Why go
- City in Oaxaca, Mexico.
- Served by Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM).
History
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.
Restaurants & places to go
Pizza, Pasta, Barbecue, Regional, Restaurant · Live music and BBQ menu Sundays at sunset Opening hours: Th-Tu 08:30-21:30 · 606 Privada de Amapolas, Puerto…
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee van parked in front of Puerto Dreams Hostel Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-14:00 Features: outdoor seating · 8 Jacarandas
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Local, Mexican, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-15:00 Features: vegan options · Calle Primera Sur, 71983 · guiapuertoescondido.com
Argentinian, Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 18:00-23:00 · 409 Av. Hidalgo, Puerto Escondido, 71983 · instagram.com
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:45-00:15 · facebook.com
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:30-23:00 · Calle Delfines, 71983
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 Features: vegan options · 300 Calle Primera Norte, 71980 · papatots.com
Sandwich, Pancake, Breakfast, Ice Cream, Crepe, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00 Features: vegetarian options
Burger, Arab, Kebab, Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 · Las Brisas
Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Mo 16:00-00:00 · Calle Nuevo León
Seafood, French, Restaurant · Seafood/French restaurant · 52 Boulevard Benito Juárez · m.facebook.com
Cake, Coffee Shop, Mexican, Pasta, Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-22:30 · s/n Calle del Morro, Puerto Escondido, 71980
Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-19:00
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food · BOULEVARD JOSÉ MURAT, 71980 · implementoselpescador.com
Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7
Bagel, Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Tea, Cafe · Features: vegetarian options
Dessert, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, delivery
Polish, Russian, Restaurant · Polish/Russian restaurant
Juice, Sandwich, Restaurant · Juice/Sandwich restaurant
Local, Restaurant · Local restaurant
Arab, Restaurant · Arab restaurant
Donut, Fast Food · Donut fast food · Avenida Oaxaca, 71980
Tacos, Restaurant · Tacos restaurant
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Frozen Yogurt ice cream
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · Avenida Hidalgo
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-21:00
Cafe · Opening hours: We-Mo 08:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options
Restaurant · restaurant · Calle Octava Norte, 71980 · eltucan.com.mx
Food Court · food court · facebook.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:15-19:00; Su 07:15-17:00 · 3 Calle del Morro
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Cafe · Breakfast/Coffee Shop cafe
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
Mexican, Seafood, Restaurant · Mexican/Seafood restaurant · enneahotel.com.mx
Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food
Seafood, International, Mexican, Restaurant · Seafood/International restaurant · Boulevard Benito Juárez · guiapuertoescondido.com
Fast Food · fast food
Local, Restaurant · Local restaurant
Tacos, Fast Food · Tacos fast food
Ice Cream · ice cream
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu,Th-Sa 08:00-15:00; We off; Su 08:00-14:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access
Pizza, Burger, Mexican, Restaurant · Pizza/Burger restaurant
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 09:00-23:00
157 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM) 4.6 km to the centre
Costera Km. 6.5, Aeropuerto, 71980 Puerto Escondido, Oax., Mexico — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Aeromar, AeroMéxico, Birmingham European) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Mexico City (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 1 direct destination
- Aeromar VW (ATR) · 1 route: Mexico City
- AeroMéxico AM (ATR) · 1 route: Mexico City
- Birmingham European VB (737-300) · 1 route: Mexico City
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Tututepec Airport 66 km to the centre
Villa Tututepec, OAX, MX
San Jose del Progreso Airport. 74 km to the centre
Tututepec, OAX, MX
Where to stay
Querétaro sn, Brisas de Zicatela, 70934 Brisas de Zicatela, Oax., Mexico · pinabythebeach.com
Av. Del Morro 4, Playa Zicatela, 70934 Brisas de Zicatela, Oax., Mexico · hoteltabachin.com
Nuevo León 1284, Brisas de Zicatela, 70934 Puerto Escondido, Oax., Mexico · villaslunaya.com
Oaxaca S/N, Brisas de Zicatela, 70934 Brisas de Zicatela, Oax., Mexico · notto.mx
Héroes Oaxaqueños SN, Brisas de Zicatela, 70934 Punta de Zicatela, Oax., Mexico · puntanayaa.com
Cuilapam, Bacocho, 71983 Puerto Escondido, Oax., Mexico · hotelsuiteshacienda.mx
Calle del morro SN, Sta Maria, 70934 Puerto Escondido, Oax., Mexico · pinabythebeach.com
Cam. Carrizalillo S/N, Carrizalillo, 71983 Puerto Escondido, Oax., Mexico · villascarrizalillo.com
Av. Del Morro S/N, Sta Maria, 70934 Puerto Escondido, Oax., Mexico · blaterhotel.com
Michoacán 158, Brisas de Zicatela, 70934 Puerto Escondido, Oax., Mexico · casadeolashotel.com
Oaxaca S/N, Brisas de Zicatela, 70934 Brisas de Zicatela, Oax., Mexico · casakuaa.com
Calle Chihuahua s/n a 8 metros de la Av. Heroes Oaxaqueños Brisas de Zicatela, La Punta, 70934 Puerto Escondido, Oax., Mexico · casaumi.com
Avenida Del Morro, Sin numero, Playa Zicatela, 71980 Puerto Escondido, Oax., Mexico · hotelrockaway.com
Alejandro Cárdenas Peralta 622, Brisas de Zicatela, 70934 Puerto Escondido, Oax., Mexico · hotels.cloudbeds.com
Cam. a la Cruz, 70934 Puerto Escondido, Oax., Mexico · hotelitozicatela.com
Las Tortugas 77, Carrizalillo, 71980 Puerto Escondido, Oax., Mexico · hotelmozartymacondo.com
esquina Costera, Calle Segunda Nte. s/n, Centro, 71983 Puerto Escondido, Oax., Mexico · casalosodeli.com
Av. Del Morro, Playa Zicatela, 70934 Puerto Escondido, Oax., Mexico · hotelines.com
Loma Bonita 2, Bacocho, 71980 Puerto Escondido, Oax., Mexico · hotelsuitesvillasol.com
Avenida Del Morro s/n, marinero brisas de zicatela, 70934 Puerto Escondido, Oax., Mexico · bungalowszicatela.com
Av. Del Morro s/n, Marinero, 70934 Puerto Escondido, Oax., Mexico · hotelsantafe.com.mx
C. del Morro sn, Playa Zicatela, 71980 Puerto Escondido, Oax., Mexico · hotelpapayasurf.com.mx
Av. Del Morro 4, Playa Zicatela, 70934 Brisas de Zicatela, Oax., Mexico · niluhotels.mx
Av. Del Morro 310, Marinero, 71980 Puerto Escondido, Oax., Mexico · surfolasaltas.com
La barra Santa María Colotepec, 70934 Puerto Escondido, Oax., Mexico · casonasforza.com
Blvd. Benito Juárez 1, Bacocho, 71980 Puerto Escondido, Oax., Mexico · hotelinpuertoescondido.com
Av. Del Morro No.501, Playa Zicatela, 70934 Puerto Escondido, Oax., Mexico · hotelybungalowsacuario.com
Puebla 200, Brisas de Zicatela, 70934 Puerto Escondido, Oax., Mexico · raiz-hotel.com
Calle Tercera Pte. 404, Hidalgo, 71983 Puerto Escondido, Oax., Mexico
Alejandro Cárdenas Peralta SN, Brisas de Zicatela, 70934 Puerto Escondido, Oax., Mexico
Calle la lagunita, Bahia Principal, 71984 Puerto Escondido, Oax., Mexico
Alejandro Cárdenas Peralta 942, Brisas de Zicatela, 70934 Brisas de Zicatela, Oax., Mexico
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PXM has direct flights to 1 destination on 3 airlines (incl. Mexico City).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Puerto Escondido, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach