My last few weekends have largely been spent soaking up the sun in some of Mexico’s most beautiful beach towns 🏝 Let me tell you all about them:
My journey started with a six hour drive through Oaxaca to the southern shores of Mexico. Along the way, I dropped into San Jose del Pacifico, known for its striking sunrise views, stunning but savage mountain switchbacks, and its mystical magic mushrooms 🍄
My first stop where the ocean met the sea was a tiny village called Playa Zipolite, a laid back vibe with slow bar service, and unbeknownst to me, nude beaches 😳
Next stop was the hippie village of Mazunte, where you’ll find soothing beach vibes, strong surf, and sweeping views of the pacific sunset 😍
Further east is the port town of Puerto Escondido featuring beautiful beaches and buzzing nightlife. I spent my time sipping mezcal cocktails in Playa Zicatela, seeing bright colors, and watching coconuts float across the road during a sudden and unexpected storm 🥥
After Puerto Escondido, I flew to Jalisco, worked few days from Guadalajara, and settled into Puerto Vallarta. A resort town famous for its cobblestone streets, the ornate Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe church, and El Malecón - a beachside promenade with several lounges, nightclubs, and seńor frogs 🐸
Up the coast in Nayarit is the magical village of Sayulita. Backed by the Sierra Madre mountains, this charming fishing village is a hidden gem with pristine beaches, charming restaurants, and street lined with the most Instagrammable colored flags 😄
My last stop was Boca de Tomatlán, a tiny fishing village home to “pangas,” water taxis that escort you to hidden beachside paradises. Mine took me to Casitas Maraika where kicked my feet up, sat in the shade, and slept beneath picturesque palm trees 🌴 And, for the first time in years, I remembered what it felt like to truly relax and be at ease. If only for a moment ✨
Life’s a beach and then you die. So soak up the sun when you can, my friends, as we won’t be here forever ⛱ I hope you enjoyed my jaunt around some of Mexico’s most beautiful beaches.