Top Things to do in Puerto Escondido
Top Restaurants in Puerto Escondido
Top 7 Things to do in Puerto Escondido, Mexico
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. Playa Bacocho
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 287 reviews
The westernmost beach in Puerto Escondido.
Reviewed By rapha_y_nici - Canton of Zurich, Switzerland
Because of the turtle release we visited this beach and were very positively surprised. It was very uncrowded and the atmosphere was nice as well. It’s possible to drive by car directly to the turtle place which we marked now on maps.me (calculated walking distance is accurate). We were easily and it took us for example from the ADO bus station about 30-40min. It’s easy to find, turn left after the big resort ‘Posada Real’, then follow the path. As it’s been stated by others it’s not a classic beach to swim, the waves are quite big.
The turtle release starts at 5pm and this experience for 100pesos per turtle is well worth it. These volunteers do a great job! Furthermore, you can enjoy a beautiful sunset afterwards with just little crowds on this beach. After the sunset we still had enough time to walk back before it got dark. Overall, it was a great afternoon and we would recommend it.
2. Playa Zicatela
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 969 reviews
Beachfront in Puerto Escondido.
Reviewed By billdeb26young - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Wonderful hotels so beautiful lots of activity Split Coconut great bands bbq food on the beach......One fall back the Esmeralda beach restaurant loud music till to late people can't sleep and they yell constantly for people to come in Harrassment indeed bad taste
3. Playa Carrizalillo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 307 reviews
Small, lesser-known cove that isn’t usually crowded.
4. Laguna de Manialtepec
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 467 reviews
Lagoon a few miles away from Puerto Escondido featuring lush plant life and pristine Beaches.
Reviewed By diamondsprings - Diamond Springs, California
When we went it was 3 days before the full moon so swimming in the bioluminescence was not possible as to see it you must have a moonless night. Instead, we went to the Lagoon in the late afternoon to enjoy the boat trip and all the birds. There are birds everywhere and the boat ride through the mangrove lined channels make you feel like you are in another world. It was a wonderful, peaceful way to enjoy the late afternoon and watch the sunset at the spit separating the lagoon from the ocean.
5. Lagunas de Chacahua Parque Nacional
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 134 reviews
Lagoon to the west of Puerto Escondido.
Reviewed By cwfoss2016 - Toluca, Mexico
This is an all-day tour and lets you see a little bit of everything about Oaxaca. You drive along the old highway to Acapulco, and see the agriculture industry of the region: coconut palms, papaya, mango, and cattle. You experience real villages and the authentic...MoreTank CHACAHUA magica happy happy. PACHAMAMA
6. Puerto Angelito Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 295 reviews
Small town featuring fresh seafood restaurants and safe cove swimming.
Reviewed By Binkyljfm - Abbotsford, Canada
Love love love the Beach. It's quaint fun pretty and full of love laughter families and friendship and literally the freshest Seafood I have eaten in my life.... Minutes old! It's an easy beach to get there we would walk but you can take a cheap taxi from anywhere in the city to get there. Street signage is very good for Puerto Anjelo. It's such an alive Beach Fisher men fishing, children swimming, families eating and playing, so full of joy, I love this beach. It's not very long more of a destination beach find a spot and park your butt. The food offered here is exceptional. The vibe is relaxed What a wonderful way to spend a day.
7. Playa Coral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By cloe m - Paris, France
Playa coral is a hidden paradise, very few people come here because there are almost no restaurants or services. But you can come loaded with water and snacks to snuggle away with your partner. These days there is an old hotel which has a little swimming pool and can prepare you a combo that comes with a burger and a drink beer or soda, you can also choose to only consume drinks.
The waves are gentle but there are some rocks at the beginning as you enter into the sea, watch out and be careful. After that you can swim and snorkel. If you want some adventure you can climb the rocks and get to playa Bacocho where there is another restaurant.
Really loved it here!
