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Re: Sayulita
[Re: yanque6]
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07/31/2017 02:54 PM
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We haven't been, but did some research looking into a trip to Punta Mita, just south of Sayulita. I was looking forward to exploring the coast further north of Sayulita, past San Francisco to Lo De Marcos area. Looks interesting and not too spoiled with resorts.
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Re: Sayulita
[Re: Riverfrontbrewer]
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08/02/2017 09:38 PM
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I haven't been to Sayulita, but I've spent quite a bit of time nearby in Puerto Vallarta.
I agree that ATMs are a good way to get cash. My Capital One ATM card works fine there, but my credit union card does not, so I guess there are no guarantees. I've never tried to spend dollars there directly, so I don't know if many businesses accept them. The other alternative is to bring dollars and change them at a bank or cambio. And of course most tourist-oriented businesses accept credit cards.
The Malecon (waterfront pedestrian street) and surrounding area in Puerto Vallarta is a nice place to wander, eat, explore, and shop. And if you need any supplies or services, PV is a large enough city to support multiple supermarkets and shopping malls, a Walmart, a Costco, several hospitals, etc.
I don't want to ramble on too long, but if there's anything you want to know more about, ask away.
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Re: Sayulita
[Re: DanS]
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08/13/2017 10:47 AM
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We may bring some US$ to exchange but you want to use pesos where you cannot use a credit card. If you travel enough having a separate checking account with a debit card is a great idea. We have an account with Schwabb because they remove any and all ATM fees that are charged.
"Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life β and travel β leaves marks on you.β -Anthony Bourdain
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Re: Sayulita
[Re: Riverfrontbrewer]
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09/01/2017 06:14 PM
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You will like Sayulita, a nice little surfing town that has some good places to eat and a very relaxed vibe. I have not been there in more than a decade but someday hope to get back there. The exchange rate has been very favorable, and I would guess that you will not have a hard time using USD, cards or finding a place to convert. Have a great trip! T
I prefer the Isle seat
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Re: Sayulita
[Re: Riverfrontbrewer]
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02/13/2019 04:02 PM
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We have a place there. Boho surf town. Tons to do if you are looking to stay busy but can easily do nothing and be satisfied. If anyone wants to check it out and has a boat to trade, we are always looking for interesting exchanges.
Fast enough to get there, slow enough to see.
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Re: Sayulita
[Re: Riverfrontbrewer]
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02/14/2019 10:32 AM
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A blast from the past! lol...
"Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life β and travel β leaves marks on you.β -Anthony Bourdain
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Re: Sayulita
[Re: Riverfrontbrewer]
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02/14/2019 11:17 AM
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Most places will gladly accept US cash. The exchange rate has been great for a while now. I haven't actually used a peso in many years. Have fun.
I'd like to be a jelly fish, cause jelly fish don't pay rent.
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Re: Sayulita
[Re: ScurvyD]
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02/14/2019 12:09 PM
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Actually, Sayulita is much more Peso based than PV and the more popular surrounding areas. You can get by with US dollars but you'll get ripped off and I often find it to be rude to the locals. They're not interested in US dollar bills and if and when they do accept it, they are just doing it as a convenience to you. And as others have mentioned, its a smaller pueblo so they run out of cash in the ATM's all the time. Whenever we are there, I bring a ton of Pesos and a credit card and use the card whenever they accept it. And when I do hit the ATM, I pull the max just in case. Helps that my bank reimburses me for all ATM fees and foreign transaction fees.
Fast enough to get there, slow enough to see.
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Re: Sayulita
[Re: Riverfrontbrewer]
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02/14/2019 01:20 PM
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old thread...! I hope Riverfrontbrewers enjoyed their first visit to Sayulita back in 2015
Last edited by crmoores; 02/14/2019 01:26 PM.
"Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life β and travel β leaves marks on you.β -Anthony Bourdain
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Re: Sayulita
[Re: Riverfrontbrewer]
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03/06/2019 09:52 AM
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Looks like it! Sorry you didn't care for it there. We prefer Puerto Vallarta on that side but chose to live on the Carib side for the beach and closer proximity to other areas we like... Keep Travelin!
"Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life β and travel β leaves marks on you.β -Anthony Bourdain
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