Bahía Principal Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Zicatela Beach
Puerto Escondido featuring surf, surfing and general coastal views
Zicatela Beach which includes a sandy beach and surf
Zicatela Beach
Zicatela Beach which includes skyline, surfing and waves

Popular places to visit

Commercial Walkway

Commercial Walkway

During your trip to Puerto Escondido, you can do some window-shopping at Commercial Walkway. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Commercial Walkway

Laguna de Manialtepec

Learn about the local history of San Pedro Mixtepec when you take a trip to Laguna de Manialtepec. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Laguna de Manialtepec

Benito Juarez Market

You can do some window-shopping at Benito Juarez Market during your stay in Puerto Escondido.

Benito Juarez Market

Activities

Manialtepec Lagoon Bioluminescence Cruise

Manialtepec Lagoon Bioluminescence Cruise from Puerto Escondido

AU$64
per adult
Manialtepec Lagoon Bioluminescence Cruise from Puerto Escondido
Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to Swim with Dolphins & Turtles

Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to see Dolphins and Marine Life

AU$62
per adult
Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to see Dolphins and Marine Life
Sunset at Punta Cometa

Sunset at Punta Cometa with hotel transportation

AU$47
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Sunset at Punta Cometa with hotel transportation
Baby Turtles Release Experience

Puerto Escondido's Baby Turtle Release Experience

AU$61
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Puerto Escondido's Baby Turtle Release Experience
common dolphin!

Boat Trip to See Marine Life in Puerto Escondido

AU$74
per adult
Boat Trip to See Marine Life in Puerto Escondido
Olive Ridley Turtle Release Experience

Olive Ridley Turtle Release Experience

AU$65
per adult
Olive Ridley Turtle Release Experience
See all activities in San Pedro Mixtepec

Our pick of the best Bahía Principal Hotel Deals

Casa Vieja

Casa Vieja

2.5 out of 5
Alfonso Perez Gasga, Col. Centro, Puerto Escondido, OAX
The price is AU$43 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$43
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Puerto Angelito Beach ...
7/10 Good! (226 reviews)
"great for the price. gave a feeling of old and rustic in a charming way. no a/c in the room i rented but the ceiling fan was perfect and hi-speed. staff was very nice. only 15 min walk to playa zicatela."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Casa Vieja
Hotel Casablanca

Hotel Casablanca

3 out of 5
Avenida Perez Gasga 905, Puerto Escondido, OAX
The price is AU$79 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$79
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (379 reviews)
"Need a maintenance on ceiling to much water coming from fan Water follo onto the beds from the ceiling fan"

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Hotel Casablanca
Esencia Puerto Escondido

Esencia Puerto Escondido

2 out of 5
379 Soledad Sector Libertad, Puerto Escondido, Oax.
The price is AU$70 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$70
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and tour/ticket assistance. Popular attractions Puerto Angelito Beach and Carrizalillo ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (96 reviews)
"To the door check in. Got an upgrade for free. Perfect spot, beach at a walking distance. 7min from airport"

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Esencia Puerto Escondido
Hotel Casa Mia

Hotel Casa Mia

3 out of 5
Calle Felipe Merklin 207, Libertad, Puerto Escondido, OAX
The price is AU$118 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$118
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Puerto Angelito Beach and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (44 reviews)
"Location close to the beach and restaurants and stores, bus station walking distance, Hotel has amazing views, Pool was perfect and staff was very friendly, we stayed in Diamanté room highly recommended."

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2025

Hotel Casa Mia
Nomad Beach House - Hostel

Nomad Beach House - Hostel

2 out of 5
andador alfonso perez gasga, Lote 128, Puerto Escondido, OAX
The price is AU$49 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
AU$49
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hostel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Zicatela Beach and Puerto Angelito ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (62 reviews)
"Tiene una gran relación entre precio-calidad y las personas de ahí son muy amables"

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Nomad Beach House - Hostel
Rivera del Mar

Rivera del Mar

2.5 out of 5
Felipe Merklin 205, Av Alfonso Perez Gasga & Andador Soledad, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca
The price is AU$80 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$80
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Puerto Angelito Beach and Carrizalillo Beach ...
5.4/10 (48 reviews)
"Everything was good"

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

Rivera del Mar
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Other neighbourhoods around Bahía Principal

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El Faro

El Faro might not have many top sights, but Puerto Angelito Beach and Carrizalillo Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

El Faro
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Reforma

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Reforma and surrounding area, you can visit Puerto Angelito Beach and Principal Beach.

Reforma
Puerto Angelito Beach featuring a coastal town, rocky coastline and tropical scenes

Hidalgo

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hidalgo and surrounding area, you can visit Puerto Angelito Beach and Carrizalillo Beach.

Hidalgo
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Puerto Escondido Centro

The beaches and restaurants are just a few features travellers like about Puerto Escondido Centro. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Puerto Angelito Beach and Carrizalillo Beach are a few top places to visit.

Puerto Escondido Centro
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Libertad

When in Libertad, you can plan a visit to Marinero Beach and Puerto Angelito Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Libertad
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Juárez

Though Juárez may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Carrizalillo Beach and Puerto Angelito Beach.

Juárez

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