Food Scene
El cafecito is simply a must. It is the perhaps the most popular place for breakfast and brunch. Very affordable. It is 5 minutes walk away from the house. Don't miss the banana cake, and the enchiladas
92 locals recommend
El Cafecito
El cafecito is simply a must. It is the perhaps the most popular place for breakfast and brunch. Very affordable. It is 5 minutes walk away from the house. Don't miss the banana cake, and the enchiladas
The best view of Carrizalillo bay. Nice, good Mexican food. Either to have a glass of wine or a family breakfast, the place worth it a visit.
45 locals recommend
Espadín Restaurante
Camino CarrizalilloThe best view of Carrizalillo bay. Nice, good Mexican food. Either to have a glass of wine or a family breakfast, the place worth it a visit.
Sunday buffets are the best. Great Zicatela beach view, specially early in the morning or for sunsets, when the surfers are practicing!
9 locals recommend
Hotel Santa Fe
s/n Av. Del MorroSunday buffets are the best. Great Zicatela beach view, specially early in the morning or for sunsets, when the surfers are practicing!
This restaurant has a good combination of Mexican and seafood dishes. The owner and chef takes care of everything. The place has friendly atmosphere.
28 locals recommend
Restaurant El Nene
2 Benito JuárezThis restaurant has a good combination of Mexican and seafood dishes. The owner and chef takes care of everything. The place has friendly atmosphere.
El estilo rústico, con piso de tierra junto con el sabor de ingredientes frescos, le da a este lugar un toque único. Tacos de carne, mariscos y pescado.
The rustic style, with a dirt floor along with the taste of fresh ingredients, gives this place a unique touch. Meat, seafood and fish tacos.
Pinches Tacos
70839 Boulevard Benito JuárezEl estilo rústico, con piso de tierra junto con el sabor de ingredientes frescos, le da a este lugar un toque único. Tacos de carne, mariscos y pescado.
The rustic style, with a dirt floor along with the taste of fresh ingredients, gives this place a unique touch. Meat, seafood and fish tacos.
Essentials
The mini 69. has almost everything at walking distance. it is located at the same comercial corridor than the Cafecito, la Luna Rosa or El nene. you can find from toilet paper to French cheese. also has internet access and beers.
7 locals recommend
Mini Super 69
23 Benito JuárezThe mini 69. has almost everything at walking distance. it is located at the same comercial corridor than the Cafecito, la Luna Rosa or El nene. you can find from toilet paper to French cheese. also has internet access and beers.
The biggest supermarket in Puerto Escondido. you will find everything you need. However is better to get your fruits, vegetables and natural from the local market.
68 locals recommend
CHEDRAUI PUERTO ESCONDIDO
105 Av. OaxacaThe biggest supermarket in Puerto Escondido. you will find everything you need. However is better to get your fruits, vegetables and natural from the local market.
At the mercado. you will find fresh fish, local meat, fruit and vegetables, hand made tortillas and even piñatas and Artesanias. You can also eat there if you want. Part of the local economy.
47 locals recommend
Benito Juarez Market
At the mercado. you will find fresh fish, local meat, fruit and vegetables, hand made tortillas and even piñatas and Artesanias. You can also eat there if you want. Part of the local economy.
5 minutes walk away from the house. it is a great place to do your laundry if you are on a long trip
Lavandería Arcoiris
5 minutes walk away from the house. it is a great place to do your laundry if you are on a long trip
Parks & Nature
You have the best and calmest bay in Puerto Escondido two blocks away from the house. it is the safest and easiest place to swim. Walk through Tortugas Avenue towards the left and you will find the stairs to the Beach. it is a long stairway but it worth it. you can find shade and hammoc , pescadillas and cold beer. The best place to take surf lesson for beginners.
76 locals recommend
Carrizalillo
You have the best and calmest bay in Puerto Escondido two blocks away from the house. it is the safest and easiest place to swim. Walk through Tortugas Avenue towards the left and you will find the stairs to the Beach. it is a long stairway but it worth it. you can find shade and hammoc , pescadillas and cold beer. The best place to take surf lesson for beginners.
A 3km. amazing beach. The surfers place for excellence. Big, fast waves only for professionals. Don´t miss the internacional competition that takes place every year in November. But also is a great place to chill out, walk, eat, drink and enjoy magic sunsets
79 locals recommend
Playa Zicatela
A 3km. amazing beach. The surfers place for excellence. Big, fast waves only for professionals. Don´t miss the internacional competition that takes place every year in November. But also is a great place to chill out, walk, eat, drink and enjoy magic sunsets
Marvel at the natural phenomenon of the bioluminescent waters in the Lagoon of Manialtepec. You can take a tour or do it by yourself, for what you will have to take a taxi (40 min approx). You’ll be able to swim in the illuminated waters and enjoy the night sky.
Ask around before doing it because it happens just in certain time of the year
58 locals recommend
Laguna de Manialtepec
Marvel at the natural phenomenon of the bioluminescent waters in the Lagoon of Manialtepec. You can take a tour or do it by yourself, for what you will have to take a taxi (40 min approx). You’ll be able to swim in the illuminated waters and enjoy the night sky.
Ask around before doing it because it happens just in certain time of the year
Drinks & Nightlife
The most traditional bar in Puerto. It is a most if you want to enjoy the local night life
31 locals recommend
Bar Fly
sn Av. Del MorroThe most traditional bar in Puerto. It is a most if you want to enjoy the local night life
This place has it all. Is a library, a restaurant, bar and even a playroom. It has a cool atmosphere either to have a beer or to spend the morning with a coffee and a book
15 locals recommend
Casa Babylon
Avenida Del MorroThis place has it all. Is a library, a restaurant, bar and even a playroom. It has a cool atmosphere either to have a beer or to spend the morning with a coffee and a book
Getting Around
Taxis are the best option to move around Puerto Escondido, either for short or long distances. They are cheap and safe. Normally they have standard fees for different places and you can take them anywhere in the street.
11 locals recommend
Sitio De Taxi Puerto Escondido A.C
S/N Calle Octava Nte.Taxis are the best option to move around Puerto Escondido, either for short or long distances. They are cheap and safe. Normally they have standard fees for different places and you can take them anywhere in the street.
ADO buses can take you outside Puerto. They are a good and safe option to go to other cities nearby or even travel further to other states in Mexico,
11 locals recommend
ADO Bus Terminal station
ADO buses can take you outside Puerto. They are a good and safe option to go to other cities nearby or even travel further to other states in Mexico,
Everything Else
The best place to do yoga with profesional trainers and with an amazing view of Zicatela beach. You will have to take a cab from our place to go there (10 min approx), but if you are a yoga fan, it worth it
One Love Hostal Puerto Escondido
S/N TamaulipasThe best place to do yoga with profesional trainers and with an amazing view of Zicatela beach. You will have to take a cab from our place to go there (10 min approx), but if you are a yoga fan, it worth it
Traveler advice
Getting around
Los taxis son la forma más segura y fácil de moverse
Toma taxis en la calle, es seguro y fácil.