La Punta

Santa María Colotepec

Photo by Konrad Woźniak
Photo by Konrad Woźniak

Popular places to visit

Zicatela Beach showing general coastal views and a beach bar

Zicatela Beach

Puerto Escondido’s liveliest beach offers attractions year-round with its big waves, international surf competitions, folk festivals and pulsating nightlife.

Zicatela Beach

Punta Zicatela

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Punta Zicatela during your travels in Brisas de Zicatela.

Punta Zicatela

Marinero Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Marinero Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa María Colotepec. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Marinero Beach

Things to do

Baby Turtles Release Experience

Puerto Escondido's Baby Turtle Release Experience

RM169
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Puerto Escondido's Baby Turtle Release Experience
Complete Temazcal Treatment

Puerto Escondido: Complete Temazcal Treatment

RM272
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Puerto Escondido: Complete Temazcal Treatment
Comet tip

Oaxaca Beaches Day Tour

RM1,812
per traveller
Oaxaca Beaches Day Tour
Tour Los Caminos del Mezcal Café and Pedal Loom Factory

Tour Los Caminos del Mezcal Café and Pedal Loom Factory

RM181
per adult
Tour Los Caminos del Mezcal Café and Pedal Loom Factory
Surfing Lessons in Puerto Escondido!

Surfing Lessons in Puerto Escondido!

RM226
per adult
Surfing Lessons in Puerto Escondido!
Enjoy!

Guided tour of an ancestral Mezcal distillery with transport

RM320
per adult
Guided tour of an ancestral Mezcal distillery with transport
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Top hotels in La Punta

Hotel Rockaway

Hotel Rockaway

3.5 out of 5
Calle del Morro s/n, Playa Zicatela, Puerto Escondido, OAX
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (753 reviews)
"Muy cómodo y bonito el hotel, cerquitititita de la playa Zicatela (a unos 3 min caminando), la cama muy cómoda, el staff muy amable. Único detallito (si lo quieren contar como tal, es que no hay casi opciones de comida en el menú, y la verdad la comida no es tan buena en el hotel)"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

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Hotel Suites Villasol

Hotel Suites Villasol

4 out of 5
Loma Bonita No. 2, Fraccionamiento Bacocho, Puerto Escondido, OAX
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (843 reviews)
"Parking in street only"

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025

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Hotel Suites Villasol
Posada Real Puerto Escondido

Posada Real Puerto Escondido

3.5 out of 5
Blvd Benito Juarez 1, Fraccionamiento Bacocho, Puerto Escondido, OAX
The price is RM978 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
RM978
RM1,164 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
7.4/10 Good! (826 reviews)
"Everything was amazing. Loved that the food was authentic to the local culture. Super sweet and accommodating!"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025

Posada Real Puerto Escondido
Hotel Camino Del Sol

Hotel Camino Del Sol

3 out of 5
Carretera Costera Km 1.5, Fracc Granjas del Pescador, Puerto Escondido, OAX
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (330 reviews)
"The hotel is very good, the staff sometimes a little rude but not something too bad, the noise from the main road sometimes wakes you up."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

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Hotel Camino Del Sol
Hotel Axolotl

Hotel Axolotl

2 out of 5
Roca Blanca Agua Marina, Puerto Escondido, Oax.
Stay at this hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Carrizalillo Beach and Puerto Angelito Beach ...
7.8/10 Good! (137 reviews)
"Buen hospedaje, pero lo que me molestó fue que olvidé algunas pertenencias, envié a una amiga por ellas y me dijeron que "no había olvidado nada", que el personal de limpieza no encontró nada, entonces ese es un punto mega negativo."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

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Blater Hotel

Blater Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Calle Del Morro S/N Col. Santa Maria, Santa Maria Colotepec, Oaxaca
The price is RM487 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
RM487
RM580 total
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Zicatela Beach and Puerto Angelito ...
9/10 Wonderful! (30 reviews)
"Limpio, agradable para vacacionar"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Blater Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around La Punta

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Emiliano Zapata

While Emiliano Zapata isn't home to many top sights, Zicatela Beach and Punta Zicatela are some notable places to visit nearby.

Emiliano Zapata
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Los Tamarindos

While there might not be top attractions in Los Tamarindos, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Zicatela Beach and Punta Zicatela.

Los Tamarindos
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La Barra

While La Barra isn't home to many top sights, Punta Zicatela and Zicatela Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

La Barra
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Central Zicatela

When in Central Zicatela, you can plan a visit to Zicatela Beach and Marinero Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Central Zicatela
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Lázaro Cárdenas

Though Lázaro Cárdenas may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Zicatela Beach and Marinero Beach.

Lázaro Cárdenas

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