Why This Lesser Known Mexican Beach Destination Is A Must-Visit Spot For Budget Travelers
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Mexico is the preferred trip vacation spot for American vacationers. But that reputation comes at a value….and a major hit to your pockets.
Popular resorts like Cancun and Tulum are sometimes big-budget locations. But it doesn’t must be that approach!
Enter Puerto Escondido. The new scorching Mexican seaside vacation spot for vacationers who’ve a decent grip on their purse strings.
Puerto Escondido is residence to bucket list-worthy seashores, it’s the top-rated browsing vacation spot in Mexico (and the most effective on this planet), and boasts excellent pure magnificence, too.
Here’s the factor: Budget journey doesn’t must imply inferior journey.
I reckon you may have all the identical cultural explorations, white sand seashores, and epic native grub at a fraction of the price of a resort trip in Cancun.
And to show it, right here’s a breakdown of the proper journey to Puerto Escondido and the way a lot it should price:
Things To Do In Puerto Escondido
Puerto Escondido is positioned on the Emerald Coast of Oaxaca and is thought for its seashores and its epic nightlife scene.
One of the very best seashores to discover within the space is Playa Carrizalillo, which is a peaceful cove excellent for swimming and kayaking.
This is among the few seashores in Puerto Escondido the place you would take out a paddleboard too.
Or Puerto Angelito. This is a extra standard spot with vacationers which suggests it’s busier and has a extra vibrant environment.
But it’s a terrific place to eat seafood and sunbathe on the gentle sand.
I really like nothing greater than spending time on the seaside, swimming, and using my paddleboard, however as an added bonus, these are among the most reasonably priced trip actions: they don’t must price a penny!
Many turtles come again to the seashores alongside this stretch of the coast to nest.
Visiting the Baby Turtle Release Centre is an effective way to be taught extra about these unbelievable creatures, and you are able to do your bit for his or her conservation by getting concerned within the nightly turtle launch.
You can maintain the child turtle as you gently launch it into the ocean and expertise the location of tons of of those tiny animals scuttling towards the water.
You’ll be requested to make a contribution of $150 Mexican pesos ($8) per person to participate on this.
If you’re in Mexico’s browsing capital, you’re in all probability going to need to surf.
Surfers journey from everywhere in the world to trip Puerto Escondido’s well-known barrel waves.
If you’re an skilled surfer then the very best and most reasonably priced approach to do that is to simply rent a board and hit the waves.
If you’re new to browsing then it’s a good suggestion to take a lesson or two first. Puerto Surf has a terrific status and you may select between non-public or group lesson choices (with group classes being probably the most reasonably priced selection.) A group lesson will cost 750 MXN ($39) and a personal lesson will price 900 MXN ($47).
Getting To Puerto Escondido
Puerto Escondido boasts its personal airport (PXM) Airport which is clearly probably the most handy choice, however you may’t fly right here immediately from the U.S. proper now because it isn’t a world airport.
You’d must fly to Mexico City after which take one other flight from right here.
The 2 least expensive airports to decide on to fly this route in October are Houston and Chicago, on the time of writing.
From Chicago, from October 8 to October 15, flying financial system class roundtrip, you may count on to pay $276.
This is flying with Vivo Aerobus, and as I discussed above, you’d have a layover in Mexico City.
Or you would fly into Oaxaca (OAX), which is 131.3km away, with a spread of switch choices obtainable.
In October, you may fly on to Oaxaca from Los Angeles, Dallas, or Houston. Flights from Los Angeles are presently the most affordable choice.
Fly from October 7 to October 14 to safe an financial system class spherical journey for $269.
You’ll fly with Volaris, and the flight time for this route is simply 4 hours and a couple of minutes.
There are flights with comparable costs all through October and November.
The drive time between Oaxaca and Puerto Escondido is just under 3 hours if you want to hire a car or a private driver. (Fun fact! It took me longer to get to Tulum from Cancun airport via private transfer in May)
Alternatively, you could take a bus, which would take around 7/8 hours, but on the bright side, the journey costs less than $20!
Where To Stay In Puerto Escondido
Where I was most pleasantly surprised when putting this piece together was just how affordable accommodation is in Puerto Escondido.
There are hostels available in the city for as little as $15 per night, and these are popular with both backpackers and surfers.
A huge majority of these have great reviews. But as I wouldn’t stay in a hostel myself, I won’t list any here!
A 3-night stay in the 3-star Hotel Camino Del Sol from October 16 to October 19 would cost $189, based on 2 people sharing a superior king room. That’s just $63 per night, and the hotel has a pool, air conditioning, and is close to the beach.
If you want to splurge on a 4 star hotel then the Hotel DC Boutique and Spa is just 50 meters from the beach and boasts a rooftop outdoor pool, spa and wellness center, and on site bar and restaurant.
For the same dates this would cost $268 based on 2 people sharing, which works out at $89 per night.
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