Oaxaca city is worth a visit for tourists who want to experience archways, adorned fountains, patios and secluded beaches. The beaches of Oaxaca are situated some miles away from the city. It will take about 7 hours by road to reach the beaches. During the rains, the roads leading to the beaches may sometimes be found washed out.
Geography of Oaxaca
The Oaxaca state in South-West Mexico has an area of 36,820 sq miles with 370 miles of coastline. The state is the home of Indigenous people. Oaxaca is the capital of the state -Oaxaca. The city is known for its art and craft, history, culture and local cuisines. It is a UNESCO World heritage site.
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Coasts and beaches of Oaxaca
There are some well-known coasts and beaches of Oaxaca like Costa Chica, Bahiasm de Huatulco, Tomatal, Santa Elena, and others. The rainy season is usually from the months- May to October. Although Oaxaca has beaches, they are not popular much around the world and thus remain secluded most of the time without any crowd as such. The popular yet secluded beaches of Oaxaca are Puerto Escondido, Huantulco, Mazunte, etc
Beach activities
Some of the beach activities of Oaxaca are surfing, canoe trip, Eco-tourism trips, relaxing, swimming, etc. People take to hiking along the beach near Playa Ventanilla and Mazunte. Huantulco, a resort area and to south of Oaxaca has 7 bays which can be used for snorkeling. The bays near the beaches are full of deep underwater corals and colorful beautiful fishes.
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Let us know about some of the beaches in brief
1. Puerto Escondido
Puerto Escondido village beach is popular among the tourists for surfing. It is known as the surfing capital of Central America. One can find palm trees on the sandy beaches with some small restaurants, bars and hotels alongside. However, authorities caution the people against swimming in certain areas.
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2. Huatulco Bays
The Huatulco Bays is recognized for its natural beauty. It is well planned area for people to enjoy a quite morning and evening. The area is surrounded by hotels, restaurants, golf courses, etc which makes it an attractive destination. Besides, people can indulge in snorkeling, boat tour, hiking at and near the beach.
3. Mazunte Beach
The Mazunte beach is not as much popular as others. It is a beach fishing village where people come down to just relax and have some sunbath, swimming or snorkeling. There are not much restaurants on the beach.
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4. Chahue, El Arrocito, El Bufadero,Maguey, Santa Cruz bay and Majahual Beaches
The other beaches of Oaxaca near Huaulco are Chahue, El Arrocito, El Bufadero, Maguey, Santa Cruz Bay, Punta Conejos, etc These beaches have white sand where people can take a walk, swim, drink coconut water, surf, relax, do some nature photography.
Restaurants and Hotels at Oaxaca
Tourists can also exploit Oaxaca by enjoying the Mexican local cuisines at the restaurants and cafes such as Cafe Bruja, Los Danzantes restaurant, Mercade Juarez market restaurants, etc. Veg and non-veg food, Oaxaca cheese, local fruits and delicious chocolate food can be found here. Accommodation is cheap. Economical to premium hotels cater to all the needs of the tourists.
Best Time to Go
The time from December to Easter is the best to go to any of the beaches of Oaxaca. Summer is the best time for surfing fro January to March. Those interested in only surfing can visit the beaches during June to September.