Puerto Arista
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Totally empty if you don't go during Christmas or Easter.
I did a surf tour of Mexico in 2000.
I got there end of May, we were 3 tourists in a dead town. Only 3 hotels available. This is apparently where beach people from Chiapas go on holidays for Semana Santa.
Atmosphere:
Totally empty if you don't go during Christmas or Easter.
I did a surf tour of Mexico in 2000.
I got there end of May, we were 3 tourists in a dead town. Only 3 hotels available. This is apparently the beach people from Chiapas go on holidays for Semana Santa.
Additional Info:
Fun waves, good to surf after breaking your neck in Puerto Escondido. No strong currents.
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Nice town in general, cool people. Stay at Jose’s camping cabins. Cool vibes...Tell him Alan from South Carolina says high.
Location
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You can get to Puerto Arista by bus from major towns in Chiapas / Oaxaca during mexican holidays (christmas and Semana Santa=easter). However, for the rest of the year, you will have to go for a cab. The spot is right at Puerto Arista beach. Just walk along the beach to find the best break.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Ordinary, Fun |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Don't know |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - Don't know |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
None
Videos
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