Our home base for the first six days was the town of Lo De Marcos. A small town on the Pacific Coast with a beautiful beach and extremely friendly residents. We travelled in between beach towns from Guayabitos to Sayulita, mostly by bus (Compostela). One of our favourite towns was San Pancho (also called San Francisco).

Below I’ve organized my photos by theme:

FOOD | Lo De Marcos, Sayulita, San Pancho, Guayabitos

Fresh Churros

Our first snack as we arrive in Lo De Marcos

Fresh Churros

Our first snack as we arrive in Lo De Marcos

BBQ Chicken

Food grilled over a fire was a common sight.

Jackfruit

Exciting to see it growing all over Lo De Marcos.

El Paraiso Granja Organica

Organic Grocery Store + Farm in Lo De Marcos

Fresh Donuts on the beach

Playa Lo De Marcos

Noni Fruit

We didn’t try it….

Drying spices

Many beautiful little markets in Lo De Marcos

Mexican Chocolate Shop

With locations in San Pancho, Sayulita and the newest shop in Lo De Marcos.

Mexicolate | San Pancho

Some of the artisan chocolates available, including turmeric.

So many margaritas

I believe this was at a beachfront restaurant in San Pancho

El Cafe | Lo De Marcos

Fantastic coffee and fresh donuts

More margaritas

These ones were voted the best in Lo De Marcos. At Neptuno Restaurant.

Fell in love with Flan

Perfect for breakfast.

Grilled chicken + shrimp

On the beach in Guayabitos

Fresh shucked oysters

Rincón de Guayabitos

Flan on the beach

Yep. You can buy it anywhere!

Passionfruit Margaritas

These were my favourites of the trip. From La Jungla, Lo De Marcos.

Tostadas | La Jungla

Great food at this spot in Lo De Marcos.

Helado | La Fuente, Sayulita

We were always on the hunt for ice cream. This spot in Sayulita was super yummy.

Comida Azteca | Sayulita

Mercado del Pueblo on Fridays in Sayulita.

Tequila shop in Sayulita

Great selection at La Selecta.

ANIMALS | Lo De Marcos, Sayulita, San Pancho

So many cute dogs

We were especially fond of our neighbour dogs, Shakira + Rufus

Praying mantis

This guy sat and watched me work at 5am. Lo De Marcos.

Cute dog | San Pancho Market

My favourite pup

Playa Lo De Marcos

Stunning bird sanctuary | Lo De Marcos

Some of the birds we saw were: Snowy Egret, Roseate Spoonbill, Sinaloa Crow, Frigate, Great Egret, Great Heron and Belted Kingfisher

Horseback Riding | Lo De Marcos

We didn’t do a tour this time but have heard great things. For more info, talk to Lenny.

Puffer fish | Lo De Marcos

We saw many washed up on the beach. Watch your toes on morning beach walks.

Animal Sanctuary | Lo De Marcos

So many adorable animals. For more information - to visit, adopt or donate, visit http://www.animalsanctuaryldm.com/

Animal Sanctuary | Lo De Marcos

So many adorable animals. For more information - to visit, adopt or donate, visit http://www.animalsanctuaryldm.com/

Animal Sanctuary | Lo De Marcos

So many adorable animals. For more information - to visit, adopt or donate, visit http://www.animalsanctuaryldm.com/

Animal Sanctuary | Lo De Marcos

So many adorable animals. For more information - to visit, adopt or donate, visit http://www.animalsanctuaryldm.com/

Saying goodbye

We were especially fond of our neighbour dogs, Shakira + Rufus

Saying goodbye

We were especially fond of our neighbour dogs, Shakira + Rufus

More cute dogs

Sleepy pup

Iguana

Lo De Marcos

Gecko | Lo De Marcos

Super fast. All along the walls on the way to our hotel.

CULTURE, BUILDINGS + BEACHES | Lo De Marcos, Sayulita, San Pancho

The Central Square | Lo De Marcos

Play Structure

In the centre of Lo De Marcos

Funky Resort

Tlaquepaque very popular spot for French Canadians.

Huichol art | San Pancho

Beautiful handicrafts native to Nayarit + Jalisco provinces.

Huichol Art | San Pancho

Beautiful handicrafts native to Nayarit + Jalisco provinces.

Huichol Art | San Pancho

Beautiful handicrafts native to Nayarit + Jalisco provinces.

Barro Negro | San Pancho

We were lucky to see a vendor with pottery and tapestries from Oaxaca. Read more about it here.

Bungalows Las Tortugas | Lo De Marcos

You can pay to have a day pass to use the pool.

Posing near our hotel

Loved the brightly coloured walls throughout the town.

Posing close to our hotel

Loved the brightly coloured walls throughout the town.

More Huichol Art | Sayulita

Colourful building | Sayulita

Loved the contrasting colours of the building against the sky.

Mosaic | Sayulita

Catholic church with Ojos de Dios banners

Cuasiparroquia De Nuestra Señora De Guadalupe

Bird Graffiti | Sayulita

See more Mexican Street Art here.

Graffiti | Sayulita

See more Mexican Street Art here.