There are some places that are famous for their relaxing atmosphere while there are others that are known for the number of fun activities they can offer. But there are only a few that leave it up to the tourists to decide what they want to do with their vacation. Mexico’s Puerto Escondido is one such place with its peaceful small coastal town settings and tons of activities ranging from surfing to snorkelling it leaves it to you to decide how you want to spend your vacation. It is a place that within its limited space provides enough opportunities for the tourist for a relaxing vacation or one filled with entertainment and enjoyment.
Located on the Oaxaca coast of Mexico, this so-called hidden port has become quite popular with the tourists heading to Mexico for their vacation. The best thing about Puerto Escondido is that even after becoming a tourism hotspot it has maintained its laid back charm, unlike the many other Mexican coastal towns which because of the overdevelopment for catering to the tourist’s needs have lost their natural goodness. The place still has the feel of a small fishing town with a market in the downtown where you will still find the fishermen selling their freshly caught fish. But the rest of the town is almost always flocked by the tourists who have been attracted by its gorgeous beaches and the awesome surfing experience.
Although Oaxaca has a small airport of its own but for the tourists arriving from abroad the better option will be to get a cheap flight to Mexico City from where you can easily arrange your journey to Oaxaca and ultimately to Puerto Escondido through the local bus service. Another feature that attracts tourist to the town is the low cost of accommodation, although the tourist traffic has increased quite a bit in the last few years but the prices for the town’s hotels have remained low. If you want to spend your vacation in the relaxation mode then there a quite a few deserted beaches along the coast of Puerto Escondido that are perfect for a complete body tan and their waters are calm enough for the swimming.
But the main attraction of the town is the thrilling surfing experience it offers to the tourists through its famous Surf break famous with the name of the Mexican Pipeline. If you are a surfing enthusiast then you will surely enjoy your stay in the town as the surfing experience here is considered at par with the one in the Hawaiian waters. If you are not interested in surfing then you can always hire a boat or tag along with the local fishermen and have a good time at the sea while sport fishing. The coastal waters are clear and the marine life is exotic so you can hire the snorkelling kit from one of the many resorts and snorkel in the waters along with the town. The numerous night clubs and pubs mean that you enjoy your self in the night as well.
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