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The Surf Experience with Chito in Sayulita

Sayulita, Bucerias and Surrounding Areas 491 Visitors

Hours of Operation

Hours

Monday

8:30 AM - 6PM

Tuesday

8:30 AM - 6PM

Wednesday

8:30 AM - 6PM

Thursday

8:30 AM - 6PM

Friday

8:30 AM - 6PM

Saturday

8:30 AM - 6PM

Sunday

8:30 AM - 6PM

Notes: 7 Days a Week

Highlights

Accommodating large group lessons - Families, bachelorette parties & retreats
Transportation from anywhere in the bay (pick-up & drop-off)
Surf guide & board rentals with coaching for our advanced clients
Lessons for all levels & ages
Experienced & qualified instructors
Surf trips to different waves in the surrounding area

Description

Inside The Surf Experience

The Surf Experience by Chito in Sayulita, focuses on teaching the skills of surfing and how to handle yourself and your surfboard in the ocean. We provide private and group lessons for beginners in Punta de Mita & Sayulita, or a Surf Guide for advanced levels. We will help you meet your goals, build up your knowledge and your confidence. Some of the things you will learn during your lesson is surf awareness & safety, paddling techniques, how and what waves to catch, also equipment selection advice.

For reservations & inquiries please use the contact form or WhatsApp.

Amenities

Credit Cards
Daily Specials
Group/Private Classes

Kid Friendly
Out-of-Area Service
Reserve Online/Phone

Transportation
Language
- English
- Spanish

Reviews

5.0

16 reviews

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Value for Money

5.0

Service

5.0

Staff

5.0

Karma Points

5.0

Good Vibes

5.0

Total Score:

Lena Léa Kassab

(Rochester, MN)

5.0

Made a dream come true!!

TLDR: Don’t think, just book Chito!!

DETAILS: I’ve had double digits of surf instructors over the span of 4 years, and Chito was THE FIRST instructor that taught me the skills I needed to FINALLY catch waves on my own. 🏄🏾‍♀️

He has all the attributes that make a wonderful instructor: technical skills, observant (he pointed out I was using the wrong foot all these years), great communication, encouraging, calm, patient, kind, and fun! 🤩

All these years I kept taking lessons just to be able to enjoy being out in the water on a board. Chito has now given me the skills and confidence I needed to be able to rent boards on my trips, and even dare to think about buying a board in the future. Now I’m planning on bringing back a group of family and friends (including kids) to learn from the best!

I’m forever grateful to you, Chito! 🙏🏽 My ❤️ is full! You made a dream come true for me. I hope to see you soon!

“CP” 😊

Experienced: December, 2024

VIKTOR & KIRSI

(Seattle, WA, USA)

5.0

Chito made it happen at Playa La Lancha, even without his red VW “Bocho”

Third time is the charm. My wife (very first time surfing) and I got to ride the waves at La Lancha with Chito. His VW Beetle had some troubles, so we had to reschedule twice, but Chito was courteous and committed and we had the best time! He taught us the basics in simple terms in very personable and fun ways and knew the waters and waves so we felt safe and really got to stand up and ride. Amazing surfing spot, guided perfectly by a pro.

Experienced: November, 2024

Taylor

(Denver, CO)

5.0

Chito is the man!

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!

Experienced: July, 2024

Brian

(Horseshoe Valley ON)

5.0

Chito is AMAZING!!

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!!

Experienced: April, 2024

Adam

(Canada)

5.0

Chito is the best

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

Experienced: March, 2024

Sophie

(Toronto Canada)

5.0

Amazing fun we had such a great time

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 !

Experienced: March, 2024

Jenny W

(Los Angeles, CA, USA)

5.0

The best surf instructor, 100/10 recommend!

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!

Experienced: March, 2024

Nanette

(PA)

5.0

Amazing

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

Experienced: February, 2024

Delphine Zebouloun

(San Francisco, CA)

5.0

100/10 would recommend!!!

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.

Experienced: January, 2024

Tiffany W

(Denver, CO)

5.0

Chito's Surf Experience is the ONE and ONLY!

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!

Experienced: December, 2023

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Bio Please mention SayulitaLife

Chito was born in San Francisco, Nayarit in 1986, grew up in Bucerías. As a local in the bay, many people know him as a funny, charismatic, responsible, friend and father to 3. At age 11 he started boogie boarding in Bucerías, everyone at that time did boogie boarding since there was no waves to surf in Bucerías. It was not until age 26 that he decided to take on surfing, he realized that it was not complicated at all for him and that it was so much fun. Now having experience in surfing he started working as a surf instructor in Sayulita for a little more than 10 years. He came to the realization that teaching the sport was his passion and decided to branch out on his own in 2023 and open his own surf school to be able to give an experience to others, which can mean more than just a sport or one more activity to do on vacation. Sometimes it is healing to the soul to have that special connection with the ocean during Surfing.

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