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“The place is really beautiful, the waves are great and fun. You can't really find lots of options to entertain yourself nearby. It's great for surfers but could be boring if you don't surf and stay for more than two weeks.
The locals are pretty cool, if you visit Ticla you are going to find people from Colima or Gaudalajara too. Just try to be nice and avoid the crowds, I've never had conflicts there but you have to be respectful, let them some waves and respect priority (although they really don't have the lineups system I'm usually used to). Overall, really nice place just make sure to arrive with a small crowd because the place can be kinda dangerous.”
Nicholas from UNITED STATES - 29 Oct 2021
Ticla Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 5 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.2(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: 4.4(1: Ticla is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.8(1: Ticla is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Michoacan. 5: the best break in Michoacan). |
Difficulty Level: 3.2(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.5(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Ticla can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Ticla, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Ticla are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 2.6(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.8(1: Often too crowded. 5: Ticla is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.6(1: Getting to Ticla 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: 4.2(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.2(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.5(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Ticla for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 4.8(1: Camping at Ticla is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 1.5(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Ticla is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 1.8(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.2(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Ticla, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Ticla where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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