Mountain Biking in the Sayulita Area
Sayulita and Punta Mita offer a variety of mountain biking experiences, with trails suitable for beginners and advanced riders. WildMex has worked for years to develop and maintain trails for both the local community and visitors. Our efforts include the Malpaso Singletracks, the Punta Sayulita Trails, and our ongoing Trail Building Project, which reflects our commitment to sustainable outdoor recreation.
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.
Punta Sayulita Trails
The Punta Sayulita Trails are perfect for beginners and mixed-ability groups. Starting in Sayulita, the ride explores jungle paths, hidden beaches, and scenic singletracks.
Tours can adapt to different levels:
- A mellow one-hour ride for beginners.
- A longer 2.5-hour session with steep climbs and technical descents for advanced riders.
These trails combine adventure with breathtaking ocean views, making them a favorite for families and groups seeking flexibility.
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 proudly develops trails that are sustainable and community-focused. The Malpaso system already offers a full day of riding, but our vision goes further.
Through the Trail Building Project, we collaborate with local riders to expand access to multi-use trails in Sayulita, San Pancho, and Punta Mita. These trails are designed not only for mountain biking but also for hiking and birdwatching.
This initiative reflects our mission: to grow mountain biking in the region, involve the local community, and protect the environment. Every guided tour contributes directly to trail maintenance and future development.
Why It Matters
By riding with WildMex, you support local cyclists, help preserve the environment, and ensure the future of sustainable outdoor recreation in Sayulita and Punta Mita.
Want to get involved? Contact us here.