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  Learn Spanish in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca Mexico
Puerto Escondido is a small coastal village in the state of Oaxaca (Wha-ha-cah), Mexico located approximately 200 miles south of Acapulco.
Puerto Escondido is known for its beautiful beaches, its coastal culture and variety of activities including world class surfing, sport fishing and diving.
Puerto Escondido has it own international airport with flights arriving daily from Mexico City, Oaxaca and Huatulco, but if you want to save some money and/or see more of the countryside, there are other options available.
www.puertoschool.com /aboutpuerto.html   (1250 words)

  
 Puerto Escondido
Puerto Escondido: Is located 165 miles (265 kilometres) South of the City of Oaxaca via highway 131.
Puerto Escondido is thought to be the oldest tourist attraction in the region, and the centre of great tourist activity, both nationally and internationally.
Also, Puerto Escondido is surrounded by a number of typical native towns that have interesting temples, churches and incredible ancient structures that are worth visiting; places such as San Pedro Tututepec and San Pedro Mixtepec, or the religiously important Juquila which attracts pilgrimages from many parts of Latin America.
www.oaxaca-mio.com /puertoescondido.htm   (2891 words)

  
 Puerto Escondido Travel & Visitor Guide
Puerto Escondido is a traditional Mexican fishing village located 180 miles south of the city of Oaxaca and 70 miles west of Huatulco Bay on the southern Mexico Pacific coast.
Puerto is very Un-Cancun and offers a taste of old Mexico with some of the best Mexico beaches and world class surfing.
Travel to Puerto Escondido and Huatulco is safe as always and not affected by the sad government problems in the City of Oaxaca.
www.puertoescondidoinfo.com   (788 words)

  
 Puerto Escondido | Planeta
Puerto Escondido (population 35,0000) is a picturesque retreat on Oaxaca's Pacific Coast.
Puerto Escondido is one of the best-located places along the Mexican Pacific Coast for sport fishing.
LOCATION -- Puerto Escondido is 254 kilometers (158 miles) south of Oaxaca City and north of Puerto Angel and 107 kilometers north of Huatulco.
www.planeta.com /ecotravel/mexico/oaxaca/pescondido.html   (458 words)

  
 Puerto Escondido Attractions, Puerto Escondido Sightseeing - www.bestday.com
Puerto Escondido features a great variety of beautiful beaches, from the tranquil-waves ones which are perfect for practicing scuba diving and ski among other water sports, to those that have become world famous thanks to the height reached by their waves, allowing to practice surfing at a professional level.
Opposite to those beaches of high waves, there are also beautiful beaches of tranquil waters in Puerto Escondido where you can find a great variety of colorful fish, mother-of-pearls, lobsters and manta rays, creating a quaint scenario that is perfect to practice diving and enjoy the gorgeous coral reefs you will find beneath the surface.
Puerto Escondido's community has always been preoccupied about the environment, giving birth to several ecological-rescue programs among which there are the mangrove reforesting program and the crocodile repopulation program.
www.bestday.com /Puerto_Escondido/Attractions   (932 words)

  
 Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico
Known locally simply as "Puerto", the ports Zicatela Beach is one of the prime surf spots on the Pacific Coast of Mexico.
Puerto Escondido is serviced by bus from Acapulco, Oaxaca City and points southeast such as Pochutla (transit center for Huatulco and Puerto Angel) and Salina Cruz.
Puerto has an airport with domestic flights running from Oaxaca City, and the Huatulco airport is only about 100 kms down the coast.
www.surf-mexico.com /states/Oaxaca/PuertoEscondido/index.php   (524 words)

  
 Huatulco, Puerto Angel, Zipolite, Mazunte&Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca
From Puerto Angel we first drove over the hill to Zipolite, a stretch of open beach just to the north that gained fame during the 60's and 70's as a secluded, hard to reach nudist beach where people came to free themselves from the constraints of civilization and let it all hang out.
Heading now north along Hwy.200 toward Puerto Escondido, where we again planned to spend the night, we took the turnoff not far up to coast toward Mazunte.When Mazunte was first settled, it was the home of farmers and fishermen.
Back on the highway to Puerto Escondido, which really wasn't more than about 1/2 and hour away, we crossed several large rivers swollen with the recent rains that had been falling in the coastal mountains.
www.surf-mexico.com /mexfiles/html/huatulco_etc.html   (862 words)

  
 Cruise the Sea of Cortez - Puerto Escondido   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Puerto Escondido is without a doubt the most well protected anchorage on the Baja, and perhaps the entire Sea of Cortez.
Escondido is bordered by a large, rugged mountain range called Sierra de la Giganta, and if you are at all familiar with Arizona geography, you will note a striking resemblance to the Superstition Mountains.
As Puerto Escondido is under the authority of the Port Captain in Loreto, a ride into town will be necessary.
www.cruisecortez.com /escondido.htm   (660 words)

  
 Puerto Escondido
Puerto Escondido, located on the Pacific coast, is the meeting of the surfers of the whole world in Mexico.
A beach, located at few kilometers of the village, named Puerto Angelito, accessible by boat or taxi, is a marvellous place, one of the paradisiac beaches of Mexico, which offers a coral bank to you where you can admire fish through turquoise water, drinking fresh drinks and eating oysters.
Puerto Escondido is a village where unfortunately large hotels start to be built because of the great multitude of the tourists and especially of the surfers.
azteca.free.fr /puertoescondido.htm   (188 words)

  
 Guide to Puerto Escondido
Flying is the most sensible way to get to Puerto Escondido, unless you are already on or near the southern end of the Mexican Pacific coast, or on a budget, and don't mind the wait (and want to see the sights along the way!).
Safety: Puerto Escondido has had a couple of high profile beach muggings, occurring late at night (early morning), often involving over-indulged tourists who were carrying a lot of cash on them.
Puerto Escondido is one of the top venues on Mexico's Pacific coast to watch the sun melt into the ocean.
www.mexperience.com /guide/beaches/puertoescondido.htm   (1507 words)

  
 Christian Surfers Mexico ~ Puerto Escondido Mexpipe Zicatela Beach
In 1928 the town of Puerto Escondido was established as a port for shipping coffee, but the area has been inhabited by indigenous populations for centuries.
Puerto Escondido's importance as an export port lessened as the coffee shipments changed to truck transportation instead of boat.
Now a days, Puerto Escondido is a home for fishermen, surfers, vacationers, and an eclectic expatriate community.
www.christiansurfers.info /mexico   (763 words)

  
 PUERTO ESCONDIDO UPDATE 02/98 - BY BRIAN LARKIN
A second new thing of interest to vacationers is the SUN, Puerto Escondido's free English language newsletter/newspaper (it looks like a newsletter, is the size of a newsletter, and is published monthly like many newsletters, but its publisher calls it a newspaper).
The idea for the marina was part of the original Federal government plan for Escondido when it was planning to develop the 70 mile strip between the new resort of Huatulco, that it was going to (and did) build, and the old village of Puerto Escondido.
Finally, but certainly not least, Puerto Escondido with its alleged population of 40,000+ is fast on the way to becoming the City of Puerto Escondido.
www.mexconnect.com /mex_/blescondido.html   (2388 words)

  
 Puerto Escondido   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The town of Puerto Escondido was established in 1928 as a port for shipping coffee, although the area has been inhabited by indigenous populations for centuries.
Puerto Escondido is considered one of the top 10 surfing locations in the world with Zicatela the primary beach.
In Puerto Escondido, the location is half a block down from the highway traffic light, right by the large Hotel Mayflower sign.
www.tomzap.com /escondio.html   (4649 words)

  
 Not far from Puerto Escondido
From Puerto Escondido, drive to the north of the town and take the Federal Highway 131, in the direction of Oaxaca.
From Puerto Escondido drive west along Federal Highway 200 and take the turnoff to El Zapotalito, which is the entrance and access to the park.
From Puerto Escondido there are three bus lines: Oaxaca Pacifico, Estrella del Sureste and Estrella Blanca, which have a regular schedule to Santiago Jamiltepec and Pinotepa Nacional.
www.oaxaca-mio.com /puertoescondido/nearby.htm   (3945 words)

  
 Puerto Escondido travel guide - Wikitravel
Puerto Escondido is a town in Oaxaca known for its big waves and excellent surfing conditions.
Buses serve Puerto Escondido from Oaxaca and Mexico City as well as some nearby cities on the Pacific coast of Mexico e.g.
Flying in through Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM; a bit of a funny name given that it has just a couple of flights a day, generally from Mexico City and Oaxaca city) is a much more enjoyable experience.
wikitravel.org /en/Puerto_Escondido   (648 words)

  
 Puerto Escondido Connection Real Estate and Construction   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
It is in the Lazaro subdivision of Puerto (about halfway between Puerto and the Point) and is close to easy taxi access.
Located almost at the base of the light house, this group of 3 great, fully furnished apartments gives you the opportunity to rent all 3 insuring total privacy for you and the group of friends you are traveling with.
With a total of 6017 square meters, this cliff top land has a great view from Puerto to the Point and is completely accessible from the highway.
www.puertoconnection.com /salesfrontpage.html   (2748 words)

  
 Puerto Escondido Information | Surfing Beaches Fishing Honeymoon & Travel Info
Puerto Escondido Sportfishing - Oaxaca Mexico Pacific coast is plentiful with a large variety of excellent fish for both sport fishing and eating.
Puerto Angelito has a restaurant with restrooms, reached by boat from Playa Principal, or drive NW on 200 for.5 mile, left on Calle Miguel Hidalgo, left at billboard, follow dirt road.
The largest beach strand of Puerto Escondido, Playa Zicatela Beach, on the top 10 list of surf locations in the world and home of the famous 'Mexican Pipeline'.
www.puertorealestate.com /escondidoinfo.htm   (538 words)

  
 Surfing at Puerto Escondido
The truth is that Puerto can match its reputation, if you are willing put in the time it takes to know the place.
The surf is seasonal, varying from small to medium in size during the dry season (November to April), and from small to big during the rainy season (beginning in early May).
Puerto Escondido is one of the top 10 surfing locations globally.
www.tomzap.com /esc-lyma.html   (722 words)

  
 Puerto Escondido: Mexico's Hidden Oaxacan Beach - An Article by Geri Anderson
In Spanish, Puerto Escondido means 'hidden port', and the little beach town tucked away in the southern part of Oaxaca certainly lives up to that name.
Having lived in the northwest part of Colorado for 10 years, I feel at home in an atmosphere where everything is not concerned withspit and polish.
Then in March '98, on Playa Zicatela, a former art college instructor was brutally beaten, raped, and thrown into the ocean where she drowned.
www.mexconnect.com /mex_/travel/ganderson/pescondido/gapescondido.html   (1592 words)

  
 How To Arrive - Puerto Escondido, Oax.
If you prefer to travel by land, there are a number of bus lines which will get you to Puerto Escondido in comfort, or you can travel by car.
Shortly after Pochuta is the intersection for the Federal Coast Highway 200; turn right on Federal Highway 200 and continue until you reach Puerto Escondido.
This trip takes about 12 hours; you will arrive early in Puerto Escondido, with enough time to find lodging in case you do not have a reservation.
www.oaxacamio.com /pto/howtoarrive.htm   (580 words)

  
 Casa Puerto Escondido - casapuertoescondido.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
We rent houses on or near the Pacific Ocean in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico.
It is a quiet relaxing place where everyone gets along well and enjoys their time in Puerto.
The three houses for rent at el Pueblito all have 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and a functional kitchen with blender, coffee pot and oven.
www.casapuertoescondido.com   (222 words)

  
 Puerto Escondido Surf
Puerto Escondido also known as the "Mexican Pipeline", is one of the top ten surfing meccas in the world.
There are many safe swimming beaches in the Puerto area but extreme caution is advised for surfing and swimming on Playa Zicatela - the main surfing beach.
Contact the Puerto Language and Surfing School for surf lessons and tours of all the popular breaks on the Puerto Escondido coast.
www.puertoescondidoinfo.com /pesurf.asp   (367 words)

  
 Puerto Escondido Estates About Us
After working in Mexico City, he was then transferred to the city of Puerto Vallarta, to be in charge of the construction of irrigation, water and sewage systems.
Bruciaga is now into personal land development and residential construction, and has accomplished here in Puerto Escondido different residential projects and many Canadian and American tourists have decided to invest and live here.
We discovered Puerto Escondido 7 years ago and immediately fell in love with this little hidden paradise.
www.puertoescondidoestates.com /us.html   (382 words)

  
 Puerto Escondido, Mexico
By air from Oaxaca and Mexico City (1 hour); by bus from Oaxaca 10-18 hours, from Acapulco 7.5 hours; by car from Oaxaca approximately 265km/165mi along the MEX 131 (numerous bends) via Miahuatlan and Pochutla, or about 310km/193mi on the MEX 175 and MEX 200 (better roads), from Acapulco about 420km/261mi on the MEX 200.
The fishing port of Puerto Escondido lies in a sheltered bay in the Pacific Ocean and is surrounded by hills with luxuriant vegetation.
Until recently Puerto Escondido was recommended to holiday-makers looking for a quiet life by the sea away from tourists.
www.planetware.com /oaxaca/puerto-escondido-mex-oax-pe.htm   (136 words)

  
 Skydiving Puerto Escondido | Paracaidismo Puerto Escondido, Acapulco Skydive, Sky Dive Mexico, Surf and Skydive
Imagine skydiving on the beautiful beaches of Puerto Escondido, Mexico from the CSC Super Twin Otter all winter long...
Be sure to join CSC and Skydive Cuautla in Puerto Escondido for the most scenic skydiving experience of your life followed by beautiful beach landings just a few steps away from your hotel room!
Skydive Puerto will be running full-time at the beach with RW and VRW load organizers along with swoop and Birdman competitions.
www.skydivecsc.com /skydiving_mexico/skydive_puerto_escondido.php   (200 words)

  
 Guide2mexico - Puerto Escondido   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Puerto Escondido Rentals - real estate and rental agency offering luxury condos, homes and ocean front properties in Oaxaca Mexico.
Puerto Escondido: Mexico's Hidden Beach - by Geri Anderson.
Villas Puerto Escondido - Each condo features two double bedrooms, full equipped kitchenette, and a large terrace with an ocean view.
www.guide2mexico.com /cities/escondid/escindex.htm   (438 words)

  
 Scuba Diving in Mexico - Puerto Dive Center - Scuba Diving in Puerto Escondido
Puerto Dive Center is located in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca Mexico.
Puerto Escondido is one of the last hidden dive spots in Mexico - come dive the hidden port.
The Puerto Dive Team is focused on your safety so all dives are led by highly trained, knowledgeable, English speaking Dive Masters.
www.scuba-diving-mexico.com   (212 words)

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