30 Fun Things to Do in Puerto Escondido That Even Locals Love
Wondering what to do in Puerto Escondido?
Located on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, laid-back Puerto Escondido is best known as a Mexico surf town 🏄♀️
However, there’s more to the story than that — as many of the best things to do in Puerto Escondido don’t involve surfing.
Puerto Escondido, meaning “hidden port,” has some of the best beaches in Mexico.
It is definitely a beach town, but there’s also beautiful nature just outside the city, shopping, dining, nightlife, and more.
Besides the 30 best things to do in Puerto Escondido, there’s also a Puerto Escondido travel guide at the end of the article.
If this is your first time traveling to Puerto Escondido, you’ll be a Mexico travel pro by the end of this article. Let’s dive in!
The 30 Best Things to Do in Puerto Escondido
1. Playa Carrizalillo: Best Beach in Puerto Escondido
You’ll likely never see a list of Best Puerto Escondido Beaches that doesn’t have Playa Carrizalillo Beach as #1.
It’s quite simply the most beautiful beach in Puerto Escondido — and you can stay there at Villas Carrazillio which overlooks Playa Carrizalillo below.
Carrizalillo Beach offers a bit of everything — gorgeous turquoise waters for swimming, manageable waves for surfing (perfect for beginners), healthy reefs just off-shore ideal for snorkeling, and even a few restaurants.
🌡️ Wondering about the water temperature? The average yearly water temperature in Puerto Escondido is about 82°F (28°C).
2. Visit the Rest of the Best Beaches in Puerto Escondido
Besides Playa Carrizalillo, there are many other great beaches you’ll want to check out.
Below, you’ll find the most popular beaches in Puerto Escondido, but there are also these lesser-visited Puerto Escondido beaches.
🏝️ Playa Zicatela Beach (Surf Beach)
Puerto Escondido is known as the surf capital of Mexico, and that’s largely thanks to this beach.
Playa Zicatela is especially popular for surfing, but the beach itself is very nice, and there are a lot of restaurants, bars with live music and shops all along the sand.
🏄♀️ PUERTO ESCONDIDO Surf Lessons
Aside from simply enjoying the beautiful beaches, surfing is one of the best Puerto Escondido things to do.
Now, Pipeline isn’t a wave for beginner surfers, but there are other places to go.
You can book surf lessons with Pablo at one of the best surf schools in Puerto Escondido, which includes a board rental.
If you have your own, enjoy the smaller waves at Playa La Punta, Playa Carrizalillo and Playa Marinero.
🏝️ Playa La Punta Zicatela
Technically a part of Playa Zicatela, the eastern edge of this beach is known as La Punta.
While Zicatela Beach itself can be crowded and touristy, La Punta has a laid back, bohemian feel to it.
There are plenty of posh beach clubs and palm trees here, which add to La Punta’s tropical vibes.
Many also head to La Punta to watch the sunset in Puerto Escondido, then stick around for dinner and drinks.
🏝️ Playa Principal (The main Puerto Escondido Beach)
Playa Principal means “main beach,” as this is the most central beach in town, with plenty of restaurants and amenities.
Popular with locals and visitors alike, Playa Principal is also one of the best swimming beaches in Puerto Escondido.
🐢 Playa Bacocho (Puerto Escondido baby turtle release beach)
Playa Bacocho is a quiet beach on the west end of town, located not far from Playa Carrizalillo.
It is perfect if you just want to walk on the beach, but what people head here for is this Puerto Escondido Turtle Release at sunset.
It’s not safe to swim at Playa Bacocho, but you can visit Club de Playa Villasol (AKA Club de Playa Villasol or Sol Beach Club) — one of the best beach clubs in Puerto Escondido.
It has a large pool, swim up bar, restaurant, showers, etc., and you can buy a day pass for about $200 MXN pesos ($12 USD).
3. Laguna Manialtepec Bioluminescence Tour
Just 30 minutes north of Puerto Escondido is Laguna Manialtepec Lagoon.
You can visit the lagoon on this SUP paddle boarding tour by day, or head there at night to do this famous Puerto Escondido bioluminescence tour.
One of the top things to do in Puerto Escondido, Laguna de Manialtepec is among the few places in the world to swim in the water with bioluminescent plankton.
The plankton in the lagoon only emit light when they’re disturbed, so if you want to see them glow in the dark, get ready to jump into the water!
Also, the bioluminescence is strongest in the center of the lake, so you must go by boat because it would be too far to swim out (and back).
The local guides not only know the perfect place to go swimming, but they also keep an eye out for crocodiles.
4. Release Baby Sea Turtles in Puerto Escondido
If you plan to do any turtle tour in Puerto Escondido, please go with a responsible tour company like this one that has great reviews and is respectful of the animals.
As the name says, you’ll help newly hatched sea turtles make their way into the Pacific Ocean for the first time.
For many visitors, this is a Puerto Escondido must do, and a true Mexico bucket list experience.
This Baby Turtle Release Tour in Puerto Escondido also offers hotel pick-up, a nice perk.
5. Puerto Escondido Food Tours
When in doubt, one of the best things to do in Puerto Escondido, day or night, is eat — and Oaxaca food is arguably one of the best regional cuisines in Mexico.
The region is famous for various dishes and drinks, including mole, tlayudas, chocolate, mezcal, garnachas, nieves and tacos.
🍽 To try it all, book your spot on the best food tour in Puerto Escondido — this Made in Oaxaca Food Tour (Rated 4.92/5 Stars).
Organized by local guides, Alex and Ricardo, guests are taken on a food journey through the streets of Puerto Escondido to try some of the region’s best dishes.
From small secret spots to famous local restaurants, foodies will experience it all, tasting tacos, salsa, quesillo (AKA Oaxaca cheese), and chocolate, all with a side of local history and storytelling.
6. Boat Tour to See Dolphins
On this Puerto Escondido Dolphin-Watching Boat Tour, guests have the opportunity to spot hundreds of dolphins jumping, swimming, and flipping around the boat.
With the help of your guide’s local knowledge, you’ll search for the four types of dolphins that roam these waters.
These include spotted dolphins, common dolphins, spinner dolphins, and bottlenose dolphins.
Along with dolphins which always put on a fun show, you’ll also be able to explore the Puerto Escondido beaches and bays.
Along the way, you’ll learn all about the marine ecosystem and maybe even spot some other marine life, like turtles and manta rays.
If you visit the region between November and March, you may also be able to spot a humpback whale and its newborn baby calf.
The best months for whale watching in Puerto Escondido are December to February.
7. Visit a Oaxaca Mezcal Distillery
Fun fact: Mezcal was the first distilled spirit to originate in the Americas.
It was invented more than 400 years ago, when the Spanish conquerors taught distillation techniques to the native inhabitants of Mexico.
Mezcal is made with the fermented juices of the agave plant, and is known for its distinct smokey flavor (though not all mezcal is smoky).
Today, a large percentage of the world’s mezcal is made in the state of Oaxaca, near Oaxaca City.
🥃 Want to learn even more about mezcal, and taste some?
Book your spot on this Ancestral Mezcal Distillery Guided Tour with Antoine to learn how mezcal is made, and sample some of the best mezcal in Oaxaca state.
8. Snorkeling Tour to Huatulco
Located about 74 miles (120 km) south of Puerto Escondido, you’ll find the second most popular Oaxaca coast town, Bahías de Huatulco (Huatulco for short).
The town’s name means Bays of Huatulco, as there are nine bays.
There’s also more than 30 secluded, virgin beaches, stunning waterfalls, beautiful resorts, and even coffee plantations.
Although the white sand beaches and turquoise blue waters are gorgeous, the best part is underwater.
In fact, snorkeling in Huatulco is one of the top Huatulco tours most visitors will take.
9. Surf Lessons in Puerto Escondido
Puerto Escondido, a surfer hotspot since the 1950s, is one of the best Mexican surf towns.
The region is known for its massive barrels and huge waves, but it is also home to more beginner-friendly beaches — ideal for booking your surf lessons.
The town’s most famous surf spot is Playa Zicatela, reserved only for the pros and International surfing competitions.
It is world-renowned for having some of the craziest beach breaks, and the 10-foot-tall (3 m) Mexican Pipeline wave.
Although this particular beach is not for beginners, it is the perfect place for surf viewing enthusiasts.
The town surrounding the beach is also filled with various surf shops and amazing restaurants.
However, if you’re a beginner surfer or a longboarder, several beaches in the region have gentler waves, like Playa Carrizalillo.
This beach is also an excellent place for swimming and snorkeling, so it’s ideal for non-surfers as well.
If you haven’t surfed before, or are a little rusty, these private instructors in Puerto Escondido with Ari will help you learn the basics, catch your first wave, or improve your technique.
10. ATV and River Rafting Adventure
Looking for adventure tours in Puerto Escondido? This AV & Whitewater Rafting Adventure has your name all over it.
Go off-road through the jungle on an ATV, then ride down the rapids of the Copalita River. ⚠️ Note: Always buy Mexico travel insurance for these types of activities.
The Copalita River runs down from the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains.
Its waters flow through deep canyons that are surrounded by beautiful lush jungle vegetation and towering cliff walls.
If you are looking for an adrenaline rush out in nature, this is one of the must do Puerto Escondido activities that you can’t miss.
11. SUP Paddle Boarding in Puerto Escondido
You’ve already seen that you can visit Laguna Manialtepec Lagoon by night on this Bioluminescence Boat Tour. However, that’s only half the story.
Many prefer to visit the lagoon by day on this relaxing SUP Paddle Boarding Tour through the mangroves.
This is one of the best places to see birds and even reptiles like iguanas and crocodiles, and a must for nature lovers.
🛶 Prefer kayaking to paddleboarding? Book your spot on this Mangrove Kayaking Tour.
12. Eat at the Best Restaurants in Puerto Escondido
Still wondering, What are the best things to do in Puerto Escondido? Trying the local cuisine, of course.
When in Oaxaca, you must sample Oaxacan food, which is unlike what you may know as traditional Mexican cuisine.
If booking a Puerto Escondido food tour isn’t your thing, you’ll still need to eat on your vacation.
To satisfy your hunger and your cravings, head these best Puerto Escondido restaurants to eat where the locals go:
- El Cafecito: Best Breakfast in Puerto Escondido
- Elephant Garden: Best Cafe in Puerto Escondido
- Smoked Fish Tacos el Viejo: Best Tacos in Puerto Escondido
- Mi Ultimo Amor: Best Beachfront Restaurant in Puerto Escondido
- Almoraduz Cocina de Autor: Best Restaurant in Puerto Escondido for a Fancy Dinner
13. Puerto Escondido Whale Watching Tours (Winters Only)
This is one of the most popular things to do in Puerto Escondido in winter, as you will not see whales year-round.
The best time to see whales in Puerto Escondido is from December to March, though you may get lucky and see some in November and April.
However, if you visit in winter, you’re almost guaranteed to see some.
In 2019, a 108 square mile (280 km²) area off the coast of Puerto Escondido was declared a Mexico Whale Watching Zone, as so many swim past the coast.
Most of these Puerto Escondido dolphin boat tours also offer whale watching during the season.
If you get lucky enough, you’ll see both the dolphins and whales in Puerto Escondido, as well as sea turtles and mobula rays.
14. Watch the Sunset in Playa La Punta
La Punta is one of the best places to watch the sunset in Puerto Escondido, followed by a nice dinner and stroll through this lively part of town.
In fact, this is one of the most romantic things to do in Puerto Escondido 😍
Just off the beach, you’ll find some of the best restaurants in Puerto Escondido. I recommend Chicama Peruvian Food for their ceviche and pisco sours.
There’s also cute cafes with vegan options, boutique shops and beach bars.
🎥 more free things to do in Puerto Escondido?
Villasol Beach Club hosts the FREE Cine en la Playa movie night on the beach from about November to May during the Puerto Escondido busy season (high season).
Check their Facebook page for more info.
15. Tour the Oaxaca Coffee Plantations
Along with providing beautiful scenery and epic adventures, the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains are also home to 16 different ethnic groups.
The main crop from this area is coffee, and there are several coffee plantations within 1-2 hours of Puerto Escondido.
The plantations are run by small farmers who cultivate coffee beans on land that’s been passed down for generations.
To see the real Puerto Escondido (especially if you’re a coffee lover), you must book this Oaxaca Coffee Tour to the local plantations of the Sierra Madre del Sur.
☕️ Fun Fact: Prior to the 1930s, there was no Puerto Escondido town, as they had no potable water source back then, so on one lived there.
It was basically just a port town by day, and their main export was coffee — so you know the coffee here is really good.
16. Go Birdwatching in Puerto Escondido
During the rainy season, Río Manialtepec (river) breaks through the sandbar, transforming Laguna Manialtepec (lagoon) into a tidal estuary.
Once this happens, tiny fish, plankton, and shrimp enter the lagoon to spawn.
This attracts numerous species of birds to the lagoon — including ibis, spoonbills, herons, and parrots — as they come to feed.
For bird-watchers, this is one of the best places on the Oaxacan coast.
Book this Birdwatching Near Puerto Escondido Tour and head to Manialtepec Lagoon with a knowledgeable guide.
You’ll visit all the best spots for birding, and likely see reptiles, like iguanas and crocodiles, along the way.
17. Visit Lagunas de Chacahua National Park
One of the most off the beaten path places to visit in Oaxaca is Lagunas de Chacahua National Park (usually just called Chacahua, and pronounced cha-caw-wah).
This Mexico national park in Oaxaca has gained in popularity in recent years, thanks to social media and YouTube.
Chacahua is one of those Oaxaca Mexico beaches to think, admire nature, surf (or take Oaxaca surf lessons), lay in a hammock, read a good book, go for a swim, watch the sunset and eat fresh seafood.
The WiFi is basically nonexistent, though more and more places have Starlink these days, so this is the perfect place to find peace and quiet.
Even during the peak season in Puerto Escondido, from about November to May, there’s rarely crowds in Chacahua.
This island sits on the Pacific Ocean, and is a popular destination with surfers and backpackers, but you can also book a Chacahua hotel and stay a while.
Mostly off the beaten track, quiet Chacahua is the perfect peaceful respite from Puerto Escondido’s beaches.
18. Off the Beaten Path Puerto Escondido Beaches
🏝️ Playa Puerto Angelito
This lively beach is frequented more by locals than visitors, so for a more authentic Puerto Escondido experience, head to Puerto Angelito.
Located right next door, there’s also Playa Manzanillo Beach, which is up next on this list.
🏝️ Playa Manzanillo
Playa Manzanillo is one of the best Puerto Escondido beaches for swimming.
You can get some snorkeling time in at Playa Angelito, then head to Playa Manzanillo for a meal and relaxing swim in the calm waters.
🏝️ Punta Pajaros Beach
This quiet, pristine beach is about 30 minutes from Puerto Escondido Town (AKA Downtown Puerto Escondido), but it’s still located within city limits.
You’ll want a rental car if you’re headed to this area, where so few tourists go.
If you want to splurge at one of the best Puerto Escondido resorts, book a room at Hotel Escondido.
The top attraction at Playa Punta Pajaros is Casa Wabi, a nonprofit art space and artist residence.
🏝️ Playa Coral
Playa Coral is a secluded beach in Puerto Escondido, popular with locals and travelers in-the-know.
Here, you’ll enjoy white sands, crystal clear waters and lush greenery.
Located next to Playa Bacocho Beach, this is your best option to escape the crowds.
19. Aerial Yoga Class in Puerto Escondido
For those moments when you need to relax, opt for this aerial yoga class in Puerto Escondido with Paola.
Aerial yoga combines traditional asana (the physical yoga postures and yoga philosophies) with aerial arts.
It has physical and psychological benefits, including improved balance, stability and flexibility. It is also a great rainy day activity.
Aerial yoga is suitable for every type of person, from beginner to advanced.
If you want to find your zen, book your spot in one of the best Puerto Escondido yoga classes.
20. Shop the Local Puerto Escondido Markets
🛍 Want to do some shopping in Puerto Escondido?
From its public markets and street markets to specialty stores, this coastal town has a wide variety of shops selling everything you’d need or want while on vacation.
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado Benito Juárez is the biggest and best market in Puerto Escondido.
Here, you’ll find fresh fish, amazing juices, souvenirs and handicrafts, fresh fruits and veggies, traditional Oaxacan chocolate, and more.
This mercado (market) has food, flower and spice stalls that will tickle your senses and leave you lingering around for hours.
Most vendors come from different parts of the Oaxacan coast, so if you want to buy some local products, make sure to stop by.
Also, if you are feeling adventurous — try the chapulines, or salted grasshoppers, a Oaxaca food favorite.
Mercado de Zicatela
Located in Playa Zicatela, the Mercado de Zicatela is another excellent place to find local food, coffee, chocolate, souvenirs, clothing and even a pharmacy.
There’s more than 100 different stalls selling everything you’d need, and you can eat in the market.
Or walk a few blocks away to Playa Zicatela Beach where you’ll find delicious restaurants offering traditional Oaxacan cuisine and beautiful oceanfront views.
21. Take a Day Trip to Huatulco
Bahías de Huatulco, usually just called Huatulco, is a beautiful coastal town in Oaxaca state.
Huatulco Mexico is known for gorgeous beaches with turquoise water, snorkeling and diving.
Huatulco has 36 beaches and nine bays to choose from — so you could spend weeks there, and never run out of beaches to explore.
The main beach is Bahía Santa Cruz (Playa Principal), but visitors also love Playa Tangolunda, Playa la Entrega, Playa Maguey and Playa Organo.
The Huatulco to Puerto Escondido distance is about 75 miles (120 km), and the drive takes about two hours.
If you don’t have a rental car, the best option is to book a private transportation shuttle or bus tickets through GuateGo.
💧 Cascadas Mágicas de Copalitilla
One of the can’t miss things to do in Huatulco is take this tour to the Cascadas Magicas de Copalitilla (Copalitilla Waterfalls Park).
There are about 30 waterfalls throughout the park, the highest of which is 65-feet-tall (20 m), and there’s also natural waterfall pools that you can swim in.
💧 Want to see some waterfalls closer to Puerto Escondido? Don’t miss the large Cascada La Reforma Waterfall, one of the best waterfalls in Oaxaca state.
22. Tour the Casa Wabi Artist Collective
Casa Wabi is a nonprofit art space and artist residence.
The house was made by architect Tadao Ando, and there are pieces on display from famed Mexican artist, Bosco Sodi.
Note: Reservations are required for tours of Casa Wabi.
23. Go Skydiving at Zicatela Beach
Another popular adrenaline-pumping sport, and one of the things to do in Puerto Escondido for adventure travelers, is skydiving.
🪂 Note: If this is on your Puerto Escondido itinerary — do not forget to buy travel insurance for Mexico.
With Skydive Puerto Escondido, you’ll go about 13,000-feet (3,962 m) into the air on a Cessna Grand Caravan plane.
From this height, you’ll free fall for about 60 seconds over Playa Zicatela before the parachute opens.
Your tandem jump partner will be a professional skydiver, who will handle the parachute part for you.
All you have to do is enjoy the ride and take in the stunning views, as they control your descent back to land.
If you can, organize your jump right when the sun goes down.
This magnificent experience of watching the sun dip below the sea will make your skydiving adventure even more memorable.
24. Day Trip to the Neighboring Beach Towns
While there’s no shortage of beaches in Puerto Escondido, you can also check out its neighboring beach towns on the Riviera Oaxaqueña (Oaxacan Riviera).
These towns include the pueblos of Mazunte, San Agustinillo, Zipolite and Puerto Angel. They are all located about 1-1.5 hours away by rental car.
🏝️ Mazunte, Oaxaca
Mazunte makes for one of the best day trips from Puerto Escondido, and it’s also a Mexico pueblo mágico (magic town).
It’s a quaint, laid back town, popular with bohemian types, backpackers, artists and yogis. (In fact, I did a 10 day silent meditation retreat in Mazunte 🧘♀️)
Playa Mermejita in Mazunte is said to be the best beach in Oaxaca, and one of the best beaches in Mexico.
If you’re staying there all day, hike up to Punta Cometa, which overlooks this beach, for epic views of the sunset.
Wondering how to get to Mazunte from Puerto Escondido? The Mazunte to Puerto Escondido distance is 41 miles (67 km).
If you’re driving your rental car, it’s just over one hour from Puerto Escondido in normal traffic, and you can use this map.
🏝️ Zipolite, Oaxaca
Zipolite is famous as the only nude beach in Mexico. Though nudity is tolerated at other beaches, this is the only legal nude beach in Mexico.
However, most nudists tend to congregate in one area of the beach, and actually, the majority of beaches in Zipolite are filled with clothed visitors.
Zipolite attracts everyone from families to bohemian hippies to LGBTQ+ travelers.
🏝️ San Agustinillo, Oaxaca
San Agustinillo has some of the best beaches in Oaxaca, famed for their large, unique rock formations.
Located next to Mazunte, it is a laid back town, popular with travelers seeking the posh accommodations and quiet beaches.
🏝️ Puerto Angel, Oaxaca
Puerto Angel is a charming, old school fishing village that also has gorgeous beaches and bays, like Playa la Boquilla and Playa Estacahuite.
You can also enjoy amazing, cheap and fresh seafood at one of the beachfront restaurants. I recommend Restaurant Yuly, a favorite of mine!
25. Hike to the La Punta Arch (Chingabal’e)
Looking for the best Puerto Escondido Instagram spots? This is it!
Chingabal’e is one of the true Puerto Escondido hidden gems, which most tourists never visit. 📍 You’ll find Chingabal’e on the map here.
Chingabal’e Puerto Escondido is a rock formation at the southern end of La Punta beach. It is also known as El Arco, or the La Punta Arch, and makes for great photos.
You’ll want water shoes or hiking sandals to get to Chingabal’e — it’s not a hard hike, though much easier in shoes.
When you arrive, you’re rewarded with the best place to watch the sunset in Puerto Escondido.
26. Go Sport Fishing in Puerto Escondido
Puerto Escondido is a world-class fishing destination, so book this tour and venture into the deep water off the coast of Oaxaca.
It is one of the best areas to fish in the Pacific Ocean for tuna, marlin, dorado, sierra and sailfish.
There’s even the International Marlin and Sailfish Fishing Tournament, held each year in November.
This annual sport fishing tournament draws in attendees from all over the world, and has been going strong since 1956. (🎣 More info here.)
Whether you are a beginner or pro, if you fancy doing some fishing in Puerto Escondido, head to Playa Principal (Main Beach) to book a fishing charter.
Most provide fishing equipment, bait, transport, rods, and more.
However, be aware that you need a fishing license; your charter boat captain can assist you with getting one, which are available through local marinas.
27. Sea Turtle Nesting at La Escobilla Beach
If you don’t mind venturing outside of town, this Turtle Release at La Escobilla Sanctuary is the best turtle release in Puerto Escondido.
Oaxaca is home to several major turtle nesting beaches, including Playa Escobilla Beach in Mazunte.
This is a waterfront sanctuary for sea turtles, and one of the world’s most significant nesting grounds for the Olive Ridley turtle.
The nesting season at La Escobilla Sanctuary runs July to January, peaking during September and October.
During this time, up to 90,000 turtles come ashore over a 3-5 day period. Each will lay about 85-150 eggs.
This beach is protected by military guards, and you can only visit with a tour — as on this Turtle Release at La Escobilla.
Another perk about visiting La Escobilla Sanctuary is that you’ll be able to help release some of the baby turtles into the wild.
28. Horseback Riding to the Hot Springs
Not many know this, but you can go horseback riding in Puerto Escondido within a nearby tropical rainforest.
The most popular tour will also take you on an adventure to the Atotonilco Hot Springs, the perfect place to end a day of riding.
Located about 45 minutes from Puerto Escondido, the site is made up of different thermal pools, in varying depths and temperatures.
The hot springs aren’t readily accessible by walking, so opt for this Horseback Riding Tour to the Hot Springs, which lasts about 3.5 hours.
You’ll go through the forest and across rivers for about one hour on horseback before arriving at the hot springs, where seven thermal pools beckon you to jump in.
29. Zip Lining in Puerto Escondido
There are more things to do in Puerto Escondido than just the beach.
The Sierra Madre mountain range is one of the world’s largest. It passes through Mexico in the northwest, going all the way south into Guatemala.
The Sierra Madre also has several smaller ranges, like the Sierra Madre del Sur, in the south.
The Sierra del Sur is a low-lying mountain range with peaks that reach an average elevation of 7,500-feet (2,286 m).
30. Walk the Andador Escénico (Scenic Walk)
Located near Downtown Puerto Escondido, the Andador Escénico walkway (AKA Andador Turístico) was initially deemed too difficult to be built by the Oaxacan state.
The authorities argued it was an “impossible dream.” However, in 1992, Efrén Bruciaga and 200 workers spent three months building it.
The Andador Escénico runs from the western end of Playa Principal to an overlook called Sueño Posible, which means a “possible dream” in Spanish.
The walkway itself starts on a small street just past the Southern end of Bahía Principal Beach.
The Sueño Posible viewpoint is about a one-mile walk (1.6 km) from there. If you plan on going, wear a good pair of shoes.
Some areas of the walkway have been battered by the waves, leading to structural issues along the way — so watch out and be careful on the Andador Escénico.
⚠️ Update: The first time I went here, it was nice. The second time, it was much more sketchy, so exercise caution if you visit, and don’t go at night.
My Final Thoughts on the Best Things to Do in Puerto Escondido
We’ve reached the end of this Ultimate Guide to the Best Puerto Escondido Things to Do. For a somewhat small town, there really is a lot to do and see.
While most think it’s little more than a surf town or beach town, Puerto Escondido has so much more — and I hope this article helped you see that.
Which of the things to do in Puerto Escondido on this list caught your eye?
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