La Punta

Santa María Colotepec

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Photo by Konrad Woźniak

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

Complete Temazcal Treatment

Puerto Escondido: Complete Temazcal Treatment

P3,602
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Puerto Escondido: Complete Temazcal Treatment
Baby Turtles Release Experience

Puerto Escondido's Baby Turtle Release Experience

P2,255
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Puerto Escondido's Baby Turtle Release Experience
Tour Los Caminos del Mezcal Café and Pedal Loom Factory

Tour Los Caminos del Mezcal Café and Pedal Loom Factory

P2,401
per adult
Tour Los Caminos del Mezcal Café and Pedal Loom Factory
Comet tip

Oaxaca Beaches Day Tour

P24,013
per traveler
Oaxaca Beaches Day Tour
Sesión de fotos privada en Puerto Escondido

Sesión de fotos privada en Puerto Escondido

P15,008
per traveler
Sesión de fotos privada en Puerto Escondido
Enjoy!

Guided tour of an ancestral Mezcal distillery with transport

P4,324
per adult
Guided tour of an ancestral Mezcal distillery with transport
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Top hotels in La Punta

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! (702 reviews)
"Nice hotel, enjoyed our stay. All the staff was friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

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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! (803 reviews)
"Very nice and relaxing place"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

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Hotel Suites Villasol
Casona Sforza
Casona Sforza
4 out of 5
La Barra, Santa María Colotepec, Puerto Escondido, OAX
The price is P25,498 per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
P25,498
P30,342 total
Jul 28 - Jul 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 Punta ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (84 reviews)
Amazing
"We will be back, from the amazing staff, food, beach, pool, architecture…by far the best experience we’ve had staying in MX"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Casona Sforza
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! (915 reviews)
"Love the Hotel, excellent location, friendly staff, Lety in the swimming pool area always made sure we had everything we needed. Perfect for relaxing. Only a few steps from the beach and walking distance to many bars and restaurants along Zicatela beach."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

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Hotel Santa Fe
Punta Nayaá - Adults Only
Punta Nayaá - Adults Only
3.5 out of 5
Heroes Oaxaqueños Brisas de Zicatela, Santa Maria Colotepec, Oax.
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Zicatela Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (62 reviews)
"We had the pleasure of staying at Punta Nayaa for two nights and to say it was a little slice of Heaven is an understatement. Right from the beginning, the staff was attentive and friendly. We arrived at the hotel very early and they were happy to keep our bags for us, and let us lounge around by ..."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

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Punta Nayaá - Adults Only
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 P14,192 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
P14,192
P16,888 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
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! (805 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
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Other neighbourhoods around 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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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 Puerto Angelito Beach.

Lázaro Cárdenas

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