Surfing

With several breaks of varying size, the stretch of coastline by Ixtapa has long been a draw for surfers. Many area surf shops offer lessons and rentals for newbies.

Catcha L'Ola. Every morning this Ixtapa surf shop offers three-hour surf lessons at nearby Playa Linda. The $50 package also includes board rental, a rash guard, and round-trip transportation from the shop. Centro Comercial Kiosco, Local 12, Ixtapa, Guerrero, 40880. 755/553–1384. www.ixtapasurf.com.