Swimming
Ocean swimming (with some waves) at several coves; avoid beaches with strong surf. Extremely dangerous currents.
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
Snorkeling
Fair snorkeling at Carrizalillo and Puerto Angelito
Diving
dive shop at Hotel Mayflower
Bike Riding
nice and flat, with hills if you want a challenge
Fishing
fishermen in pangas on Playa Principal
Walking
Avoid midday heat; lots of walking on the beach and in town.
Golf
closest course in Huatulco (2 hours)
Kayaking
some sheltered coves but lots of rough surf
Boating
local fishermen give turtle tours
Sailing
Why not? It's the blue Pacific.
Good Food
tasty seafood and ethnic dishes; inexpensive to moderate
Club Scene
Low-key bars and clubs favoring Marley and techno
Reading
lots of hammock time for dedicated readers
Sightseeing
On SundaysGina Machorro leads cultural walking tours.
Spanish School
Spanish School, few distractions
Tennis
Only Best Western has tennis courts
Handicrafts
mainly souvenir quality, although improving
Shopping
stalls and small shops, nothing exciting
Movies
one small DVD theater at Zicatela Beach
Sporting Events
fishing and sportfishing tournament in November
Jungle
Tropics meet the beach
Ocean
World famous surfing beach
Rivers
Some rivers nearby
Ranch
Surrounded by ranchland in places like Nopala
Country
Very much in the countryside
Town
Small town, formerly large village
Single
Lots of young singles, bar scene, beach scene
Simple
A super place for a relaxed lifestyle
Middle Class
Condusive to a moderate, beach-oriented lifestyle
Winter
Doesn't get much better than this
Summer
Groovy if you don't mind humidity
EnglishSpeaking
The good surf and Mexican palapa style ambiance attracts a large under 30 European crowd.
Gringos-mixed
Plenty of gringos here
Mexican Community
Lots of interaction among locals and foreigners
International Airport
2.5 hours away, outside Huatulco
Remote
Shangri-La revisited
Expensive Hotels
Best Western
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