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Puerto Escondido Mexico Condo To Do
Daytripping: There are many activities you can participate in or just enjoy on your own. here are a few samples of what we enjoyed while in Puerto
Our favourite Deep Sea fishing guide is Omar. He's the fellow on the left in the picture. You can find Omar at his parents' restaurant on Puerto Angelito beach, when he is not out fishing. Puerto Angelito beach is just a 5 minute walk from the condo. Just walk over and ask any of the locals for Omar. We've found Omar really good at finding the fish. On this outing with him we caught three Mahi Mahi. Bob, one of our neighbors at Eglantina, had caught 20 tuna just two days earlier. Make sure you book Omar for the early morning, later in the day it gets too hot to be out on the water, and the fish just don't bite as good either. After we caught our Mahi Mahi, Omar took us on some dolphin watching. In justle a little time we found ourselves in the middle of a school of at least a hundred dolphins. What an amazing experience. He also was able to find us some turtles floating lazily in the ocean. Omar will filet the fish you caught so you can take it home. Don't forget to bring a bag. Just fry the fish in some oil and garlic (ago in Spanish). Delicious! It is customary to give some of the fish you caught to Omar for his mother's restaurant
Deep Sea Fishing, Dolphin, Whale and Turtle Watching
Chacahua Lagoon
This magical lagoon is located within the ecological reserve of the Mexican National Park of Chacahua. The Lagunas de Chacagua is located 41 miles (about 60km) west of Puerto. It is 55 square miles with 20 miles of open-ocean shoreline and jungle lagoons. On your tour around the many islands of the mangrove you will encounter numerous species of fish and wildlife. At Chacagua village hatchery crocodiles are being restored to the area. Bird life includes cormorants, pelicans and herons. There are many islands suitable for wildlife viewing. Your guide will be happy to drop you off and pick you up later. Snorkeling at Playa Hermosa is a real treat. Tours may be arranged right in Puerto (your guide will pick you up from the condo) or at Zapotalito, which is the nearest access point to the Lagunas.
Laguna Manialtepec
The beautiful fresh water lagoon of Manialtepec is just 10 miles west of Puerto. It is deeper and fresher than Chacahua. A boat will take you through the mangrove encircled lagoon to where the fresh water meets the open ocean. The lagoon is a photographer's paradise. Over 100 species of birds, many are migratory birds, inhabit the area. You'll encounter anhingas, various herons, cormorants, ibis, egrets, jacanas, parrots and ducks
Atotonilco Hot Springs
The Aguas Termales Atotonilco are located some 15 miles west of Puerto, near San Jose Manialtepec village. You are best to hire a local guide or take an all inclusive tour from Puerto. The guide will take you on a two mile hike or horse-back ride up the Manialtepec canyon to the hot springs. During your tour the guide will explain about the sixteen different races of people that inhabited the State of Oaxaca, and the culture of the Chatinos, who practised medicinal baths in these springs. The springs will rejuvenate you and make you undoubtedly feel much younger on your return voyage from the Aguas Termales Atotonilco.
The Turtle Museum at Mazunte
The turtle museum at Mazunte is a new Mexican government sponsored project to encourage the preservation and propagation of endangered species of sea turtles found along the Oaxaca coast. It is located just east of Puerto. You will meet the marine biologists working at the museum. They will explain the process of rehabilitation, show the facilities and the dozen species found along this coast. You will also have the opportunity to do some exploration on the beach. If you take the tour from Puerto you will have time to swim and lunch will be arranged in Mazunte
The Sierra Madre Mountains and Villages
Zicatela Dorada Travel Agencies in Puerto is currently the only company offering tours into the forested areas of the Sierra Madre Mountains and the coffee, banana, avocado and cocoa plantations inland from Puerto. You will enjoy some spectacular views and see the lush flora and fauna of the coastal mountains. Your tourguide will also take you to the indigenous villages of San Pedro and Santos Reyes Nopala, where life goes on as it has for many generations. You will be able to meet the indigenous people who still speak their native Chatmo and very little Spanish. Although the taking of pictures is permitted, you should do so only after your guide has asked permission. Your guide will take you to a coffee plantation where you will learn how coffee is graded. The tour takes about 5-6 hours
City of Oaxaca
Especially worth while is a trip to the City of Oaxaca, the inland capital of the State of Oaxaca. Oaxaca is a historical and colonial city. The famous ruins of Monte Alban are nearby. A local guide will be able to explain the historical significance of Monte Alban. Also worthwhile is the Oaxaca city centre, and the Church of Santo Domingo. This church houses the Museum of Anthropology and History of the region. At Santa Maria El Tule you can view the oldest and tallest tree in the world. Nearby is a Mezcal distillery where you can learn about the process involved in the making of this famous Oaxacan drink. At Mitla you will find the ruins of the Mixteca culture. In Mitla is a famous Artists Market.

The historic centre of Oaxaca and Monte Alban are World Heritage Sites.
At left is Santo Domingo Church in Oaxaca. The church was declared a World Heritage site in 1987.

                                      At right is Monte Alban.
Other daytripping destinations out of Puerto Escondido are Puerto Angel and Huatulco Bays. Recommended tour guides are Hidden Voyages Ecotours and Zicatela Dorada Travel Agency, aka "Dick Tracy Tours" (01-958-2-19-26). Gina, "the information goddess" from the Oaxaca Tourist Bureau (9-582-0276), located in the booth just west of the pedestrian mall on Perez Gasga, has a wealth of information just for the asking. Gina may also be reached at GinaInPuerto@Yahoo.com
Other Points of Interest and Tour Guides
Acapulco
Acapulco is about 8 hours by car from Puerto. There are regular buses connecting Puerto with Acapulco. Zicatela Dorada Travel Agency (ask for Pedro) will also be able to arrange cars with drivers for a trip to Acapulco. (01-958-2-19-26).

 

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