Sayulita

Sayulita is the bohemian surf town anchoring Riviera Nayarit, an hour north of Puerto Vallarta and now one of Mexico's most sought-after coastal investment markets. Designated a Pueblo Magico, this cobblestone village trades on colorful streets, a consistent beginner-friendly point break, and a year-round influx of digital nomads, yoga retreats, and North American second-home buyers. Median listing prices sit near USD 500,000 in 2026, with finished homes and condos averaging roughly USD 3,200-4,500 per m2 in the town core and beachfront commanding well above that. Price growth has run an estimated 8-11% year over year, cooling from the post-2021 surge but still outpacing inland Mexico. Gross short-term rental yields are strong at 7-10% for well-managed properties, driven by 70%+ annual occupancy and premium nightly rates in high season (November-April). Because Sayulita lies inside the federal Restricted Zone (within 50 km of the coast), foreign buyers cannot hold direct title; they purchase through a fideicomiso, a 50-year renewable bank trust costing roughly USD 1,500-2,000 to establish plus USD 500-1,000 annually, granting full rights to sell, lease, renovate, and bequeath. Inventory is tight and lot-constrained, which underpins durable scarcity value.