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Puerto Escondido Profile

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.'




Swimming Ocean swimming (with some waves) at several coves; avoid beaches with strong surf. Extremely dangerous currents.

SurfingZicatela 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

SnorkelingFair snorkeling at Carrizalillo and Puerto Angelito

Divingdive shop at Hotel Mayflower

Bike Ridingnice and flat, with hills if you want a challenge

Fishingfishermen in pangas on Playa Principal

WalkingAvoid midday heat; lots of walking on the beach and in town.

Golfclosest course in Huatulco (2 hours)

Kayakingsome sheltered coves but lots of rough surf

Boatinglocal fishermen give turtle tours

SailingWhy not? It's the blue Pacific.

Good Foodtasty seafood and ethnic dishes; inexpensive to moderate

Club SceneLow-key bars and clubs favoring Marley and techno

Readinglots of hammock time for dedicated readers

SightseeingOn SundaysGina Machorro leads cultural walking tours.

Spanish SchoolSpanish School, few distractions

TennisOnly Best Western has tennis courts

Handicraftsmainly souvenir quality, although improving

Shoppingstalls and small shops, nothing exciting

Moviesone small DVD theater at Zicatela Beach

Sporting Eventsfishing and sportfishing tournament in November

JungleTropics meet the beach

OceanWorld famous surfing beach

RiversSome rivers nearby

RanchSurrounded by ranchland in places like Nopala

CountryVery much in the countryside

TownSmall town, formerly large village

SingleLots of young singles, bar scene, beach scene

SimpleA super place for a relaxed lifestyle

Middle ClassCondusive to a moderate, beach-oriented lifestyle

WinterDoesn't get much better than this

SummerGroovy if you don't mind humidity

EnglishSpeakingNo lack of English speakers

Gringos-mixedPlenty of gringos here

Mexican CommunityLots of interaction among locals and foreigners

International Airport2.5 hours away, outside Huatulco

RemoteShangri-La revisited

Expensive HotelsBest Western



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