Accommodation near Mazunte

Punta Placer Bungalows San Agustinillo, Oaxaca. 1 mile east of Mazunte Hotel 39 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #2 in San Agustinillo, Mexico Bambu San Agustinillo, Oaxaca. 1 mile east of Mazunte Small Hotel 30 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #1 in San Agustinillo, Mexico Lyoban Beach Hostel Zipolite, Oaxaca. 2 miles east of Mazunte Small Hotel. Price*: US$ 380 8 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #6 in Zipolite, Mexico Las Casitas Bungalows Oaxaca, Oaxaca. 2 miles east of Mazunte Camping/Caravan site 5 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #10 in Oaxaca, Mexico Gundi Y Tomas Puerto Angel, Oaxaca. 4 miles east of Mazunte Lodge 5 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #3 in Puerto Angel, Mexico Villa la Luna Puerto Angel, Oaxaca. 4 miles east of Mazunte Hotel 3 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #3 in Puerto Angel, Mexico Gloria's Shambhala Puerto Angel, Oaxaca. 4 miles east of Mazunte Hostel. Price*: US$ 12 4 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #2 in Puerto Angel, Mexico Hotel Nova Express Huatulco, Oaxaca. 19 miles northeast of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: US$ 38 4 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #16 in Huatulco, Mexico Plaza Tangolunda Huatulco, Oaxaca. 19 miles northeast of Mazunte Hotel Traveller rating: not rated  Sueno Real Huatulco, Oaxaca. 19 miles northeast of Mazunte Condominium. Price*: US$ 300 4 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #8 in Huatulco, Mexico Villas Coral Huatulco, Oaxaca. 20 miles northeast of Mazunte Hotel 22 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #8 in Huatulco, Mexico Hotel Mexicana Huatulco Huatulco, Oaxaca. 21 miles northeast of Mazunte Hotel 3 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #26 in Huatulco, Mexico Hotel Bahia Huatulco Huatulco, Oaxaca. 21 miles northeast of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: MXN 859 2 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #33 in Huatulco, Mexico Sheraton Oaxaca, Oaxaca. 27 miles east of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: US$ 95 1 review. Traveller rating:  Ranked #55 in Oaxaca, Mexico BEST WESTERN Posada Chahue Huatulco, Oaxaca. 28 miles east of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: US$ 111 22 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #15 in Huatulco, Mexico Quinta Real Huatulco Huatulco, Oaxaca. 28 miles east of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: US$ 292 64 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #13 in Huatulco, Mexico Posada Sicaruu Huatulco, Oaxaca. 29 miles east of Mazunte Hotel Traveller rating: not rated  Villa Pacifico Huatulco, Oaxaca. 29 miles east of Mazunte Villa 9 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #5 in Huatulco, Mexico Mision de los Arcos Huatulco, Oaxaca. 29 miles east of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: US$ 40 190 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #1 in Huatulco, Mexico Gran Hotel Huatulco Huatulco, Oaxaca. 29 miles east of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: MXN 1,012 3 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #29 in Huatulco, Mexico Sonadores Dreamers Lodge Huatulco, Oaxaca. 29 miles east of Mazunte Small Hotel. Price*: US$ 42 1 review. Traveller rating:  Ranked #9 in Huatulco, Mexico Flamboyant Hutaulco Huatulco, Oaxaca. 29 miles east of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: US$ 45 9 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #20 in Huatulco, Mexico Maria Mixteca Huatulco, Oaxaca. 29 miles east of Mazunte Small Hotel 2 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #4 in Huatulco, Mexico Villa Escondida Huatulco, Oaxaca. 29 miles east of Mazunte Bed and Breakfast. Price*: US$ 265 42 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #2 in Huatulco, Mexico Hotel Arrecife Huatulco, Oaxaca. 29 miles east of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: MXN 470 3 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #18 in Huatulco, Mexico Marlin Huatulco, Oaxaca. 29 miles east of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: US$ 157 1 review. Traveller rating:  Ranked #27 in Huatulco, Mexico Meicer Palmier Huatulco Huatulco, Oaxaca. 29 miles east of Mazunte Hotel 2 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #34 in Huatulco, Mexico Marina Hotel & Resort Huatulco, Oaxaca. 29 miles east of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: US$ 80 23 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #21 in Huatulco, Mexico Villa Blanca Huatulco Huatulco, Oaxaca. 29 miles east of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: US$ 55 90 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #3 in Huatulco, Mexico Fandango Suites Huatulco, Oaxaca. 29 miles east of Mazunte Villa 17 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #6 in Huatulco, Mexico Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa Huatulco, Oaxaca. 29 miles east of Mazunte All-inclusive Resort. Price*: US$ 204 985 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #5 in Huatulco, Mexico Princess Mayev Hotel Huatulco, Oaxaca. 29 miles east of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: US$ 100 18 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #10 in Huatulco, Mexico Hotel La Isla Huatulco Huatulco, Oaxaca. 29 miles east of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: US$ 66 20 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #14 in Huatulco, Mexico Hotel Balcon Gueela Huatulco, Oaxaca. 29 miles east of Mazunte Hotel Traveller rating: not rated  Hotel Posada Eden Costa Huatulco, Oaxaca. 29 miles east of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: MXN 1,550 29 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #2 in Huatulco, Mexico Las Brisas Huatulco Huatulco, Oaxaca. 31 miles east of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: US$ 137 740 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #12 in Huatulco, Mexico Barcelo Huatulco Beach Resort Huatulco, Oaxaca. 31 miles east of Mazunte All-inclusive Resort. Price*: US$ 160 602 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #7 in Huatulco, Mexico Crown Pacific Huatulco Huatulco, Oaxaca. 31 miles east of Mazunte Resort. Price*: US$ 173 191 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #19 in Huatulco, Mexico Camino Real Zaashila Huatulco, Oaxaca. 32 miles east of Mazunte Resort. Price*: US$ 163 207 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #9 in Huatulco, Mexico Casa del Mar Huatulco, Oaxaca. 32 miles east of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: US$ 126 10 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #31 in Huatulco, Mexico Casa del Mar Huatulco Oaxaca, Oaxaca. 32 miles east of Mazunte Hotel 3 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #36 in Oaxaca, Mexico Fa-sol Villas Huatulco, Oaxaca. 33 miles east of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: US$ 318 3 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #17 in Huatulco, Mexico Agua Azul La Villa Huatulco, Oaxaca. 33 miles east of Mazunte Bed and Breakfast. Price*: US$ 94 145 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #3 in Huatulco, Mexico

Villa Sol y Mar Huatulco, Oaxaca. 33 miles east of Mazunte Bed and Breakfast. Price*: US$ 100 135 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #1 in Huatulco, Mexico Best Night La Laguna Hotel Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. 34 miles west of Mazunte Hotel 2 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #37 in Puerto Escondido, Mexico Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa Huatulco, Oaxaca. 34 miles east of Mazunte All-inclusive Resort. Price*: US$ 249 175 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #4 in Huatulco, Mexico Caracol Plaza Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. 34 miles west of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: US$ 106 1 review. Traveller rating:  Ranked #39 in Puerto Escondido, Mexico Papaya Surf Beach Hotel Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. 35 miles west of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: US$ 45 13 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #17 in Puerto Escondido, Mexico Luna Rosa Hostal Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. 36 miles west of Mazunte Hostel 2 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #11 in Puerto Escondido, Mexico Daikiri House Hotel Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. 36 miles west of Mazunte Small Hotel. Price*: US$ 60 Traveller rating: not rated  El Tucan Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. 36 miles west of Mazunte Hotel 1 review. Traveller rating:  Ranked #35 in Puerto Escondido, Mexico Hotel Rockaway Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. 37 miles west of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: MXN 749 17 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #34 in Puerto Escondido, Mexico Marina Park Plaza Huatulco Huatulco, Oaxaca. 37 miles northeast of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: US$ 87 30 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #6 in Huatulco, Mexico Hotel Santa Fe Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. 37 miles west of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: US$ 125 96 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #11 in Puerto Escondido, Mexico Hotel Ben-Zaa Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. 37 miles west of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: MXN 250 10 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #28 in Puerto Escondido, Mexico Villas Chakaron Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. 37 miles west of Mazunte Villa. Price*: US$ 137 Traveller rating: not rated  Hotel Flor de Maria Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. 37 miles west of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: US$ 50 78 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #8 in Puerto Escondido, Mexico Studios Tabachin del Puerto Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. 37 miles west of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: US$ 75 93 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #4 in Puerto Escondido, Mexico Las Gaviotas Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. 37 miles west of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: US$ 18 2 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #30 in Puerto Escondido, Mexico Casa Bastin Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. 37 miles west of Mazunte Hotel 3 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #29 in Puerto Escondido, Mexico Bungalows Zicatela Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. 37 miles west of Mazunte Ranch/Farmhouse/Cottage. Price*: US$ 58 14 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #10 in Puerto Escondido, Mexico Casanuna Villas Resort Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. 37 miles west of Mazunte Resort. Price*: US$ 137 33 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #9 in Puerto Escondido, Mexico Villa Belmar Beach Hotel Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. 37 miles west of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: US$ 108 6 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #41 in Puerto Escondido, Mexico Hotel Arco Iris Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. 37 miles west of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: US$ 30 35 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #24 in Puerto Escondido, Mexico The Hotel Tower Bridge Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. 37 miles west of Mazunte Ranch/Farmhouse/Cottage 25 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #13 in Puerto Escondido, Mexico Cabanas de Playa Acali Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. 37 miles west of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: US$ 50 7 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #38 in Puerto Escondido, Mexico Hotel Castillo de Reyes Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. 37 miles west of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: US$ 22 2 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #32 in Puerto Escondido, Mexico Castillo de Carrizalillo Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. 37 miles west of Mazunte Bed and Breakfast. Price*: MXN 350 1 review. Traveller rating:  Ranked #13 in Puerto Escondido, Mexico Hotel Mayflower Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. 37 miles west of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: US$ 22 35 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #21 in Puerto Escondido, Mexico Hotel Hacienda Revolucion Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. 37 miles west of Mazunte Bed and Breakfast. Price*: US$ 65 7 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #6 in Puerto Escondido, Mexico Quinta Lili Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. 37 miles west of Mazunte Hotel 265 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #1 in Puerto Escondido, Mexico Surf Olas Altas Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. 37 miles west of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: US$ 97 3 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #20 in Puerto Escondido, Mexico Camino Del Sol Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. 37 miles west of Mazunte Small Hotel Traveller rating: not rated  Hostal Losodeli Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. 37 miles west of Mazunte Hostel. Price*: MXN 400 Traveller rating: not rated  Posada Real Puerto Escondido Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. 37 miles west of Mazunte Resort. Price*: US$ 214 48 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #14 in Puerto Escondido, Mexico Hotel Suites Villasol Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. 38 miles west of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: US$ 67 39 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #16 in Puerto Escondido, Mexico Hotel and Youth Hostal Mayflower Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. 38 miles west of Mazunte Hostel 11 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #5 in Puerto Escondido, Mexico Condos Hacienda Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. 38 miles west of Mazunte Condominium. Price*: US$ 89 Traveller rating: not rated  Casa Giron Oaxaca, Oaxaca. 78 miles north of Mazunte Guesthouse 3 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #22 in Oaxaca, Mexico Casa Allende Oaxaca, Oaxaca. 95 miles north of Mazunte Bed and Breakfast. Price*: US$ 111 Traveller rating: not rated  Caribbean Village Oaxaca, Oaxaca. 95 miles north of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: US$ 122 Traveller rating: not rated  Fiesta Inn Oaxaca Oaxaca, Oaxaca. 96 miles north of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: US$ 120 16 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #22 in Oaxaca, Mexico Puesta del Sol Puerto Angel, Oaxaca. 96 miles north of Mazunte Guesthouse. Price*: MXN 255 1 review. Traveller rating:  Ranked #4 in Puerto Angel, Mexico Hotel Victoria Oaxaca, Oaxaca. 96 miles north of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: US$ 95 65 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #34 in Oaxaca, Mexico Marques Del Valle Oaxaca, Oaxaca. 96 miles north of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: US$ 132 20 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #64 in Oaxaca, Mexico Parador San Miguel Oaxaca, Oaxaca. 96 miles north of Mazunte Hotel. Price*: US$ 89 75 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #11 in Oaxaca, Mexico

Local Mazunte Resources

Accommodation in Mazunte

Cabanas Balamjuyuc Hostel 31 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #2 in Mazunte, Mexico Casa Mermejita Villa 1 review. Traveller rating:  Ranked #6 in Mazunte, Mexico Casa Pan de Miel Boutique Hotel. Price*: US$ 137 209 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #1 in Mazunte, Mexico El Copal Hotel. Price*: US$ 97 73 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #2 in Mazunte, Mexico La Dolce Vita Ristorante-Pizzeria Small Hotel. Price*: MXN 400 3 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #2 in Mazunte, Mexico La Isla Camping/Caravan site. Price*: MXN 250 14 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #1 in Mazunte, Mexico Los Jacalitos Ranch/Farmhouse/Cottage 2 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #4 in Mazunte, Mexico

Miramar Camping/Caravan site 4 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #5 in Mazunte, Mexico Posada Arigalan Bed and Breakfast. Price*: US$ 65 27 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #1 in Mazunte, Mexico Posada del Arquitecto Camping/Caravan site. Price*: MXN 22 32 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #3 in Mazunte, Mexico Posada de las Flores Bed and Breakfast. Price*: MXN 800 3 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #3 in Mazunte, Mexico Posada y restaurant Yuri Lodge Traveller rating: not rated  Posada Ziga Hotel 23 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #4 in Mazunte, Mexico Zoa Hotel Hotel. Price*: US$ 250 31 Reviews. Traveller rating:  Ranked #3 in Mazunte, Mexico

Mazunte hit hard too by Carlotta THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2012

THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2012

Mazunte hit hard too by Carlotta

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Here a video showing the damage done to Posada del Arquitecto. I am not familiar with this Posada but I do love Mazunte. Mazunte is a lovely laid back place, similar to Zipolite but a little more expensive. I hope people will help out where they can.




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The Bajo Quinto: The Instrument That Will Not Go Gently by BETTO ARCOS

EnlargeCourtesy of Ruben Luengas

Don Telesforo next to a bajo quinto, holding a jarana mixteca.

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June 28, 2012

Almost 20 years ago, a young student at the National University of Mexico went in search of a very old instrument in the mountains of the southern state of Oaxaca. Today, he has become a leading force in the revival of the instrument called the bajo quinto and the music played on it.

Ruben Luengas was working on a research project at the National School of Music in Mexico City in 1995. He wanted to focus on the music of his hometown, in the Mixtec region of Oaxaca, so he asked his 97-year-old grandmother to tell him about the music played at her wedding.

"She tells me it was played on violin and bajo. That's what they played at the parties," he says. "I imagined an upright bass, then I thought an electric bass, so I asked her if she could describe the bajo to me. I had no idea what she was talking about."

The bajo quinto looks like an oversized acoustic guitar, with five courses of doubled steel strings. It's played with a pick, with an emphasis on the bass strings. But Luengas did not know any of this.

He went to his professor, Guillermo Contreras, who invited him to his studio and showed him a collection of more than 15 bajo quintos from the states of Puebla, Morelos and Guerrero — but none from Oaxaca.

"He said to me, 'This is the bajo quinto.' I was speechless," says Luengas. "I became captivated by the instrument. So I asked my teacher, 'Where can I get one?' And my teacher says, 'You have to go find it and learn how to play it. It's part of your tradition.' And he gave me a whole lecture on it."

Contreras, who's still a professor and researcher at Mexico's National School of Music, says the bajo quinto likely evolved from the Italian baroque guitar, called chitarra battente, brought to Mexico during the colonial period.

He didn't say anything. He turned around and got a brand new instrument he just finished, for whoever needed it, and he said he was waiting for me.

- Ruben Luengas on meeting Don Telesforo

"Chitarra battente is very similar to the bajo quinto because it has five courses of strings — 10 strings in total — and metal strings," says Contreras. "And the body is very similar — big body, large neck."

He says in the mid- to late-1800s, a German music store had branches all over Mexico, including one in Oaxaca. He has also found evidence of instrument builders there: "In Oaxaca, there were two important centers for building musical instruments: Coicoyan, in the heart of the Mixteca, and Oaxaca City."

It was that first town, Coicoyan de las Flores, that ethnomusicologist Luengas' grandmother had told him about. She — and just about everybody else — said it was a dangerous place, and advised him not to go.

But one day he mustered the courage and took off to the tiny, hard-to-reach town, deep in the Mixtec mountains. Luengas says that when he arrived, he had the odd feeling he was going back in time. A colleague at the university had given him her grandfather's contact. By now, he felt that everything seemed prearranged.

"My friend's grandfather told one of his workers to take me to the luthier's house. We went down a very deep ravine, then up a hill," Luengas says. "I knocked on a little wooden house, and out comes a man, about 80 years old. He speaks very little Spanish. I told him I was there to get a bajo quinto. He didn't say anything. He turned around and got a brand new instrument he just finished, for whoever needed it, and he said he was waiting for me. That day completely changed my life."

Luengas is now one of the leading bajo quinto players in Oaxaca. He has formed several groups to showcase the instrument, including an eight-piece band, Pasatono Orquesta, modeled after the traditional Mixtec orchestras of the 1920s.

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Don Telesforo with Ruben Luengas.

Luengas says Don Telesforo, the luthier he met in Coicoyan, has died. Nobody there learned his secrets: his respect for the trees, the music and all the mysticism that goes with the craft of making the bajo quinto.

"But the truth is, it's not dead," says Luengas. "I had the opportunity to learn from him. Now I'm reproducing his bajo quinto models, his singular style. And as long as I'm here, I'm not going to let it die."

Luengas says he now has the responsibility to pass on the tradition, but first he needs to find apprentices interested in learning it.

4 Water Sports You Have to Try in Puerto Escondido by ANNE NEEDHAM on JUNE 27, 2012

4 Water Sports You Have to Try in Puerto Escondido

by ANNE NEEDHAM on JUNE 27, 2012

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The once quiet fishing port of Puerto Escondido has blossomed into one of the best tourist spots in the whole of Oaxaca. Despite the influx of visitors, it has managed to retain its charm and not succumb to over-development, making it even more attractive to people traveling to Oaxaca.

It is a great place to unwind and relax, and also offers some exhilarating water sports for those of you with a sense of adventure and a sprinkling of courage.

Kayaking Through the Mangroves

Not far from Puerto Escondido you will find the Laguna Manialtepec, a body of water that has been overcome by a mangrove forest. In amongst the dense vegetation you will see a great variety of wildlife, but it is the birds that attract the most visitors. There are many different species to watch here, from pelicans to storks, but you will need to enter the forest by boat to see them.

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A company called Rutas de Aventura organizes kayak tours around the mangrove forest so that visitors can get a glimpse of these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. You can take a one-man kayak by yourself, or team up with others to take out a kayak to navigate the narrow channels between the sprawling mangrove trees.

It’s a relaxing and awe-inspiring experience, and some of the profits made from the kayaking trips are used to help keep the area clean and unpolluted. This activity is perfect for tourists that want to support sustainability and eco-tourism in the region.

Water Skiing at Playa Embarcadero

For those of you that want to move a little faster across the water, water skiing across the calm ocean water at Playa Embarcadero will probably be more appealing. This beach is sheltered from the waves that pound the shore at some of Puerto Escondido’s other beaches, so it’s perfect for water sports like water skiing, wake boarding, and sailing.

Put on your water skis and hold on tight as you’re pulled along at high speeds across the crystal blue water. There are plenty of local guys with their own boats hiring out equipment for you to use, so if you’ve never tried it give it a go.

Scuba Diving around the Coves

Puerto Escondido didn’t start out as a fishing port without a good reason. The ocean surrounding the small town is brimming with a huge variety of fish, big and small, and no doubt you’ll eat some of them while staying here.

On the other hand, you can have the opportunity to see some fantastic marine wildlife if you decide to venture out into the water equipped with some scuba gear. There are many boats that tour the numerous coves that separate the long sandy beaches around Puerto Escondido, and it is at these coves where you can see some really exotic sea life. Perhaps you’ll see a turtle, or colorful fish that live close to the rocks.

For bigger fish, head out into the open water, and be prepared to witness large tuna, snapper, and mahi mahi swimming frantically through the deep blue. If you’re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of a marlin.

Surfing at Playa Zicatela

The number one activity for all you adrenaline junkies out there, surfing a Playa Zicatela when the waves are big will certainly get your heart pumping.

The wave that breaks here is sometime referred to as the Mexican Pipeline, because it is a very powerful and fast wave. On smaller days beginners and intermediates can have their chance to surf here, but when it get serious only experienced surfers dare paddle out.

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Every November an international surfing competition is held at the beach, so if getting in the water yourself is just too frightening, just sit back and watch the professionals make it look easy.

Surfing in Puerto Escondido has helped bring the small town to the attention of international travelers, and the facilities here for people that want to try are pretty good. You can rent or buy all the equipment you need here, so there is no need to bring all your own equipment on a plane with you.

Take Your Pick

If you’re looking for a fun activity to keep you occupied while staying in Puerto Escondido, you really are spoiled with choices. Water sports are perfect here, because of the great water quality, and the year round warm temperatures. All you have to do is choose which water sport is right for you!

Have you tried any of these water activities? What was your experience like?

Puerto Escondido, Mexico June 16, 2012 AFTER Hurricane Carlotta Hit

Travel Tech: Best Camping and Hiking Gadgets Posted by Scott Tharler on June 25, 2012 at 12:05:46 PM EDT Posted in Technology Tagged: Technology, Camping, Hiking Walking

Travel Tech: Best Camping and Hiking Gadgets

Posted by Scott Tharler on June 25, 2012 at 12:05:46 PM EDT
Posted in Technology Tagged: Technology, Camping, Hiking Walking

By Scott Tharler
Fodor's Contributor

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Think of the Channel Islands' scenic trails, with amazing vistas and fresh ocean air—not to mention the whale and dolphin watching on the way over. Sound like the perfect place to set up camp? We know. But before you pack up the trunk, you'll want to snap up these key gadgets to help set the mood and capture the moment, while staying well-hydrated during the day and warm at night. Whether you're headed to a national park or something more off the grid, with these gadgets you won't miss those little daily luxuries (much).

1. Samsung W300 Rugged Full HD 1080p Pocket Camcorder

Why We Like It: Just like its predecessor (the W200, featured back in March), this new pocket camcorder is also easy to use, rough-and-tumble, shoots high-def video, and can pause during recording. But it's got a stereo microphone, which comes in handy with the Smart Background Music feature. You can add preloaded music to your videos. And if it senses someone's speaking, it'll automatically lower the music so as not to overwhelm your narration/dialogue. It also features additional filming effects. And it comes in a wider variety of colors: black, orange, and red.

How Much: $160

Buy It: Visit Samsung.com

2. Women's Xspress Fitness Runner

Why We Like It: This versatile shoe provides great cushioning, support and breathability for those invigorating runs and long hikes on light trails. The rubber outsole gives great traction. A removable inner layer provides extra padding and a comfy fit. If you do remove it, you'll see...right through the shoe's heel! That "skylight" adds stability. In addition to black/coral, it comes in white/navy and silver/blue.

How Much: $100

Buy It: Visit Aetrex.com.

3. Organic Insect Repellent

Why We Like It: Lemongrass oil gives this child- and pet-safe insect repellant its sweet, flowery smell. It's sized for easy transport in your purse and on the plane. But it's definitely a good idea to bring along this environmentally conscious product as you explore the outdoors.

How Much: 2.5 oz, $12; 4 oz, $18

Buy It: Visit TickTockNaturals.com.

4. Vapur Sweater

Why We Like It: As opposed to most "sweaters," this one's worn to keep things cooler. More specifically, it insulates and protects Vapur's .4L or .5L "antibottles." So whatever tasty beverage you've got stored in these flexible, rollable containers will stay chilled longer as you're camping and hiking.

How Much: $7

Buy It: Visit Vapur.us.

5. Concentrated Tent & Gear Solarproof

Why We Like It: Help your gear serve you longer. Just a single application of this safe, water-based solvent can double the useful life of your tent's fabric. It's also amazing for backpacks, camera bags and more, protecting them from UV damage and adding water repellency in the process.

How Much: 5 oz, $13; 33.8 oz, $39

Buy It: Visit Nikwax.com.

6. Braven 625s speaker

Why We Like It: Add both tunes and lumens to your path. This rugged, rubberized wireless speaker sounds super as it plays up to 16 hours of your favorite music. But it can also charge your gadgets on-the-go! And using that same port and the included LED flashlight, it serves as a nice little beacon. Adding to its utility, it comes with a lanyard and water-resistant dry bag.

How Much: $180

Buy It: Visit Braven.com.

7. Selk'bag 4G Lite

Why We Like It: Instead of being cramped in a cocoon-like bag, this limb-liberating "sleep wear" system lets you be cozy but free. Its dual front-entry anti-snag zippers make for easy entry. The water-resistant Polyester shell, thermal collar and insulated hood keep you warm. If you need to cool you off—or get to your pants pockets—just open the hip vent and fold back the hand-covers. The feet have reinforced nylon soles with traction-friendly grips. So you can amble around the campsite all snuggly, sneakily avoiding the morning air's chilly kiss.

How Much: $99

Buy It: Visit SelkbagUSA.com.

Huatulco offshore after Carlotta

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Huatulco offshore after Carlotta As expected, with a lot of debris in the water the first week after Carlotta brushed us in Huatulco, the rivers are really flowing and the dorado fishing has improved. They're still running small, haven't seen a proper bull or cow in months, but they seem a bit bigger every day. Pleasant surprise has been finding some summer yellowfin, which have been showing up around some massive schools of spinner dolphin 7-9 miles out. Today on a solo trip I got a couple of yellowfin 15 and 20 lbs, released a pair of sails 60 and 80 lbs, and got about a 6 lb dorado. Lost another nice sail too after about 20 jumps. I had decided this was going to be a dedicated marlin trip today but that pretty much guaranteed I'd catch everything but marlin. -George

Puerto Escondido Surf Oaxaca Mexico Hurricane Carlota

Jank Productions brings some surf clips from June 2012, I ended up losing over half of my footage because the wrist housing go blasted off by the lip, never to be found again. But, I had these clips on my other memory card from a few days out surfing. These were not even the good days ;) Best of luck to the locals fixing up the town after the hurricane, see you again next year puerto!

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Puerto Escondido, Mexico June 16, 2012 AFTER Hurricane Carlotta Hit

Puerto Escondido, Mexico June 15, 2012 BEFORE Hurricane Carlotta Hit