Puerto Escondido
Mexico · Oaxaca · 0 m
Description
Puerto Escondido is a lively coastal town on the Pacific Ocean in the Mexican state of Oaxaca and a renowned destination for surfing, beach life, and nature. The town is famous for the powerful waves of Playa Zicatela, including the legendary “Mexican Pipeline”, its sheltered swimming coves such as Carrizalillo, and its spectacular sunsets. Puerto Escondido combines a laid-back surf culture with Oaxacan cuisine, vibrant nightlife, and the distinctive character of Mexico’s Pacific coast. Bioluminescent lagoons, mangroves, and beaches where sea turtles nest make the surrounding area an exceptional destination for nature lovers.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 3 to 8 days (optimal 5 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: December – April
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Zicatela Beach & Mexican Pipeline
- Carrizalillo Beach
- Manialtepec Lagoon & bioluminescence(Day trip)
- La Punta de Zicatela
- Surf lessons in La Punta & Carrizalillo
- Bacocho Beach
- Sea turtle releases at Bacocho Beach
- Puerto Angelito Beach
- Manzanillo Beach
- Snorkeling at Puerto Angelito & Manzanillo
- Principal Beach & fishing harbor
- Adoquín pedestrian street
- Rinconada restaurant district
- La Punta restaurants, bars & nightlife
- Puerto Escondido seafood & fish tacos
- Dolphin watching off Puerto Escondido
- Humpback whale watching (December - March)
- Sportfishing off Puerto Escondido
- Chacahua Lagoons National Park(Day trip)
- Chacahua mangrove boat tour(Day trip)
- Chacahua Beach & surf break(Day trip)
- Mazunte historic center & beach(Day trip)
- Punta Cometa(Day trip)
- Mexican Turtle Center in Mazunte(Day trip)
- San Agustinillo Beach(Day trip)
- Zipolite Beach(Day trip)
- La Ventanilla mangroves & wildlife(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- PXM