Surfing Michoacan: Nexpa, El Faro, La Ticla, Playa Azul
and Tecoman in Colima State runs for
280 miles through what could be the least
coast. The highway hugs a south facing
coast where you will find some legendary
surfing but not much in the way of
infrastructure to support large numbers of
visitors. A blessing say the ardent who
don't mind a little discomfort if they can
have the surf to themselves. In
Michoacan, it is easy to find that nearly
deserted beach and that tube wave
Flights are available to Manzanillo, a
resort area to the north where bus service
covers Route 200 between Manzanillo
and the industrial town of Lazaro
Cardenas or further south to Zihuatenajo.
In between, find some tiny villages and
some deserted surfing beaches.
280 miles through what could be the least
coast. The highway hugs a south facing
coast where you will find some legendary
surfing but not much in the way of
infrastructure to support large numbers of
visitors. A blessing say the ardent who
don't mind a little discomfort if they can
have the surf to themselves. In
Michoacan, it is easy to find that nearly
deserted beach and that tube wave
Flights are available to Manzanillo, a
resort area to the north where bus service
covers Route 200 between Manzanillo
and the industrial town of Lazaro
Cardenas or further south to Zihuatenajo.
In between, find some tiny villages and
some deserted surfing beaches.
Nexpa:
At the mouth of the Neixpa River on the northern
side, near Bahia Bufadero, an up and coming area
dedicated to surfing is still unknown but building a
reputation for its swells and for its infrastructure.
The area is 54 kilometers from the town of La Mira
and Playa Azul. Another 18 K south to Lazaro
Cardenas for provisions, banking, communications
and civilization.
At the mouth of the Neixpa River on the northern
side, near Bahia Bufadero, an up and coming area
dedicated to surfing is still unknown but building a
reputation for its swells and for its infrastructure.
The area is 54 kilometers from the town of La Mira
and Playa Azul. Another 18 K south to Lazaro
Cardenas for provisions, banking, communications
and civilization.
El Faro:
On Punta Tehupan, go through the village and find camping near the abandoned lighthouse. This area is
180 K North of Lazaro Cardenas and makes a good base for trips if you have a vehicle.
Palapa restaurants and deserted beaches
On Punta Tehupan, go through the village and find camping near the abandoned lighthouse. This area is
180 K North of Lazaro Cardenas and makes a good base for trips if you have a vehicle.
Palapa restaurants and deserted beaches
La Ticla:
North of El Faro find La Ticla at the mouth of the Ostula River, (Ostuta) 90 kilometers south of the city of
Tecoman, 200 K north of La Mira and Playa Azul
North of El Faro find La Ticla at the mouth of the Ostula River, (Ostuta) 90 kilometers south of the city of
Tecoman, 200 K north of La Mira and Playa Azul
Play Azul:
A good base for trips north on route 200 to find more deserted beaches, Playa Azul is near enough to
Lazaro Cardenas to provide plenty of civilization but does have good surfing. Summer swells can be
consistent and large on this south facing beach.
A good base for trips north on route 200 to find more deserted beaches, Playa Azul is near enough to
Lazaro Cardenas to provide plenty of civilization but does have good surfing. Summer swells can be
consistent and large on this south facing beach.
When searching for that perfect beach, look out for the wildlife. The fresh water lagoons can harbor some
unfriendly creatures.
unfriendly creatures.
| Most folks in the remote fishing villages wont mind if you pitch a tent. Offer 50 pesos for parking. Rustic cabanas are available in many places. |
Best surfing on Mexico's Pacific Coast November to
April. Those months are more likely to have on an south
April. Those months are more likely to have on an south
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