Although its name translates as “Hidden Port,” Mexico’s Puerto Escondido is no secret and has long been a favourite among surfers and backpackers. That being said, this chilled out beach town in Oaxaca State still manages to fly under the radar of most travellers.
Perhaps that’s due to the lack of international direct flights and cookie-cutter resorts that bring so many tourists to places like Cancun and Puerto Vallarta. If you’re willing to put in the legwork to get here, you’ll be rewarded greatly with stunning beaches, friendly locals, and mouth-watering cuisine.
The Ultimate Travel Guide for Puerto Escondido
Puerto Escondido is definitely one of the best places to visit in Mexico, and I’ve spent a lot of time there on several different visits during my more than five years living in Mexico.
I explored the market looking for the best food, kicked back on several beaches, and even tried surfing! All of these Puerto Escondido activities are a lot of fun and made me want to return for more.
Plan your trip to this awesome Mexican beach town with the assistance of this comprehensive guide. I’ll go into detail about the top things to do, where to stay, and some of the best places to eat and drink. Vamos, amigos!
An Introduction to Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca
Puerto Escondido is located on Mexico’s Pacific coast in the state of Oaxaca. You may be wondering where the name comes from. Well, there’s an interesting story behind it…
As the legend goes, pirates once kidnapped a young woman here. While they were docked in the bay, the woman managed to escape. They referred to her as “La Escondida” (The Hidden One) and looked for her every time they returned, to no avail. The name stuck, and it eventually became known as Bahía de la Escondida (Bay of the Hidden One).
The port was established around 1900 to ship coffee. There was no settlement here at that time due to a lack of potable water, which came in the 1930s, and with it the foundation of a new town. In the ensuing decades, an airport and the coastal Highway 200 helped connect Puerto Escondido to the rest of Mexico.
Eventually, tourists began to discover the beautiful beaches of Puerto Escondido. Simple hotels sprang up, as did restaurants housed in palapas where local fishermen prepared the day’s catch.
The development of tourism here increased greatly when surfers discovered the epic waves of Zicatela Beach (Playa Zicatela). These…
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