subject: Surfing in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico [print this page] Surfing in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Surfing in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta has been one of Mexico's top hotspots for tourists during th epast ten years, offering visitors not only sun and beaches but plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy: surfing in Puerto Vallarta is a common sport, but there is also excellent deep sea fishing, whale watching in Bahia de Banderas, or ziplining in the mountains that surround the city there is something for everyone.
Facing the Pacific swells yet slightly protected by Bahia de Banderas Puerto Vallarta has a surf culture unknown by many tourists who usually make thier way to this medium sized town for other reasons.
Yet good surf is available in Puerto Vallarta almost year round, with several spots to choose from depending on your skills and abilities. Most of the spots within the city are shoredumps that break when big swells reach the beaches, but less than 40 minutes away lie Punta de Mita and Sayulita, the premier locations for the best surifng conditions in the area.
Punta de Mita is Bahia de Banderas' northern tip, and is home not only to some of the nicest beaches in Puerto Vallarta but has the best waves and conditions nearby. From the Malibu-like conditions at El Anclote, to the fun waves at La Lancha or the excellent right at Burros, you are sure to find quality waves that will quench your need to surf in Puerto Vallarta- as long as you have a car.
On the other hand, if you're of the sort who likes it easy and don't mind the crowds head to Sayulita. This small town has become the surf town in this part of Mexico, hosting international events and being the most typical location where to lurn how to surf. There's plenty of surf shops, board rental places and usually small but fun waves to enjoy.
Is Puerto Vallarta a major surf destination in the world? Certianly not, but if you like to surf and are comming here make sure you visit Surf Puerto Vallarta for all the info you'll need and check out any of the spots: you're in for a great little treat.
