Puerto �ngel
Mexico · Estado de OaxacaMX
Town in Oaxaca, Mexico
Puerto Ángel is a Mexican port and town in the state of Oaxaca located in the municipality of San Pedro Pochutla. It, along with San Agustinillo and Playa Zipolite are known as the "Riviera Oaxaqueña". It is located 9 km south of city of Pochutla approximately 50 kilometers west of Huatulco and 80 kilometers east of Puerto Escondido. Despite tourism development since the 1960s, the town is still mostly a fishing village, located on a small bay surrounded by rocky hills that lead into the Sierra Madre del Sur. It was founded in the mid-19th century as a port for the region's coffee and lumber industries but since then other means of shipping these products has replaced it.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 2,440
- Coordinates
- 15.669, -96.491
- Timezone
- America/Mexico_City
- Elevation
- 20 m
Overview of Puerto �ngel
Puerto �ngel belongs to Estado de Oaxaca, Mexico and has the feel of a small settlement. About 2,440 people are based here. And it shows in how much there is to see. Puerto �ngel is strongest on nature and water sports. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Puerto �ngel
Nature in Puerto �ngel
(1)The nature shortlist for Puerto �ngel: Beaches. It is a direct read of Puerto �ngel's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Water Sports in Puerto �ngel
(1)Our data lists Swimming as water sports options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Puerto �ngel.
Best time to visit Puerto �ngel
Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes.
Getting there & around
Puerto �ngel rewards a slow approach — a hub in Estado de Oaxaca, then a short road or trail. Set your clock to America/Mexico_City on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Puerto �ngel that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Puerto �ngel known for?
- Travellers associate Puerto �ngel with nature and water sports. It sits in Estado de Oaxaca, Mexico and counts about 2,440 residents.
- What can you do in Puerto �ngel?
- Puerto �ngel is tagged with Beaches and Swimming, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Puerto �ngel?
- Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes.
- Where is Puerto �ngel located?
- Puerto �ngel belongs to Estado de Oaxaca, Mexico, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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