Playa Coral is one of the prettiest and quietest beaches in Puerto Escondido. The water is calm enough to swim in, and it’s the perfect spot for snorkelling or paddleboarding. Accessed mainly by scrambling over some rocks via Playa Bacocho, Playa Coral is still one of the most ‘hidden’ beaches in Puerto Escondido. No matter…
Playa Carrizalillo is known as one of the best beaches in Puerto Escondido. If I’m honest, it is the best beach in Puerto Escondido and was definitely our favourite. Whilst it might be a bit of a challenge to reach (you have to walk down at least 160 steps to get there!), it’s worth it….
Playa Manzanillo is one of our favourite beaches in Puerto Escondido. Located right next to Playa Angelito, Manzanillo is perfect for sunbathing on the golden sand, swimming in the shallow water or snorkelling around the rocks. Playa Manzanillo is only a short walk from Centro, and entry is via around 15 accessible steps. This makes…
Looking for the best ways to get from Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido? Or from Puerto Escondido to Oaxaca? In the following post, I explain the different ways to travel between the two places in Mexico as a backpacker. Travelling between Puerto Escondido and Oaxaca isn’t as easy as I’d love it to be! If I’m…
Backpacking Puerto Escondido in November? This post explains everything you need to know about visiting Puerto Escondido in November, including the weather, events, temperature and crowds. If you’re looking for what Puerto Escondido is like in November, this post explains everything you need to know; from weather to events and what to pack. Puerto Escondido…