Never been? This is the shape we'd give a first trip: a morning in the water, long lazy lunches, and a sunset you'll remember. It assumes you're staying in central Santa Teresa or Playa Carmen and have a quad or scooter to get around.
Day 1
Find your feet- Morning
A first surf lesson
Book a beginner lesson at Playa Carmen — the town's forgiving teaching wave. Even if you've surfed, a local guide reads the sandbars for you.
Where to surf→ - Afternoon
Slow lunch + the beach
Refuel at one of the road's standout kitchens, then claim a patch of sand and do absolutely nothing.
Where to eat→ - Evening
Sunset, the main event
Stake out a beach bar before the sky turns. The Pacific does the work; you just need a good spot and a cold drink.
Best sunset bars→
- Morning
Day 2
Out of town- Morning
Dawn patrol or yoga
Either paddle out early while it's glassy, or roll out a mat — Santa Teresa is a wellness town as much as a surf one.
Where to heal→ - Afternoon
Montezuma waterfalls
Drive over the hill to Montezuma for the waterfall hike and a swim, or explore the Cabo Blanco reserve trails.
Montezuma→ - Evening
A proper dinner
Tonight, the reservation that's worth dressing up for — the most considered cooking in town.
Best restaurants→
- Morning
Day 3
Lock it in- Morning
Your best surf yet
By now you know the drill. Check the live report, pick the break that suits the swell, and go get the wave of the trip.
Live surf report→ - Afternoon
Souvenirs + a long lunch
Browse the local makers and shops along the main road, then one last unhurried meal.
Shops→ - Evening
- Morning
Ready to book it?
Lock in where to stay and where to surf, or let our concierge line it all up.