Tower Bridge Backpackers

watch the sunset

by rkearns

i think what makes the sunset in mexico so spectacular is that there are frequent storm clouds looming, making the color of the sky unusual. sunset photos rarely do the moment justice, but these are some i particularly enjoyed.

driving boats at 25 knots onto the beach

by rkearns

the first time i saw this, i was VERY VERY concerned for the safety of snorkelers and beach dwellers alike. you will see a boat going about 25 knots, heading straight for the shore. it's not stopping. people begin to notice and start to part on the shore, and they all have scared expressions, and everyone is thinking, "is he going to stop?" then the boat skids onto shore and at the last second, the motor is lifted out of the water, and everyone is shocked and relieved that no one was killed in this maneuver. it's wild. then, the boat is pulled further onto the sand by men who use logs to roll under the boat for movement.

San Augustinillo - 8kms west of Puerto Angelo

by leffe3

Another of the glorious beaches along this stretch of coast, this has a number of basic rooms and comedores with one major hotel. Real hang-out for young surfers and gap-year.
SA is on the coastal road between Ventenilla and Puerto Angelo. Buses run frequently between Mazunte and Puerto Angelo, passing San Augustinillo.

A must!

by jayggg

I spent around 7 weeks in Puerto off on and during my trip to Mexico. It has great beaches...fantastic surf (if you're brave enough) and good nightlife and restaurants. Still not hit by mass tourism....

"Playa Zipolite"

I would definately suggest a 2-3 day trip to Zipolite if you passing. It's unspoilt and very relaxing. I stayed at El Alquimista cabanas which were really good. Great beach.

Puerto Escondido - Surfers Paradise

by leffe3

Seem strange having been to PE that we deliberated for so long as to whether to base ourselves in PE or in Puerto Angelo, further east along the coast. No competition! PE is, suprisingly, a low-key 'development', virtually no high-rise hotels, enough infrastructure to keep you happy, but certainly not so much that it felt as if the town had been developed purely for tourism. The surfers beach (miles of it) in the eastern part is the more developed. But with decent restaurants, a few bars and a great location to explore the coast, its a great place to unwind. And if you are into surfing - those breakers....

It's so easy going - although one slight criticism is that the 'highway' (not a particuarly large or over busy one) cuts the town in two - thus the residential part is up the hill, whilst the play area is on the other side of the highway. More pyschological than physical, but it's still there.