By Wildmex

Sayulita massive beach cleaning!

June 10th , 300 Volunteers out to set an example

Today we are with Corona in the campaign Desplastifícate

Sayulita, Nay.

In the framework of the World Environment and Oceans days that are celebrated this month, Grupo Modelo will hold from June 1 to June 15 days focused on cleaning, restoring, conserving Mexico's water and cleaning its beaches.

The movement of Corona Desplastifícate began this Saturday, June 8, in partnership with Modelo Volunteers, in more than 25 beaches in Mexican territory. The brand works to become one of the greatest agents of change in the world by cleaning about 500 beaches in more than 23 countries, thanks to the support of 300,000 volunteers worldwide.

In collaboration with Corona, one of its global brands, they reinforce the environmental objective, cleaning 150 kilometers of beaches in 14 states of the country, hoping to remove more than 78,000 kilos of garbage and more than 2 tons of PET, impacting around 1.2 million meters squares of coast in Mexico.

In Sayulita, Nayarit, more than 300 volunteers were gathered, who helped this movement achieve two objectives: to help clean the beaches and raise awareness about the damage we are doing to the environment.

The day began at 7 am in Sayulita, where volunteers, including children, youth and adults, with gloves and sacks gathered to begin cleaning; once it was finished, there was a talk on environmental care and a series of recreational activities and workshops.

"It is a movement that we are creating, it is the largest in Mexico of protection of the oceans. We are a brand with a great commitment to Mexico. He was born more than five years ago; It started with cleaning days and we saw that we could make a much bigger difference: raise awareness, "said Clarissa Pantoja, Director of Corona Beer, to El Economista.

He stressed that one of the challenges of the movement is to raise awareness about the use of plastic not only on beaches but in cities, which adds to other actions such as recycling programs, the implementation of cups of corn starch in recent editions of the festival Corona Capital and the use of biodegradable rings for the six pack, which "seek to inspire more people to join and replicate this message in the world".

"Every time the goals are bigger. We are very happy because with this celebration of the World Environment Day we had more than 20,000 volunteers who registered, we have more than 65 activities throughout the country, it is a giant wave. we are focusing on water cleaning, conservation of these bodies of water and cleaning of beaches.

Source article :https://www.eleconomista.com.mx/empresas/Grupo-Modelo-quiere-desplastificar-el-planeta-20190610-0119.html

Advanced Surf Trip Sayulita Punta Mita
By WildMex

Giving back one wave at the time!

5 Great Reasons to choose to surf and go on an adventure with Wildmex when visiting Sayulita, San Pancho & Punta Mita, Mexico

 

1.Your vacation will help the community  

All the WildMex staff takes great pride in what we do, as we all know we do it for all the right reasons. Our continued dedication to sharing the lifestyle we love while improving our community and environment is something we are very proud of and something you can count on.

Leading the fight for free, accessible public local beaches, for surfers and non-surfers alike,  since 2013.

 

2.You will enjoy a Carbon Offset Adventure

We believe that eco-friendly travel, community support and improvement go hand in hand with the lifestyle we love! Social and environmental philanthropy is a fundamental part of our culture and that of our Accommodation Partners.When booking an Adult or Kids Surf Camp with us you can rest assured we are doing all we can to minimize the impact of traveling.

Our Accommodation Partners in Sayulita, San Pancho & Punta Mita , Mexico,  offer eco-friendly lodging ,organic breakfasts, water refills,dry toilets, no plastic cups and straws & more.

 

3.Your holiday will help others Stick to the Path

WildMex Provides continuous support to Sayulita, San Pancho and Punta Mita’s community . 100 % of proceeds from our Hiking and Mountain Bike Tours go towards building and maintaining these paths.When hiking, always stay on marked trails and maintain a safe distance from any animals you encounter. Going off the beaten path could mean you trample on protected or endangered plants.

100% of Proceeds from our MTB and Jungle Hikes go toward building and maintaining these trails.

 

4.Your adventure will help local kids learn how to surf

 WildMex Provides free surfing lessons for kids of all ages from our community. Mostly from low income families, but everyone is welcome!

Sharing the lifestyle we love with the young genrations provides a great platform from which they can connect with nature and we can teach them to respect and take care of our environment.

Providing free Surf Lessons for kids in our community, inspiring connections and love for nature.

 

5.Your vacation will help our rescue programs and other Non Profit Organizations in the area  

WildMex supports many other non profit organizations in the area dedicated to wildlife conservation, education and environmental awareness.

Helping rescue pets find  loving homes
OUR VISION : Wildmex has the vision of making a difference to local communities and environment through our work and foundation. The Trails to the Ocean Foundation has a commitment to improving the quality of all our lives, provide clean and accessible beaches and mountain trails for generations to come.

 

WE DESIRE TO BENEFIT : Local communities, including wildlife conservation programs, schools and local charities through support and outreach programs; major special projects and organizations sharing our focus on oceans and the environment, children and education.

 

 

Rest assured knowing that when booking one of our Surf Adventures & Experiences you are supporting our wonderful communities in Sayulita, San Pancho & Punta Mita

 

Adopt one of this good girls and boys who are perfect for their human!
By WildMex

Adopt one of this good girls and boys who are perfect for their human!

Cutest rescue pets await homes !

Contact us and make a friend for life.Thank you for wanting to adopt a rescue!

5 great reasons to adopt a pet !

 

  1. You save a life.

  1. You help break the cycle of pet overpopulation.

  1. You help stop cruelty in mass breeding facilities.

  1. You encourage others to adopt animals from shelters.

  1. You will change a homeless animal’s whole world

 

The story :This month, one of our staff found 5 abandoned puppies by the River Ameca, around 7-9 weeks old, and brought them to us, knowing the at Wildmex we will take care of them and do our best to find homes for them.We have already helped dozens of pets to find loving homes. They were severely malnourished, infested with fleas and tics and very scared.After taking them to the vet, all the loving staff here at Wildmex has been taking care of them, As they are recovering slowly, they are ready for their human companion!

 

What can you do? 

If you wish to adopt one of this loving pets, please Contact us and we’ll help! 

MX (329) 291 37 26

US 1877 904 3974

info@wildmex.com

Photo Credit : Our generous volunteer Katje Brinckmann

Why are the puppies here? 

Trails to the Ocean

The Trails to the Ocean Foundation is a Non Profit Organization founded by WildMex, dedicated to maintaining public beach access open, but it has started to add many different philanthropic projects under its umbrella.Animal rescue, wildlife and environmental  conservation as well as education and community outreach projects. All the costs for treating, feeding and putting the rescue pets up for adoption are covered by our company and Foundation.

 

Success Story

Amazing what a loving home can do for a pup.Our first cutie just got adopted by Armando,one of our colleagues, a generous and kind animal lover.The adorable puppy has made an excellent recovery and now has a BFF , Armando’s other loving  companion,the Pug Kendra.

Photo Credit : Our generous volunteer Katje Brinckmann

 

By Wildmex

Wastewater in Sayulita

Alerta Bahía News - Before yesterday morning in Nuevo Vallarta Nayarit, state and federal authorities announced the start-up of the wastewater treatment plant in Sayulita, this means contamination of the area is finished, the next step is that the Oromapas (potable water operator) operate all the service because they are the only ones authorized for such action.

This may interest you: Sayulita Water Quality 2024

Director of the State Council of Potable Water of Nayarit Martha Patricia Urenda Delgado reported that the modernization of the wastewater treatment plant in Sayulita is ready, as well as the construction of a submarine emitter which is about to conclude and come to benefit the entire bay.

The plant has already begun to operate with a capacity of 20 liters per second, but it will have a growth of 80 liters per second and is ready to receive all that is generated when it is high holiday season.

Sewage treatment plant said the interviewee, had an investment of 41 million pesos and said that with good maintenance, this plant will have a useful life of 25 years and after this time, then it would require a good investment. They will be working three persons permanently and those determined by Oromapas.

By Wildmex

Sayulita: Paradise Lost or Found?

 

Reading online about the water quality problems in Sayulita really put me off coming here, but my backpacking budget and the opportunity to volunteer at Wildmex lured me to Sayulita like a child to dorilocos. And you know what? I’m so glad I made it here. Here’s my take on Sayulita, as an experienced traveller from Australia, who has done a decent amount of vagabonding, sun-soaking and margarita drinking in Mexico – provecho!

Sayulita, if you don’t know, is about a 45-minute drive North of Puerto Vallarta. Although a relatively new town, made popular by international surf competitions in the 60’s, it still has a cool old-meets-new, chic-meets-rustic hippy vibe, and the great surfing conditions are still one of the main draws.

The town centre is a few cobblestone steps back from the beach, and the main plaza is surrounded by restaurants, such as the environmentally conscious Chocobanana, and a few lively clubs – Yambak and Don Pato being the main multi-level ones. If you hit the clubs a bit earlier in the night you can catch local musicians playing reggae or jazz. Atico is another vibing venue just off the main plaza where you can sip cervezas to live music each night.

The melting pot community here consists of: local surfers from the town or the nearby states of Nayarit or Jalisco; many Mexican, Canadian, American, Argentinian, European, and – of course – Australian tourists; and locals, who live in the area or travel to work here from other towns like Punta de Mita. The eclectic mix of people from all over gives this Pueblo Magico an international feel, as well as some inflated international prices. But it’s still possible to find tasty tacos for 13 pesos. If you want local prices stay away from fancy furnishings and go for roadside huts, and of course make an effort to order in Spanish, or you just may get gringo price.

 

Paradise Lost

 

Now there is a big, obvious problem in Sayulita that literally does stink: the sewage treatment plant is right by the local beach. Treated, but still smelly, water runs out into the sea near the point break, and many people here have experienced “Sayulita sickness” after swimming or surfing in the sea nearby. I was not going to swim here initially, as there are plenty of gorgeous beaches nearby (like La Lancha and Playa de los Muertos), however I gave in and have been fine. I would just say: swim when the plant is not operating after 4:00pm, or just go to the left or the right of the sewage facility. Many many people surf and swim here daily and are fine.

But Sayulita shouldn’t be defined by this one potential problem. The people that end up in Sayulita are special, and when you take time to chill in a cafe you will find many people who choose to live here with their families, or at least spend half the year here. It’s easy to strike up a conversation with a local at a cafe, or hitch a ride in one of the golf buggies cruising around – Sayulita has a positive energy. And if you want to be fit and healthy there are mountains to climb, beaches to surf, paddle board and explore, and, if you want to undo all your good efforts afterwards, there are great food and drinks to be had.

 

Paradise Found

 

On my first night here the sun was setting near the point break, there was a rainbow to my right, and turtles were being released on the beach. The surreal visuals were reminiscent of a Baz Luhrmann film. Yeah, Sayulita has a water quality problem, due to poor planning, rapid expansion and the infrastructural deficits of a developing country, but if you choose to come here, which I’m glad I did, you can’t help but have a good time! My verdict: Sayulita is the best, most colourful, exciting montage of memories I have made Mexico. Enjoy the food, the beaches and the unfolding story that your footsteps will create.

Article by Shelly McConochie

Poet, writer and doer of things

mtb tour Sayulita
By Wildmex

Mountain Biking in the Sayulita Area

There is a range of mountain biking available in the Sayulita and Punta Mita area, with trails suitable for beginners through to advanced riders. The main existing options are the Malpaso Singletracks (only available for guided tours) and Punta Sayulita (beginner level). WildMex has worked hard over the years to develop good mountain bike trails in the area for the local community and for visitors, and we are currently developing an exciting new MTB project in the Monkey Mountain area. Read on to discover the latest news on our MTB trails!

Malpaso Singletracks

The Malpaso Singletrack Trails near Sayulita are some of the first trails in Mexico specifically designed and built for mountain biking. Proudly built by WildMex, they offer a wide range of mountain biking, suitable for the adventurous beginner through to advanced riders. The trails take you through the lush jungle in the area between Sayulita and San Pancho, with rides varying from mellow singletrack to challenging and fast routes with berms, steep climbs and rock gardens.

The area the mountain bike trails pass through is majority privately owned. The owners are under no obligation to let us ride on their property, however, in order to support the local community, they provide access under certain regulations, with the goal of preserving the environment and ensuring no accidents happen on their property. WildMex is fortunate enough to have permission to maintain and guide trips on the existing trails in the Malpaso area.

For this reason, WildMex offers guided mountain biking tours, but is now unable to offer unguided mountain bike rentals to be ridden in the Malpaso trail system. Please help the local riding community and the Malpaso land owners to keep a friendly relationship, and if you are visiting our area and would like to ride the Malpaso Trails, do so with an authorized company.

Our mountain bike tours and rentals are entirely non-profit; 100% of our proceeds go towards maintaining existing trails and building new ones so the community and its visitors can enjoy access to more multi-use trails in the Sayulita, San Pancho and Punta Mita area. We are currently working towards developing a further MTB trail network in the Monkey Mountain area (read more below).

All our guides:

  • Are local mountain bike riders
  • Help build and maintain the trails and know them like the backs of their hands
  • Are trained mechanics – just in case anything does go wrong on the trails!

 

 

Help protect the environment, and support local riders in the community by taking a guided mountain bike tour with WildMex.

Trail Building Project

WildMex has proudly developed some of the first trails in Mexico specifically designed and sustainably built for mountain biking. The Malpaso trails now provide around a day’s worth of riding, but we don’t want to stop there! We are keen to continue building so that the community and its visitors can enjoy access to more multi-use trails in the Sayulita, San Pancho and Punta Mita area.

That is why WildMex is now beginning a new trail building project in the Monkey Mountain area between Sayulita and Punta de Mita. We are working with local riders to build these trails, and our intention is that they will benefit the entire community as they will be multi-use, creating options for hiking and bird watching as well as mountain biking.

Wildmex is committed to continuing to develop mountain biking in the area for the local community, and our existing trails have already opened up the sport to many local people. All our tours are guided by local mountain bike riders who helped build the trails, and all proceeds from the tours go towards cleaning and maintaining our existing trails, and developing the new trail network – our tours and rentals are 100% non-profit.

Keep checking back here to keep up to date on our new trail project!

Want to get involved? Contact us here.

Sayulitalife
By Wildmex

WildMex Sayulita by Bus Coming from Puerto Vallarta

Sayulita is one of the most important destinations in Mexico. Every year, thousands of tourists visit this Magical Town (known affectionately as Pueblo Mágico) as there are many activities to do for families, friends, loved ones or by yourself.  Sayulita has something to offer for everyone! One of the FAQS about Sayulita transportation is: How do you get to Sayulita by bus?  Keep reading to find the answer!

Our WildMex Office is easily accessible by bus, so if you’re coming from Puerto Vallarta, here is the information you need to have for a safe arrival:

Sayulita by bus coming from PUERTO VALLARTA AIRPORT

When coming from the Puerto Vallarta Airport, exit the airport at the Arrivals area and cross the street on the pedestrian bridge, which ends directly at the bus stop. The line that goes to Sayulita is COMPOSTELA and their buses are green and white.  Look for the name “Sayulita” written on the windshield of the bus.Important note: Not all COMPOSTELA buses go to Sayulita. The COMPOSTELA-SAYULITA buses should pass every 20 minutes. There is always someone working in the bus stop, so you can tell them that you are heading to Sayulita and he will tell you when the right bus comes along.

Sayulita by bus coming from Downtown Puerto Vallarta

If you’re staying downtown, to get to Sayulita you’ll have to take two buses.  The best option is to go from the Malecon and head east, walking a couple blocks up until you see a series of public buses zooming by. Once there, look for a blue sign indicating a bus stop. Take any bus heading north that has “Walmart” written on the windshield. Get off at Walmart. You’ll notice two bus waiting areas. Facing Walmart and Sam’s Club, walk to the larger bus waiting area on the left. There is usually someone with a clipboard stationed there to direct passengers to the correct bus for their desired destination. Board a green and white Compostela bus with the word Sayulita written on the windshield. Not all COMPOSTELA buses go to Sayulita.

Sayulita by bus coming from NUEVO VALLARTA

To take the bus to Sayulita, go to Mega on the main highway (or the closest big convenient store going north) and jump on the green and white Compostela bus with the word “Sayulita” written on the windshield. Not all COMPOSTELA buses go to Sayulita.

WildMex from the Bus Stop

Once you get to the bus station in Sayulita, walk straight on the main street (Revolución), then turn right on the first street after you walk across the bridge (Pelícanos).  Keep going straight towards the beach and you’ll find our office on your left hand, half a block from the sand. There is no missing it!

 

Sayulita Surf School Mexico
By Wildmex

Why Sayulita is the Perfect Place for a Family Surf Vacation

 

Just imagine…..your morning starts with sneaking away for a serene walk on the golden Sayulita beach as the sun rises behind the hills, sipping on local pressed coffee and inhaling the fresh morning ocean air. Once your kids awake from their slumber, the excitement cannot be contained because it is family surf day! Come see us in Sayulita for your family surf vacation and this will be your reality.

At Sayulita Bay, your kids can enjoy and catch beginner waves on soft top surfboards at the beach break while you watch, relax and drink from a freshly cut coconut on the beach; or you can join them if you want to surf some waves as well. In the afternoon, your entire family escapes to one of the incredible neighboring surf breaks only a short drive away in the Punta de Mita area where advanced and intermediate surfers can surf longer and bigger waves. It is not uncommon to have sea turtles swim up beside you while you’re catching waves, so be prepared for an amazing experience. Beautiful sandy coastline, palm trees, Marietas Islands in the distance…..the perfect place to enjoy the setting sun and make lasting memories with your family.

The town of Sayulita, located on Mexico’s Western Pacific Coast, is probably North America’s best and most loved Family Surf Destination. With greatwaves for all ability levels, warm waters, friendly towns with lots of restaurants, activities for the whole family, it is a really hard place to beat and has become one of the favorite destinations for people of every age. Sayulita was recently declared a “Magical Town” or in spanish “Pueblos Magicos” by Mexico’s Ministry of Tourism. This means that the Ministry of Tourism will invest in Sayulita to maintain the towns traditions, characteristics, values and so much more thus Sayulita will always remain a quaint and cultural town. Sayulita offers many activities such as surfing, stand up paddleboarding, yoga retreats, hiking, whale watching, scuba diving, deep sea fishing, horseback riding and mountain biking.

Accommodations

  • Sayulita and it’s neighboring areas offer a variety of hotels, bed & breakfasts, vacation homes and hostels for every number of people, budget, location and style.

Restaurants

  • Sayulita has many options whether you are looking for fine dining, local street vendors or plenty of Mexican seafood.

Airport

  • Located 45 minutes away from Sayulita in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
  • International airport hosting direct flights from US and Canada.

Services

  • Various restaurants
  • Hospital
  • ATMs
  • Drinking water
  • Grocery
  • A/C

Perks

Everybody is happy and on holidays, thus the mood in Sayulita is very uplifting and good vibes are all around.

Sayulita Surfboard Rental high performance
By Wildmex

How to pick my Surfboard?

Walking into a surf shop and picking a board can be very overwhelming but have no fear, we can help! There are many surfboard styles and sizes to pick from and all depending on your experience, type of waves, style of surfing and so much more. The most common shapes are listed below but there are many new styles/hybrids that can be difficult to group such as the Mini Simms so most surfers categorize them as “other”.

All sizes and styles from shortboards to longboards! Our new Firewires at Wildmex!

Thickness

-The thicker the board, the more float (volume) which means easier to paddle and stand up. However, a thinner board is lighter and keeps your contact point on the board closer to the water making a “livelier” feeling

Width

-The wider the board, the more stable and easier to surf. Although, the wider the board, the farther your feet will be from the rails when on a rail, which can make it tricky on steep or hollow waves; plus it adds more volume and makes it harder to duck dive.

Length

-The longer the board, the easier to paddle and catch waves. A longer board is very stable compared to a shorter board and easier to learn on. A shortboard has more maneuverability. Longboards also have a longer “glide” which makes for slower and longer paddles meaning it is way faster and easier to paddle into a wave than shorter boards.

SURFBOARD DESIGNS

Foam board

Foam boards are great to learn and practice on until you can stand up and surf. Once you are comfortable surfing on the foam board, then you can progress to a hard top longboard. Foam boards are very soft, stable and float very well due to their thickness and width. They are safer than hard top surfboards due to soft fins and foam top.

Longboard

-Range from 8 to 12 feet

-Large volume (width, depth) easier to paddle and float

-Great for beginners, smooth surfers, relaxing, small waves

-Known for beautiful, chill surfing and nose riding also known as “hang ten”

-Surfing originated with classic longboards made from wood and ranged from 8 to 30 feet

–A longboard with a single fin allows the board to pivot turn nicely but it is harder to surf on steeper/hollower waves

Funboard

-Range from 6.6 to 8.6 feet

-Large volume (width, depth) easier to paddle and float

-Variety of nose and tail options but mainly rounded

-Elements from from shortboards and longboards

-Good option to transition to a shorter board from a longboard.

-Good all around board for beginners and intermediates

Hybrid

-A mix of different board styles such as longboard/shortboard or fish/shortboard

-Range from approximately 5 to 8 feet

-Usually surfed in smaller waves with any fin set up

-Generally wider and thicker than shortboards

Shortboard

-Allows surfers to push boundaries

-Quick to maneuverability

-Generally under 7 feet

-Thin, narrow and point for critical sections

-From 3 to 4 fin set up

Fish

-Short and stubby

-Works well with mushy waves

-Less rocker than a shortboard

-Developed from a kneeboard in 1967

-Paddles well and keeps speed in flat sections of waves

Gun

-Massive wave surfboard. Used in big wave locations

-Generally up to 10 feet length

-Designed for large drops and speed

-Resembles a short board but is long

In future blogs we will go into further detail about noses/tails, “other” categorized surfboards and so much more! Stay tuned!