Place Of Thorns | The Story of Puerto Escondido

[@NowNowMedia]

Please hit subscribe and share if you like what we do - your support helps us to keep making these films! Place of Thorns is the pilot episode of our ORIGINS series, exploring the stories behind the world's most incredible waves. Stay tuned, we'll be travelling to Indonesia, North Africa and the Pacific in Season One.

[@Slotsurfer]

Amazing production 💪🏼♥️

[@gabolele3106]

very nice documentary.

[@eduardomotta3569]

Não sei porque o mundial de surf, não faz parte do calendário de ZICA TELA, UMA DAS MELHORES ONDAS...ESTILO PIPELINE....

[@zochbuppet448]

@NowNowMedia I hope the guy who edited this is not making more of the videos you will be showing. I'm guessing like most people these days he never went to school or had any training on production or editing?. Tell him to get some training on timing. He is totally clueless on how timing works in media and film (like most younger people who just pick up a camera and get video editing software), and has no clue how long to hold shots, especially the photos on the history of the place, and the early 70's surfing photos. I had to constantly pause to be able to be able to see the photos properly. He totally wrecked what could of be a really beautiful production. .

[@marcelslab]

Faltam salva vidas e não existe investimento para segurança na cidade e dentro do mar. ​@@eduardomotta3569

[@jessemiranda326]

Im second generation from the country of Mexico . I can't begin to tell you of this magical place . So many memories starting from the times my grandmother would take my brother and i to Tijuana. One of the most important lessons was how to help the poor basket weavers on 1st street. I sill follow her lessons of giving too those less fortunate . I passed that lesson even today. I think of her every time i do this act of kindness ❤ My whole life, I've built memories from Mexico. The difference now is that the drug cartels keep those who love Mexico away for fear of danger . I've traveled many parts of the world, and i leave my heart and spirit behind everywhere I've been . Mexico is a very special place in my life .❤

[@sstim8814]

In May of 1971 I took the bus from Oaxaca city to Puerto. I didn't have a surfboard but a had fins for bodysurfing. In those two weeks I didn't see a surfboard. I surfed Zicatela and got the rides of my life. The last day the surf came up huge, as we stood on the point looking outside, my buddy asked if I thought it could be surfed, I said maybe with an aqua lung and a helicopter! In my journal I named it the "Mexican Pipeline".

[@MigueltorrucoRivera]

We move to Puerto Escondido from Puchutla in 1972

[@scottycartercom]

Edwin’s work behind the lens should get an award. What a masterpiece of a film.

[@NowNowMedia]

Couldn't agree more re: Edwin. Thank you for watching and the support, we appreciate it!

[@aussiedownunder4186]

Wonderful Film. Save this place guys!! Stop the Development. Save the wave ♥️♥️🙏🙏🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@NowNowMedia]

Thanks for watching and the support. Save the Waves and local organisations are still rallying hard to bring about change in Puerto.

[@thewildbikechannel]

best surf vid ive seen in a while

[@reminaya]

Oddly, I watched a video from Surfline, Maps to nowhere that was VERY well done. Highly recommended.

[@thewildbikechannel]

@@reminaya ye with simmers?

[@reminaya]

@@thewildbikechannel nah, I’m not “with” anyone. Someone else mentioned the Simmers vid, which I thought was pretty dang cool.

[@NowNowMedia]

Thanks for watching and the support!

[@tucko11]

Mini Nazare

[@bi0008]

Of all the amazing things about Oaxaca, the willingness to pull together and stand up for what is good for the community as a whole may be my favorite attribute.

[@NowNowMedia]

Cheers and thank you for watching. If you want to find out more about the campaign to save Puerto, see www.savethewaves.org/puerto

[@MichaelOliver-ry7fj]

Versus the blatant and greedy Murder of Three Surfers in Baja California?

[@TSSurf]

This content is better than any of the surf content out there I swear this channel should have millions of views this is truly top tier surf journalism. Way better than any Surfline/Red Bull/ WSL stuff I hope you guys get the recognition you deserve

[@NowNowMedia]

Thanks for watching and the support, it's hugely appreciated!

[@bike4peace]

Fully agree on that. One of the best documentaries I have ever seen!

[@fredrit323]

This place was an absolute gem when I first visited in the mid 80's it was truly paradise, un developed, friendly, affordable, un crowded, went there briefly in 2004 and I couldn't believe my eyes, it's really sad to see the changes, it almost looks like a different place altogether, but the memories will stay with me forever...

[@raulgaleradominguez5536]

During a surf trip in Puerto Rico I met a local who had also visited Puerto Escondido back in the 80's and the way it described it to me looked like a completely different town from the one I visited in 2022. Now there's an entire new neighborhood in La Punta which is where all of the cool restaurants and hostels are. Feels just like any other tourist beach town. At least the actual Puerto Escondido town is still very mexican and not super gentrified (yet).

[@realmx1439]

2004 still was a Paradise , now Is a city ...

[@SalvemosPuertoEscondido]

Join us in the fight to save this epic wave and many other around Puerto Escondido, donate on the link provided in the description of the video. ^

[@87gn199]

@@realmx1439 well said. Main thing that hits you right off the bat is the aggressive taxi drivers. Whole place use to be so laid back, even that taxi drivers were chill and gave you a fair gringo rate rather than trying to get more than what I pay for Ubers in the US lol.

[@realmx1439]

@@SalvemosPuertoEscondido Donate?? Who are you?

[@FluidSurfing]

This film is insane, beautiful and unforgettable. Puerto Escondido is probably the scariest beach break in the world. I love it and admire every single guy who paddles out there. Forever Zicatela ❤

[@NowNowMedia]

Thanks for watching and the support, it's hugely appreciated.

[@GiancarloMergner]

México é INCRÍVEL!!! Un saludo de Brasil para todo pueblo mexicano

[@louispostma2233]

Was living in Guadalajara from 72-76, surfed Escondido at that time. Never saw a local surfer, max crowd was five gringos in town total, often surfed with one friend. It was the Newport Beach crew that blew it up with the surf media.

[@Joe-h6s]

Zooport

[@jeremyschrader9014]

Had the pleasure of staying in Puerto for about three weeks in 2014. Was lucky enough to stay with Oscar Moncada and his wonderful family. His uncles fixed my board and made the best fish tacos. He was super lovely and welcoming with a huge smile. His mum was an angel. I'll be back one day hopefully a better surfer. Nothing but love and respect to the Moncada family and the locals there.

[@NowNowMedia]

Cheers for watching and the support Jeremy - those are memories to cherish.

[@petermartin9494]

I was once honored by witnessing a big day at Zicatela. The lineup was almost empty. Few people had the balls to surf that. It made Hawaii look almost tame.

[@WATERTUBULAR]

1972 here... I was working on a project in Costa Mesa... I had come over from Maui. Dan Rawson turned me onto this place, it was their go-to... a tiny village... then I spent some time with my one of my best friends from UCSB in the 60's, Gerald Saunders, in 1974... ĥe had long boards made for P. E.... This is a very heartfelt docu... really excellent... Mexican soul... truly beautiful people...

[@gabrieln3613]

We had friends from Gulf Coast of Florida that went to Punta Roca (La Libertad) in El Salvador 1973, then friend and I went there for 2.5 months in July/ August 1974. I stayed at Punta Roca but we had a friend who was native to Panama who knew of Puerto Escondido so he picked up my friend (they only had room for 1 more) and they traveled up there on the way back to Florida. They caught it big......I believe that would have been August/September of 1974. Until then only that one Surfer Mag. article shown in the video had been published. There were some people that came to El Salvador who were from Orange County. It was a friendly atmosphere back then.......Soul Surfing much more than the "sport" it has morphed into today.

[@NowNowMedia]

Thanks for watching and the feedback, it's hugely appreciated.

[@alanvalderramadelgado8109]

Buenisimo mi Edwin Felicidades que gran trabajo, y Morgan narrando no mms enhorabuena y que viva Puerto Escondido!!!! Gracias a la comunidad por defender Zicatela.

[@Eld4rZ]

I visited Puerto on my Mexico trip, thought I’d surf there, then I saw the wave when I came to Zicatela beach. Said fuck that and pussied out because I knew I wouldn’t be able to handle that. So much water moving, horrifying 40 foot closeouts. That shit can kill you instantly if you don’t know what you’re doing.

[@philliplaplante8086]

I surfed Puerto in the early 90’s. It’s a very heavy wave with no paddling channels, rip tides, currents and crowds. When you got a good one, it was all worth it! 🤙🏼🇲🇽

[@BobbyJetty1502]

Yup. El Nino 97' was all time. Even 93&94 was epic. No crowds no cords no kooks Aloha nui

[@NowNowMedia]

All it takes is one good wave. Thanks for watching!

[@AxelG28]

Love those 70's pics with the lightningbolt boards and gerry Lopez, my fav surfer

[@zochbuppet448]

Couldnt really see them as they were shown for like 2 seconds, as the guy who made the video doesnt really know how to edit properly, doesnt know about timing

[@jakemarlow8998]

This was probably the best surfing infomercial I've ever seen. Some super heavy waves.

[@randompuntur]

Infomercial means ‘informative commercial’ it’s informative, but it’s not a commercial

[@jakemarlow8998]

@@randompuntur You didn't catch it ... that how good it is.

[@Mexicantours]

Excellent production, a wave of respect, can eat anyone up if you are not 100% on what’s going on out there, I’m 63, so to heavy for me now, and just too dangerous. It is a wave for the brave when it’s big…may 3 …BRAVO! Respect to all the lifeguards ..

[@NowNowMedia]

Thanks for watching. The lifeguards there are definitely unsung heroes!

[@ismimeli]

This was a wonderful documentary; I hope the people in charge see this. My heart breaks for the people affected. I wish the best for Puerto❤

[@NowNowMedia]

Thanks for watching and the support. You can see more about the campaign to save Puerto at www.savethewaves.org/puerto

[@Ana.Silvia.Ortega.Saenz1]

Puerto Escondido means "Hidden Port", and back in the day, it honored its name, since even many mexicans from Acapulco visited these beaches near to Oaxaca, as they were barely known by tourists, and it was a refugee for locals during high season. Thank you for this video, it's cool as well as informative.

[@Ana.Silvia.Ortega.Saenz1]

And yes, helmets are also cool.

[@NowNowMedia]

Thanks for watching and the support!

[@drewpickell6996]

this is amazing. thank you so much. my dad surfed puerto in the 80's and i lived there with him as a baby. i'm a skateboarder in austin, texas now days but i've dreamt of coming back to puerto my whole life. one day i'll make it back. thank you 🙏

[@NowNowMedia]

Cheers drew, thanks for watching and the support, it's hugely appreciated.

[@Lennylon]

When you come, connect with Beto at Colorada Surf Shop. He's old school. He probably knew your dad 😂

[@warren818]

What an amazing surf documentary. Massive props to you at NowNow.

[@NowNowMedia]

Thank you for watching and the support, we really appreciate it - and stay tuned, we've got more in works for this series coming soo.

[@lajedobode]

Beautiful movie! Congratulations to the professionals involved in the project, watching this masterpiece deeply touched my heart. I met incredible people in this documentary, my feeling at the end was that I had been with long-time friends, without having ever seen them before.

[@NowNowMedia]

Thanks for watching and the support, it's hugely appreciated!

[@cyrchevalier71]

yeah its true bro

[@erimason5102]

Mad respect for telling this story and the people in Puerto, saludo!

[@NowNowMedia]

Cheers and thank you for watching, we appreciate the support!

[@marksmith296]

I there in eighty two for a month. Best barrels of my life until a solid 20' swell rolled in. I was humbled rapidly and had to have my nose sewn back on. Awesome place with surfers from around the world.

[@NowNowMedia]

Thanks for watching.

[@RealSurfStories]

Such an amazing and beautiful movie of the most unique place on Earth. So honored to have my footage featured in this. Puerto y tu gente están solos ❤

[@NowNowMedia]

Thank you Tony, we could not have made the same film without your support!

[@theodorecrowley2846]

This is the sickest video ever. Zica es paraíso. Gracias to the local boys for sharing the best beach break in the world with us

[@NowNowMedia]

Thanks for watching and the support, it's much appreciated.

[@mikie47]

Was still small town in 1982 when we flew in from Oaxaca. Rip almost killed me and friend body surfing when we tried to come back in. Swam for our lives. Glad I got to see many of these Pueblo Magico’s before the insane growth. Thank you for this great video.

[@NowNowMedia]

Cheers and thank you for watching, we really appreciate the support.

[@alternativemedicinenyc1]

Im a local from Oaxaca but this film is amazing, I just expected surf clips but the whole mix with local speeches and points of view was deep and this invites us to raise awareness about this beautiful coast, much respect and love fellas!! keep it real. Saludos

[@NowNowMedia]

Thanks for watching and supporting the film And please hit subscribe if you haven't already, we've got more coming soon.

[@martymcnab2118]

Wow, one of the best surf docos I've seen in a long, long time. The footage, the people and interviews, the music, the background sounds (the surf itself) - everything. Well done to all involved and thanks for sharing it. Certainly got a Like and Subscribe from me.

[@NowNowMedia]

Thank you Marty, really appreciate the feedback and support.

[@marianapontano3604]

Felicitaciones Buen film Y gracias por recibirme en sus playas,6 veces fui,pude surfar,conocer a muchos surfer locales. Ver generaciones de grandes surfistas locales y compartir con ellos. Desde los 90 a esta parte,mucho vivido x alli. Afortunada de conocer esos picos y esa gente.

[@eBodyboardingcom]

Great piece, though I would agree showing more of the local bodyboard crew would have been nice (I know Edwin is a bodyboarder). My first trip there was in around 1988 and Coco came to our hotel...he must have been 9 or 10 years old at the time. So many legends there!

[@flasponge]

Amen, mega dittos, so many legends there

[@babyguey340]

It’s a surf doc not a sponge doc. Go home kook.

[@danieltuso]

No deberían haber mostrado ninguno, es un video de surf no de ese deporte ridículo para ranas 😂

[@oheloai1]

what a special wave and place...the soundtrack and local players interviews make the story complete...well done!!!!!!

[@NowNowMedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@mistermoredo]

Amazing film, a lot of emotions put together, and powerful waves, a great combination for a success. The tracks are perfect too, specially the last song.

[@NowNowMedia]

Thanks for watching and the support, much appreciated.

[@userDzmitry]

Самые тёплые воспоминания, хочется возвращаться больше чем домой

[@phillypam]

Bless Puerto, the Wave and the People who live in Peace with Mother Earth. Gratitude with Love,

[@SalvemosPuertoEscondido]

Join us in the fight to save this epic wave and many other around Puerto Escondido, donate on the link provided in the description of the video. ^

[@Mrmojorisin76]

Excellent documentary - such a necessary evil; change in the world. Tourism is a double edged sword. Thank you for putting together such a well done production.

[@NowNowMedia]

Cheers for the feedback and thank you for watching!

[@siempre.verano]

So epic guys. Amo Puerto con todo mi corazon. It is so special and i hope we can keep it that way.

[@NowNowMedia]

Thanks for watching and the support!

[@BuddyWalton]

This is such a great production! Brings back great memories and stories of surfing Puerto Escondido between 76' and 84'. Watching the town go thru changes very quickly back then. We used to stay at a place called Los Crotos down by the harbor. May times we would pay fishermen boats to take us and drop us off at dawn in the water at Far Bar/ Zicatela or all the way down to La Punta. There was nothing but Jungle from La Punta back into town. We would walk back thru the jungle to 200 and hitch hike with a farmers pickup back into town when the wind came onshore around 10-11am. Survived some serious poundings, saw some serious injuries and broken boards ( including one of mine ) Great memories , waves and and some of the craziest stories in my life.

[@NowNowMedia]

Cheers Buddy, thanks for watching and the support.

[@a.ericschlobohm97]

Definitely an all-time top 10 surf film! This film, in all of it's dignity and purity, triumphs over the best that Hollywood has to offer today.

[@NowNowMedia]

Thank you for watching and the support!

[@janmillan9936]

A well thought documentary film with a top tier cinematography 🤙🏽

[@NowNowMedia]

Thanks for watching and the support Jan. Hit subscribe if you haven't already, we've got more coming soon.

[@Soldado_deDios1]

This place is the one and only challenege for any surfer, and others just for to feel the rush, excelentt documentary.. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@NowNowMedia]

Cheers and thank you for watching.

[@climber222]

Tourism ruins communities everywhere 😢 Nice to see such a humble crew there at Puerto 👍

[@dave9351]

Endless Summer II took out Tamarindo, CR, but Robert August still there and I'm sure it's a double edged sword ? 1994, I sat with Mark Foo and Mike Latronic at the tiny casino/hotel and played Blackjack RIP Tamarindo & Mark Foo

[@SalvemosPuertoEscondido]

Join us in the fight to save this epic wave and many other around Puerto Escondido, donate on the link provided in the description of the video. ^

[@mannydanger]

Especialmente los gringos

[@koolhandlukemakemyday8812]

Money and greed is ruining the world!

[@grampskush211]

You ruin tourism with your stupid rock climbing

[@2beahummingbird]

Wait my little sister and I are both chicanos from Encinitas and love to swim. I am so happy about this program fersure checking it out!

[@thedarksurfer.]

Epic work guys! Descanza en paz mi Oscarin ♥

[@NowNowMedia]

Thank you for watching and the support!

[@palpafilms]

This filmmaking is incredible, perfect pace and cadence. Beautiful work.

[@NowNowMedia]

Cheers and thank you for the support,, we really appreciate it.

[@wendypage5787]

Fabulous film, gracias! I went to Puerto in the ‘80’s. The beachbreak made me eat humble pie. Crawled up that beach naked more than once. Rode the biggest wave of my life at the point, though. My friend, Bob Crowe owned the Arco Iris hotel. He was one of those early ‘70’s Texans who loved Puerto and we all followed his lead. I have lived in Mexico for the past 20 years, but my last visit to Puerto was in ‘89 and it had already changed too much for me, but I sure have fond memories of the people and those waves. Saludos a todos!

[@NowNowMedia]

Thanks for watching and the support, much appreciated.

[@87gn199]

Where did you go surf after?

[@zochbuppet448]

@wendypage5787 I wonder what you think about the rest of the changes in most places in the rest of Mexico, since this place it had already changed so much as far back as '89..lol. Its mostly Americans tourists that wrecked most of the more smaller towns and lesser known areas in Mexico

[@87gn199]

Wow, confirms my memories 2011, I remember the wave on left side of beach where it was all just palm trees already then, waves breaking far far out .. I didn't see any of that last couple years.

[@bartholomewnathaniel807]

Great documentary not only a mere surfing destination! As an 'American' who has experience with Mexico to Guatemala I'm a lil sad that I missed this place, although I don't surf (But wish I had!) Gracias todos!

[@NowNowMedia]

cheers and thank you for watching!

[@genesmith4642]

Wow! Unreal documentary. I knew some of the big wave riders were going there and it's a heavy wave but the whole story and feel of the town from the local perspective made it special.

[@NowNowMedia]

Thanks for watching and the feedback, much appreciated.

[@ItsWesSmithYo]

Nice one friends. Honored to have met some of these amazing people and to have surfed smaller breaks with a few. Always humbling to watch this wave up close a few times a year. Keep up the strong work. 🤙🏽🏄😎🏄🏽‍♂️🖤

[@NowNowMedia]

Thank you for watching and the support, it's hugely appreciated.

[@jamesdouglas2943]

Best surf vid I’ve seen lately 🤙🏽

[@NowNowMedia]

Thank you very much James

[@NemoBrown-q2v]

SUPER PART 1, NEEDS PART 2 !! ALOT OF HISTORY ,NAMES EVENTS AND MUCH MORE IS MISSING IN DA STORY . STILL MUCH JOY & BIG TX NNM HUGE LOVE RIP CARMELITA AND FRIENDS GRACIAS PUERTO

[@NowNowMedia]

You could probably make an entire series on all the legends and milestones Puerto has produced over the years. But we only had 35 minutes to capture the essence of the story in this timeframe, so hopefully we did it justice. Thanks for watching and the support!

[@dongaza6878]

AVG magic all the way. RIP Oscar Moncada one of the greatest man to ever do it in and out of the water

[@Nezferatu]

@@dongaza6878 was this El Viejo? Such a nice guy, must have past away 2022, amazing ceremony just off Zicatela beach of boats and boards to see him off.

[@MikeD-hn9hf]

This was absolutely fascinating. Thank you SO much for sharing!!

[@NowNowMedia]

Cheers and thanks for watching!

[@trevorjones3530]

I've surfed Puerto in the 1990th and then again in mid 2000. Different wave. First was farther out and not so much closing out, then later on. Broke two boards at Zicatela and nearly drowned at the Punta...when a grower kept me pinned inside for a set of five. Gnarly place...good ol'times.

[@LouisWulff-eu2jm]

What an amazing movie..well done Will, AVG and Edwin. Professional and beautifully filmed and edited. Can't wait for more.

[@NowNowMedia]

Thank you Louis!

[@itsbriwilson]

Such an incredible film! Had the pleasure of visiting Puerto Escondido once and that wave, even from the beach, is fucking terrifying.

[@NowNowMedia]

Cheers and thanks for watching!

[@StiltFactory]

Dang! Great doc. I surfed Puerto 3x in the 90's and fell in love with it. Never rode one at Zicatella but tried and was absolutely crushed each time. I feel for these guys who ended up in the hospital, I was lucky. This makes me want to buy a helmet.....

[@NowNowMedia]

Thanks for watching and the support.

[@jasondhines]

I have nightmares about this place lol. Terrifying. Nice edit!

[@IOSALive]

Now Now Media, nice content I really liked it

[@NowNowMedia]

Cheers and thank you for the support, it's much appreciated.

[@martinmartin8871]

I had a 3 week trip in 78 right before the airport. Not many structures between the town and the point. To save 5$ sometimes we would walk a couple hours back from the point. WE caught tuna off a 12' boat. WE climbed coconut trees. WE scored pot in newspapers. The Dentista owned much of the town. Best barrel of my life. Gracias!

[@NowNowMedia]

Cheers Martin, thanks for watching!

[@NeilBradfield]

Very Cool. Thanks for the ride.

[@NowNowMedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@WickBeavers]

I surfed there back in 1975 - a big season with about 5 surfers and plenty of liquados for post surf refreshments. Place further south called El Faro’s found us waiting for waves as 5’ sharks did back flips all around us. Got bit by a sea snake in Zehuatenejo and have only the best memories for the old, traveling, antique days of uncrowded secret spots! Nice movie!!

[@NowNowMedia]

Cheers and thank you for watching.

[@GDAPONTEMUSIC]

Excellent work!🌊👍✨

[@NowNowMedia]

Thank you for watching and the support.

[@JohnnygSawyer]

Ahhhh, what a beautiful video. I have some gringo friends who moved down to Puerto back in the 90's. Shoutout to the Jones Family ❣️ That wave is no joke 😮

[@NowNowMedia]

Thanks for watching Johnny and the support, much appreciated.

[@PlaySA]

I was just there! Unfortunately, and disappointingly, there was little to no swell during my weeklong visit. Still absolutely adored the area and Qoxaca overall, gorgeous place, gorgeous people, great vibes. So glad I decided to check it out.

[@ambermackay921]

Excellent film !

[@NowNowMedia]

Thank you for watching and the support,

[@smilinkylen5621]

Beautiful film and great music. Magia. 🧡🧡🧡

[@NowNowMedia]

Thanks for watching and the support!

[@rgarciaphotographie6373]

Wonderful documentary ❤

[@NowNowMedia]

Thank you for watching and the support.

[@jordiolsson]

Beautiful! Loved every second

[@NowNowMedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidtarrant741]

It is rare to find surf videos that are so well put together. This mini surf movie has a good balance of it all; surfing, the history, the locals, big wave pros, photography. I love finding mini surf movies/documentaries like this one. Instantly subscribed 👍

[@NowNowMedia]

Thank you very much David. We appreciate the support. Hopefully more like this to come soon. All the best.

[@ODL957]

One of the best short documentary about Puerto, thank you for making and sharing

[@NowNowMedia]

Cheers, and thank you for the support!

[@a.ericschlobohm97]

Excellent narrator, akin to Morgan Freeman. I love this documentary style of filmmaking, this is the reason why I love to surf, this is why I love surfing.

[@richieroma]

it is Morgan Freeman.

[@danielpperez4095]

Brutal, magnífico, pura vida!

[@NowNowMedia]

Gracias Daniel.

[@alchemybuild]

Impressively captured story and music. Wave and spot is epic 🔥🔥😭. Great story. Hope you get funding for infrastructure that helps but does not ruin the spot and that wave 🌊

[@NowNowMedia]

Thank you for watching and the support.

[@leost152]

I love that place I was 14 years old in 1995 and my hippie parents and I were traveling for a year. They asked me if there was a place in Mexico that I wanted to see. I had read in a book that surfing was done in Puerto Escondido so it was my choice, luckily I was able to learn and surf every day at Playa Carrizalillo for 1 month. The Chedraui looks huge now.

[@ramaimacdonald6430]

Incredible movie. Extremely well crafted

[@NowNowMedia]

Thank you for watching and the support!

[@joachimcoonan6255]

Epic!! Cheers for uploading. Subscribed

[@NowNowMedia]

Thanks a lot Joachim! Stoked you enjoyed it. All the best.

[@melanybendix3162]

Most epic surf doccie. More of this please!

[@4URinfinite]

Awesome video. Loved it. Some of the most incredible barrels I've ever seen ridden! Successfully and unsuccessfully!!

[@NowNowMedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@FocusWLN]

Wow, best surf film I've seen for years. Perfectly shot and put together!

[@NowNowMedia]

Thanks for watching and the support!

[@sdsul2422]

best surf film in a while, captures the spirit ❤

[@NowNowMedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@Jimmyconnect]

I was in Puerto a week ago. It was worth visiting 🤙🏽

[@NowNowMedia]

Agreed - Puerto is an amazing place and worth fighting for. thanks for watching and the support.

[@paulhansen6282]

as many before stated, it was a much quieter and cleaner place "back in the day"'. I was here & other areas south travelling with some fellow NZ surfers in the 80's. Low and behold time moves on and my two sons follow a similar path around the surf globe now. My younger son is on the left at 41 - 42 second time on the story above taking the exit button.

[@wuichowll]

🌴🙏🏽💚🇲🇽🌊 excelente docu 👌🏼🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@NowNowMedia]

Cheers and thank you for watching.

[@fatiporai]

Amei muito o doc, super informativo e ja tenho vontade de conhecer mais esse paraiso que é Puerto escondido! Excelente produção e imagens! Felicidades pelo trabalho!

[@NowNowMedia]

Obrigado por assistir e pelo apoio, nós realmente apreciamos isso!

[@conorflanagan1529]

Great clip 👌 sandbars that size just hit different 😮

[@mauriciofonseca8174]

Beatifull film, congrats from Boca Barranca Costa Rica

[@NowNowMedia]

Thanks for watching and the support Mauricio, it's much appreciated.

[@pesosinmypocket]

Beautiful video! Hoping I can get more involved with more save the wave initiatives. Hope more tourist dollars can go towards more ocean safety and lifeguards out in puerto, stay safe!

[@NowNowMedia]

Thank you for watching and the support. If you haven't already, check out www.savethewaves.org/puerto to find out more about the campaign to save Puerto.

[@mauriciobarros1063]

Awesome doc, cool people, beautiful places, huge waves and heavy barrels, a lot of power!

[@NowNowMedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@SUPsports]

Great job with the documentary!...I feel very fortunate to have experienced Puerto surf and culture in the early 80's when it was still kind of a sleepy fishing village with dirt streets and an airport with dirt runway and palapas...sounds like the already heavy heaving barrels have become even heavier...

[@NowNowMedia]

Cheers and thank you for watching.

[@alexpatrickfilms]

Great work guys! amazing story and cinematograph! congrats

[@NowNowMedia]

Cheers @alexpatrickfilms, much appreciated.

[@SurfKite]

That spot is absolutely stunning!

[@patrickhenrys]

Impressive…keep them coming

[@NowNowMedia]

Thanks for watching and the support!

[@sMVshortMusicVideos]

Inspirational History.

[@williamdemas4622]

Tremendous film. Hate to hear that over deveIoping is ruining the delicate balance nature has provided for soooo long. Too many humans... I surfed Escondido and surely had my ass handed to me. Thank you so much for this Doc, I love it and it brought back that feeling of being there. Still had that small town feel in 90. Gotta get back. Good luck to all the locals fighting the good fight !

[@NowNowMedia]

Thanks for watching and supporting the film William. And please hit subscribe if you haven't already, we've got more in the series coming soon.

[@marigoldpluss]

Thank you great video🎉🎉🌊🌊💕💕

[@NowNowMedia]

Thanks for watching and the support!