Puerto Escondido is famous for its waves for expert surfers and has places for beginners. (Photo Credit: Ministry of Tourism of Mexico, Sectur)
Oaxaca, Mexico offers the best for tourism, from beautiful magical villages to the most extraordinary beaches in the Mexican Pacific that are also ideal for surfing.
One of the favorite places of the professionals of this water sport is Puerto Escondido, a site of outstanding natural beauty in which its coastline offers, all year round, fabulous waves for adrenaline seekers.
The beaches of Puerto Escondido and the surrounding areas are home to professionals from North America and Europe who enjoy gigantic waves that, for the most part, can only be challenged by expert surfers and pros.
The favorite places for surfing in Puerto Escondido are Zicatela, Carrizalillo, La Barra, and Punta Colorada. Other beaches in the area include Mazunte, Zipolite, La Punta, and Puerto Angelito, to name a few.
It should be noted that Playa Zicatela has world-class waves with one of the most dangerous beach breaks in the world. The highest wave season is from May to September, with waves rising from seven to twenty feet.
Playa Zicatela, located in an unrivaled location, has world-class waves with one of the most dangerous beach breaks in the world. (Photo Credit: Valentin Fuentes)
On the other hand, for beginner and intermediate surfers, there is Carrizalillo, located in a bay where it is recommended to surf at low tide.
In Puerto Escondido, surfers find beaches with very few people where they can take on different challenges and waves suitable for any skill level.
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