Surfing
La Punta Beach
Perfect for beach walks, surfing, and sunbathing
Carrizalillo
Perfect for swimming and beginner surf . Idillic.
Sightseeing
Great to watch the pros surfing dangerous waves. Ideal to sit in a restaurant all day or afternoon sunbathing and nipping a cocktail. Many boutiques in the area. NO swimming
79 locals recommend
Playa Zicatela
Great to watch the pros surfing dangerous waves. Ideal to sit in a restaurant all day or afternoon sunbathing and nipping a cocktail. Many boutiques in the area. NO swimming
Perfect for swimming and snorkeling, and to eat in the awesome seafood restaurant los buzos. You can take a boat here to go dolphin watching and during the season see whales ! Top recommendation
17 locals recommend
Puerto Angelito
Perfect for swimming and snorkeling, and to eat in the awesome seafood restaurant los buzos. You can take a boat here to go dolphin watching and during the season see whales ! Top recommendation
Neighbourhoods
Benito Juárez
This is the market down town . Must visit
Mercado Zicatela
Carretera Costerafood scene
Alivo Italian Restaurant
Great fresh food . Nice portion . Great service
Espadín Restaurante
Camino CarrizalilloFine dining with a view . Fav place!
Antojitos Regionales Las Juquileñas
Calle Octava NorteAuthentic oaxacan cuisine for a low price.
Smoke Shack La Punta
Chicama
s/n Heroes OaxaqueñosRelaxing
Club de Playa Villasol
Ideal to relax . Entrance fee gets reduced from foodbill
Traveler advice
Getting around
Taxis are the way to go
Unless you feel comfortable on a motorbike !
Customs and culture
Do not walk the beach at night and donot go swimming drunk
This is common sense.