AboutRon Russell Expertise I lived full time in the Chapala-Ajijic area for 7 years, and now Manzanillo area 4 years. During that time I provided information (health care, working papers, immigration, driving, cost of living, insurance, culture, divorce in Mexico, trusts vs direct deed,etc) to help people make the decision about whether the area was right for them, either full or part-time.
Now living north of Manzanillo on the Pacific Coast. I live legally in Mexico.
Experience Founding partner of a facilitation company for people thinking about relocating to the Lake Chapala area of Mexico. I am no longer involved in this company's activities.
Have driven extensively in the area, to the coast (Manzanillo, Puerto Vallarta, Colima),to Patzcuaro, etc. Bused to Mexico City, flew to Chiapas. Also driven in Honduras, from Ontario Canada through border crossings at Laredo and Reynosa Texas to Lakeside. Can provide instructions and border crossing info. Publications: DISCOVER MEXICO, HEAD FOR MEXICO-THE RENEGADE GUIDE BY DON ADAMS. Video and MM production specialist. I do NOT sell real estate!
Question I am interested in buying property in that area & would like to be near good surfing; could you advise me?
Thank you,
Townsend
Answer Hi Townsend, the closest surfing to my area of Mexico (Chapala and Ajijic) is about a 3 1/2 hours drive away. You travel west and south of Manzanillo to Playa Azul on the Pacific Coast in the state of Michoacan. They have competitions mid September every year.
However the best surfing is much much farther away at Puerto Escondido about a day and a half drive from here.
Check out
www.tomzap.com/escondio.html#surfing
Escondido is considered one of the top 10 surfing locations in the world with Zicatela the primary beach. The main surfing season is April to October when ground swells in the 6-15 foot range break into hollow tubes. Wipeouts can be punishing for surfers and their boards. This is for experts only. International competitions are held in August and November.
One Surfing Competition is held in November during the Fiesta de Noviembre. The Mexpipe surfing competition is held in August.
The World Masters Championship surfing competition is held in Puerto Escondido normally around the second week in August. Read about the 1998 World Masters Championship surfing competition.
We love the Pacific Coast and do lots of diving and snorkelling, but do not surf.
