Although the general area has a number of excellent surf spots, they are only accessible by boat (or trespassing). That's why Casa Aguas is so special.........there are three breaks just down the stairs and within 500 yards of the house!!

1) Veneros (meaning "the source").  An excellent long reef break (just a walk down the stairs) breaks directly in front of Casa Aguas Vivas. This spot breaks on any swell, but southwest swells 200-225 degrees are optimum. Hurricane waves that are generated as the swell moves north are also excellent as they pour intense, consistent swells into Banderas Bay.

2) Veneros Beach Break. Just 300 yards "down the beach" (to the left), this powerful right and left hander is excellent for practicing your tube riding skills over an all sand bottom. The wave is shorter than Veneros, but what it lacks in length it makes up for in power! It also breaks on any swell, but prefers a south or southwest.

3) Swimming Pools.  Just 500 yards "up the beach" (to the right), this right hander is challenging and, at low tide, is a world-class barrel. The wave breaks on all swells, but prefers a west or northwest 270-305 degrees...the bigger, the better! It breaks over a cobble rock reef and there are a few urchins. We recommend booties mainly for getting in and out of the water, however you can just paddle down from the house and avoid the necessity for footwear.

The rest of the "zone" is filled with breaks that you can explore. The easiest way to do this is by taking a boat (by "panga") from Punta Mita, which is about a 10 minute drive west. Although there are a number of panga operators, we have found that Felix Ocean Tours has the best boats and rates. It is best to reserve a panga a day in advance by calling 291 6342 (from Casa Aguas Vivas) or 011 52 329 291 6342 (from the U.S.).