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111412SayulitaMexicoTripMP0363

SHOT 11/11/12 5:04:50 PM - A small capilla in the middle of Avenida Revolucion in Sayulita, Mexico. Sayulita is a small fishing village about 25 miles north of downtown Puerto Vallarta in the state of Nayarit, Mexico, with a population of approximately 4,000. Known for its consistent river mouth surf break, roving surfers "discovered" Sayulita in the late 60's with the construction of Mexican Highway 200. In recent years, it has become increasingly popular as a holiday and vacation destination, especially with surfing enthusiasts and American and Canadian tourists. Roadside capillas, or tiny chapels, in the Mexican state of Nayarit. The capillas are common along the roads and highways of Mexico which is heavily Catholic and are often dedicated to certain patron saints or to the memory of a loved one that has passed away. Often times they contain prayer candles, pictures, personal artifacts or notes..(Photo by Marc Piscotty / © 2012)

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SHOT 11/11/12 5:04:50 PM - A small capilla in the middle of Avenida Revolucion in Sayulita, Mexico. Sayulita is a small fishing village about 25 miles north of downtown Puerto Vallarta in the state of Nayarit, Mexico, with a population of approximately 4,000. Known for its consistent river mouth surf break, roving surfers "discovered" Sayulita in the late 60's with the construction of Mexican Highway 200. In recent years, it has become increasingly popular as a holiday and vacation destination, especially with surfing enthusiasts and American and Canadian tourists. Roadside capillas, or tiny chapels, in the Mexican state of Nayarit. The capillas are common along the roads and highways of Mexico which is heavily Catholic and are often dedicated to certain patron saints or to the memory of a loved one that has passed away. Often times they contain prayer candles, pictures, personal artifacts or notes..(Photo by Marc Piscotty / © 2012)