The town was established in 1928 for the shipment of Coffee although the area has been inhabited by indigenous populations for centuries. It later became a popular destination after Federal highway 200 was built along the country’s Pacific ocean coast during the 1960’s. The primary attractions are the Beaches and it world known Surfing (MEXPIPE) It attracts thousands of surfing enthusiasts each year. Puerto Escondido is also extremely popular among backpackers from all over the world.

A view of Puerto Escondido

There are two main beaches, Playa Principal and Zicatela, as well as several other smaller beaches. Avenida Perez Gasga is a pedestrian only street known as the Adoquín that parallels Playa Principal, where you will find the Information Goddess. The Sueño Posible Sea Walk begins at Playa Principal and winds along rocky oceanside cliffs. Up the hill from the Adoquín is the coastal highway 200 and on the other side of that is the downtown business district where you can find banks, the mercado, etc. Playa Zicatela is a long straight beach on the east side of the bay and can be seen from Playa Principal. Zicatela is where the strong waves are that make Puerto Escondido a world class surfing destination