Pacific Coast Mexico / Puerto Escondido Date taken - Sun 3rd Jun '12 (12:00pm)

Pacific Coast Mexico / Puerto Escondido

Date taken - Sun 3rd  Jun '12 (12:00pm)

Puerto Escondido Mexico weather - Sunwing Vacations

Puerto Escondido Mexico weather - Sunwing Vacations
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Puerto Escondido travel guide

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Puerto Escondido is a traditional Mexican fishing village located 280 km south of the city of Oaxaca and 110 km west of Huatulco Bay in an area known as the Emerald Coast for its magnificent jade-green waters. Puerto Escondido offers all the commodities of a splendid tourist destination enriched with traditional Oaxacan coast culture.The diverse beaches in Puerto Escondido are one of its major attractions, varying in types of sand, waves and rocky slopes. Playa Principal, is one of the calm beaches in the city, offering kiosks and changing rooms; while Marineros is ideal for novice surfers and Zicatela, considered one of the top 10 surfing locations in the world. Other popular beaches include Barra de Colotepec, a turtle zone; Bacocho, an open beach with gentle waves ideal for diving; Playa Embarcadero, suitable for skiing and sailing; and Carrizalillo, a bay area perfect for swimming and boat trips. Puerto Angelito, a small bay next to Puerto Escondido, is another great place to visit. Its natural pool, with transparent waters, is ideal for recreational swimming. The nightlife will satisfy anyone dedicated to late nights and good music. For dining suggestions you will find a smorgasbord of sidewalk cafes, tableclothed restaurants and rustic palapas on the beach. Puerto Escondido is also renowned for its Turtle Assistance Ecological Camp, located a few miles from the port, and The Living Museum of Sea Turtles, The museum is designed to protect sea turtles and prevent extinction and displays a variety of sea turtles that inhabit Mexico’s shores. Shopping is another diversion in Puerto Escondido. Local merchandise includes everything from leather ware, cotton/woolen textiles, tinwork and ceramics to stone work, jewelry and the black pottery typical of Oaxaca State.

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Language spoken in Puerto Escondido Spanish. English widely spoken in most areas.  Currency and exchange used in Puerto Escondido The Mexican Peso is the local currency, although Canadian dollars are recommended. Most hotels have a money exchange office on site. US dollars can be exchanged in banks only. Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted credit cards. ATM's are not easy to find and the Cirrus system is not compatible everywhere. Voltage in Puerto Escondido 110V (same as Canada and US) Vacation packing checklist Click here for a vacation packing checklists While on vacation in Puerto Escondido Sunwing suggests the recommendations below while traveling on vacation to Puerto Escondido to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable holiday. Click here to learn more Documents needed to visit Puerto Escondido Canadian Citizens please click here Non-Canadian citizens please contact the Mexican consulate or embassy for information.

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