Those who grew up around Mompiche have surfing is ingrained in their blood from a really early age. So don’t feel bad if you decide to try riding the waves and six-year-olds are flying past you looking like they were born on a board. The Mompiche Bay is an ideal place for novice surfers and pros....
Portete is a virtually untouched and uninhabited beach that sits hidden a ways behind the main shore. Access is via a long dirt road and brief canoe ride. It’s about an hour on foot, 10 or 15 minutes by car. If you’re walking, bring a water bottle, plenty of sunscreen and maybe a few snacks....