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

1/5(1 review)

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

Bioluminicense Plancton Tour

Bioluminicense Chacahua Tour

AU$169
per adult
Bioluminicense Chacahua Tour
3-Hour Whale Watching Experience in Puerto Escondido

3-Hour Dolphin Watching Experience in Puerto Escondido

AU$70
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
3-Hour Dolphin Watching Experience in Puerto Escondido
Baby Turtles Release Experience

Puerto Escondido's Baby Turtle Release Experience

AU$64
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Puerto Escondido's Baby Turtle Release Experience
Sunset at Punta Cometa

Sunset at Punta Cometa with hotel transportation

AU$58
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Sunset at Punta Cometa with hotel transportation
Complete Temazcal Treatment

Puerto Escondido: Complete Temazcal Treatment

AU$93
per adult
Puerto Escondido: Complete Temazcal Treatment
Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to Swim with Dolphins & Turtles

Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to see Dolphins and Marine Life

AU$58
per adult
Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to see Dolphins and Marine Life
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Our pick of the best Bahía Principal Hotel Deals

Hotel Casablanca
Hotel Casablanca
3 out of 5
Avenida Perez Gasga 905, Puerto Escondido, OAX
The price is AU$90 per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
AU$90
includes taxes & fees
13 Feb - 14 Feb
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! (335 reviews)
Surf’s Up
"Great location. Great staff. Like my little home away from home. Gracias mis amigos."

Reviewed on 8 Nov. 2024

Hotel Casablanca
Casa Vieja
Casa Vieja
2.5 out of 5
Alfonso Perez Gasga, Col. Centro, Puerto Escondido, OAX
The price is AU$35 per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
AU$35
includes taxes & fees
13 Feb - 14 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Zicatela Beach and Puerto ...
6.8/10 (167 reviews)
"Super todo"

Reviewed on 26 Dec. 2024

Casa Vieja
Esencia Puerto Escondido
Esencia Puerto Escondido
2 out of 5
379 Soledad Sector Libertad, Puerto Escondido, Oax.
The price is AU$76 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
AU$76
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and tour/ticket assistance. Popular attractions Zicatela Beach and Puerto Angelito ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (66 reviews)
"Liked: close to beaches and stores/ restaurants to buy food, easy access to taxis, close to airport Dislike: noise, people on streets often- sleeping, drinking. No drinking water on site.only fridge available upon staff request."

Reviewed on 24 Jan. 2025

Esencia Puerto Escondido
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$55 per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
AU$55
includes taxes & fees
13 Feb - 14 Feb
Book a stay at this beach hostel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Zicatela Beach and Puerto Angelito ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (49 reviews)
"Fabulous place! The birds, oh the birds!! Close to food, the beach and nature! And quiet at night."

Reviewed on 20 Jan. 2025

Nomad Beach House - Hostel
Hidden Port Melrose
Hidden Port Melrose
4 out of 5
Carretera Costera SN, Puerto Escondido, OAX
The price is AU$58 per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
AU$58
includes taxes & fees
13 Feb - 14 Feb
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Puerto Angelito Beach and Zicatela ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (8 reviews)
"El área es muy tranquila, limpieza en general es buena, algunos aparatos de cocina se encontraban sucios por el ambiente (polvo). La piscina se encuentra en buenas condiciones, sin embargo se llegan a encontrar insectos muertos por el ambiente"

Reviewed on 18 Jan. 2025

Hidden Port Melrose
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$92 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
AU$92
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Zicatela Beach and Puerto Angelito Beach ...
5.2/10 (42 reviews)
"Everything is near by, easy to enjoy the area"

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2024

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 Zicatela 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 Zicatela Beach and Puerto Angelito Beach.

Reforma
Puerto Angelito Beach which includes tropical scenes, a beach and a coastal town

Hidalgo

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

Juárez

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