Puerto Escondido (literally: 'Hidden Port') is a port city in the municipality of San Pedro Mixtepec Distrito 22 in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. It had a population of 20,178 as of the 2005 census.
The town was established in 1928 for the shipment of coffee. It later became a popular destination after Federal Highway 200 was built along the country's Pacific Ocean coast during the 1960s. The primary attractions are the beautiful beaches and championship surfing. It attracts thousands of surfing enthusiasts annually.
Puerto Escondido is also an extremely popular destination for backpackers from all over the world and used to be a quite famous hippie getaway.
Transport AirPuerto Escondido has a small international airport with connections to Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City by Click Mexicana.
SurfingPlaya Zicatela is a famous surf break located in Puerto Escondido Mexico. This is considered one of the worlds best surfing breaks. It is held in the same category as pipeline in Hawaii. This wave has been nicknamed 'the Mexican Pipeline'. While there are waves year-round, the summer months (April-Sept) provide substantially larger swell.
However - normal bathers need to be careful of the rip current at certain tides. It can sometimes be surprisingly difficult to get out on the north beach.
