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LowPressure Stormrider Surf Guide says
The state of Guerrero is still haunted by the ghost of Petacalco, an insane, world-class right, in a land of mellow lefts. It’s southern neighbour Oaxaca, is home of the most famous Mexican wave, Puerto Escondido, but it was Guerrero that catapulted Mexico onto the world tourism stage. The state became increasingly popular in the 1940’s with the development of Acapulco, still the #1 tourist destination in the country today. In the 1970’s the federal government tried to repeat Acapulco’s rapid growth, and promoted Ixtapa Zihuatanejo as the place to go. Surfing began in the extremely mountainous state in the 1960’s, with exploration based along a narrow, 500km (312mi) long, coastal strip. In the ‘70s surf explorers Naughton and Peterson unveiled Petacalco perfection to the world.
Grinding, sand-churning barrels can still be found at Petacalco, despite the coastal armouring and West Guerrero is chock-full of thumping beachbreak and a fair number of points and reef/sand combos. East of Acapulco’s madness is almost exclusively sandy beach, punctuated by many estuaries, rivers and streams from the coastal lagoon systems. With the right swell (small to med) and some N or E in the wind, there’s plenty of lightly surfed waves at places like Copala, La Bocana or the left point at Maldonado, which has S wind protection and more options in the immediate area.
Find more general info about when to go and statistics on the Low Pressure’s Stormrider Guide’s website.
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Your Own Point Break
A quick and easy surf vacation from anywhere in the U.S. and Canada, Manzanillo Bay is the sparkling blue crescent of the Pacific located in Troncones, just 30 minutes north of Ixtapa and the airport in Zihuatanejo. Hidden away and off the beaten tourist path, Manzanillo Bay is a sanctuary, protected from prevailing winds and large line-ups, and is home to Manzanillo Point - a spectacular left point break that is literally 10 steps and a two-minute paddle away. 12 steps at the most!
The waves in front of the Inn are virtually your own and consistently good; more often than not being surfable all day. Depending on the swell and your skill level however, you may choose to check out one of the numerous other breaks in the area. Saladita - the "wave machine" - is a predictable break for all levels located just down the road and The Ranch - a.k.a. "El Rancho" - thumps out long barreling lefts well regarded in surfing circles around the globe. Depending on the day, we'll point you in the right direction, but usually, you'll like the looks of things right out of our front door.
- Coaching
- Equipment Rental
- Airport Transfers
Your accommodation
- Family
- Couple
- Groups
- Longboarders
From the moment you set foot on our secluded, 10 room grounds, you'll be immersed in natural beauty, charm and when called for, luxurious delights.
Amenities at the Inn:
- Private bathrooms
- Full service restaurant and bar
- Shampoos and lotions
- Swimming pool overlooking the beach
- Room safes
- Private patios with hammocks
- Internet
- King and twin sized beds
Private beach bungalows
Private patios, Infiniti pool to beach views and newly renovated; all eight of our intimate bungalows are a paradise within themselves.
Amenities:
- Private patios with hammocks
- Private bathrooms
- Palm-thatched roof
- Canopy draped king-sized bed
- Louvered and screened windows for privacy
- Hand crafted plantation doors
The Terrace Suites
With modern amenities like HDTV and Whisper Quiet air conditioners, our two well appointed Terrace Suites are luxury living at its quaintest.
Amenities:
- HDTV
- Whisper Quiet Air-conditioning
- King-sized bed
- Screened windows
- Hand crafted plantation doors
- Private bathrooms
What awaits you
Comfortable beach bungalows, all easily accessible
Located on south Mexico's tropical Michoacan coast is the Inn Manzanillo Bay. Here you will find a collection of comfortable beach bungalows, all easily accessible and with the airport conveniently close by. What's more, from a surfer's point of view, is that it is all located in an area which offers a 180° swell window.
In front of you is the Pacific Ocean which offers up an on-your-doorstep, smooth left-hander – a goofy footers dream. Unless you absolutely want to there is no need here to bring your own board – a great luxury in these days when airlines are getting less and less surfer friendly or want to charge us a fortune to check our board onto a flight. Instead, do away with the risk of dinging your precious board and take advantage of the Tuflite demo centre located at The Inn.
Top criteria for holidaymakers and traveling surfer
Your accommodation during your stay with The Inn will be in one of its 10 beach bungalows – a great choice for couples, families or groups. Beachside is understandably a top of the wish list criteria for many holidaymakers and pretty much every traveling surfer. You are so close to the surf action here that you can literally laze around the resort's pool and watch you mates surfing at the same time.
There are more waves nearby to be explored
Your beach bungalow puts you directly in front of Troncones smooth, left-handed point which breaks over flat rocks, producing cruising length long rides on a good day – up to an incredible 500 meters if the locals and surfers reports are to be believed. If you fancy a change of scene then there are more waves nearby to be explored and add to your 'ridden' list.
The Inn's packages offer accommodation along with half board meal arrangements as well as equipment use. If you want to include surf classes then this is possible with an upgrade from the option already mentioned.
The Inn is a great choice if you like your surf base totally beach-side and like the idea of being able to leave your own surf board behind, safe in the knowledge that you will have a range of boards to choose from at your surf vacation destination.
6 reasons to choose The Inn Manzanillo Bay:
- Smooth left-hander point right in front!
- Swimming pool.
- Airport nearby.
- Half board delicious meals!
- Tuflite demo centre on site.
- Surf classes possible!
At the Inn Manzanillo Bay
- Snorkeling and Swimming
- Horseback Riding
- Tide Pooling
- Mountain Bike Riding
- Sea Kayaking
- Guided Fishing
- Surfing Boat Expeditions
- Surfing Lessons
- Massage Services
- Sea Turtle Releasing
At Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo
- Two Championship Golf Courses
- Boutique Shopping
- Hobie Cat Sailing
- Island Tours
- Dancing & Nightlife
- Parasailing
- Fine Dining
- Sport Fishing
- Diving
- Tennis
5 Star Dining
Our master chef, a graduate of the acclaimed California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, has combined classical international cooking with local and regional ingredients. Attention to detail and fusion of two great cooking traditions are just phrases that help to describe the dining experience that awaits you in our garden patio restaurant and beachfront bar and grill.
Several of the Inn's recipes have been published by the California Culinary Academy Cookbook Series, the Los Angeles Times, AAA Travel Guide, Outside Magazine and numerous travel publications.
Breakfasts
- Golden Malted Waffles w/ Maple Syrup
- Fresh Fruit & Cream
- Eggs any style with Hash Browns
- Huevos Rancheros
- Hickory Smoked Bacon
- Fresh seasonal Fruit and Yogurt
- Fresh Brewed Coffee
- Ice Cappuccinos
- Classic Bloody Marys
Appetizers
- Thai Style Shrimp Tacos
- Ceviche Acapulqueno
- Sashimi Hawiana
- Quesadillas w/Shrimp & Shitake Mushrooms
- Pan-seared Ahi Tuna w/Mango Salsa
- Baja Style Fish Tacos
Main courses
- Pan-seared Ahi Tuna w/Mango Salsa
- Oaxcan Style Cheeseburger
- Fresh Pacific Lobster
- Northern Style BBQ Pork Ribs
- Homemade Chile Rellenos
- Grilled Chili-Garlic Prawns
Drinks and deserts
Home of "Big Boy Tequila". Made from 100% Blue Agave and aged in Charred American Oak.
- Top-shelf Margaritas
- Pina Coladas
- Tropical Rum Punches
- Waffle Boats filled with Carmel Sauce
- Ice Cream
Surfboards
With a Tuflite® demo center located right on our property, you can save on costly airline fees and possible dings by renting from us. Our full line of boards include: Robert August, Donald Takayama, Dick Brewer, Hamilton, Randy French, McTavish, and more. And our boardshop also has everything else you need for the water including rash guards, leashes, waxes and beachwear.
Surf lessons
Don't know how to surf? No problem. Surf lessons are available from local instructors. All skill levels are welcome.
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Your personal expert for this trip

Nacho, our Argentinian surf expert at LUEX, has chased waves across Latin America, Indonesia, Fiji, and the Maldives. His business background comes in handy, but surfing is what drives him. When he's not helping clients plan their dream surf trips, you'll find him buzzing around the office, charged up on coffee. His favorite waves are in the Mentawais, where he found his definition of perfection. At LUEX, he uses his surf expertise to help others score epic waves, always ready to swap stories over a fresh brew.





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