and keeps your contact point on the board closer to the water making a “livelier” feeling
Width
-The wider the board, the more stable and easier to surf. Although, the wider the board, the farther your feet will be from the rails when on a rail, which can make it tricky on steep or hollow waves; plus it adds more volume and makes it harder to duck dive.
Length
-The longer the board, the easier to paddle and catch waves. A longer board is very stable compared to a shorter board and easier to learn on. A shortboard has more maneuverability. Longboards also have a longer “glide” which makes for slower and longer paddles meaning it is way faster and easier to paddle into a wave than shorter boards.
SURFBOARD DESIGNS
Foam board
Foam boards are great to learn and practice on until you can stand up and surf. Once you are comfortable surfing on the foam board, then you can progress to a hard top longboard. Foam boards are very soft, stable and float very well due to their thickness and width. They are safer than hard top surfboards due to soft fins and foam top.
Longboard
-Range from 8 to 12 feet
-Large volume (width, depth) easier to paddle and float
-Great for beginners, smooth surfers, relaxing, small waves
-Known for beautiful, chill surfing and nose riding also known as “hang ten”
-Surfing originated with classic longboards made from wood and ranged from 8 to 30 feet
–A longboard with a single fin allows the board to pivot turn nicely but it is harder to surf on steeper/hollower waves
Funboard
-Range from 6.6 to 8.6 feet
-Large volume (width, depth) easier to paddle and float
-Variety of nose and tail options but mainly rounded
-Elements from from shortboards and longboards
-Good option to transition to a shorter board from a longboard.
-Good all around board for beginners and intermediates
Hybrid
-A mix of different board styles such as longboard/shortboard or fish/shortboard
-Range from approximately 5 to 8 feet
-Usually surfed in smaller waves with any fin set up
-Generally wider and thicker than shortboards
Shortboard
-Allows surfers to push boundaries
-Quick to maneuverability
-Generally under 7 feet
-Thin, narrow and point for critical sections
-From 3 to 4 fin set up
Fish
-Short and stubby
-Works well with mushy waves
-Less rocker than a shortboard
-Developed from a kneeboard in 1967
-Paddles well and keeps speed in flat sections of waves
Gun
-Massive wave surfboard. Used in big wave locations
-Generally up to 10 feet length
-Designed for large drops and speed
-Resembles a short board but is long
In future blogs we will go into further detail about noses/tails, “other” categorized surfboards and so much more! Stay tuned!
