About

La Ticla is primarily a left pointbreak but breaks both right and left year round. La Ticla can get crowded during good swells but it is a great place to meet people from all over the world. Excellent year round surfing spot.

Atmosphere:
People from all over the world come to surf La Ticla year round. The spot used to be notorious for problems with banditos, but has upgraded the facilities recently to include short wave radio. Much safer than in the past. Good friendly atmosphere.

2008-2009: Violent crime and police extortion once again common in La Ticla. Aquila police in camp almost every night extorting money. Banditos armed with pistols and carbines dragged 8 people from their tent 2 nights ago stealing money and electronics then taking 2 hostage for a lift out of town. Two tents razored last month with surfers losing wallets. Two boards stolen last night and one more two nights ago. The shit is back here and the Ejido needs to step in to stop this. Seriously reconsider your trip here for now.

Additional Info:
La Ticla has a 180 degree window for year round swell. Best in summer during storm swells.
Good to bring your camara so you can take pictures of the (Quiño)murals.

Location

Access

Follow the dirt road at the sign for La Ticla off Highway 200 between San Juan de Lima and El Farro.
You get there, until you see these painted "Vuelvas" supermarket. (colorfull)

Wave Characteristics

Ideal Conditions

Crowd

Dangers

Urchins, Rocks

Videos

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