Emiliano Zapata Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Zicatela Beach showing a beach bar and general coastal views

Zicatela Beach

Puerto Escondido’s liveliest beach offers attractions year-round with its big waves, international surf competitions, folk festivals and pulsating nightlife.

Zicatela Beach

Punta Zicatela

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Punta Zicatela during your travels in Brisas de Zicatela.

Punta Zicatela

Marinero Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Marinero Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa María Colotepec. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Marinero Beach

Activities

Baby Turtles Release Experience

Puerto Escondido's Baby Turtle Release Experience

AU$60
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Puerto Escondido's Baby Turtle Release Experience
Complete Temazcal Treatment

Puerto Escondido: Complete Temazcal Treatment

AU$99
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Puerto Escondido: Complete Temazcal Treatment
Tour Los Caminos del Mezcal Café and Pedal Loom Factory

Tour Los Caminos del Mezcal Café and Pedal Loom Factory

AU$66
per adult
Tour Los Caminos del Mezcal Café and Pedal Loom Factory
Comet tip

Oaxaca Beaches Day Tour

AU$659
per traveller
Oaxaca Beaches Day Tour
Enjoy!

Guided tour of an ancestral Mezcal distillery with transport

AU$116
per adult
Guided tour of an ancestral Mezcal distillery with transport
Surfing Lessons in Puerto Escondido!

Surfing Lessons in Puerto Escondido!

AU$82
per adult
Surfing Lessons in Puerto Escondido!
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Our pick of the best Emiliano Zapata Hotel Deals

Hotel Rockaway

Hotel Rockaway

3.5 out of 5
Calle del Morro s/n, Playa Zicatela, Puerto Escondido, OAX
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (755 reviews)
"Muy cómodo y bonito el hotel, cerquitititita de la playa Zicatela (a unos 3 min caminando), la cama muy cómoda, el staff muy amable. Único detallito (si lo quieren contar como tal, es que no hay casi opciones de comida en el menú, y la verdad la comida no es tan buena en el hotel)"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

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Hotel Rockaway
Hotel Suites Villasol

Hotel Suites Villasol

4 out of 5
Loma Bonita No. 2, Fraccionamiento Bacocho, Puerto Escondido, OAX
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (853 reviews)
"Amazing comfortable rooms, it wpuld just be grat if the bathrooms had any ventalition (like an air extractor or a window)."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

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Hotel Suites Villasol
Posada Real Puerto Escondido

Posada Real Puerto Escondido

3.5 out of 5
Blvd Benito Juarez 1, Fraccionamiento Bacocho, Puerto Escondido, OAX
The price is AU$350 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
AU$350
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
7.4/10 Good! (829 reviews)
"Everything was amazing. Loved that the food was authentic to the local culture. Super sweet and accommodating!"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025

Posada Real Puerto Escondido
Hotel Camino Del Sol

Hotel Camino Del Sol

3 out of 5
Carretera Costera Km 1.5, Fracc Granjas del Pescador, Puerto Escondido, OAX
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (332 reviews)
"good rate"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

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Hotel Camino Del Sol
Casona Sforza

Casona Sforza

4 out of 5
La Barra, Santa María Colotepec, Puerto Escondido, OAX
The price is AU$658 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$658
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free breakfast, free valet parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Zicatela Beach and Puerto ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (90 reviews)
"I’m in love with this place!! The staff, my room and the restaurant!! Excellent service and the delicious food"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Casona Sforza
Hotel Axolotl

Hotel Axolotl

2 out of 5
Roca Blanca Agua Marina, Puerto Escondido, Oax.
Stay at this hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Carrizalillo Beach and Puerto Angelito Beach ...
7.8/10 Good! (142 reviews)
"Buen hospedaje, pero lo que me molestó fue que olvidé algunas pertenencias, envié a una amiga por ellas y me dijeron que "no había olvidado nada", que el personal de limpieza no encontró nada, entonces ese es un punto mega negativo."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

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Hotel Axolotl
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Other neighbourhoods around Emiliano Zapata

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Los Tamarindos

While there might not be top attractions in Los Tamarindos, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Zicatela Beach and Punta Zicatela.

Los Tamarindos
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Central Zicatela

When in Central Zicatela, you can plan a visit to Zicatela Beach and Marinero Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Central Zicatela
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Lázaro Cárdenas

Though Lázaro Cárdenas may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Zicatela Beach and Marinero Beach.

Lázaro Cárdenas
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La Punta

While visiting La Punta, you might make a stop by sights like Zicatela Beach and Punta Zicatela.

La Punta
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La Barra

While La Barra isn't home to many top sights, Punta Zicatela and Zicatela Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

La Barra

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