Things to do in Puerto Escondido
Néctar sits in La Punta, Puerto Escondido's laid-back surf neighborhood — beaches, breaks, and cafés are all walkable, with the rest of town a short ride away.
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Local favorites
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Zicatela Beach
Puerto Escondido's famous surf break, the 'Mexican Pipeline' — watch or paddle out.
Photo: Adam Jones / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
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La Punta
The relaxed surf-town strip of cafés, bars, and yoga studios right around Néctar.
Photo: StellarD / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Playa Carrizalillo
A small, sheltered cove beach down a long staircase — calmer water for swimming.
Photo: Axolotesonriente / Wikimedia Commons, CC0
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Manialtepec Lagoon at Night
Bioluminescent plankton lights up the water on a moonless-night boat tour.
Photo: Lunita28mx / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
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Mercado Benito Juárez
The town's main market for fresh produce, food stalls, and everyday local life.
Photo: nsaum75 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Sunset on the Malecón
The waterfront boardwalk in the main Playa Principal area — a classic end to the day.
Photo: Adam Jones / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0