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Puerto Escondido
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Puerto Escondido

Oaxaca's Pacific surf town

🗓️ Best time: November–April💰 Budget · ~$70/day📍 Mexico
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About Puerto Escondido

A fast-rising Oaxacan coast town — the heavy "Mexican Pipeline" barrels for pros, mellow beginner beaches, bioluminescent lagoons, sea-turtle releases, and a boho food scene.

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⭐ Things to do in Puerto Escondido

Zicatela surf beachPlaya Carrizalillo coveBioluminescent lagoon tourDolphin & turtle boatManialtepec sunsetPlaya Carrizalillo stairs coveLaguna de Manialtepec glowChacahua lagoons day trip

🍽️ Where to eat in Puerto Escondido

Real, top-rated restaurants — tap to see hours, reviews and menus.

Almoraduz
$$$
Almoraduz
★ 4.5 (61) · Oaxacan
 El Cafecito
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El Cafecito
★ 4 (52) · Cafeteria
 Restaurante El Nene
Restaurante El Nene
★ 4.7 (43) · Mexican · Seafood
 El Cafecito
$$
El Cafecito
★ 3.8 (41) · Mexican
 Espadin
Espadin
★ 4.5 (28) · Mexican
 Smoked Fish Taco
$
Smoked Fish Taco
★ 4.7 (25) · Seafood
 Spirulina
$
Spirulina
★ 4.6 (25) · Vegetarian
 Lychee
$$
Lychee
★ 4 (23) · Thai · Asian Fusion
 Cevicheria Costeñito
$$
Cevicheria Costeñito
★ 4 (23) · Bars · Seafood
 Turtle Bay Restaurant
$$$$
Turtle Bay Restaurant
★ 3.9 (22) · Seafood · Mexican
 Villas Carrizalillo
$$$
Villas Carrizalillo
★ 4.6 (22) · Hotels · Seafood
 Chicama
Chicama
★ 4.5 (22) · Peruvian · Seafood

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✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Colectivos, taxis, and scooters; walkable beach areas.

💡 Local tip

Beginners should surf gentle Carrizalillo or La Punta, not the pro-level Zicatela pipeline.

🛡️ Safety

Tourist areas are generally safe; use registered taxis/rideshare and check regional advisories.

🌙 Nightlife

Zicatela beach bars and mezcalerías.

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