Taste your way through Sayulita’s vibrant surf town with Vallarta Food Tours. This 6.5-hour journey samples authentic local cuisine, fresh seafood, and handcrafted drinks alongside beachside culture.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
6–7 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; involves walking short distances and light standing while tasting.
Wildlife
History
Sayulita evolved from a quiet fishing village to a vibrant surf town in the 1960s, retaining strong traditions in artisanal food and community festivals.
Conservation
Local businesses emphasize sustainable fishing and minimizing plastic waste to protect Sayulita’s rich marine ecosystem.
Vallarta Food Tours - Internal
Taste your way through Sayulita’s vibrant surf town with Vallarta Food Tours. This 6.5-hour journey samples authentic local cuisine, fresh seafood, and handcrafted drinks alongside beachside culture.
Vallarta Food Tours - Internal is a Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco–based culinary tour operator that showcases the region’s flavors through a broad collection of guided tasting experiences. The operator presents 21 distinct tours and experiences across Old Town Puerto Vallarta and nearby towns, including Bucerías, Sayulita, Pitillal, and downtown neighborhoods such as Versalles.
Offerings include short walking tastings and longer curated excursions: Vegan Vallarta Food Tour (three hours, six stops); Seafood Lovers Tour (three hours in Old Town); Vallarta By Road (4.5 hours with eight stops aboard an air‑conditioned Mercedes Sprinter); E‑Bike Taco Tour (3.5 hours with seven samples); and The Street — Evening Taco Adventure (three hours, eight dishes). Specialty experiences feature agave and spirit education — Agave Spirits Experience, El Tequilero, El Mezcalier — brewery-focused itineraries with multiple tastings, and the Ultimate Overnight Trip to Tequila.
Tours combine local dishes (tacos, ceviche, pozole, churros, grilled seafood), craft beer tastings, and agave spirit samplings with on‑route cultural context provided by local guides. Select tastings occur in private tasting rooms for focused agave education, while other tours visit family‑run restaurants, street stalls, and craft breweries.
Durations vary from about two hours for intimate tastings to four and a half hours for more expansive tours. Meeting points are centered in Puerto Vallarta with options to visit neighboring towns on specific itineraries. Vallarta Food Tours - Internal focuses on authentic venues, regionally rooted menus, and guided interpretation of culinary traditions for travelers seeking curated food and drink experiences in Banderas Bay.
Location
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Based in Old Town and surrounding towns
Tours Offered
21
Diverse guided food and drink experiences
Typical Duration
2–4.5 hrs
Short tastings to half‑day excursions
Tour Styles
Walking, E-bike, Bus, Private
Multiple transport and tasting formats
Reserve a spot on a small-group tour or private tasting to sample local dishes, craft beer, and agave spirits.
Bring cash for small vendors
Many stands and smaller eateries in Sayulita prefer cash payments—carry Mexican pesos for smooth transactions.
Wear comfortable shoes
Expect light walking on cobblestones and sandy streets—shoes with good traction keep you steady throughout the day.
Stay hydrated
The Jalisco sun can be strong; carry a refillable water bottle to stay refreshed between tastings.
Plan extra time for surfing or shopping
The tour includes free time—bring swimwear or shopping bags if you want to surf or browse local crafts after meals.
Comfortable walking shoes
Ideal for navigating cobblestone streets and sandy areas safely and comfortably.
Reusable water bottle
Helps you stay hydrated in the tropical heat during the tour.
summer
Sun hat
Protects face and neck from strong sun during outdoor food stops.
spring
Light jacket or sweater
Useful for cooler evenings or breezy beachfront conditions.
winter