Open as of September, 2014, Club Vuelo Ventanilla offers visitors to Puerto Escondido the opportunity to see this beautiful part of the world like never before. Equipped with the two seat ultra-light trike he shipped to Mexico all the way from Italia, Captain Roberto Canton literally helps aspiring aviators fly like a bird. Even if…
More often than not people come to Puerto Escondido to relax at the beach or sip freshly squeezed lime Margaritas poolside. When you’re up for a spot of adventure there’s no better way to get a taste of country life in Oaxaca than taking a guided mountain bike tour through the foothills of the gorgeous…
If you want an authentic Oaxacan experience then a visit to Santo Domingo de Morelos on market day needs to be plugged into your vacation itinerary. Market day is every Sunday and Santo Domingo is easily reached from either Puerto Escondido, Mazunte or Huatulco. (We’ll give you directions at the end of this post.) Many…
Whether you’re there to browse, take photos, buy groceries or pick up souvenir gifts for friends and family that couldn’t make the trip, a great way to get a feel for the authentic Mexican culture of Puerto Escondido is to take a stroll through Mercado de Benito Juarez. Aside from dipping your toes in the…
When most people think of alcohol in Mexico the first image that comes to mind is a shot of Jose Cuervo tequila, a slice of lime, and a pinch of salt. But in the state of Oaxaca it’s all about the mezcal. Tequila and mezcal are nearly the same thing, but not quite. They’re…
If your holiday motto is “dance all night and sleep all day”, head straight for the open bar at Cancun’s Dady ´O. But if you’d rather bring home vacation memories that go beyond outwitting a hangover in paradise, then Puerto Escondido and the Oaxacan Riviera might be just the destination for your next Mexican getaway.…
If you wish to swill insanely overpriced drinks, served out of a pineapple in an overcrowded cheesy tourist bar, there are tons of direct flights into Cabo San Lucas, Cancun, and Puerto Vallarta. As an added bonus, you’ll be able to buy yet another Hard Rock Café t-shirt and stave off your daily hangover with…
The sleepy little fishing town of Puerto Escondido has got a beach for everyone. From monster waves for world class surfing to tranquil waters teeming with fish life for snorkeling, and everything in between. It’s all here. Compared to the chock-full tourist beaches of Cancun and Puerto Vallarta, every beach in Puerto Escondido is going…
Got a bucket list? Here’s an activity that needs to slide right into the number one slot: cheering on tens of thousands of sea turtles. Whether it’s the mums laying their eggs or the babies hatching and making their way out to sea, it’s truly an experience you’ll never forget. And there’s no better place…
Located mid-way between Gecko Rock Resort and Mazunte, Oaxaca is an off-the-beaten path tourist site that you might miss if you happen to blink as your car hops over the speed bump next to the “Iguanario” sign. The sign marks the entrance to the iguana sanctuary that runs just along the east side of the…
Just ten years ago Mazunte was a tiny undiscovered beach town tucked away in a corner of the backpacker circuit. Most of its visitors were budget travelers, looking to post up in one of the beachside hammocks that the simple thatch-roofed restaurants rented out for just a few bucks a night. Today Mazunte still attracts…