Saturday, May 26, 2012
SAN AGUSTINILLO
SAN AGUSTINILLO
If you are searching for a new vacation spot- you have found it! Small and quaint with an abundance of natural beauty and charm, San Agustinillo is waiting. Explore this site and start planning your next vacation. If you have already discovered this seductive coast, feel free to share your experiences!
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Romantic San Agustinillo
Romantic San Agustinillo
Looking for a secluded beach for the ultimate romantic getaway? San Agustinillo on Mexico's Pacific Ocean is your answer. With a population of 200, and ample shacks built right on the sand, you'll be able to count the other tourists on one hand as you spend your days swimming in the clear waters and dining by candlelight with the sand between your toes.
San Agustinillo was never part of our original itinerary. We found ourselves there after canning our trip to surfer haven Zipolite, after we realised it was way too hot to sit on a beach you couldn't swim at. We asked a local waiter for his favourite beach in the area - "San Agustinillo" was his immediate response.
Getting there was half the fun. You have to catch a local bus from Puerto Escondido (they leave every 15 minutes from near the first class bus station), where you'll get squashed in amongst the locals and their goods, while bopping your head to blaring Mexican music.
After we arrived, we wandered down to the beach and discovered a beautiful cove, with a sandy beach lined with palm trees, restaurants and cabanas (cabins) to rent. For $300 Mexican pesos (less than $30 Australian dollars), we checked into a private cabana behind the Mexico Lindo restaurant and thanked the travel gods for granting us a few days in paradise.
It's worth noting that there's no ATM in San Augustinillo. When we realised we were running low on Pesos, we had to jump in the back of a "colectivo" (a pick-up truck with two benches that everyone sits on) to get taken to the nearest market centre, Pochutla, which is about 45 minutes away. Using our sketchy Spanish to try explain to the driver where we wanted to go was a bit tricky, but we got there in the end and were proud of ourselves for travelling like locals.
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SAN AGUSTINILLO - TROPICAL PARADISE By Barbara Schaffer
SAN AGUSTINILLO - TROPICAL PARADISE
By Barbara Schaffer
San Agustinillo - a mere 40 miles southeast of Puerto Escondido - is the European-baby beach: not babes, but little creatures that suckle and toddle about, whose model-slim parents tend to be French or Spanish. Unlike Mazunte or Zipolite, which are on the same road, it is a family beach and, even though most of the families are Mexican, it has an international vibe. It's my favorite place to splash in the surf, read and eat.
San Agustinillo - a mere 40 miles southeast of Puerto Escondido - is the European-baby beach: not babes, but little creatures that suckle and toddle about, whose model-slim parents tend to be French or Spanish. Unlike Mazunte or Zipolite, which are on the same road, it is a family beach and, even though most of the families are Mexican, it has an international vibe. It's my favorite place to splash in the surf, read and eat.
San Agustinillo is not for everyone. There are restaurants, small hotels and palapas on the beach, but there is no music - recorded or live. The restaurants serve alcohol, but there are no bars per se. And there are always more children in the water than adults. The surf varies from swimming pool calm to lots of waves - depending on the vagaries of the sea, but there are no riptides or undertows. If you feel more comfortable in a (small) crowd you can find it here; if you'd rather be by yourself, that works too. Since I received a strict summer camp education based on the buddy system of water safety, I cannot enter the water alone. Even if I am technically without a buddy, I feel that someone will notice if I drown when I body surf amongst the other bathers in San Agustinillo.
My favorite hangout is México Qué Lindo Qué Rico!, a restaurant cum small hotel owned by a young couple from Mexico City. Among its other charms is the cleanliness of its bathrooms. Typically, I choose a table on the beach and leave my possessions on a chair and trot into the water. The very handsome waiter keeps a close eye on everything and would never dream of offering you a menu before you were ready to order. There are also hammocks for those so inclined. Unfortunately, the place is not open all year.
Not to worry, there are other restaurants on the beach which are equally accommodating. I am extremely near sighted, so I usually tell the manager my name and instruct her to call it out if I blindly walk by after my swim.
The only drawback to San Agustinillo is that with its long stretch of mostly empty beach and coconut palms it looks too much like a movie-image of a tropical paradise. On the other hand, no matter how rotten my mood, I always feel better for having spent the day there.
To drive to San Agustinillo, take the Coastal Highway (200) towards Huatulco. The Mazunte/Zipolite turnoff is 35miles from Puerto Escondido. (The turnoff is just after a Pemex station.) Continue for five miles; San Agustinillo is the town after Mazunte. Turn right onto the first dirt road (the sign reads Bienvenido a San Agustinillo). That will lead you to the parking lot behind México Qué Lindo Qué Rico.
Sol de la Costa, February 2008
Puerto Ángel Things to Do
Puerto Ángel Things to Do
Boat trip
Enzyme_X378 reviews
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There are several options to go on a boat trip in Puerto Angel. In some restaurants on Playa del Panteon you will be offerd to go with them. Another option is Byron Luna. He has his office right behind restaurant Suzy. Byron is a funny guy. Depends on your luck, you may see turtles, dolphins, orcas or whales.
The trip also includes some snorkeling. You'll see colourful fish and corlas. But, be awere of the waves.
Byron also trys to catch some fish. And later at Suzy's they can prepare them for a great price.
The trip also includes some snorkeling. You'll see colourful fish and corlas. But, be awere of the waves.
Byron also trys to catch some fish. And later at Suzy's they can prepare them for a great price.
Written Apr 13, 2005
Address: Playa del Panteon
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- Fishing
- Sailing and Boating
- Diving and Snorkeling
Playa Estacahuite
eclair_smiles27 reviews
Playa Estacahuite is a quiet and pretty beach, just east of Puerto Angel. I always got there by car, but you could probably walk as well (ask the locals for directions).
There are some snorkel and boat tours that leave Puerto Angel which include Playa Estacahuite.
There are not any hotels or cabanas in playa estacahuite. There are two small beach front restaurants, and they will probably rent you hamacas, but unless you like bugs....
There are some snorkel and boat tours that leave Puerto Angel which include Playa Estacahuite.
There are not any hotels or cabanas in playa estacahuite. There are two small beach front restaurants, and they will probably rent you hamacas, but unless you like bugs....
Written Mar 1, 2005
Naco watching on Puerto Angel harbor beach
CyrilHH55 reviews
Puerto Angel, at least jurdging from its two town beaches (there are also some outer beaches which I didnt visit), seems to be a very popular vacation spot with the middle of the road kind of Mexican families. This makes for a very colorful and picturesque beach life, and it is fun to hang out on the beach or on the muelle (jetty) and watch on.
Apparently lots of Mexicans here (unlike the more sophisticated or hippie ones seen on the Zipo, Mazunte and San Agustinillo beaches) like to go swimming with their clothes on. They also seem to be somehow shy of the water. There was a woman hesitating for 15 minutes whether she should jump from a 2 meters max wall. She finally did. Her family had great fun teasing her and enjoyed the fact that I had been waiting to take the picture. She made a run for me after she had noticed but then thought better of it. Too much exertion for one day...
Apparently lots of Mexicans here (unlike the more sophisticated or hippie ones seen on the Zipo, Mazunte and San Agustinillo beaches) like to go swimming with their clothes on. They also seem to be somehow shy of the water. There was a woman hesitating for 15 minutes whether she should jump from a 2 meters max wall. She finally did. Her family had great fun teasing her and enjoyed the fact that I had been waiting to take the picture. She made a run for me after she had noticed but then thought better of it. Too much exertion for one day...
Updated Feb 7, 2004
Puerto Angel - Quaint Fishing Town
CyrilHH55 reviews
Puerto Angel has its own feel quite distinct from the surrounding beach towns which - due to their Mexico City bohemia and international backpacker visitors - have taken on a more hippie style atmosphere. Puerto Angel, while being way larger and more urban than the others, first and foremost still is a fishing town and a navy post. At the same time it is a more family style resort for local tourists.
Updated Feb 7, 2004
Playa San Agustinillo
CyrilHH55 reviews
In my view, the western part of Playa San Agustinillo is the second best beach of the area (Playa Aragon next door being superior). It has nice waves and is virtually empty.
Of course you may prefer Zipolite because it offers more activity and liveliness. But the waves and even more so the undertow there are reputed to be very dangerous.
The picture is taking just before sunset from my favorite bar, described in the nightlife part. In the back you can see the white rock that can also be seen from Zipolite beach. The white color comes from bird droppings.
Of course you may prefer Zipolite because it offers more activity and liveliness. But the waves and even more so the undertow there are reputed to be very dangerous.
The picture is taking just before sunset from my favorite bar, described in the nightlife part. In the back you can see the white rock that can also be seen from Zipolite beach. The white color comes from bird droppings.
Updated Feb 7, 2004
Zipolite - Main Beach
CyrilHH55 reviews
Zipolite has three beach segments:
one very long main stretch with plenty of comedores and accomodation,
a small secluded nude and quite gay beach called Playa del Amor on the extreme West towards Puerto Angel, located behind a small hill and framed by rocks,
and a less secluded (and less nude) beach (with a yet smaller secluded nude beach behind it) on the far East towards San Agustinillo, just below the recommended cabanas Shambala and El Cosmico.
Everywhere seems to be clothing optional, but most people on the main beach stretch wear their trunks and bikini bottoms, while the majority on the outer beaches goes nude. As you please, really.
Zipo beach is bigger and grander than San Agustinillo's but less mellow. There is way more people and also way younger people (lots of surfers because of the amazing waves) out and about on the beach and in the town, and also locals trying to sell you stuff (though without hassle).
So if you like a bit more beach life and a larger choice of comedores, but still without any signs of mass tourism, Zipolite is for you. For gay beach life, playa del Amor is the obvious choice.
one very long main stretch with plenty of comedores and accomodation,
a small secluded nude and quite gay beach called Playa del Amor on the extreme West towards Puerto Angel, located behind a small hill and framed by rocks,
and a less secluded (and less nude) beach (with a yet smaller secluded nude beach behind it) on the far East towards San Agustinillo, just below the recommended cabanas Shambala and El Cosmico.
Everywhere seems to be clothing optional, but most people on the main beach stretch wear their trunks and bikini bottoms, while the majority on the outer beaches goes nude. As you please, really.
Zipo beach is bigger and grander than San Agustinillo's but less mellow. There is way more people and also way younger people (lots of surfers because of the amazing waves) out and about on the beach and in the town, and also locals trying to sell you stuff (though without hassle).
So if you like a bit more beach life and a larger choice of comedores, but still without any signs of mass tourism, Zipolite is for you. For gay beach life, playa del Amor is the obvious choice.
Written Feb 7, 2004
Fishermen on Playa San Agustinillo
CyrilHH55 reviews
Fishing still provides an important part of the income of the locals. And have a look at what fish you can catch here!!!
These two tourists apparently had joined the fisherman on the fishing trip. The fishing boats usually lay on the Western end of the beach, close to the outcrop with the chapel on it.
These two tourists apparently had joined the fisherman on the fishing trip. The fishing boats usually lay on the Western end of the beach, close to the outcrop with the chapel on it.
Written Feb 7, 2004
Beach below Punta Cometa - Mazunte
CyrilHH55 reviews
This remote beach just below Punta Cometa is usually deserted. Looked tempting when I was awaiting the sunset uphill, but I didnt make it back during daytime...
The coastline continues quite ruggish in this direction with a number of deserted beaches with greyish sand which was coarser than in Mazunte and San Agustinillo. There were also some remote cabana places this way which are probably reached most easily by continuing straight ahead on the dirt road past the cemetary, rather than taking a left uphill to Punta Cometa.
The coastline continues quite ruggish in this direction with a number of deserted beaches with greyish sand which was coarser than in Mazunte and San Agustinillo. There were also some remote cabana places this way which are probably reached most easily by continuing straight ahead on the dirt road past the cemetary, rather than taking a left uphill to Punta Cometa.
Written Feb 7, 2004
Mazunte - Hammock place
CyrilHH55 reviews
I dont remember which particular hammock place this one was, so I dont put it in the accomodation section. But it sure looked nice and is quite typical, I guess, and the colors make it deserving of a spot on this page, dont u agree?
Written Feb 7, 2004
Puerto Angel - Friendly Kids
CyrilHH55 reviews
These kids on the harbor jetty were actually busy at pelican fishing. But they took a welcome break and insisted to show off their acrobatic talents for the camera. They obviously had lots of fun at it.
Updated Feb 7, 2004
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