Visiting Playa La Saladita - Frequently Asked Questions
La Casita Boutique Villa and suites are located on a private property just steps from the surf break and paddle out spot for the main break in Playa La Saladita. You are within about a two minute walk from the waves.
The closest international airport to Playa La Saladita is in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo (ZIH) approximately a 35 minute drive south of our surfing beach.
The best way to reach Playa La Saladita from the Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo international airport especially if traveling with surfboards is via taxi. We can arrange for a secure airport pickup for our guests as part of our concierge service.
Yes absolutely. The best months of the year for a beginner surfer to come down and enjoy easy and fun waves is from December to May. We can arrange for surf lessons, surfboard hire as well as surf photography using our network of trusted and recommended local professionals.
While you certainly can bring a board with you, there are plenty of surfboard rental options here at the beach to choose from. No need to travel with a surfboard.
Having a car is not necessary to get around Playa La Saladita. Everything including the main surf break, the local market, restaurants and shops and the beach are all within a short walk. If you want to explore other area surf breaks or beaches we have a recommended car rental agency that rents vehicles by day.
Yes Playa La Saladita is a very welcoming beach for solo female travelers. Our surf break and the local vibe are both very inviting for women surfers so you will notice alot more women out in the lineup here than you would normally see at other breaks.
Yes there is an ATM located at the Hacienda market which is about a 10 minute walk away from the beach.
At the local Hacienda market you can find basic produce, surf and skin care products, drinks, ice cream and there is also a wine store within the market. For more variety and a larger supermarket your closest option is Zihuatanejo about a 35 minute drive south.
Yes Our rental options are pet friendly. We would need to know in advance if you are traveling with a pet as there is an extra fee and special guidelines.
Yes our rental suites are suitable for families.
Yes, there is a yoga studio offering ongoing classes that is within a short walk from our rental properties. Two of our rental suites have a covered area for solo yoga practice.
Playa La Saladita is in the tropical coastal region of central Mexico. During the winter months (December through March) the days are warm and comfortable with not too much humidity and almost every day is perfectly sunny. Our summer months (May-September) tend to be hotter and more humid. This is also our rainy season so expect some wetter days.
During our winter months the swell can be consistent and is typically around waist to chest high. Nice and clean and perfect for beginner surfers and longboarders. The larger southern hemi swells start to fill in around April and throughout the summer months when surf can be bigger and more challenging and better for experienced surfers.
The wave here in Playa La Saladita is a consistent left peeling point break. We have waves all year round and some of the longest lefts along the Pacific coast. The mostly gentle long and rolling waves allow for some amazing longboarding and perfecting the art and style of the cross step. Its a fantastic spot to learn and progress as a surfer.
Yes there is a recently built gym at the Hacienda Plaza that is open to members and visitors. There is a full range of weight machines, cardio and free weights as well as a variety of ongoing fitness classes.