Where are the best Beaches in Oaxaca, Mexico?
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1) Puerto Escondido
Puerto Escondido is known for its great surfing and is the surfing capital of Central America. It was originally a small fishing village but has started to grow significantly over the past decade. It still only has a population of about 30,000 people; however it has still managed to retain the small town feel. The main beach is Playa Principal which has remained unchanged as the town grew. It's sandy beaches are lined with palm trees, beach side restaurants and bars, small hotels, and fishing boats. Since it is on the pacific coast and receives a lot of big waves it is great for surfing but can be a bit dangerous for casual swimming in areas without artificial wave breakers. It has several beautiful towns not too far away such as Playa Carrizalillo which have secluded less touristy coves so they may be better for casual swimming. The best place for surfing is at a beach called Playa Zicatela which stretches on for miles and miles and so it is very popular for tourists and you can find hotels, bars, and nightlife everywhere.
2) Huatulco
Las Bahias de Huatulco (The Huatulco Bays) is one of the newest resort complexes in Mexico. Because of how planned and organized it was before they started building, many measure have been put into place to preserve the natural beauty. There are a total of nine bays here and in the surrounding areas. The area was originally deserted so the government built a city to house workers and also, an international airport. Apart from the government's investments, there is a lot of private investment and development occurring as well, and because of this there are a myriad of restaurants, hotels, luxury neighborhoods, and even golf courses and tennis courts. You can go swimming, take glass bottom boat tours, and go snorkeling, diving, and even horseback riding and hiking. There is always something for everyone to do. The nightlife scene is more or less restricted to the bars and discos owned by the major hotels in the area, however, the neighboring towns and cities will have a lot more to offer. If you are looking for a great place to relax on the beach and enjoy the jungle and all other sorts of adventures, Huatulco is the place for you.
3) Mazunte
The last place we will learn about is Mazunte. When you think of a small beach front fishing village with no big business (big resorts and overly touristic) then Mazunte is exactly what was in your mind. It is a sleepy fishing village which consists of two main beaches; Mazunte and Agustinillo. There is a beautiful mile and a half stretch of beach which is perfect for lying down and sunbathing, playing in the sand or swimming in the ocean and snorkeling. At times, however due to the weather, you may have big waves which make it slightly less safe for swimming. There are only a few small restaurants on the beach and not an overwhelming amount of hotels, so you really get that secluded vacation feeling. If relaxation is what you are after, then Mazunte is most definitely the place you want to be.
To know more about Oaxaca go to Official Tourism Website of Mexico
Written by : Martin and Jennifer H., Mexico
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