La Barra

Santa María Colotepec

Photo by Kay Hodgetts
Photo by Kay Hodgetts

Popular places to visit

Zicatela Beach featuring general coastal views and a beach bar

Zicatela Beach

Puerto Escondido’s liveliest beach offers attractions year-round with its big waves, international surf competitions, folk festivals and pulsating nightlife.

Zicatela Beach

Punta Zicatela

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Punta Zicatela during your travels in Brisas de Zicatela.

Punta Zicatela

Marinero Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Marinero Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Santa María Colotepec. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Marinero Beach

Things to do

Baby Turtles Release Experience

Puerto Escondido's Baby Turtle Release Experience

P2,327
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Puerto Escondido's Baby Turtle Release Experience
Complete Temazcal Treatment

Puerto Escondido: Complete Temazcal Treatment

P3,701
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Puerto Escondido: Complete Temazcal Treatment
Comet tip

Oaxaca Beaches Day Tour

P24,673
per traveler
Oaxaca Beaches Day Tour
3-Hour Whale Watching Experience in Puerto Escondido

3-Hours Dolphin and Whale Watching in Puerto Escondido

P3,392
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
3-Hours Dolphin and Whale Watching in Puerto Escondido
Tour Los Caminos del Mezcal Café and Pedal Loom Factory

Tour Los Caminos del Mezcal Café and Pedal Loom Factory

P2,467
per adult
Tour Los Caminos del Mezcal Café and Pedal Loom Factory
Enjoy!

Guided tour of an ancestral Mezcal distillery with transport

P4,380
per adult
Guided tour of an ancestral Mezcal distillery with transport
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Top hotels in La Barra

Casona Sforza

Casona Sforza

4 out of 5
La Barra, Santa María Colotepec, Puerto Escondido, OAX
The price is P20,812 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
P20,812
P24,767 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free breakfast, free valet parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Zicatela Beach and Puerto ...
Casona Sforza
Hotel Rockaway

Hotel Rockaway

3.5 out of 5
Calle del Morro s/n, Playa Zicatela, Puerto Escondido, OAX
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (741 reviews)
"Muy cómodo y bonito el hotel, cerquitititita de la playa Zicatela (a unos 3 min caminando), la cama muy cómoda, el staff muy amable. Único detallito (si lo quieren contar como tal, es que no hay casi opciones de comida en el menú, y la verdad la comida no es tan buena en el hotel)"

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

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Hotel Rockaway
Hotel Suites Villasol

Hotel Suites Villasol

4 out of 5
Loma Bonita No. 2, Fraccionamiento Bacocho, Puerto Escondido, OAX
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (825 reviews)
"Quiet area close to the airport and popular beaches. Great for family stay"

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

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Hotel Suites Villasol
Posada Real Puerto Escondido

Posada Real Puerto Escondido

3.5 out of 5
Blvd Benito Juarez 1, Fraccionamiento Bacocho, Puerto Escondido, OAX
The price is P10,666 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
P10,666
P12,692 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
7.4/10 Good! (821 reviews)
"It was a very nice property. Nice beach. Very nice staff. The upper cliffside pool was closed for maintenace. However, they were working on updating the appearance, which it needed."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Posada Real Puerto Escondido
Hotel Camino Del Sol

Hotel Camino Del Sol

3 out of 5
Carretera Costera Km 1.5, Fracc Granjas del Pescador, Puerto Escondido, OAX
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
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Hotel Camino Del Sol
Hotel Santa Fe

Hotel Santa Fe

4 out of 5
Calle Del Morro S/N, Puerto Escondido, OAX
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (935 reviews)
"Good last minute stop"

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

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Hotel Santa Fe
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Other neighbourhoods around La Barra

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La Punta

If you're spending some time in La Punta, Zicatela Beach and Punta Zicatela are top sights worth seeing.

La Punta
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Emiliano Zapata

Emiliano Zapata might not have many top sights, but Zicatela Beach and Punta Zicatela are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Emiliano Zapata
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Los Tamarindos

While there might not be top attractions in Los Tamarindos, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Zicatela Beach and Punta Zicatela.

Los Tamarindos
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Central Zicatela

Central Zicatela might not have many top sights, but Zicatela Beach and Marinero Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Central Zicatela
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Lázaro Cárdenas

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lázaro Cárdenas and surrounding area, you can visit Zicatela Beach and Marinero Beach.

Lázaro Cárdenas

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