PUERTO ESCONDIDO · OAXACA
Salty mornings.
Slow sunsets.
Our Puerto Escondido checklist. Beaches after work, baby turtles, a glowing lagoon at night, and a whole Saturday in Mazunte.
LITTLE BY LITTLE
0 places & moments
Main checklist0%
Progress saved on this device.No rushing required. Mornings are for work. Our first evening is the glowing lagoon. Sunday to Tuesday have nothing planned. Saturday is the one full day out.
ONLY IF WE FEEL LIKE IT
If we have time
A few more possibilities. These don’t count toward the main checklist.
BEFORE WE GO
Just a little planning
Getting around. There’s no Uber or DiDi here: taxi unions keep them out. Taxis are cash only, with no meters, so agree the price before getting in. Colectivos (shared taxis and pickups) run along the coast road for about 8–12 pesos.
Taxi prices from La Punta. Within La Punta and Zicatela about 50 pesos (up to 80 at night). Rinconada, Carrizalillo, Puerto Angelito or Bacocho about 80–150 (up to 150–200 at night); if a driver says 250, 150 is plenty. Airport booth taxi 250–350, fixed. Mazunte 800–1,100 one way, or 1,300–1,600 return with waiting. Manialtepec: the night tours include pickup.
Book ahead. The lagoon boat for our first night, and the Mazunte tour or driver, including the ride home.
Sicarú is in La Punta. Nothing here needs to become a race.
