Puerto Escondido
in Oaxaca

We almost don't want to encourage anyone to go here, as it's already become so popular in the last few years that it hardly feels like a cherished secret anymore. Puerto Escondido is a beautiful beach town on the west coast of Oaxaca that's paradise for surfers, sun-seekers and serious chillers alike.

how long to go for

a long weekend, a week

when to go

november, december, january, february, march, april

holidays

Benito Juárez's Birthday, Labour Day, Independence Day, Revolution Day

how to get there

fly into Puerto Escondido International Airport or Huatulco International Airport and take a bus or car into town

how to get around

on foot, by colectivos, by taxi, by car

nice to know

taste and learn about traditional mezcal production while you are in town

local language

spanish

currency

Mexican peso

in an emergency

call 911

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Casa Wabi

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A minimalist architectural dream. Designed by Tadao Ando on Oaxaca's wild Pacific coast, Casa Wabi is as much an art destination as it is an architectural icon. Home to a renowned art foundation and international artist residency, the sprawling concrete complex hosts site-specific installations, exhibitions and cultural programmes. Stays are arranged on a request-only basis.

Hotel Escondido

Salina Cruz

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Head to Hotel Escondido for beautiful rooms but also an amazing ambiance and gorgeous nature. This hotel truly is a secluded paradise.

Hotel Terrestre

San Isidro Llano Grande

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Puerto Escondido is quickly becoming a hotspot for in-the-know travellers from across the globe, and Hotel Terrestre is where many of them are resting their heads at night. The spectacular eco hotel is located in a brutalist masterpiece surrounded by quintessential Mexican nature.