The Surf Experience with Chito in Sayulita

We took our first family vacation to Sayulita a few weeks ago and wanted to go surfing. We’ve been a few times in various travels around the world, but it had been at least a few years so we decided to take a lesson. Chito came highly recommended from a friend of mine, and we were looking forward to meeting him. He did not disappoint! His instruction was very clear and accessible and all of us did better in our lesson with him than we ever had in the past! Our kids are 12 and 14, and they had so much fun that we booked another session for the following week. He took us to Punta Mita for more consistent waves and it was another amazing day! If you are a beginner or intermediate surfer, book with Chito and he’ll help you get to the next level. You won’t regret it!

If I could give him 500 stars I would - he was incredible. Without question the best choice to teach our kids. He was smart, kind, funny and an expert in the water and on shore. His encouragement made them so at ease they were able to get up and ride so many waves it was amazing. He is an incredible human!!

Took our kids surfing and they had a blast with Chito. Very knowledgeable and got them up and surfing right away.

me and my friend wanted to try surfing for the first time. We had a blast, got driven everywhere and had great food. He knew exactly where to take us so the waves would be small but still fun. Great teacher keeps it light and fun !

Chito is not only a fantastic surf instructor, but also a fantastic human. During my time with Chito, not only did I catch amazing waves, but I also observed how engrained and loved Chito is by the Punta de Mita community. He knew everyone and everyone loved him! He was also so kind to every single person I saw him interact with.

He thought about our safety first and foremost, being so prepared that he was even able to provide first aid when I cut my hand on a rock (all my own fault, very minor cut). He provided full transportation and gear, and even did special things like bring us beer and Gatorade for after our sessions. We didn’t have to worry about a thing!

I booked this trip specifically to surf first and foremost and I was not disappointed by Chito’s decades of deep local knowledge of the different surf spots, surfing technique, and hilarious and fun attitude in and out of the water. If you are looking for a guaranteed FANTASTIC surf experience with a thoughtful, experienced, fun, and local surf instructor, Chito is the way to go!

Chito and his gang were amazing surf instructors for our group! I highly recommend him.

I hired Chito to run a surf retreat in Nayarit and he truly went the extra mile for us, taking us to the best waves for our levels, really hands on and professional instruction.

He’s fun, he’s funny, but has big boss energy and gets it done! He’s clearly well regarded in the area and his local knowledge came in really handy this week. His communication is constant and he’s always checking in.

Big shoutout to his lovely wife Steph who helped us in our planning and Kevin and Mirian, the other wonderful instructors who joined our team.

8 people in our family (ages 15 to 54) LEARNED TO SURF - up and riding the waves, all the way in - with only 2 days of lessons (with most getting up day one)! We went back for day 3 because Chito is super fun to learn from, and despite the swells being higher, his expertise and the trust we had in his skills meant FUN and SAFETY while being a bit more challenged. Chito's equipment is top notch tech in excellent condition, and his Team of instructors are absolute professionals as well. We'd keep Chito's Surf Experience a secret if we could, but he deserves all the success!

100% recommend Chito! He is funny, caring, and a great instructor. Cannot recommend him enough! Hard to find professional surf instructors who care, Chito is your man, he is super reliable and professional.

Chito is the REAL DEAL! Amazing bi-lingual surf instructor! Chito is patient, kind, and gets results! I have a video of him helping a partially paralyzed woman learn how to surf! Get the full surf experience by Chito! 🤙🏼✨🏄🏻‍♀️