Got an invitation to a wedding in Sayulita and not sure what to expect? Here’s a practical guide to help you plan the trip around it.
Getting There
Sayulita sits about 24 miles north of Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR), which has direct flights from many cities across the US and Canada — the easiest airport to fly into for a Sayulita wedding. From the airport, it’s roughly a 45-minute to 1-hour drive north along the coast.
When the Wedding Is Likely Happening
Most Sayulita weddings are booked in the dry season (November–April), when the weather is reliably sunny with low humidity and comfortable evenings — February is the single most popular month. If your invitation falls in the shoulder months (May or October), pack a light rain layer just in case; June–September is rainy season, so an outdoor ceremony then usually comes with an indoor backup plan.
Where to Stay
Sayulita is compact and walkable, so it doesn’t matter much which part of town you’re in — you’ll be within walking distance of the beach, the plaza, and most of the group either way. Many couples block-book houses or villas for the wedding party and close family so everyone ends up staying near each other; if you’re part of that group, coordinate early since the best properties book up first, especially for a February wedding.
What to Pack
Lightweight, breathable clothing for the heat, sun protection, and something you can wear for water activities — most wedding weekends here include at least one beach or pool day around the ceremony itself. Comfortable sandals or shoes that can handle sand and cobblestone streets are worth it over anything with a heel.
What to Do With the Extra Time
Wedding weekends in Sayulita usually turn into a mini-trip for guests, and there’s plenty to fill the days around the ceremony: surf lessons, ATV tours, zip-lining, snorkeling, sport fishing, hiking, spa time, and the Friday farmers market if your visit lines up with it. Whale watching is a seasonal bonus, roughly December through March.
A Note on Cost
If you’re budgeting for the trip, Sayulita weddings and the surrounding travel tend to run noticeably less than a comparable destination wedding in the US — good news if you’re covering flights and several nights of lodging yourself.
Our Take
If you’re part of the wedding party or close family and looking for a place to stay together, our Wedding Party Accommodations page was built for exactly this — a private villa that sleeps up to 8, with a pool and terrace to unwind on between events. (Worth noting: we’re a vacation rental, not a wedding venue — we don’t host ceremonies on-site, but we’re a genuinely comfortable base before and after the big day.)