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Of course Zicatela beach is quite fun, especially when they have the surfing tournaments, which are usually either in August/September, or November.. We went to a small beach called Playa Carizalillo which is north of Centro.. There are really good waves for surfing there too, not as big, but manageable for the beginner/intermediate surfer.. And you can also body surf because the surfers take the waves that break pretty far out.
Written Oct 4, 2002
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At Playa Zicatela, which some call the best surfing beach in North America.
Marvellous view!
Favorite Dish: HUEVOS A LA MEXICANA
Written Oct 4, 2002
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Many of the restaurants are good.. There are two bakery type restaurants that are
excellent and cheap at Zicatela.. These were by far the cheapest of anywhere we went and had the best food as well. Carmen's restaurant (for breakfast) by the Hotel Flor de Maria is also quite good.. There is also
a restaurant in the downtown area: Centro which sits above the street and has wood decor that has the best fish of anywhere we went.. I wish I could remember the name...
Favorite Dish: You must try some of the tropical fish that you cannot get anywhere else, atleast not
for those prices.. The pompano fish was very good.. and they will cook it many different ways for you: Cajun, Veracruz style, etc...
Updated Oct 4, 2002
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There are some things going on around Zicatela at night.. I'm sure there are more things going on there during the surf tournaments, but while we were there most people were in the downtown area. The most popular place to go while we were there was a bar called Wipe Out...
Dress Code: Anything Goes!!!
Written Oct 4, 2002
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If you're planning to go to Mexico to party only, this may not be the right place for you. If you've been to Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, etc.. and you're looking for the same experience, you won't get it here.. Be prepared to relax... Partying is pretty mellow here, and depending on when you come, Puerto Escondido can be very vacated... A good background in Spanish would also be quite helpful, as many people do not speak any English...
Written Oct 4, 2002
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If you're coming from the city of Oaxaca, take 2nd class bus which will be there in 4 hours and be sure not to take the one that goes trouht Santa Cruz (or something like that). It takes 12 hours :))
Written Oct 4, 2002
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Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: You don't need many clothes here.. It never gets cold... Sometimes it rains so you might want to bring some rain gear.. Sandals, shorts, sundress, bathingsuit and hiking boots are probably all that you will really need.. depending where you go of course..
Written Oct 4, 2002
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Favorite thing: Visit Zipolite! Although Puerto Escondido has great surfing, Zipolite has a nude beach
and is just absolutely beautiful. You will find that most of the beaches in and around Puerto Escondido are very untouched by huge hotels that line the beaches. There are still people trying to sell you things on the beaches, but there are not as many.. Most of the people visiting there seemed to be either from Europe or California/Hawaii.
Fondest memory: Puerto Escondido is a very laid back place.. I miss the attitudes of the people there.
I felt no need to be anywhere or do anything.. Everything is at your own pace..
Written Oct 4, 2002
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This small fishing village is truly beutiful. The best is definately the waves!!! View from our hotel window.
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There was no way I could pick Puerto Vallarta on the menu, so I chose something similar. This is my favorite place to be! Great ocean view, not too touristy and relatively cheap.
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