Puerto Escondido Travel Guide
Mexico
Puerto Escondido is a small coastal city on Mexico’s Pacific coast, with a population of 19,488. It is in Oaxaca and is known as a base for the nearby beaches along this stretch of coastline.
Most visitors arrive through Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM), the city’s listed airport. The closest named beaches are Playa Carrizalillo, 1.2 kilometres away, and Playa Puerto Angelito, 1.3 kilometres away. Playa Punta Colorada is 3.3 kilometres from the city.
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Pays in MXN
Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)
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Dial code +52
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Mexico for various services. While not legally required, it's a significant part of service industry workers' income. Locals generally tip, and tourists are expected to do the same.
Best time to visit Puerto Escondido
Jan
32°2Feb
32°4Mar
33°0Apr
33°2May
34°7Jun
32°23Jul
32°21Aug
32°24Sep
31°25Oct
31°20Nov
32°9Dec
32°3Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Puerto Escondido
Playa Carrizalillo
1.2 km away
Playa Puerto Angelito
1.3 km away
Playa Bachoco
2.1 km away
Playa Zicatela
3 km away
Playa Punta Colorada
3.3 km away
Things to do in Puerto Escondido
Punta de Zicatela
arts and entertainment
4.5 km
Primera Iglesia Bautista Dios Es Amor
baptist place of worship
2.2 km
Karaoke BAR “LA ROCA”
karaoke venue
2.8 km
Casa de Cultura Fernando Lujan
cultural center
4.7 km
Parroquia Santa María de la Soledad
christian place of worship
2.3 km
La Cascada Encantada
national park
4.3 km
Dorados Deluxe
historic site
1.6 km
Catedral de Nuestra Senora de la Soledad
christian place of worship
1.8 km
Getting there
Puerto Escondido Airport · 0 km
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