Sayulita, Nayarit

Sayulita was a jungle-covered crescent of beach with high surf, a few taco shacks, and a dirt road in the 1990s when it was first discovered by salty surfers and leathery sun worshipers. Sayulita as it is today is by no means a large town in Mexico, but it has come a long way from its sleepy fisherman village roots.

A few narrow alleys, a central square, and a small stretch of coastline make up the boho-chic paradise that is Sayulita today. It's a haven for wealthy hippies, who get excited when they hear the terms "organic," "yoga," and "artisanal." Additionally, it's a fantastic location for photographers looking for unique locations to capture in Mexico. Hotels are becoming more upscale, and yoga retreats are widely available. Although accommodations these days are more expensive, you can still find a room at one or two surf bungalows. Restaurants these days tend to focus more on small plates and elevated brick oven pizza than the dirt-cheap fish tacos of the past, the busy Mexican town is still a welcome retreat from the hectic energy of Puerto Vallarta to the south.