In the heart of Sayulita there is a banana, a Chocobanana in fact. Located at the center of town (on the corner of Avenida Revolucion and Delfin), nearly everyone who passes through Sayulita eventually makes a daytime stop at this iconic eatery, whether it's to grab a bite with friends or to pick up something quick for the road. For nearly 20 years, owner Tracie Willis has been happily serving up her signature dish - frozen chocolate-dipped bananas! - from this central location, augmenting the menu over time with great coffee, homemade baked goods and a variety of Mexican and international brunch staples. One visit and it's easy to see why Chocobanana has become a local and visitor's favorite. Yet as far as Tracie is concerned, it's not only the tasty food, comfortable outdoor seating and free WiFi that brings in the crowds each year. She's also convinced much of her continued success is a result of Chocobanana's commitment to local green initiatives and the ever-increasing awareness of such issues by her customer base. Read more

The 5th Annual Punta Sayulita Classic, presented by the Riviera Nayarit Tourism Board is coming up March 7-9! This year's field of surfers and paddlers is one of the deepest yet and features top pros including defending champions Zane Schweitzer, Tony Silvagni, Fernando Stalla, Ryan Helm, Vanina Walsh and Chloe Calmon as well as past champions Connor Baxter, Sean Poynter, Mary Osborne, Emmy Merrill, Darren Eudaly, Patricio Gonzalez and proven champions Geroges Cronsteadt, Lina Augaitis, Oliver Parker, Trae Candy, Georgio & Izzy Gomez and many more top pros. 

Sayulita Life wishes local residents John Cawrse and Mitch Roman the best of luck as they compete in this weekend's Punta Sayulita Classic paddleboard contest.  Cawrse and Roman are the newest additions to the Sayulita Life Paddleboard Team so make sure to cheer them and all the other contestants on Saturday (tomorrow) as the 4thannual PSC gets underway.  

  

On March 19th the annual Pro Sayulita Fundraiser will take place at the Don Pedro's Palapa Brisas del Mar. This year's event is a 20's flair theme with an exquisite dinner, silent auction, live auction, entertainment, dancing and other special activities. Get your tickets before they are all sold out! Tickets are available at Don Pedro's, Sayulita Sol Jewelry (Joyeria Sol), La Hamaca Gallery and at the Pro Sayulita table at the friday Mercado del Pueblo. Also available for sale at the Pro Sayulita table before the big event, are flapper-style accesories. You don't have to dress up for this fundraising event, but why not get in to the spirit a help raise money at the same time? A variety of 20's era accessories will be available for purchase. 

  

Purchase tickets now:  http://www.prosayulita.org/fiesta/

Nora and Delia Ephron's delightful Broadway hit, Love, Loss, and What I Wore, will be presented by Live Theater Sayulita at 7 p.m., on Wednesday, March 26, at Brisas Del Mar Palapa. The play co-directed by Donna Evans-Deyermond and Peter Glass.

  

The play, based on a book of memoirs by Irene Beckerman, traces her life through her wardrobe. The star of this our local performance is Jeanne Dick with Judith Greber, Jennifer Culp, Donna Evans-Deyermond, Mary Pat O'Rourke and Pat Garfus. Patrice Glass and Deyermond are co-directors. Ed Schwartz is art director. Read more

The campus of Costa Verde International School is a very busy place. While most people know it is home to students in grades K-9, some do not know that is also home to an adult language program. This program is run by Nancy Avila. Nancy's teachers (and Nancy) teach Spanish to the many visitors to Sayulita. With the growth of Costa Verde's student population, the language program has struggled to find classroom space when the kinder, primary and middle schools are in session. During this time, language classes are held in our outdoor science palapa and on picnic tables that are sprinkled about the grounds of the campus. But very soon the language school will have a new classroom space. Read more

  

Real Estate Listing:

Casa Rio Zarquito

Spring Price Reduction: $396K USD

  

The perfect getaway for your entire family or a great income property nestled in the hillside among floral and fauna and only a 3 minute walk to the beach or Plaza.  Located in El Centro at the end of a short dead end street, this recently constructed property consists of three beautiful apartments that reflect the emphasis on quality and exceptional taste of the owner.  This secure walled compound hosts a top floor 1 bdrm, 1 bath apt, a poolside 2 bdrm, 2 bath apt, a courtyard 1 bdrm, 1 bath apt, plus a Palapa rooftop garden "under the stars" that is rough plumbed supporting electrical and propane. View seller's information and more photos.

  

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New Business Listing:

Alpha & Omega Solar Panels

  

Photovoltaic panels are formed by a set of cells that produce electricity from light.We calculate data from your electricity current for the best choice for your system. Services provided by Alpha & Omega Commerce include installation of photovoltaic and thermal equipment, Integral Solutions, Custom Packages, Advice on energy saving and pool solar pumps. Our goal is to make energy saving solutions accessible for everybody, to avoid using contaminating energy sources and to contribute to our planet. View more information.

 

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A very unique screened collective photography exhibition by international photographers (Nirmal Ramo, Mexico, Bernard Dorfler, Germany, Tyohar Kastiel, Costa Rica, Stacey Palm, USA, Derrick Lundy, Canada, Zohar Ron, Israel, and more) presented with live music by Deva Sofia.

 

Exquisite animal pictures, a beautiful visual journey with live music celebrating animal life.

 

Wednesday March 12th, 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM at Costa Verde International School. Tickets: $200 pesos. Purchase your tickets at Boutique "Lulu" or at the door.