La Barra
Santa María Colotepec


Popular places to visit

Zicatela Beach
Puerto Escondido’s liveliest beach offers attractions year-round with its big waves, international surf competitions, folk festivals and pulsating nightlife.
Punta Zicatela
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Punta Zicatela during your travels in Brisas de 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.
Puertecito Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Puertecito Beach during your trip to El Puertecito?
Zicatela Market
You can enjoy retail therapy at Zicatela Market during your visit to Brisas de Zicatela.
Stone Arch of Zicatela
Learn about the local history of Santa María Colotepec with a stop at Stone Arch of Zicatela. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do

Sunset at Punta Cometa with hotel transportation

Manialtepec Lagoon Bioluminescence Cruise from Puerto Escondido

Olive Ridley Turtle Release Experience

Puerto Escondido: Birds watching Lagoon Boat Tour

Turtle Release Escobilla Sanctuary and crocs in Ventanilla.

Puerto Escondido's Baby Turtle Release Experience
Top hotels in La Barra

Casona Sforza
Great service and beautiful property
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

Hotel Rockaway
There was 2 of us room was right size and very clean. DO NOT get a street room there is a night club across the street and they play rap from 10pm to 4am 5 nights a week very very very loud
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

Hotel Santa Fe
Rooms were cleaned daily. Staff are great. Amenities include an unimpeded view of Playa Principal and about a 5-10 minute walk to many restaurants. Conversely, cost of living concerns e.g. no more chips & salsa when consuming beverages at said 2nd floor patio, reduced quality of what used to be pretty ...
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

Hotel Villa Mexicana
We had a great time
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

Posada Real Puerto Escondido
Everything was amazing. Loved that the food was authentic to the local culture. Super sweet and accommodating!
Reviewed on Sep 3, 2025

Hotel Camino Del Sol
The rooms were very clean, the hotel is on a main road so traffic is very heavy and it is noisy. The staff is sort of attentive, more interested in conversing with each other. They are very concerned with getting their towels back (every extra one requires an id to be left at the front desk). Prior ...
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
