I want to surf Mexico. Need some guidance.

[J3ff_ldm]

I'm planning on taking a trip to mexico sometime in the future and im clueless as to where to go and everything really. where are the good spots, with cheap flights, cool places to stay. i know somebody has been, where ya at, fill me in!

[wanabesurfer]

Hey I've booked holiday to cancun for July 2010and am wondering are there any beaches close to here with surfable waves that time of year. Not looking for massive waves as I'm only surfing 2 years? Any help greatly accepted!!

[billie_morini]

Be careful, Guys. Twenty years ago, my wife and I would take long trips deep into Mexico. We'd go in our 4-wheel drive truck and camp nearly anywhere we wanted. Other times, I went by motorcycle. We always had pleasant travels and found the local people to be warm and friendly. The worst thing that would ever happen is the Federalies would borrow one of our really cool street bikes for a ride. But, weird things have been going on in the last 4 to 5 years in Mexico with increasing frequency. Guns, murder, kidnapping, drugs, good guys, bad guys, hold ups and so on. Two years back, some surf and other outdoor adventure companies stopped going south as frequently. One of the more notable surfing tour businesses had been going down for 20 years, but will not go anymore. It's not as carefree as it used to be. You have to be extra careful because the stuff is kind of happening randomly -- but with increased frequency. Don't do any drugs down there. Don't bring them and don't buy them. Remember, an automobile accident is against the law in Mexico. So, becareful while driving. If you witness an automobile accident, you'll also usually see the drivers and passengers run away. That's so they don't get arrested for causing an accident. Also avoid driving the country roads at night. That can be pretty dangerous because of crazy local drivers and banditos.

[Deepwaterdesigns]

It's not as carefree as it used to be. You have to be extra careful because the stuff is kind of happening randomly -- but with increased frequency. Don't do any drugs down there. Don't bring them and don't buy them. Remember, an automobile accident is against the law in Mexico. So, becareful while driving. If you witness an automobile accident, you'll also usually see the drivers and passengers run away. That's so they don't get arrested for causing an accident. Also avoid driving the country roads at night. That can be pretty dangerous because of crazy local drivers and banditos.

ok, this is a bit of an overexageration, im working in and around mexico at the moment and havent had any problems in any of the citys and towns ive been to. its like anywhere you go in the world, you can get arrested in the states for drugs, england, anywhere. same as getting mugged, in car accidents etc... it can happen anywhere, plus car accidents are NOT against the law in mexico, the mexico of today is much different to 20 years ago.

dont be scared off by hearing such things, most of these are untrue and the surfing in mexico is spectacular, i love surfing costa Azul just outside of cabo san lucas, specifically zippers, its a great wave, and on smaller days is usually uncrowded, ive been out there with just me and my friend. and there are quite a few other nice spots around. plus its a big tourist area, lots of people around and very safe. big spring break spot.

also mazatlan, la paz and peurto vallarta are great places to surf, but cabos my favorite. check out mike doyles surf hotel in cabo. great selection of boards, from robert august longboards, to rusty shortboards and everything in between. right next to zippers and another fun wave infront too.

i hope you enjoy your trip, see you in mexico!

[coastroad]

It always pays to keep your wits about you, use your common sense and treat any situation with a health sense of scepticism, but I love Mexico, and would recommend a trip there to anyone. Everywhere has an element of danger these days, some more than others obviously, but I wouldn't let the horror stories put you off. Check out http://www.coastroadproject.com/thecoastroadproject/Mexico1.html for the full story from my trip, with heaps of photos, and surf travel info and advise from Mexico and beyond.
Good luck, and enjoy.