Great post! Thanks for all that info, i'll definitely keep all those in consideration. The more i think about it, this trip is getting me stoked, can't wait to experience it all. La Ocho sounds like a great place to surf, and you pretty much covered all the important points. Lots of other stuff around there to do as well so we can mix it up quite a bit. From what i'm gathering renting a car / van is going to be essential, especially if I rent an SUP or longboard