Puerto Escondido

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Fodors Review of Zicazteca!!!

So thrilled about this!  We got reviewed on Fodors.com, just one of two surf schools in our area listed!  I haven’t been posting a lot here recently as I have been busy with other projects, but this was begging for a post.  Thank you for including us 🙂

“Zicazteca Surf School. There’s lots of talent packed into this small shop off a lane in the heart of Zicatela. Co-owner Julio Soto is an accomplished graffiti artist, custom surfboard painter, and surf instructor, while his partner Ariel has a keen eye for the hippest indie beachwear, much of it fair trade, that stocks their Zicazteca shop. Private surfing lessons cost MX$400 an hour. Hotel Rockaway Plaza, Calle del Morro s/n, at laneway, Zicatela, Puerto Escondido,Oaxaca, 71980. 954/110–5853. zicazteca.com.”

Check it out HERE

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MORE reviews!

I have already posted these to our facebook page, but thought I should share them here too.  We have been getting some really special reviews lately from happy surf students and we want to celebrate that.

Tiene toda la paciencia, y no se rinde hasta que te levantas en la ola. Muy buena onda, respetuoso, amable, paciente… aparte de ser todo un artista!

I had Julio Soto and Hector as our instructors for surfing, Julio and Hector gave my daughter and me lots of patience and confidence taking the waves. Watching my kid standing up on the board taking the waves was priceless. Great instructors, time when flying hanging out with them.

My wife and I were in Puerto in November and had Julio and his friend Hector give us a surf lesson. I had been on boards a lot but my wife hadn’t ever. Julio went over everything on dry land first and I was impressed with the way he explained everything and had us feeling confident before we ever paddled out. I’ve had surf lessons before from various people and I have to say that Julio gave the best explanation ever, in a step by step way, about how to paddle out, how to catch a wave, and how to get from prone to standing up I ever heard. Out in the water, what he said on land still made sense and he gave feedback on how to improve after every wave. Moreover I found him honest in his love for the ocean and his dealings with people, both his students, his friends and all others on the beach and in the water. I’m still no surf god, but his lesson helped a lot. He also has a great shop in town with some really cool artwork. Kudos, Julio!

 

We love the reviews!  There are a few more that I haven’t published yet and will post them soon.

Surf Lessons at La Punta

These are a few snapshots I took while watching a recent surf lesson of Julio’s at La Punta in Puerto Escondido.  The photos are not the best quality from our little point and shoot camera, but our students looked great (blue and red rash guards), and certainly had a fun day out there!  Pulgas the Puppy helped coach from shore.

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New Surf and Adventure Packages!

We have been working with a partner to develop some awesome surf and adventure packages to offer our clients.  After all that hard work planning them out and scouting out the right connections we have decided to also offer a modified package deal straight from our website.  We are super excited to show people around this gorgeous location and share a few of our favorite spots.  This package is set up for just the right amount of fun and relaxation to pack a week without feeling like you are absolutely tied to the schedule.  Follow the link below to see what it includes and keep it in mind for your next trip to Puerto!

Adventure Package – 7 DaysSurf Lesson Puerto Escondido

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Another Review!!!

Good reviews NEVER get old.  Thanks for the kind words, we hope to see you again in Puerto for more surf lessons.
From TripAdvisor:
“I was at Puerto Escondido for a few days in mid October, and definitely surf classes with Zicazteca are a MOST! Great experience, even greater teachers. An awesome way to spend a few quality hours in Puerto Escondido and have a lot of fun!”
Jelena M.
Visitado el Octubre de 2013