Things to do in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca: The Best Stand-Up Paddleboarding

March 2, 2022 Tynisha Seiler

Looking for a tropical Mexican fishing village with relaxing beaches, oceanfront seafood bars and restaurants, unspoiled reefs for diving and snorkeling, and waves suitable for championship surfing? Puerto Escondido has all that plus the Laguna de Manialtepec mangrove lagoon for tours combining kayaking, boating, bird-watching, and swimming in phosphorescent waters. Regularly scheduled airline service links Mexico City and Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM)Rent an umbrella at the town beach, Playa Principal, which parallels the Avenida Perez Gasga hotel and restaurant row. Stop in one of the hotels near the beach for a drink or take the family horseback riding. A small freshwater lagoon at the mouth of the river, Rio Rigadillo, marks the border with Playa Marinero, which has waves suitable for beginning surfers. The whole family will enjoy the mile-long shoreline walkway known as Andador Escénico, which leads across the rocks to El Faro lighthouse and the Sueño Posible scenic overlook. Beyond the lighthouse, Playa Principal transitions into Playa Manzanillo, a swimmable beach with clear waters extending towards Puerto Angelito. Rent a boogie board or equipment to snorkel the coral and rocks. If Playa Manzanillo gets too crowded on a holiday weekend, catch one of the water taxis linking Puerto Escondido’s seven beaches. Hire a skiff to take the family sightseeing or dolphin and sea turtle viewing. Fish for trophy sailfish or catch a dinner of yellowfin tuna, mahi mahi (dorado), grouper, roosterfish, mackerel, or snapper. Watch the experts surf the 6-15 foot swells and hollow tubes of Playa Zicatela. International competitions in August and November draw the pros to demonstrate their prowess on the Mexican Pipeline. Snorkel or surf the clear shallow waters beneath the high cliffs surrounding Playa Carrizalillo. High red cliffs, housing, and hotels surround riptide-plagued Playa Bacocho, which is good for long romantic beach walks and sunsets. For more adventure, dive Pressure Point’s tectonic plate fault lines or Punta Colarada’s volcanic overhangs, ledges, and lava rock swimthroughs. If you are lucky you will see lobsters, stingrays, moray and snowflake eels, barracudas, yellow tangs, parrotfish, and puffers.
Restaurants in Puerto Escondido

1. Ecole de Surf Erizos

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Ecole de Surf Erizos

Discover the enjoyments of surfing during a single class or improve your style during several sessions, erizos surf school is attuned to your expectations and adapts its pedagogy according to your capacities. We also propose other type of lessons such as bodyboard, bodysurf, stand up paddle and sea swimming techniques.

2. Azulea Adventures

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Azulea Adventures

We are a local-owned and integrity-based business offering high-quality surf lessons —with a focus on small classes and private lessons. Your surf instructor has a passion for teaching and years of experience. He will work with you at your individual level making sure you have the best surfing experience!

3. Pacific Surf Academy

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Pacific Surf Academy

An exciting experience you won't forget! Pacific Surf Academy offers professional surf classes in the warm waters of beautiful Puerto Escondido. Our instructors are dedicated to your enjoyment & safety and are certified in water rescue & first aid. Your class includes all equipment with a professional instructor bringing over 10 years experience and local knowledge of the area.

4. Puerto Adventures

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Puerto Adventures

Kayak & Paddleboard on the Manialtepec Lagoon A wonderful experience in one of the most important ecosystems in our planet. Take a moment in touch with nature combined with outdoor sports. Learn about the mangrove, it´s biodiversity, enjoy watching a great variety of birds and fall in love with them. Near to Puerto escondido, discover the paradise in just one place

5. DMC Stand Up Paddle

DMC Stand Up Paddle

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