Is Surfing in mainland Mexico safe? Is it as dangerous as everyone makes out? "If you're not back by Monday, I'll post an ad for your job." The jokes came thick and fast from my work colleagues after I told them I was headed to Guerrero for six days. My less adventurous friends and colleagues think it incredibly stupid to go to Mexico for a vacation. Like most Americans in the current climate, Mexico to them conjures up images of cartels, crime and murder. We have all seen the images or read the stories of bodies hanging from bridges, kidnappings and robberies. Indeed, even some of my Mexican friends showed some caution in their expressions when I mentioned Guerrero. Since the jailing of El Chapo in the US, Mexico has become a maze of waring cartel factions, all bidding for power and money in the most violent ways possible. A simple google search will confirm everyone's fears and Fox news will portray Mexico as a warzone full of rapists and criminals. My social media feed on the other hand shows images of pristine beaches, beautiful countryside and un-crowded waves for anyone willing to take a risk. So that's what we did, we took a risk and went to Cartel Country. All the videos on this channel are inspired by the ideas in the number one selling book, The Average Surfer's Guide to Travel, Waves and Progression. You can grab a copy of the book by visiting https://www.surfers.guide or on Amazon. Boards and clothing by https://www.fitzroysurfboards.com Sunglasses and apparel by https://www.spyoptic.com Board bags and luggage by https://www.dakine.com Action cameras by https://www.gopro.com Song One - Axel Thesleff - Bad Karma Song Two - Mat McHugh meets the Yum Yums - These Strange Days