Los Tamarindos Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Zicatela Beach showing a beach bar and general coastal views

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

Activities

Manialtepec Lagoon Bioluminescence Cruise

Manialtepec Lagoon Bioluminescence Cruise from Puerto Escondido

NZ$72
per adult
Manialtepec Lagoon Bioluminescence Cruise from Puerto Escondido
Turtle Release Escobilla Sanctuary

Turtle Release Escobilla Sanctuary and crocs in Ventanilla.

NZ$72
per adult
Turtle Release Escobilla Sanctuary and crocs in Ventanilla.
Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to Swim with Dolphins & Turtles

Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to see Dolphins and Marine Life

NZ$74
per adult
Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to see Dolphins and Marine Life
Baby Turtles Release Experience

Puerto Escondido's Baby Turtle Release Experience

NZ$68
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Puerto Escondido's Baby Turtle Release Experience
3-Hour Whale Watching Experience in Puerto Escondido

3-Hours Dolphin and Whale Watching in Puerto Escondido

NZ$102
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
3-Hours Dolphin and Whale Watching in Puerto Escondido
Sunset at Punta Cometa

Sunset at Punta Cometa with hotel transportation

NZ$61
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Sunset at Punta Cometa with hotel transportation
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Our pick of the best Los Tamarindos Hotel Deals

Casa Joseph Zicatela - Adults Only

Casa Joseph Zicatela - Adults Only

4 out of 5
Av. Del Morro Los Tamarindos, Puerto Escondido, OAX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$517 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
NZ$517
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (219 reviews)
"Best hotel in town. Great staff. Beautiful."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Casa Joseph Zicatela - Adults Only
Casa Mava

Casa Mava

4.5 out of 5
Nogales, Los Tamarindos Brisas Zicatela, Puerto Escondido, OAX
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Zicatela Beach and Puerto ...
10/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews)
"El personal es súper amable y siempre estuvieron al pendiente de brindarnos recomendaciones sobre lugares para comer, divertirse, actividades recreativas, etc. El lugar es muy acogedor y privado."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

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Casa Arkana Zicatela by Grupo Amber

Casa Arkana Zicatela by Grupo Amber

2 out of 5
Fresnos Los Tamarindos, Puerto Escondido, OAX
The price is NZ$313 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$313
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Zicatela Beach and Puerto Angelito Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (26 reviews)
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Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Casa Arkana Zicatela by Grupo Amber
Casa Pridda

Casa Pridda

2.5 out of 5
Calle Eucalipto, n/a, Puerto Escondido, OAX
Stay at this hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Zicatela Beach and Puerto Angelito Beach ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (56 reviews)
"Staff was super sweet and friendly. Great location and accommodations were clean and well kept. Loved how close to the beach it was. Pool was a nice touch."

Reviewed on 2 July 2025

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Casa Pridda
Suuel Hotel Adults Only

Suuel Hotel Adults Only

3 out of 5
Nogales, Los Tamarindos., Brisas de Zicatela, Puerto Escondido, OAX
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Zicatela Beach and Puerto Angelito Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (35 reviews)
"At Suuel they treated us like they knew us all our life. The food and drink in the restaurant were amazing. Elvira great person and guide us on our whole stay. Will definitely be back here."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

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Suuel Hotel Adults Only
SurfNest Tamarindos

SurfNest Tamarindos

3 out of 5
Alamo Los Tamarindos, Brisas de Zicatela, Oax.
The price is NZ$101 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$101
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Zicatela Beach and Puerto Angelito ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
"A decent enough hostel. Spacious dorms, good facilities, great location - closer to the excellent Zicatela Market than any other hostel. However, this place has some issues. The kitchen is not very clean and the dorm beds don't have reading lights. So basically you have the main light on or no light ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Los Tamarindos

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Central Zicatela

While visiting Central Zicatela, you might make a stop by sights like Zicatela Beach and Zicatela Market.

Central Zicatela
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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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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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La Punta

While visiting La Punta, you might make a stop by sights like Zicatela Beach and Punta Zicatela.

La Punta
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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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