Welcome to SALINA CRUZ SURF CAMP located in Oaxaca Mexico. We are an adventure surfing outpost located next to the world's best right-hand sand point breaks. The base camp, also known as "Casa El Mirador" was established in 1999 as the area’s first surf camp and is still 100% locally owned and operated. Located on one of the highest hills in Salina, the camp provides a 360-degree view of the area’s waves, city and mountains. With proven local knowledge & top-level guides we invite you to come to experience some of the best surf, food and culture that Mexico has to offer... the wave of your life is right around the corner!

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Salina cruz is port city in southeast Mexico in the State of Oaxaca and is located a few hours south of Huatulco and Puerto Escondido. Once a fishing port that gave shelter to boats in various cooperatives, has now turned into Oaxaca's most important industrial center. In recent years, it also has started to be know internationally for it's world-class waves!

The airport is located 2 hours from Salina Cruz in the beautiful city of Huatulco. Between Salina Cruz and Huatulco there are around 17 surf spots. The area is also know for very good fishing and diving do to its crystal clear water and abundant sea life including tuna, mahi mahi, turtles and dolphins. The climate during the surf season can be hot and humid with air temperatures in the low 90’s F - 32 C and with water temperatures running right around perfect.

STEP 1: PASSPORT & ENTRY INTO MEXICO

Getting here is not too complicated. Your first step is to have a valid passport to enter Mexico. If you are flying internationally, your gateway is likely to be Mexico City International Airport (MEX).

Flying from North America: You can find direct flights to Mexico City from major cities like Los Angeles (LAX), Dallas (DFW), Orlando (MCO), Miami (MIA), Atlanta (ATL), Vancouver (YVR), and New York (JFK).
Flying from South America: Most major capital cities offer direct flights to Mexico City as well.

If you are flying domestically within Mexico, the process is even more straightforward.

STEP 2: GETTING CLOSER - HUATULCO (HUX) OR OAXACA (OAX)

Once in Mexico, you have two airport options to reach Salina Cruz:

Huatulco International Airport (HUX)
Oaxaca International Airport (OAX)

Both airports are approximately 2.5 hours by car from Salina Cruz.

Flying from the United States

Huatulco International Airport (HUX):

American Airlines: Direct flights from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Huatulco.
Volaris: Direct flights from Chicago (MDW) to Huatulco.

Oaxaca International Airport (OAX):

American Airlines: Direct flights from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Oaxaca.
Volaris: Direct flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Oaxaca.
United Airlines: Direct flights from Houston (IAH) to Oaxaca.

Flying from Tijuana, Mexico

Huatulco International Airport (HUX): Note: There are no direct flights from Tijuana to Huatulco. All flights will require a layover, typically in Mexico City (MEX) or Guadalajara (GDL).

Volaris: Flights with one stop.
Aeroméxico: Flights with one stop.

Oaxaca International Airport (OAX): Good News: There are direct flights from Tijuana to Oaxaca!

Volaris: Direct flights from Tijuana to Oaxaca.
Viva Aerobus: Direct flights from Tijuana to Oaxaca.
Aeroméxico: Flights with one stop.

STEP 3: FINAL LEG - LOAD UP WITH DRIVER

Just touched down? Time to grab your boards and gear and head towards the exit of the airport. Your driver will be waiting out front with a sign—you can't miss him.

Before hitting the road, stop by the gas station across from the airport to stock up on beverages and snacks.

Next stop: the legendary waves of Salina Cruz.