r/PuertoEscondido

I’m currently in Puerto Escondido and booked a place in La Punta since I saw a lot of recommendations to stay here. However, it did not live up to the hype. Most of La Punta are under developed and lots of agressive stray dogs at night. You can’t even swim without putting yourself in danger! I would say if you’re not a surfer or a hippie, stay away from La Punta. Better stay in Rinconada, you have access to the best beaches in Puerto Escondio, clear and calmer waters, more food options, better infrastructure. In the end, Puerto Escondido is such a gem, I hope it remains a bit under the radar. ✌️🫶🏻

I’m staying in La Punta in a few weeks. I heard that during the rainy season, the mosquitoes can be particularly bad. Is this something to be concerned about or is it tolerable with bug spray? How bad is it actually?

Also, I’m sure wearing long sleeves would help, but it’s 90 degrees.

can I rent an atv at centro and ride it to punta zicatela using the main road with out a problem? Or are atv not allowed on the main road? looking at renting in November.

Hello everyone!

I’m looking for recommendations for hidden gems and cool places to check out.
I’d love to hear about hidden or less crowded beaches, cool cafes, bars, good sunset spots, beach horseback riding, bike riding, scenic views, unique photo spots, or any other fun activities.
Also, are there any cool things to do in October that you’d recommend?
I’d really appreciate any recommendations!
Thank you! :)

Hello!

Visiting with my boyfriend in November. We are both intermediate / advanced surfers, like to party a bit and are keen to dive into all things mexico has to offer. We're both late twenties.

Wondering where the best place to stay is near an intermediate surf break and where we can hire boards? Do we also need a wetsuit?

Everything I've read says we should stay around Zicatela Beach.

Also is it worth going to Chacahua to surf?
Thank you!