Top Things to do in Puerto Escondido
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Top 10 Surfing, Windsurfing & Kitesurfing in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca
Looking for a tropical Mexican fishing village with relaxing beaches, oceanfront seafood bars and restaurants, unspoiled reefs for diving and snorkeling, and waves suitable for championship surfing? Puerto Escondido has all that plus the Laguna de Manialtepec mangrove lagoon for tours combining kayaking, boating, bird-watching, and swimming in phosphorescent waters. Regularly scheduled airline service links Mexico City and Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM)Rent an umbrella at the town beach, Playa Principal, which parallels the Avenida Perez Gasga hotel and restaurant row. Stop in one of the hotels near the beach for a drink or take the family horseback riding. A small freshwater lagoon at the mouth of the river, Rio Rigadillo, marks the border with Playa Marinero, which has waves suitable for beginning surfers. The whole family will enjoy the mile-long shoreline walkway known as Andador Escénico, which leads across the rocks to El Faro lighthouse and the Sueño Posible scenic overlook. Beyond the lighthouse, Playa Principal transitions into Playa Manzanillo, a swimmable beach with clear waters extending towards Puerto Angelito. Rent a boogie board or equipment to snorkel the coral and rocks. If Playa Manzanillo gets too crowded on a holiday weekend, catch one of the water taxis linking Puerto Escondido’s seven beaches. Hire a skiff to take the family sightseeing or dolphin and sea turtle viewing. Fish for trophy sailfish or catch a dinner of yellowfin tuna, mahi mahi (dorado), grouper, roosterfish, mackerel, or snapper. Watch the experts surf the 6-15 foot swells and hollow tubes of Playa Zicatela. International competitions in August and November draw the pros to demonstrate their prowess on the Mexican Pipeline. Snorkel or surf the clear shallow waters beneath the high cliffs surrounding Playa Carrizalillo. High red cliffs, housing, and hotels surround riptide-plagued Playa Bacocho, which is good for long romantic beach walks and sunsets. For more adventure, dive Pressure Point’s tectonic plate fault lines or Punta Colarada’s volcanic overhangs, ledges, and lava rock swimthroughs. If you are lucky you will see lobsters, stingrays, moray and snowflake eels, barracudas, yellow tangs, parrotfish, and puffers.
Restaurants in Puerto Escondido
1. Surf Travel & Friends
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5.0 based on 246 reviews
We are a Surf School in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico offering professional surf lessons to people of all ages. Our surf lessons are specially designed for all levels with our quick 1-2-3 steps to stand up you will be grabbing waves in your first lesson. We also offer surf & stay packages. contact us for more details
2. Zicazteca Surf School
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5.0 based on 48 reviews
Zicazteca Surf School - Specializing in Surf Lessons, Surf Trips, and Custom Surf Board Painting in Puerto Escondido, Oax.Puerto Escondido has long been known as a world class surf destination. Come learn from a true local, whose family has lived here in Puerto for generations. Julio Soto Noyola will be your instructor and guide.As a surf instructor Julio's goal is to provide safe and fun surf lessons for beginner - intermediate surfers. He has many years experience as a surf instructor and has taught students both here in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca and in Sayulita, Nayarit. He uses boards that are specifically designed for beginner surfers with a softer surface material and flexible fins for safety.If you are a seasoned surfer coming to Puerto for the best the waves have to offer, Julio can take you to surf destinations within several hours of Puerto Escondido. These spots have epic waves and the added bonus of being less crowded. Let us know what you are interested in and we can set it up for you. Professional photo sessions are available.Custom surf board painting is available upon request. Julio is extremely creative, ask to see some photos of previous projects.
3. Oasis Surf Academy - Day Surf Lessons
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5.0 based on 256 reviews
Small school located in Carrizalillo, a very cosy , quiet and beautiful area in Puerto Escondido. We offer Surf lessons, Spanish lessons and accommodation in small apartments well located near the school and Carrizalillo beach.We have a professional staff of teachers and instructors with many years of experience in teaching both, surf and Spanish as a second language.Come and live the experience of Puerto from the inside!, learn about the culture and experience one of our biggest gifts: surfing!
4. B Surfer Surf School
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5.0 based on 37 reviews
B SURFER surf school is a family run business in Puerto-Escondido, Mexico. We offer surf/bodyboard lessons for the people of all ages, running super low prices with small group and individual lessons. Our team of instructors are fluent in Spanish, English and Russian. Our surf school meets surf safety standards, providing lessons on soft boards, that makes your surfing experience completely safe!
5. Ecole de Surf Erizos
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Discover the enjoyments of surfing during a single class or improve your style during several sessions, erizos surf school is attuned to your expectations and adapts its pedagogy according to your capacities. We also propose other type of lessons such as bodyboard, bodysurf, stand up paddle and sea swimming techniques.
6. Azulea Adventures
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
We are a local-owned and integrity-based business offering high-quality surf lessons —with a focus on small classes and private lessons. Your surf instructor has a passion for teaching and years of experience. He will work with you at your individual level making sure you have the best surfing experience!
7. Spanish Surf La Punta
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Learn Spanish and how to Surf at one of Mexico's most beautiful beaches! A little piece of paradise, La Punta, the charming, laid back beach village on the brink of buzzing Puerto Escondido will be your home for your stay! Enjoy custom- tailoredf Spanish classes in small groups taught by certified language teachers and individual surf lessons with your personal instructor!
8. Vidasurf Ecotours
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5.0 based on 244 reviews
Surf school and tour agency in Puerto Escondido. We offer surf classes, surf trips, surf-and-stay packages, a huge range of tours in our spectacular landscape, and luxury accommodation next to the beach. Get in touch to plan your next vacation. Our tours include: swimming in bioluminescent water, baby turtle release, bird watching, horseback riding, tubing and rafting river, stand up paddle, dolphin watching and much more!
9. Pacific Surf Academy
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5.0 based on 24 reviews
An exciting experience you won't forget! Pacific Surf Academy offers professional surf classes in the warm waters of beautiful Puerto Escondido. Our instructors are dedicated to your enjoyment & safety and are certified in water rescue & first aid. Your class includes all equipment with a professional instructor bringing over 10 years experience and local knowledge of the area.
10. Puerto Surf
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5.0 based on 50 reviews
We are located in la Punta. Only steps away from a beautiful point break that creates perfect waves for beginners and intermediate surfers. Come and try it out – we’ll make sure you stay safe and have fun. You will start your classes at surf spots that are safe and have small waves. Instructors will choose the best beach for you according to your skill level. An experienced instructor will be with you at all times (maximum of 2 students per instructor). Besides teaching you the mechanics of surfing, we will also teach you about boards, equipment, tides, currents, different types of waves and more.
