Puerto Escondido is our favorite spot in Mexico. Right at the end of the bay, you’ll find La Punta, a laid-back neighborhood on the outskirts of Puerto Escondido, right on the beach. Around sunset, many people flock to this wonderful beach. Some play volleyball, a group takes a yoga class, someone plays guitar, and every now and then someone comes by selling homemade treats. Don’t be surprised if these are “happy brownies,” because La Punta is a place where anything goes. As soon as the sun sets, live music starts in almost every restaurant, and you can sip cocktails with your toes in the sand. Puerto Escondido is a slice of Mexican paradise. In this article, you’ll find all our tips for fun things to do, how to get there, and where to stay in Puerto Escondido.

How do you travel to Puerto Escondido?

Most people travel to Puerto Escondido from Oaxaca , Chiapa de Corzo , or San Cristóbal de las Casas , but you can also fly directly from Cancun or Mexico City, for example. Read below how to get to Puerto Escondido from various destinations.

From Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido

From San Cristóbal to Puerto Escondido

Transportation in Puerto Escondido

Puerto Escondido is larger than you might initially expect. It’s divided into three areas: downtown, Zicatela, and La Punta. You can read more about the differences between these areas below. If you don’t have a rental car during your trip, you can choose to rent a scooter, take a taxi, or use the collectivos. Scooters are available for rent everywhere, and you’ll also encounter taxis and tuk-tuks everywhere. The collectivos are small vans that you can hail anywhere. They travel from north to south and back again. For a small, fixed price, you can ride to your final destination.

What to do in Puerto Escondido?

We recommend taking your time in Puerto Escondido, as there’s so much beauty to see and so many unique activities to enjoy. There’s enough to keep you entertained for at least five days with a variety of activities, but a few more days are definitely recommended. Tours are unfortunately a bit pricey in Puerto Escondido, but most are incredibly impressive and well worth the money. If you have to choose, we recommend the dolphin watching and sunset horseback riding. Below, you can read all about the tours and activities in Puerto Escondido.