Puerto Escondido
Mexico · Estado de OaxacaMX
City in Oaxaca, Mexico
Puerto Escondido is a Mexican city-port and tourist center in the municipality of San Pedro Mixtepec Distrito 22 in the state of Oaxaca. Prior to the 1930s, there was no town. The bay had been used as a port intermittently to ship coffee, but there was no permanent settlement due to the lack of potable water. The name "Puerto Escondido" had roots in the legend of a woman who escaped her captors and hid there. The Nahuatl word for this area was Zicatela, meaning "place of large thorns". Today, it refers to the area's most famous beach.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 25,902
- Coordinates
- 15.870, -97.077
- Timezone
- America/Mexico_City
- Elevation
- 60 m
Overview of Puerto Escondido
Puerto Escondido is the kind of low-key town you find in Estado de Oaxaca, Mexico. Around 25,902 people live here. And it shows in how much there is to see. Its strongest draws are water sports, nature and adventure. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Puerto Escondido
Water Sports in Puerto Escondido
(8)Looking for water sports? Puerto Escondido has Bodyboard, Diving, Sailboats, Scuba Diving and Surf. The category holds 8 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Puerto Escondido.
Nature in Puerto Escondido
(6)Nature lovers get Beaches, Desert, Forest, Islands and Scenic Roads. It is a direct read of Puerto Escondido's activity profile. There are 6 tagged experiences in this group.
Adventure in Puerto Escondido
(2)Our data lists Adventure and Skydiving as adventure options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Puerto Escondido.
Culture in Puerto Escondido
(2)Culture in Puerto Escondido covers Castles and Docks. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Puerto Escondido.
Family in Puerto Escondido
(1)For family, expect Playgrounds. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Puerto Escondido.
Nightlife in Puerto Escondido
(1)Looking for nightlife? Puerto Escondido has Events. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Puerto Escondido.
Sports in Puerto Escondido
(1)Sports lovers get Biking. It is a direct read of Puerto Escondido's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
More to do in Puerto Escondido
(1)The other activities shortlist for Puerto Escondido: Secret. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Puerto Escondido. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Puerto Escondido
Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable.
Getting there & around
Puerto Escondido 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
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Puerto Escondido known for?
- Travellers associate Puerto Escondido with water sports, nature and adventure. It sits in Estado de Oaxaca, Mexico and counts about 25,902 residents.
- What can you do in Puerto Escondido?
- Puerto Escondido is tagged with Bodyboard, Diving, Sailboats, Scuba Diving and Surf, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Puerto Escondido?
- Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable.
- Where is Puerto Escondido located?
- Puerto Escondido belongs to Estado de Oaxaca, Mexico, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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