Sayulita facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sayulita
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 Sayulita
Location in Nayarit
Sayulita
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State |  Nayarit |
| Region | Banderas Bay |
| Municipality | Sayulita |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,390 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 |
| Area codes | 329 322 |
Sayulita is a small, lively town in Mexico. It sits right on the Pacific Ocean coast. You can find it at the southern end of the state of Nayarit, just north of Banderas Bay. About 5,000 people call Sayulita home.
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What's in a Name?
The name Sayulita has an interesting story! A historian from Sayula, Jalisco, found out that a man named Don Lauro González Guerra gave the town its name. He wanted to honor his hometown, Sayula.
Sayulita is like a smaller version of Sayula. The word Sayula comes from Tzaulan in Nahuatl, an ancient language. Tzaulan means "place where flies are common." This word comes from zayolin, which is the Nahuatl word for fly.
Sayulita's History
Long ago, people came to Sayulita to work on coconut palm farms. They would extract coconut oil from a type of palm tree called Attalea cohune. During the time when coconut oil was very popular, some workers faced health issues from the dust created when splitting coconuts.
The farm grew and became a big place for raising animals too. In 1936, the animals were sold. The land was then given to the port workers so they could keep producing things. This led to the creation of the Sayulita ejido, which is a type of community-owned land.
By the 1940s, less coconut was being produced. So, farming and fishing became the main ways people made a living. Even today, people fish for snapper, horse mackerel, and shrimp, though not as much as in the past.
In 1965, a new highway was built connecting La Varas to Puerto Vallarta. This road helped bring more visitors to Sayulita. To welcome tourists, the town paved its streets. They also built public spaces like kiosks, town squares, markets, and sidewalks.
Fun Things to Do in Sayulita
Sayulita is a popular place for tourists, especially in the winter. Surfers have been visiting the beach since the 1960s to catch waves. Every year, thousands of people stop in Sayulita on their way to or from Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay. It's a great spot for relaxing and enjoying the ocean.
Amazing Animals of Sayulita
Sayulita is home to many cool animals. On land, you might see armadillos, coati, rattlesnakes, iguanas, chachalacas, wild boars, and deer.
Fishing in Sayulita
The local fishermen catch many types of fish and seafood. Some popular catches include dorado (also known as mahi-mahi), tuna, sierra, marlin, and sailfish. They also catch guachinango, juriel, cherna, and roosterfish. Shrimp, lobster, and oysters are also found in the waters near Sayulita.
See also
In Spanish: Sayulita para niños
