About us
Our WildMex Team is comprised of skilled, professional and friendly instructors who allshare a deep love for their lifestyle and commitment to preserving and bettering their surroundings. After joining us on a surfari or adventure trip, expect to leave with once in a lifetime memories and new lifelong friends!
Sayulita Surf Instructor Javier Chavez

Javier has spent the majority of his life participating in outdoor activities. He has been mountain biking for 18 years, and was on the Mexican National Team for 3 years in a row. After racing mountain bikes professionally, he left racing to study and earn a Degree in Environmental Engineering . During his time in University he got involved in rock climbing and surfing, which at the same time, fed his love for the outdoors. Sooner than later, surfing became a huge part of his life

Dividing his time and energy between Wildmex, outdoor activities and travelling around the globe, Javier considers himself fortunate to live the life he lives, be able to share with so many different people and see and experience the world.


Mike Nunn, Surf Instructor and Guide
Sayulita Surf Instructor Michael Nunn

Starting out by planting over 2.5 million trees all over Canada and Australia, his travels led him to surf in such countries as Australia, Indonesia, Fiji, Tahiti, New Zealand, Hawaii, Mexico and Canada. While living in Australia for 5 years, Michael became a surf instructor and sea kayaking guide and taught lessons in Byron Bay Australia for three years.
Following this Mike came to Sayulita and has been instructing and guiding surf trips for WildMex for the past 3 years.  La pura Vida.  He is also heavily into skateboarding, snowboarding, tennis, and music, and has plans to take over the world...

Risa
Sayulita Surf Instructor Javier Chavez

Made in Mexico, born in New York, Risa Mara Machuca has always had a connection with the ocean. Daughter of a fisherman and a waitress, the ocean waves have always been her playground. Risa joined the Wildmex family this past season after many years working in film/music video production via Los Angeles/NY. She hopes to continue instructing while making independent film projects. Ms. Machuca is an award winning filmmaker. Her current project is a surf documentary...'ORALE ~ Surf a la Mexicana'.

Lalo

Sayulita Surf Instructor Javier Chavez

Born in Santa Cruz, Nayarit, Lalo (Short for Eduardo) has been surfing since he was a kid. He grew up next to secluded and amazing lefthander, spending his summer days surfing with his friend. When time came, he went to College and got a degree in Tourism, then moving to Sayulita to work in the Surf Service Industry.

Lalo is probably the most energetic Surf Instructor you will find, he is like a version of the Energizer Bunny in board shorts. Not only that, but he is knowledgeable, friendly and full of surprises

He is also an amazing cook, a skilled fisherman and a great Salsa dancer.

Alan
Sayulita Surf Instructor Javier Chavez

Alan has been Surfing for over 30 years and teaching for over 10. He is native from the state of Nayarit and has surfed all over Mexico.

With a background working in Archeological sites in Mexico, he sure knows plenty about the culture and is happy to share with guests.

His experience teaching in Sayulita´s break warrantees you will be in the right place and catching the right waves.

Pablo
Sayulita Surf Instructor Javier Chavez

Coming from a musical background, Pablo discovered surfing just recently and just hasn't been able to let go. Claiming that his job is the best job on earth, Pablo takes care of our bookings, rentals and logistics. A great, simple guy to hang out with, he will be glad to cheer you with a smile when you arrive to our headquarters.

Diego

Originally from Santa Cruz, Nayarit, Diego is an amazing surfer and chill guy.

Diego takes care of our Surf Board, Bike and Kayak rentals at our beach location and is happy to receive guests, recommend the right equipment for them and give pointers and info regarding the surf breaks in the area and conditions.


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