Things to do
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Lo de Marcos
Further north on the highway, a small town of grid streets ends at a broad beach with gentle water. Campgrounds and simple guesthouses face the sand. Easter week and the summer holidays fill it. The town sits on the highway north of Sayulita, in the state of Nayarit.
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Playa Carricitos
Beyond Los Muertos, a forest path or a rough dirt road leads to a long beach backed by palms. The shore break is powerful and the bottom drops quickly, so swimming calls for care. Shade is limited, so water and something to sit under are worth carrying in.
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Playa de los Muertos
A ten minute walk south of town, through the hillside cemetery that gives it its name, a small cove of calm water sits between rocky arms. The graves are hung with flowers and candles in early November. Sheltered water suits swimming and snorkelling along the rocks. Space on the sand is tight, and there are no facilities beyond a few vendors.
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Playa Sayulita
Waves roll in gently along the main beach in front of the plaza, and the swell stays small enough for beginners. Surf schools and board rentals line the sand, with lessons held in the softer water. Longboards suit the usual swell. Water quality notices are posted in town and are worth checking before a swim.
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San Pancho
Ten minutes north by road, a former fishing town keeps one main street of shops and cafés running down to a long, steep beach. The shore break is heavy, which keeps the beach quiet for walking. Buses leave the Sayulita terminal for it about every half hour.
