Top 10 Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca

October 16, 2021 Natalie Tallman

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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Surf Travel & Friends

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. Omar's Sportfishing

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Omar's Sportfishing

We Are Are Company That Offers Service, Quality, And Experience Our Tours Are For People That Love Nature And Like The Outdoors! In Puerto Escondido This Is A Great Attraction To Do. Our Guides Are Bilingual, Have A Lot Of Years Of Experince In This Waters, And Care For Nature. Our Compromise Is To Serve You!

3. Robert's Ecotours

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Robert's Ecotours

ROBERT'S ECO TOURS desde 1994 mas de 20 años 100 % confiable. Somos 4ta. Generacion Nativa :Guias locales ; visitas guiadas en ingles y español. Somos un equipo de guias y nuestro objetivo es que te lleves una experiencia inolvidable te llevamos a conocer los puntos de referencia mas importantes que ofrece Puerto Escondido y sus alrededores. No tomes una desicion inadecuada te mereces lo mejor. Consulta nuestras reseñas. Aventurate y vive la experiencia.

4. Eco Adventures Puerto Escondido

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Eco Adventures Puerto Escondido

Eco-Adventures Puerto Escondido is an eco-tourism company, our objective is to offer you a number of exotic-tours in the magical areas in and around Puerto Escondido. These are unforgettable and unique experiences that you will remember for a lifetime! Book a tour and get to know Puerto Escondido with our guides...you’ll be glad you did! Learn, Experience and Adventure!

5. Zicazteca Surf School

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Zicazteca Surf School

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.

6. Oasis Surf Academy - Day Surf Lessons

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Oasis Surf Academy - Day Surf Lessons

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!

7. Vidasurf Ecotours

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Vidasurf Ecotours

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!

8. Los Reyes Sportfishing Charters

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Los Reyes Sportfishing Charters

Puerto Escondido is a small city in the state of Oaxaca, known as surf and fishing town. Los Reyes Sportfishing Charters offer unique experiences and action at sea all year round. We are a small company with years of experience and participation at international, national and local fishing tournaments. We would love to spend the day with you out on the open ocean - sport fishing, deep-sea fishing. Whatever your level of experience is, our team will ensure and unforgettable adventure. In addition to fishing tours, we also offer bays tours, observing dolphins, sea turtles and whales in their natural habitat.

9. Puerto Surf

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Puerto Surf

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.

10. Playa Carrizalillo

Puerto Escondido 71983 Mexico
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Playa Carrizalillo

Small, lesser-known cove that isn’t usually crowded.

Reviewed By nhbezerkeley

We were lucky enough to stay at a hotel on this gorgeous beach, so spent a lot of time there. The water was warm and beautiful and great for swimming or bobbing in the gentle waves. Renting loungers is a must to get some shade (the place with blue loungers was 250 for two, the next door place with orange loungers was 150 each), or claim a restaurant table and order food.

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