Our location near Zicatela, Puerto Escondido
Close to the beach, surf and restaurants, with your own apartment to return to.
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Address
Calle Ignacio Mejía 9, esquina con Carretera Federal Puerto Escondido–Acapulco, Col. Brisas de Zicatela, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico
What's near Terraza del Sol in Puerto Escondido
Place | What it is | Distance | |
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Zicatela Beach | Puerto Escondido’s famous surf beach | Approx. 5 min on foot | |
La Punta (Zicatela) | Beginner-friendly waves, cafés and sunset spots at the south end of Zicatela | ~5–10 min on foot | |
Playa Carrizalillo | Small sheltered cove reached by stairs, calm water for swimming | ~10–15 min by car | |
Playa Bacocho | Wide beach known for sunsets and sea turtle releases | ~15–20 min by car | |
Playa Principal | The town’s main bay, with fishing boats and seafood restaurants | ~10–15 min by car | |
El Adoquín | Pedestrian street with shops, bars and restaurants | ~10–15 min by car | |
Mercado Benito Juárez | Local market for fruit, Oaxacan cheese, mole and mezcal | ~10–15 min by car | |
Laguna de Manialtepec | Lagoon for bioluminescence tours and birdwatching | ~30–40 min by car | |
Puerto Escondido Airpot (PXM) | Puerto Escondido’s airport | Approx. 15 min by car |
Playa Carrizalillo
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Small, sheltered cove with calm water
Playa Bacocho
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Wide beach known for sunsets and turtle releases
Playa Principal
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The town's main bay, fishing boats and seafood
El Adoquín
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Pedestrian street with shops, bars and restaurants
Mercado Benito Juárez
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Local market for fruit, mezcal and Oaxacan food
Laguna de Manialtepec
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Lagoon for bioluminescence and birdwatching
Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM)
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Puerto Escondido's airport
How to get to Puerto Escondido
By plane
Fly into Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM), approximately 15 minutes away by car, depending on traffic. Ask us about an airport transfer at additional cost.
From Oaxaca City
Take a short domestic flight or travel by road along the coast. Ask us for current recommendations before you travel.
By car
Street parking nearby, subject to availability; there is no reserved on-site parking. We will send directions before arrival.
Arriving at night? Let us know your arrival time on WhatsApp and we’ll coordinate your check-in: 954 177 8914
Why stay near Zicatela in Puerto Escondido
Zicatela is where Puerto Escondido wakes up early: surfers checking the waves at sunrise, coffee shops opening, fresh fruit on every corner. By evening, the beach turns gold and the restaurants fill up.
Staying close means you can walk to the beach, come back for lunch in your own kitchen, and still end the day in a quiet apartment with a view.