Puerto Escondido: A Gorgeous Port Town in the Pacific Coast of Mexico
Beautiful Puerto Escondido, Mexico is located in Oaxaca. Its name translates into English as ‘Hidden Port’. The small port town is a popular tourist center in the area and caters mostly to surfers, locals, and backpackers. It is home to several beautiful beaches, some of which are perfect for surfing while others have gentle waves. There is also a popular lagoon found to the west the town and it is mostly used for fishing and bird watching. You can easily access Puerto Escondido via the Puerto Escondido International Airport.
Best Time to Visit
Puerto Escondido experiences year-round warm climates. The peak tourist season runs from months of December to April. There is also an uptick of visitors in July. The place sees the highest number of tourists in the months of December, January, March, April, and July. For the best Puerto Escondido hotel deals, book your trip outside for these months. Be sure to secure your accommodations as early as possible to avoid inconvenience.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are numerous beautiful beaches in Puerto Escondido. One of the most visited is Zicatela Beach. This beach is popular with suffers and is often a venue for surfing competitions. You can also check out Carrizalillo Beach. Its white sand beach, small bay, and gentle waves are perfect for swimming and sun bathing. Another gorgeous beach in the area is Bacocho Beach. After a day of fun in the sun and catching some major waves, head back to your hotel and allow yourself to get pampered. You can stay at the Hotel & Club Campestre Altos Paraiso or at the 4-star rated Posada Real Puerto Escondido.