Puerto Escondido is one of the jems of Oaxaca and Mexico. A paradise full of sand, sun, sea, and unforgettable water experiences. The place that was once an export point for coffee was transformed into a venue for international competitions.
Recognized worldwide as one of the ten best beaches to surf, in this magical port, you will find many activities to do to fulfill the dream of every lover of the sea. Continue reading to discover them and know all the details.
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Surfing is the main reason why many tourists visit Puerto Escondido, and it should be one of yours as well. With several beach options for all levels of experience, the possibilities of learning to surf in Puerto Escondido are endless:
Zicatela: Located in the extreme southeast. A cosmopolitan beach that attracts thousands of tourists year after year, especially Europeans looking to conquer waves. With waves up to 6 meters high in the surf season from May to September, this place is recommended for experts and practices between 7 and 10 in the morning.
Carrizalillo: This beach is the perfect place to surf for beginners and intermediate levels. Low tide and waves for both right-handed and left-handed.
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La Punta: Its waves are perfect and vary in difficulty depending on the size ranging from 1 to 3 meters during the surf season.
The essentials of surfing
Average cost: The cost varies from $350 to $550 pesos for two hours depending on the company or surf school.
What a surf lesson looks like
How to choose the best beach: The expert instructor will be in charge of analyzing the tide of the different beaches according to the day and the time to recommend you which is the best for your needs.
What you can’t forget to wear: Sunscreen and a good attitude. To surf, you need a special water T-shirt, but many times the same school will provide them, this as security and identification protocol.
A national park in Mexico that stands out for its natural beauty and incredible flora and fauna. With 137 km2 of a protected area, in this place, you can take a boat tour through its mangroves while observing birds and turtles. The best? This lagoon shines due to plankton at night! The best place to witness the magical bioluminescence.
The tour lasts approximately 9 hours and costs $1,070 pesos, where you will be given 3 hours to eat, relax and enjoy. Find the information here.
Puerto Escondido is home to 4 out of 8 of the existing species of turtles: Golfina, Carey, Prieta, and Laud. On this beach, you can release turtles in the afternoon. You can help these little animals to prepare to know their natural habitat and start their journey towards the sea. The duration of this adventure is 2 hours, on a schedule of 18:30, and has an approximate cost of $23 USD (Tu Experiencia).
On the main beach, you can find sport fishing tours, which include the boat and equipment. In order to do so, they will move you to the deep waters. You can catch species such as sailfish, dorado, marlin, and rooster and decide whether to release them or keep them to prepare them to your liking. In addition, you can see dozens of dolphins in the sea during the tour.
This beach in the south, in front of the airport, has strong waves. Although it is not recommended to go in the rainy season, as it connects to the river and there is the risk of encountering crocodiles, during the dry season it is ideal for bodyboarding. The bodyboard is like surfing but never getting up from the table. Its fast waves and a low influx of people will make you experience a unique day.
Although this beach has a high flow of people for being 5 minutes from Puerto Escondido, it is ideal for diving for its calm and crystal clear waters that will allow you to see all the diversity of marine flora and fauna.
This beach is one of the busiest and most complete, as you will find restaurant services and snorkel equipment rental. Its warm water and calm waves make it one of the main destinations for this activity. Although the beach is small, it has a great variety of marine species that if you are lucky, you can observe in detail, admiring colors, textures, and corals.
Here ends the list of the best water experiences to enjoy in Puerto Escondido Mexico. Looking for more options for activities? Read the following articles to discover them:
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