La Punta Travel Guide
Tourist Guide


Popular places to visit

Zicatela Beach
Puerto Escondido’s liveliest beach offers attractions year-round with its big waves, international surf competitions, folk festivals and pulsating nightlife.
Punta Zicatela
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Punta Zicatela during your travels in Brisas de 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.
Puertecito Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Puertecito Beach during your trip to El Puertecito?
Zicatela Market
You can do some window-shopping at Zicatela Market during your trip to Brisas de Zicatela.
Stone Arch of Zicatela
Learn about the local history of Santa María Colotepec when you spend time at Stone Arch of Zicatela. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Activities

Manialtepec Lagoon Bioluminescence Cruise from Puerto Escondido

Turtle Release Escobilla Sanctuary and crocs in Ventanilla.

Puerto Escondido's Baby Turtle Release Experience

Olive Ridley Turtle Release Experience

Puerto Escondido: Birds watching Lagoon Boat Tour

Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to see Dolphins and Marine Life
Our pick of the best La Punta Hotel Deals

Hotel Rockaway
It was amazing! Super clean, the staff was great. It was my family's first time experience and they completely loved it. Would definitely stay again!
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Hotel Villa Mexicana
We had cleaner every day which is great, we asked for fresh towels every day from reception, also we had an umbrella and 2 sun beds for the beach every day, which again you have to get a token from the reception, beach called Coral beach which is one of the most beautiful beach in P.T Escondido, ...
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Hotel Suites Villasol
Very helpful and patient staff. The entire campus was spotless and we had a great time. Will definitely go back in the future.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Hotel Camino Del Sol
Close to airport Room was clean and staff helpful. Hotel is next to the main road and you should expect some noise. If on the ground floor (front facing) you'll also hear the activity of the cafe. 15 mins walk to Centro
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Posada Real Puerto Escondido
25 min in line to check out, when there were 2 parties in front of me seemed excessive. Politeness is not their strength, so I couldn't tell why the process took so long.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Casa Vieja
Was pretty worn down and outdated but staff was nice and i just needed a cjeap place for 1 night.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

