Puerto Escondido

Puerto Escondido, a beach resort in Mexico

Puerto Escondido, the city of cozy beaches!

At the end of the Sierra Madre del Sur mountain range that snakes through Oaxaca, Mexico, and down to the Pacific Ocean, lies the coastal resort of Puerto Escondido, 180 miles from the state capital. The town is built around a picturesque bay dotted with gigantic rock formations. On the northwestern end, Bacocho Beach has the most variety of hotels and the atmosphere is decidedly laid-back. Playa Principal in the middle of town has a nice beach for families and several boats you can hire for fishing or sightseeing. On the southeastern end you’ll find Zicatela, a vibrant action-packed beach with a cosmopolitan atmosphere that attracts surfers and other tourists from around the world, especially Europe. Many come to conquer the resort's famous waves.

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Tours to Puerto Escondido

By evening, you are treated to an unforgettable sunset over the ocean. Golden and pink hues blend with the horizon as white-sand beaches invite you to stroll barefoot along the gentle waves. At every step, you meet smiling locals, eager to share their rich culture and traditions. Dancing to lively rhythms and tasting the vibrant, bold flavors of exotic cuisine are just glimpses of the unforgettable experiences that await.

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Breathtaking nature, ancient history, warm-hearted people, and the feeling that you’ve found a place where time loses its meaning. Are you ready to journey to a land where every moment becomes an adventure?

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Excursions in Puerto Escondido

For adventure seekers, this is paradise: boat rides through winding jungle rivers, horseback riding across endless plains, and climbing cliffs with breathtaking panoramic views. All of this is paired with cultural immersion—from ancient rituals to modern-day festivals, brimming with passion and the joy of life.

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Vacation in Puerto Escondido

Puerto Escondido, a paradise for surfers!

A stroll along Zicatela provides the chance to enjoy the spectacular performances of surfers skimming atop the crests of colossal waves. According to experts, Puerto Escondido is among the ten best surfing sites on the planet. Come nightfall, it’s party time in Puerto Escondido, especially along the pedestrian main street known as El Adoquin where nighthawks party from bar to club until dawn. But there’s more to Puerto Escondido than its awesome waves and vibrant nightlife. The area surrounding the bay has a wealth of natural wonders. Just 20 minutes north of Puerto Escondido, birders can rent kayaks or motorboats to view the pelicans, hawks, hummingbirds, spoonbills and more that inhabit the mangrove forests of the Manialtepec Lagoon.