It is no surprise that Mexico is such an established surfing destination. Surfing in Mexico has had an allure since the 1960s. Mexico has always had a close relationship with Southern California and all it took was a few stories of ideal Mexico waves with nobody out to create the modern Mexican surf mythology. Surfing…
San Blas is a quintessential Mexican beach town that time has passed by. Located in the State of Nayarit on the northern edge of Matanchén Bay, it is a world apart from the resort towns of Nuevo Vallarta or Punta Mita. There is a lot of history in this area and a lot of bugs….
Guadalajara is fortunate to have a great climate and excellent quality of life but the beach is a couple of hours away. Tapatios (people from Guadalajara) have a number of options when it comes to selecting their beach of choice but if you surf then Sayulita is usually near the top of the list. The…
How do you decide where to stop and eat on a road trip? On a recent surf trip I was blown away by the pata de mula clams that we found at a roadside restaurant. I know that the ingredients in Mexico are amazing but I am still working my way through the shellfish selection….
While Sinaloa may get most of the attention when talking about high-end seafood, I want to recommend thinking about other lesser-known regional cuisines. Even though Nayarit is just south of Sinaloa and was considered part of Jalisco until 1917 the cuisine is different. The sauces taste a little bit sweeter and lemon is used in…
The Riviera Nayarit is one of the easiest surf trips from the Western US because of direct flights and lots of good waves Sayulita is usually the first thing that comes to mind when people in this part of Mexico hear the word surf. This stretch of the Riviera Nayarit has become a favorite vacation…
Chacala and Caleta: The left-hand point break at Playa Caleta is one of the best breaks in the region. This is for a little more advanced surfer because of the sharp volcanic rock bottom that is covered with urchins. You really need to be careful about straightening out on the inside section and not put…
Where to Score the Best Waves and Find the Best Beaches in Punta de Mita and Along the North Shore of the Banderas Bay The Mexican state of Nayarit is one of the best locations for intermediate and beginner-level surf trips. The entire State of Nayarit is spectacularly beautiful with lush jungle vegetation, crystal clear…