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

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.

Stone Arch of Zicatela

Zicatela Market

You can enjoy retail therapy at Zicatela Market during your visit to Brisas de Zicatela.

Zicatela Market

Puertecito Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Puertecito Beach during your trip to Santa María Colotepec? Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Puertecito Beach

Things to do

Sunset at Punta Cometa

Sunset at Punta Cometa with hotel transportation

P2,093
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend
Sunset at Punta Cometa with hotel transportation
Olive Ridley Turtle Release Experience

Olive Ridley Turtle Release Experience

P2,532
per adult
Olive Ridley Turtle Release Experience
Manialtepec Lagoon Bioluminescence Cruise

Manialtepec Lagoon Bioluminescence Cruise from Puerto Escondido

P2,442
per adult
Manialtepec Lagoon Bioluminescence Cruise from Puerto Escondido
Puerto Escondido: Birds watching Lagoon Boat Tour

Puerto Escondido: Birds watching Lagoon Boat Tour

P3,604
per adult
Puerto Escondido: Birds watching Lagoon Boat Tour
Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to Swim with Dolphins & Turtles

Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to see Dolphins and Marine Life

P2,532
per adult
Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to see Dolphins and Marine Life
Dolphin Watching Tour

Dolphin Watching Tour

P3,488
per adult
Dolphin Watching Tour
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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! (759 reviews)
"Muy limpio el hotel, el staff muy atento y muy cerca de muchas cosas. 10/10 todo. Nos volveremos a quedar aquí"

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

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Casona Sforza

Casona Sforza

4 out of 5
La Barra, Santa María Colotepec, Puerto Escondido, OAX
The price is P25,691 per night from Oct 13 to Oct 14
P25,691
P30,573 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (91 reviews)
"This property was safe and made us feel like our second home. If we needed anything at all they were most accommodating! In fact one night we stayed with friends out of town and they contacted us making sure we were ok which made us feel good! Everyone on the staff was amazing!"

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025

Casona Sforza
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! (856 reviews)
"Amazing comfortable rooms, it wpuld just be grat if the bathrooms had any ventalition (like an air extractor or a window)."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

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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 P7,696 per night from Nov 12 to Nov 13
P7,696
P9,158 total
Nov 12 - Nov 13
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! (829 reviews)
"Everything was amazing. Loved that the food was authentic to the local culture. Super sweet and accommodating!"

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2025

Posada Real Puerto Escondido
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! (947 reviews)
"Great hotel everything is walking distant beach, food, stores, it’s layback good to rest and relax, we had issues with the flushing of the toilet but managed well over all I would go back but not off-season nor raining season either it rained on us the last 3 days 👍"

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

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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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (335 reviews)
"good rate"

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

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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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La Barra

While La Barra might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Punta Zicatela and Zicatela Beach.

La Barra
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Central Zicatela

While visiting Central Zicatela, you might make a stop by sights like Zicatela Beach and Zicatela Market.

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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