Puerto Escondido
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Puerto Escondido (literally: "Hidden Port") is a port city in the Mexican state of Oaxaca.
The town was established in 1928 for the shipment of coffee. It later became a popular destination after Federal Highway 200 was built along the country's Pacific Ocean coast during the 1960s. The primary attractions are the beautiful beaches and championship surfing. It attracts thousands of surfing enthusiasts annually.
Puerto Escondido is also an extremely popular destination for backpackers from all over the world.
[edit] Surfing
Playa Zicatela is a famous surf break located in Puerto Escondido Mexico. This is considered one of the worlds best surfing breaks. It is held in the same category as pipeline in Hawaii. This wave has been nicknamed "the Mexican Pipeline". While there are waves year-round, the summer months (April-Sept) provide substantially larger swell.
However - normal bathers need to be careful of the rip current at certain tides. It can sometimes be surprisingly difficult to get out on the north beach.
[edit] External links
- Puerto Escondido hotels online hotel reservations, calendar of events, city map, information about.
- Puerto Escondido Oaxaca vacation rentals and real estate - offers an alternative to hotels with rentals and sales of oceanfront homes, condos and properties.
- Puerto Escondido Beaches Information on Surfing in Puerto Escondido.
- Information for Surfers General basic information and tow in surfing video.
- Surfing in Mexico Information on Surfing in Mexico.
- Stay in Puerto Escondido Rent a house in Puerto Escondido.
