Sayulita Food & Culture Tour: Tacos & Wixarika Artisans

Taste your way through Sayulita's markets, kitchens and history

A five-hour guided tour of Sayulita for first-time visitors, led by a local expert in English or Spanish. You walk the artisan market to watch Wixarika craftspeople at work, stop at taco stands and a traditional cacao bar, taste agua fresca and chocolate-covered banana, learn the town's history at the main square and church, then unwind at Playa Los Muertos. Five food tastings and drinks are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Sayulita's culture and cuisine

• Visit crafts market and Wixarika artisans
• Taste seasonal aguas frescas
• Enjoy seafood empanadas and tacos
• Try traditional cacao drink
• Learn history at church and main square
• Eat frozen banana chocolate dessert
• Relax at Playa Los Muertos beach

The experience

Arriving in Sayulita without a plan leaves you guessing where to eat and what actually matters. This tour solves that by routing you through the places locals know, starting at the artisan market where you watch Wixarika artisans create pieces rooted in over 5,000 years of cultural tradition. The guide explains what you're seeing as it happens (the techniques, the materials, the stories behind the work) rather than just pointing.

Food is the spine of the day. You stop at Gaby's for seafood empanadas, then move to two other taco stands to try birria and carnitas. Vegan options are available if you request them at booking. In between, you taste agua fresca (a seasonal fruit drink that is a Mexican tradition) and try the pre-Hispanic chocolate drink that your guide will walk you through. A frozen chocolate-covered banana rounds out the eating part before you reach the main square and church, where the guide covers local customs, traditions and history without the tour-guide rush.

The last stop is Playa Los Muertos, Sayulita's most iconic beach. The walk there crosses the cemetery, a detail worth knowing, and the beach itself is where you settle in to relax before heading back into town. Five hours total, and you've eaten, learned, and seen the places that matter.

What’s included

• Five food tastings: birria tacos, carnitas tacos, seafood empanadas, agua fresca, and a chocolate-covered frozen banana.
• traditional cacao drink.
• guided walk through the artisan market with time to watch Wixarika artisans at work.
• visit to the main square and church to learn local history and traditions.
• time to relax at Playa Los Muertos.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Luna Tours & Hiking

Is this one for you?Choose English or Spanish based on your preference, and book this five-hour walk if you want to taste local food and meet artisans while learning Sayulita's layout in one outing.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What food is actually included on this tour?

Birria tacos, carnitas tacos, seafood empanadas, agua fresca, a traditional cacao drink, and a chocolate-covered frozen banana are all included. Vegan options for the taco stops are available if you mention it when you book.

Who are the Wixarika artisans and what will I see them making?

The Wixarika are an indigenous nation whose artisans create traditional crafts in the market. You'll watch them at work and learn about their techniques and the cultural heritage behind their pieces, which span over 5,000 years of tradition.

Is Playa Los Muertos worth the visit, or is it just another beach?

Playa Los Muertos is one of Sayulita's most iconic beaches, rich in history and known for its natural beauty. It's the final stop where you have time to relax and take in the coast before returning to town.

How much walking is involved, and is this suitable for different fitness levels?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You'll stroll through the vibrant streets and visit several stops, but the pace is designed to be accessible for everyone.