This post was written by Emily Becker, who is a Mexico-based freelance writer for BMTM.
Puerto Escondido captured my heart from the very first time I dipped my toes in the water at Playa Carrizalillo, my now-favorite beach in town. A far cry from the resort-speckled shores of Cancún and Puerto Vallarta, Puerto Escondido offers a much more chill atmosphere, with a better variety of beaches.
This up-and-coming destination is beloved by surfers, backpackers, and solo travelers like myself. It’s touristy enough to have everything you could possibly need, but still quaint enough to give you a taste of authentic Mexico.
Stick around for my complete guide to Puerto Escondido; what to do, where to stay, how to get there, and more:
Things to Do in Puerto Escondido, Mexico
1. Chill in La Punta
La Punta is the area on the eastern side of Puerto Escondido in which Playa Zicatela lies. It’s easily the trendiest spot in town and full of young people who come for the nightlife, restaurants, and surfing. The first time I went to Puerto Escondido, I got big Tulum vibes from La Punta, but had a change of heart the second time around.
It’s similar to Tulum’s hotel zone because of its beautiful scenery and quintessential beach-chic decor, but I realized during this second visit that La Punta — and Puerto in general — is much more laid-back and authentic than Tulum. It’s also more affordable and is more geared toward surfing and other sports.
In any case, La Punta is a great spot to window-shop, grab a bite, book a surf lesson, or sip a cocktail on the beach. It’s also a cool area to stay in: there are tons of hostels, hotels, and Airbnbs that are pretty affordable. I stayed in this little bungalow for just $40/night right in the heart of La Punta.
2. Release turtles at Playa Bacocho
Before my trip I had seen tons of Instagram photos of people releasing turtles at Playa Bacocho, and I was quite skeptical of how ethical it would be to do so. To be honest, I’m still unsure about whether or not human intervention like this is 100% okay for the animals, because I’ve seen credible articles online for and against it.
I opted out of actually releasing a turtle myself because I was unsure, but I think it’s one of those things that everybody is capable of making an informed decision about on their own.
On Playa Bacocho, there’s a big structure where conservationists hatch the eggs of sea turtles in a safe…
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