Sayulita

Topography

Flat urban center surrounded by ocean and tropical deciduous and semi-deciduous jungle

Sheltered bay plus 11 open ocean beaches

San Pancho

Topography

Flat urban center surrounded by ocean and tropical deciduous and semi-deciduous jungle

Open ocean beach

Higuera Blanca

Topography

Flat urban center surrounded semi deciduous forest, xeric shrubland (arid)

Open ocean beach

Punta De Mita

Topography

Flat urban center surrounded by ocean and semi-deciduous forest, xeric shrubland (arid)

Open ocean beaches

Fully manicured golf and landscaping.

Sayulita

Vibe

Active, festive

8,000

Trendy, fine dining, shopping, surfing, yoga, health, wellness, music, organic food store, dog-loving

San Pancho

Vibe

Laid back

5,000

Bohemian, eco activism, close knit, polo / equestrian, pro-kids

Higuera Blanca

Vibe

Rural feel, laid back

2,000

Quiet, rural feel, down-to- earth, quiet beach, nature lovers, hub between Sayulita and Punta de Mita.

Punta De Mita

Vibe

Pueblo: laid back; Puna Mita: exclusive / safe.

4,000

Resorts, private, secure, golf, restaurants, beach

Sayulita

WiFi

Excellent – 3 high-speed options w/ Starlink leading the pack.

Spotty in the summer months

Reliable

Yes

Six clinics

Bus or taxi to everywhere. Car rentals available.

San Pancho

WiFi

Historicallypoor, changing w/ Starlink

Spotty in the summer months

Reliable

Yes

Public hospital

Bus or taxi to everywhere

Higuera Blanca

WiFi

Excellent – 3 high-speed options w/ Starlink leading the pack.

Spotty in the summer months

Reliable

Yes

Clinic in nearby Litibu

Bus or taxi to everywhere

Punta De Mita

WiFi

Excellent – 2 high-speed options – Telmex fiber optic and Starlink.

Consistent year around

Reliable

Yes

Region’s best hospital.

Bus or taxi to everywhere. Car rentals available.

Sayulita

Real estate

Wide range of pricing options

Moderate to expensive with many options

San Pancho

Real estate

Wide range of pricing options

Moderate with many options

Higuera Blanca

Real estate

Inexpensive, fewer options

Inexpensive

Punta De Mita

Real estate

Pueblo: inexpensive, many options; Punta Mita: very expensive.

Expensive with many options

Sayulita

Best for

Fun loving, extroverted, very active, wants to experience Mexican culture. Seeking new friends and a strong sense of community

San Pancho

Best for

Family orientated, laid-back, nature lover, wants to experience Mexican culture

Higuera Blanca

Best for

Family orientated, laid-back, nature lover, commuter to Sayulita or Punta de Mita, wants to experience Mexican culture.

Punta De Mita

Best for

Appreciates luxury, concerned about privacy and safety, enjoys golf or tennis.

Sayulita

Not suited for

Those wanting a tranquil, laid-back, quiet lifestyle.

San Pancho

Not suited for

Those who want to be part of a faster paced lifestyle with active nightlife

Higuera Blanca

Not suited for

Those who want many social options and an active nightlife.

Those wanting to make new expat friends

Punta De Mita

Not suited for

People on a moderate budget or who want live and experience a more Mexican lifestyle.

Sayulita

Safe day and night

San Pancho

Safe day and night

Higuera Blanca

Safe day and night

Punta De Mita

Safe day and night

Sayulita

Good bilingual school through intermediate school

San Pancho

Several good bilingual schools through intermediate school

Higuera Blanca

Public school only

Punta De Mita

Public school only