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By Gary Chandler

Once a small fishing village, Puerto Escondido has become an agricultural, educational, business center, and home to more than 50,000 people.
Famous for its surfing, Puerto Escondido is also a popular destination for backpackers from around the world.
Swimmers should mind the rip current, which grows powerful at certain tides.

Puerto Escondido Travel Guide

I consider Puerto Escondido (pwer-toh es-cohn-dee-doh) the best overall beach value in Mexico, and it retains the same casual beach feel that's drawn people here for decades. Although it has long been known as one of the world's top surf sites, today it's broadening its appeal. Think alternative therapies, great vegetarian restaurants, hip nightlife, awesome hotel and dining values, and some of the best coffee shops in Mexico. It's a place for those whose priorities include the dimensions of the surf break (big), the temperature of the beer (cold), the strength of the coffee (espresso), and the optimal tanning angle. The young and very aware crowd that comes here measures time by the tides, and the pace is relaxed. Read More

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Hotels

Best Western Posada Real

Boulevard Benito Juarez
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Hotel Flor de Maria

Playa Marinero, 1ra. Entrada
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Hotel Santa Fe

Calle del Morro
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Attractions

Hidden Voyages Ecotours

Perez Gasga Ave 905 (at Viajes Dimar Travel Agency)
Puerto Escondido, Mexico

Distance: 0.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Go birdwatching in nearby Manialtepec lagoon on a half day motorized boat trip with noted Canadian ornithologist Michael Malone.... Read More

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Playa Zicatela

Playa Zicatela
Puerto Escondido, Mexico

Distance: 1.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Even if you don't surf, a visit to Playa Zicatela can be rewarding, a chance to watch world-class... Read More

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Playa Carrizalillo

Fracc. Carrizalillo
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Puerto Escondido, Mexico

Distance: 0.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: A long flight of stairs leads down a bluff to this secluded beach, which has decent snorkeling and boogie boarding, and a handful of beach shacks serving simple meals.... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Puerto Escondido

	Distance (mi.)
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport	280.2 map

Other Smaller Airports near Puerto Escondido

	Distance (mi.)
Huatulco Airport	49.9 map
Oaxaca Xoxocotlan Airport	87.0 map
Acapulco Juan Alvarez International Airport	192.2 map

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Puerto Escondido Vacation Rentals

from: $208

Beautiful Ocean View Villa with Pool Walk to Beach

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2.5
Sleeps: 4

Amenities: Balcony, Blender, Breakfast Bar, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Lounge, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Outdoor Shower, Oven, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, Towels, Utensils, Wireless Internet Access

from: $98

Casita Manzanillo: A Mexican Style Home

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4

Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Blender, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils, Wireless Internet Access

from: $468

Casa Rubia - Luxury beach front rental villa with private staff of 4 + car & driver.

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 7
Sleeps: 26

Amenities: Air Conditioning, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, DVD Player, Internet Access, Lounge, Oceanfront, Pets OK, Smoking OK, Swimming Pool, TV, Wireless Internet Access

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