Great places to eat, things to do in Puerto Escondido
Sightseeing
Known as The Mexican Pipeline. The prettiest beach in Oaxaca .Long, sandy, everybody welcome beach. Walk,lay back and relax or watch surfers having fun. Also a great variety of restaurants and bars.
79 locals recommend
Playa Zicatela
Known as The Mexican Pipeline. The prettiest beach in Oaxaca .Long, sandy, everybody welcome beach. Walk,lay back and relax or watch surfers having fun. Also a great variety of restaurants and bars.
One of the most beautiful beaches . A favorite of mine. Water here is very calm for swimming. Great place for beginners to surf, paddleboard and snorkeling
6 locals recommend
Carrizalillo
One of the most beautiful beaches . A favorite of mine. Water here is very calm for swimming. Great place for beginners to surf, paddleboard and snorkeling
Playa Principal
This beach joins with Playa Marinaro. Great for swimming. Small beach restaurants with local food and drink. Also a great place to go paddleboard. I have a friend that rent boards ..beginners to pros!!!! Great place to get a boat for fishing or seeing dolphins,turtles and whales (seasonally).
Playa de Manzanillo
Playa de ManzanilloThis beach joins with Playa Marinaro. Great for swimming. Small beach restaurants with local food and drink. Also a great place to go paddleboard. I have a friend that rent boards ..beginners to pros!!!! Great place to get a boat for fishing or seeing dolphins,turtles and whales (seasonally).
A short drive northwest of Puerto Escondido. Contemporary architecture home which is an artists residence with contemporary art. I've never been, but this is on my to do list.
29 locals recommend
Fundación Casa Wabi
Km 113 Salina Cruz - Santiago Pinotepa NacionalA short drive northwest of Puerto Escondido. Contemporary architecture home which is an artists residence with contemporary art. I've never been, but this is on my to do list.
Many boats in Playa Angelito for charter. Go fishing for half day, go whale watching or just enjoy watching the dolphins jumping all around you. Also many tortugas to see. I myself think that this is one of the best things to do while in Puerto Escondido. We can set you up with a captain for sightseeing of fishing.
18 locals recommend
Playa Puerto Angelito y Manzanillo
Many boats in Playa Angelito for charter. Go fishing for half day, go whale watching or just enjoy watching the dolphins jumping all around you. Also many tortugas to see. I myself think that this is one of the best things to do while in Puerto Escondido. We can set you up with a captain for sightseeing of fishing.
Food scene
Espadín
EspadínGreat restaurant with amazing sunset views. A must at sunset
Spirulina
Great, fresh healthy inexpensive food and drinks
Local restaurant in Zicatella and Rinconda. Great breakfast,coffee and juices
92 locals recommend
El Cafecito
Local restaurant in Zicatella and Rinconda. Great breakfast,coffee and juices
A place to visit in the morning.. Local fruits,vegetables,fish,meats,pottery and flowers. Also lots of options to eat. Best to come in the morning,do some shopping or just get the experience of this great market and have breakfast. Inexpensive excellent breakfasts and juices.
20 locals recommend
Mercado "Benito Juárez"
Benito JuarezA place to visit in the morning.. Local fruits,vegetables,fish,meats,pottery and flowers. Also lots of options to eat. Best to come in the morning,do some shopping or just get the experience of this great market and have breakfast. Inexpensive excellent breakfasts and juices.
My favorite restaurant for lunch. The best fish tacos in town. Also love the Ceviche. Juan smokes his fish daily. Unbelievable...
18 locals recommend
Smoked Fish Tacos El Viejo
s/n Cam. a Puerto AngelitoMy favorite restaurant for lunch. The best fish tacos in town. Also love the Ceviche. Juan smokes his fish daily. Unbelievable...
Luna Rossa
4 Benito JuárezGreat Pizza, salads and Italian food.. Located in Rinconada.
Great for breakfast,coffee,juices and sandwiches. In La Punta . Gets really busy late in the morning. Go early.
11 locals recommend
Hostel Frutas y Verduras & Cafe Ole
s/n Alejandro Cárdenas PeraltaGreat for breakfast,coffee,juices and sandwiches. In La Punta . Gets really busy late in the morning. Go early.
Neighborhoods
Great neighborhood with many great restaurants. A few local shops. Small grocery Super 69..has almost everything you need!
19 locals recommend
Rinconada
Great neighborhood with many great restaurants. A few local shops. Small grocery Super 69..has almost everything you need!
Situated just down from Playa Zicatela, at the southeast end of the stretch of sand, is La Punta. If you want all the atmosphere of Zicatela but with waves safer for newbies, this is the beach for you. La Punta is a great area to eat,walk around and enjoy the atmosphere. Hipsterpart of Puerto Escondido. Definitely check it out.
27 locals recommend
Brisas de Zicatela
Situated just down from Playa Zicatela, at the southeast end of the stretch of sand, is La Punta. If you want all the atmosphere of Zicatela but with waves safer for newbies, this is the beach for you. La Punta is a great area to eat,walk around and enjoy the atmosphere. Hipsterpart of Puerto Escondido. Definitely check it out.
Closest beach to Altavista. A 5 minute walk from your condo to the quietest beaches in Puerto Escondido. Miles and miles of gorgeous beach.
Walk to the south to the Colotepec River. The river empties into the ocean here in La Barra. This environmentally friendly wetland is ideal for bird watching and wildlife viewing. But Watch-Out! You might see a crocodile!! The is an animal sanctuary on the paved road that I haven't checked out yet. This is the website.
http://mexicancorrido.com/oaxaca/pochutla/municipio-santa-maria-colotepec/barra-de-navidad.html
Heading back to the south you can walk to Zicatela. Stop for a cold drink in La Punta. There is also a Turtle Sanctuary with nightly baby turtle releases at sunset. You can go on your own or with an eco tour company.
https://ecoadventurespuertoescondido.com/
Barra De Navidad
Closest beach to Altavista. A 5 minute walk from your condo to the quietest beaches in Puerto Escondido. Miles and miles of gorgeous beach.
Walk to the south to the Colotepec River. The river empties into the ocean here in La Barra. This environmentally friendly wetland is ideal for bird watching and wildlife viewing. But Watch-Out! You might see a crocodile!! The is an animal sanctuary on the paved road that I haven't checked out yet. This is the website.
http://mexicancorrido.com/oaxaca/pochutla/municipio-santa-maria-colotepec/barra-de-navidad.html
Heading back to the south you can walk to Zicatela. Stop for a cold drink in La Punta. There is also a Turtle Sanctuary with nightly baby turtle releases at sunset. You can go on your own or with an eco tour company.
https://ecoadventurespuertoescondido.com/