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“Pacifico can have good surf the right time of year but can be fickle. The locals are mostly good people and if you have a good friendly attitude and try and help out some less fortunate locals you will be treated with respect and trust. Of coarse someone may be trying to get a little extra from you but hey, remind yourself that we live in another world of more opportunities and if you rock up showing off your money or look down on them of coarse you are going to be treated different. Be humble and try help the villages with rubbish or schooling etc. and you will have a rewarding time.The locals now are doing quite well from eco-tourism and the village is much better organised now than 10 years ago thanx to tourism and the government realising the potential of the area.what worries me is once it gets to G.L. situation it becomes a rat-race not a relaxing holiday so hope pacifico never becomes "over-cooked" Remember when you visit Siargao it's not all about you, try and put yourself in their shoes(or slippers)!”
Scotty, from AUSTRALIA - 18 Mar 2020
Pacifico Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 3 votes and 3 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.3(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 4.3(1: Pacifico is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 5.0(1: Pacifico is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Siargao Islands. 5: the best break in Siargao Islands). |
Difficulty Level: 2.7(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 4.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Pacifico can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 5.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Pacifico, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Pacifico are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 5.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 4.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Pacifico is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.0(1: Getting to Pacifico requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 5.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 5.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 4.5(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Pacifico for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 2.0(1: Camping at Pacifico is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Pacifico is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 2.5(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Pacifico, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.5(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Pacifico where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Don't go to Pacifico unless you are very careful even so you could still end up in big trouble.
The law there is so corrupt you could easily end up in jail for something you did not do.
The court system is corrupt and the people there are always thinking of ways to cheat you out of as much money as they can.”
annonomouus victim from UNITED STATES - 16 Feb 2012
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