Puerto Escondido Profile
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| Crank up the Marley, cruise to the beach. Puerto is just right for chillin' at a no-frills tourist town that refused to go 'resort.' |
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| Swimming | | | Ocean swimming (with some waves) at several coves; avoid beaches with strong surf. Extremely dangerous currents. |
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| Surfing | | | Zicatela is one of the best in the world with a huge shore break up to 30 feet. Strong currents. For experts only. November surf competition |
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| Snorkeling | | | Fair snorkeling at Carrizalillo and Puerto Angelito |
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| Diving | | | dive shop at Hotel Mayflower |
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| Bike Riding | | | nice and flat, with hills if you want a challenge |
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| Fishing | | | fishermen in pangas on Playa Principal |
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| Walking | | | Avoid midday heat; lots of walking on the beach and in town. |
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| Golf | | | closest course in Huatulco (2 hours) |
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| Kayaking | | | some sheltered coves but lots of rough surf | |
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| Boating | | | local fishermen give turtle tours |
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| Sailing | | | Why not? It's the blue Pacific. |
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| Good Food | | | tasty seafood and ethnic dishes; inexpensive to moderate |
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| Club Scene | | | Low-key bars and clubs favoring Marley and techno |
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| Reading | | | lots of hammock time for dedicated readers |
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| Sightseeing | | | On SundaysGina Machorro leads cultural walking tours. |
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| Spanish School | | | Spanish School, few distractions |
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| Tennis | | | Only Best Western has tennis courts |
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| Handicrafts | | | mainly souvenir quality, although improving |
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| Shopping | | | stalls and small shops, nothing exciting |
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| Movies | | | one small DVD theater at Zicatela Beach |
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| Sporting Events | | | fishing and sportfishing tournament in November |
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| Jungle | | | Tropics meet the beach |
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| Ocean | | | World famous surfing beach |
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| Rivers | | | Some rivers nearby |
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| Ranch | | | Surrounded by ranchland in places like Nopala |
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| Country | | | Very much in the countryside |
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| Town | | | Small town, formerly large village |
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| Single | | | Lots of young singles, bar scene, beach scene |
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| Simple | | | A super place for a relaxed lifestyle |
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| Middle Class | | | Condusive to a moderate, beach-oriented lifestyle |
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| Winter | | | Doesn't get much better than this |
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| Summer | | | Groovy if you don't mind humidity |
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| EnglishSpeaking | | | No lack of English speakers |
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| Gringos-mixed | | | Plenty of gringos here |
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| Mexican Community | | | Lots of interaction among locals and foreigners |
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| International Airport | | | 2.5 hours away, outside Huatulco |
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| Remote | | | Shangri-La revisited |
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| Expensive Hotels | | | Best Western |
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