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Puerto Escondido
At the end of the Sierra Madre del Sur mountain range that runs through Oaxaca and down to the Pacific Ocean, lies the coastal destination of Puerto Escondido .
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One of the best beaches for surfing . Championships are held here.
World surfing and bodyboarding championships bringing together the best surfers at a national and international level.
The two bays, Puerto Angelito and Playa Manzanillo, each approximately 120 meters long, are located directly next to each other and together form Playa Puerto Angelito. The water is calm and warm, making it ideal for swimming and enjoying the sea.
Although you have to go down 168 steps to get there, the water is crystal clear, warm and shallow, making it perfect for snorkeling and enjoying the marine fauna and flora of the region.
It is the street parallel to the Main Beach; the cobblestones are open to vehicular traffic during the day and become pedestrian-only at night .
It is one of the favorite spots for surfers who want to catch calm waves and have a good time.
Just 15 minutes from Puerto Escondido, it is a site surrounded by lush mangrove vegetation ; during the rainy season, bioluminescence can be seen within the lagoon.
places to surf
zicatela
The wave is strong and fast, breaking over a sandy bottom that's favorable for experienced surfers. It works year-round. In winter, there are periods when the waves can be smaller, giving beginner and advanced surfers the opportunity to try their hand at surfing at this beach. In summer, the waves are large and fast, recommended only for advanced surfers.
the tip
With small waves, it's ideal for beginners, especially those who surf left. With medium waves, it's suitable for intermediate surfers. This wave breaks from right to left, starting over a rocky bottom and ending over sand. At high tide, it's ideal for beginners; at low tide, the wave is a bit faster and more tubular.
Colotepec bar
This beach is recommended for intermediate to advanced surfers. The waves are tubular, and at high tide, it's ideal for learning and practicing maneuvers. The Colotepec River flows into the beach here, creating numerous peaks in different spots.
Carrizalillo
This bay is usually the best beach for beginners. The wave breaks at the bottom of Arrecife and works with a south swell. With slow, long, and gentle waves, it offers the novice surfer the opportunity to try standing up on the board up to two times on the same wave. It's almost 100% guaranteed that the student will be successful at surfing.
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