Nearly half the tourists come to Mexico for surfing in the coastal areas of the country. There’s hardly anyone who would not feel the buzz jumping on the high waves of the Mexican Pacific Ocean. However, not all places could be as enchanting as you may like.
Visit Puerto Escondido and you would know what it is like to surf on the beautiful coastal area of Puerto.
Why surfers chose Puerto EscondidoIt’s hard to provide you with just one reason, there are lots of reasons surfers choose Puerto. The place has some of the best spots for surfing. If you have been to Playa Zicatela beach, you would know why the place is such a popular destination for surfers from all across the world.
The thrill never ends in Puerto Escondido, and bear in mind that it is considered as one of the top 10 surfing destinations in the world. It is equally good for experienced surfers who would be able to choose and negotiate the high riding waves in the Playa Zicatela beach, while for novice surfers there are less wild spots, where it becomes easier for the surfers to surf safely.
That’s one reason probably why surfers choose Puerto Escondido over some other surfing places in Mexico.
Many surfers also love the fact that a surfing contest is organised in the waters of Puerto Escondido during the month of November. If you are an expert surfer who loves challenges and proving your skills to the world you can join other surfers in Puerto in November and take part in international surfing competitions.
A few notes of cautionSurfing in Puerto Escondido is a lot of fun, but you should pay close attention to advice given. If you love high ripping tides, then you may perhaps love the Playa Zicatela beach, but you should take extra precaution while surfing in Playa Zicatela.
- A beginner should avoid surfing on the Playa Zicatela beach.
- Even if you think of yourself as an experienced surfer, you should take additional precautions not to venture alone to surf on the waters of Zicatela, but always surf where there are lots of people so if you get into any kind of trouble you would be eventually saved from imminent harm.
- If you are well versed with surfing techniques and surfing phrases, then you would certainly know what a stingray is. Don’t put yourself on the back of a stingray, otherwise you may very well be packing your bags and moving straight into the hospital.
Follow these pieces of advice and enjoy your surfing adventures in Puerto Escondido.