Learn Spanish in Mexico, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca

	SURFING SERVICES
	>>Surf lessons/ surfboard rentals<< >>Guided surf trips<< >>Sample nine day surfing itinerary<<
	Surf trips, lessons and board rentals Puerto Escondido is a world famous destination for surfing. Many people travel here each year to try their skills on some of the most hollow, tubing waves in the world. However, the pounding beach break on Playa Zicatela, more commonly known as the Mexican Pipeline, is not the only surf break in the area. Here in Puerto Escondido and all along the length of the coast of Oaxaca, there are a variety of quality beach breaks, outer reef breaks and long points breaks, most of which go virtually unsurfed. There's surf here to meet every surfer's desires, from "first timers" to the most advanced.		Students getting ready to surf

			Surf lessons Surfing is an extremely thrilling and enriching sport but it is also very challenging and intimidating to learn. For this reason many beginners become frustrated after a few exhausting hours of paddling around and getting washed by the waves with little success. We offer surf lessons to help people feel more comfortable with a board in the surf. In this way they can overcome that initial stage in the learning process more quickly so they can experience the true thrill and joy that is surfing. Lessons can be taught in English so they can have the comfort of learning a new sport with instruction in their native tongue or in Spanish so students can also acquire the Spanish language in an enjoyable, context-rich environment. The cost of surf lessons is $30 U.S. an hour for one person and $15 U.S. an hour for each additional person (minimum 2 hours). The lesson does not include board rental. Surfboard rentals We rent a variety of boards to accommodate the style and level of each surfer. Rental cost is $5 U.S. an hour, $10 a day, $50 a week and $150 a month.
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	Guided surf trips* Whether you're a begiinner or an expert, take a surf trip with us both in and out of Puerto Escondido and you'll find the best places to surf at different tides and swell directions, the nicest beaches, the best places to camp and/or the best accommodations. Tour with us in and around Puerto Escondido, and you'll have an insider's knowledge of interesting things to do, the best places to eat and drink, colorful cultural sites and events, regional history, and have an instant "in" with the local people. -Full day guide service costs $130 a day for one or two people ($20 for each person beyond the initial two). -Half day trips cost $65 for one or two people ($20 for each person beyond the initial two). For trips outside of Pto. the price does not include gasoline, or food. There are a variety of surf breaks in Puerto Escondido and many other surf spots nearby can be visited in day-trips. However, some of the highest quality surf breaks on the coast of Oaxaca are a little more isolated. For an excursion to certain beaches, overnight camping is recommended (although a short drive to a hotel is also an option from most places). -Overnight trips for one or two people cost $170, for 2 or 4 people $210 and for 5 or 6 people $250. Camping gear is provided. However, gasoline, lodging for you and the guide (unless you're camping) and food are not included. We offer surf tour packages that include quality beachfront hotel accommodations on the Mexican Pipeline beach break, local transportation and guide services in and around Puerto Escondido. The per day cost for surf tour packages is $155 U.S. for one or two people, $210 U.S. per day for 3 to 4 people, and $285 U.S. for 5 to 6 people. However, if you want to explore the coast, camp on virgin beaches and surf perfect point breaks without crowds, the price is the same as above. Overnight and extended surf excursions include guide services and all camping necessities. If you want to surf the secluded spots but camping doesn't suit your desires, hotel accommodations can be arranged for an extra $40 U.S. per two people per night. Advance notice is very much appreciated as these tours and excursions are not always available. All surf trips are flexible depending on the desires of the clients and the waves, but a typical nine day surfing itinerary would look something like this:*
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	Puerto Escondido's famous swell and surfers of all levels. Photos: top two - Ruben Pina, bottom two - Susan Chan	Sample nine day itinerary DAY 1: Arrive in Puerto Escondido. Check into hotel and eat dinner. DAY 2: Coffee & pastries. Morning surf, Eat breakfast. Become acquainted with beach area, hotel pool and meet some of the locals. Lunch and siesta if desired. Possible late afternoon surf. Dinner/drinks in town. DAY 3: Coffee & pastries. Morning surf, sport fishing or scuba diving, Eat breakfast. Tour the town and local market. Lunch in town. Relax at hotel. Possible late afternoon surf. Dinner/drinks on the beach front. DAY 4: Coffee & pastries. Short trip to right outer reef break or a beach break. Breakfast on the beach. Swim in freshwater lagoon. Lunch along the way. Relax at hotel. Siesta if desired. Possible late afternoon surf. Typical Oaxacan dinner in clean restaurant in authentic Mexican part of town. DAY 5: Coffee & pastries. Morning surf, Eat breakfast. Swimming and snorkeling in sheltered cove. Lunch on the beach. Possible late afternoon surf. Dinner on the beach front. DAY 6: Coffee & pastries. Morning surf, Eat breakfast, Depart for long right point break or jetty. Visit other beaches and turtle museum. Possible swim in fresh water lagoon and surf along the way. Lunch along the way. Set up camp/surf. Dinner on the beach (or drive to nearby hotel for an added cost). DAY 7: Coffee and breakfast on the beach. Surf. Swim in fresh water lagoon. Lunch on the beach. Relax in hammock. Walk along the beach/ hike over the rock points or move to another break and set up camp. Dinner on the beach (or drive to nearby hotel/restaurant for an added cost). DAY 8: Coffee and breakfast on the beach. Surf. Swim in lagoon. Lunch on the beach. Relax in hammock. Walk along the beach/hike over the rock points or move to another break and set up camp, Dinner on the beach (or drive to nearby hotel/restaurant for an added cost). DAY 9: Coffee and breakfast on the beach. Surf. Swim in lagoon, Break down camp. Leave for return flight. Lunch along the way. *Hasta Luego*.
	*Advance notice is very much appreciated as these tours and excursions are not always available.
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