I want to go on a vacation to somewhere in Mexico, any ideas?

Question

I am on a fairly tight budget, would like learn how to surf, and am fluent in spanish. Mostly I want to lay on the beach, eat some good food and soak up the culture. I don't really want to go where everybody else goes (cancun, cabo, acapulco, etc.). I also don't want to end up in some backwoods town where I'm almost sure to get robbed.

Answer 1

2 years ago I went to Manzanillo.  It is a bit south of Puerta Vallerta and a very nice city.  Statistically the safest in Mexico.  Very low crime and almost no street beggers.  I am not sure how good the surfing is there, but there are some very nice hotels from the basic to 5-star all-inclusive (US$30 to $400).  Look at tripadvisor for more details and specific hotel reviews.

Answer 2

San Juan de Lima, near Guadalajara Mexico. You far enough as to have peace n quiet, but close enought to have all the comforts of home.

Answer 3

I went to Playa del Carmen and Stayed in a cancun hotel. So it was nice.

Answer 4

Go to Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. Quite reasonable prices and they have the best waves for surfing in Mexico. Other possibilities are Puerto Angel and Zipolite, also at the Pacific coast of Oaxaca; very cheap and there is nothing to do but relax.