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Football in Mexico
Dec 12, 2008 - Mexico
Football (fútbol) has been particularly important to the entire country of Mexico, significantly more so than any other sport. Going ......
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Oaxaca History
Dec 12, 2008 - Oaxaca, Mexico
Seven thousand years ago, the land was occupied by more than 15 different native ethnic groups (even today, the state ......
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Puerto Escondido - When to Go
Dec 12, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Anytime is a good time to go to Puerto Escondido. The weather is beautiful the whole year; however the rainy ......
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Getting To and Away From Puerto Escondido
Dec 03, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Air: There are daily flights between Mexico or Oaxaca City and Puerto Escondido. Tickets can be purchased either at the ......
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Destinations

Puerto Escondido
Feb 12, 2007 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Puerto Escondido, whose name translates to hidden port, lies on the pacific coast in Mexico within the state of Oaxaca. ......
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Hotels

Cabañas Edda
Nov 17, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Although it is close to the highway and not on the beach, Edda’s offers a large place that is ideal ......
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Dan & Carmen's
Nov 17, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Dan and Carmen’s is one of the most popular places to stay in Puerto Escondido. The hotel offers 13 apartment-style ......
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Hotel Mayflower
Nov 17, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
This is the place on the Adoquín for the group on a budget. Most of the rooms are dorms with ......
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Beach Hotel Inés
Nov 17, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
The beach hotel is one of the best values for the money on Calle Del Morro, since guests can choose ......
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Hotel Santa Fe
Nov 17, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
This upscale hotel, located at Playa Marinero, right at the end of Calle Del Morro, is very popular and well-known. ......
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Suites Villa Sol
Nov 17, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Suites Villa Sol is one of the few resort-like hotels in Puerto Escondido. It is located away from the action, ......
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Casa De Las Iguanas
Nov 17, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
In the spirit of its name, Casa De Las Iguanas has an obvious reptilian theme. Next to the pool and ......
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Punta Esmerelda
Nov 17, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
With many suites available, and a few rooms on the more modest end, Punta Esmeralda is a place of luxury ......
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Hotel Acuario
Nov 17, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
A beautiful place on the beach with a couple of apartment-like suites available with rooftop ocean views for reasonable rates. ......
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Hostal Shalom
Nov 17, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Decorated in a Middle-Eastern theme, this is a great hostel for the budget-conscious backpacker who is staying just a few ......
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Posada De Cortes
Nov 17, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Posada De Cortes is not a good value for the solitary traveler; the hotel's per-person rates are much better for ......
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Hotel Casa Vieja
Nov 17, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
This beautiful place on the Adoquín is charming and definitely corresponds well in appearance to its name, “Casa Vieja” (Old ......
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Hotel Las Palmas
Nov 17, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Hotel Las Palmas is one of the less expensive places located on the Adoquín. Its 30 simple rooms are connected ......
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Hotel Vicky
Nov 17, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Catering to retirees and off limits to children, Hotel Vicky is worth investigating for its location. Just a two minute ......
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Las Cabañas Neptuno
Nov 17, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Located right on the beach, this is the most economical option for the backpacker or beach bum. You get your ......
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Hotel Zicatela Dorada
Nov 14, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
This is a beautiful, upscale hotel across the street from Playa Zicatela. It has over 100 rooms in three stories ......
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Hotel Rockaway
Nov 14, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
This hotel has regular rooms and has little cabanas that surround the pool. The rooms are in the mid-range price ......
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Quinta Lilli
Nov 14, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Located away from the main tourist drag, this very new hostel is still a well-kept secret among travelers. For luxury ......
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Hotel Papaya Surf
Nov 14, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Across the street from Playa Zicatela, this hotel is a cheap, no-frills place for surfer friends to share a room. ......
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Zipolite Hostal
Nov 07, 2008 - Centro Historico, Oaxaca, Mexico
A clean but simple place in the Centro Historico district of Oaxaca for backpackers who want bare-bones accommodation for a ......
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Hotel Posada Del Virrey
Nov 07, 2008 - Centro Historico, Oaxaca, Mexico
Located in Oaxaca's historical downtown, Hotel Posada Del Virrey is only four blocks from the Zocalo and four blocks from ......
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Hotel Hamilton
Oct 18, 2008 - Centro, Guadalajara, Mexico
If you want a clean, cheap hotel, this place is good. You get a bed, a sink, a shower, a ......
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Casa VilaSanta
Oct 17, 2008 - Centro, Guadalajara, Mexico
Located downton, Casa VilaSanta is a place to stay for a few nights or a few months. Share a room ......
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Restaurants

Restaurant Santa Fe
Nov 18, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Located in the Hotel Santa Fe and decorated with the leather chairs that are in keeping with the colonial theme ......
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El Dragon Bar
Nov 18, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Located right on Zicatela beach, El Dragon features hammocks, a thatched roof and a full bar. The restaurant is known ......
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La Langosta Loco
Nov 18, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
La Langosta Loca, or “The Crazy Lobster,” is a beautiful restaurant on the bay at Playa Principal. The restaurant offers ......
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Club De Playa Coco's
Nov 18, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Club De Playa Coco's is part of the Posada Best Western Real and, like the hotel, is upscale. The club ......
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La Hostería
Nov 18, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Located on Calle De Morro, this is a nice, casual restaurant. La Hostería has one of the greatest varieties of ......
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Los Busos
Nov 18, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Los Busos, or “The Divers,” is a popular seafood restaurant and is often recommended to tourists by the locals who ......
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Restaurant Puerto Angelito
Nov 18, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Located on the beach of Puerto Angelito and close to a little shopping area, Restaurant Puerto Angelito is known as ......
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Sativa Restaurante Bar
Nov 18, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
A peaceful lunch spot or a more hopping place for dinner, Sativa comes with a second-story view of the ocean, ......
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La Buena Vida
Nov 18, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
This restaurant/coffee shop/lounge/bar combo is a great hangout. Bring a laptop to use the free wireless internet. La Buena Vida ......
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La Flor De Zicatela
Nov 18, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
For easy, cheap, authentic Mexican food at the beach, check out this hole-in-the-wall. It only has about four tables. Because ......
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Restaurant Flor De Maria
Nov 18, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
The Hotel Flor De Maria’s on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast is on the budget side, but expect ......
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Restaurant Bar Junto Del Mar
Nov 18, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Junto Del Mar is located on the Adoquín and specializes in seafood. The restaurant offers upscale food and service but ......
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Pozoleria Las Cazuelas “Rosy”
Nov 18, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
In the downtown area, away from the tourist section, this little hole-in-the-wall is very popular with the locals. The pozoleria ......
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Los Crotos
Nov 18, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Located on the Adoquín, with an excellent view of the Playa Principal, this restaurant specializes in meat and seafood, but ......
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Los Vaqueros
Nov 18, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Located on Boulevard Benito Juárez, Los Vaqueros (The Cowboys) has a ranch theme . Saddles hang on the walls; the ......
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Trattoria Bar Vasco Escondido
Nov 18, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
This is a tiny little Italian café located across the street from Playa Zicatela and next door to the Hotel ......
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Restaurante Bar Elizabeth
Nov 18, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Located right on Playa Zicatela, Bar Elizabeth is a great little spot for breakfast. At lunch or dinner you can ......
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Los Tios Restaurant and Bar
Nov 18, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
This quaint beach side place specializes in burgers, salads and seafood. There are a couple of couches by a TV ......
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Carmen's Cafecito
Nov 18, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Come in when its time for a break from the beach, sit right down, and have a relaxing lunch in ......
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Restaurant Morelos
Nov 07, 2008 - Oaxaca, Mexico
This small family run place specializes in “comida corrida”, a fixed-price three-course lunch, but also has a menu with a ......
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El Importador
Nov 07, 2008 - Oaxaca, Mexico
The large terrace in the least busy corner of the zocalo is a good place to observe the shoe-polisher stalls, ......
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Los Remedios
Oct 16, 2008 - Zapopan, Guadalajara, Mexico
A traditional Mexican cantina, Los Remedios has a fun and exciting atmosphere with Mariachi bands on one side and a ......
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Activities

Surfing in Puerto Escondido
Dec 03, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Puerto Escondido was known for surfing long before it became a vacation paradise. One of the local beaches, Playa Zicatela, ......
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Turtle, Whale, and Dolphin Spotting in Puerto Escondido
Dec 03, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Whether you're an animal or ocean lover or just enjoy the thought of getting out on the water on a beautiful ......
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Scuba Diving in Puerto Escondido
Dec 03, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
If you've never gone scuba diving before and want to learn, or if you're an experienced diver with an itch ......
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Fishing in Puerto Escondido
Dec 03, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Puerto Escondido was once a small fishing village and ties to the ocean remain strong in the area. While in ......
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Laguna Manialtepec
Dec 03, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
A nature lover’s paradise is just a short drive away (10 miles west along Highway 200) from Puerto Escondido proper. ......
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Mercado Benito Juárez
Dec 03, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
If you want a local shopping and dining experience rolled into one, try Mercado Benito Juárez (a block from the Zócalo). ......
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The Zócalo
Dec 03, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
The Zócalo is a large plaza near the main cathedral in Puerto Escondido. The plaza is the place to go ......
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Puerto Escondido Nightlife
Dec 03, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
There is not a lot of nightlife in Puerto Escondido, especially during the off season. Don’t expect to find many ......
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Puerto Escondido Shopping
Dec 03, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
The best shopping areas are on the Adoquín and at Playa Zicatela on Calle Del Morro. There are also a ......
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Beaches Summary
Nov 18, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
There are seven different beaches in Puerto Escondido, each with its own style and flair. Instead of choosing a beach ......
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Playa Bachoco
Nov 14, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
This beach is away from civilization on the outskirts of town and off the beaten path. Walk farther and farther ......
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Playa Manzanillo
Nov 14, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
It is possible to walk to this beach from Puerto Angelito, but it is over a lot of rocks, and ......
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Playa Angelito
Nov 14, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
This is definitely the kiddie beach of Puerto Escondido. Lots of locals bring their families here, and you can see ......
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Playa Principal
Nov 14, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Dive down 30 meters and see the San Andreas Fault, which is right in front of this beach. This is ......
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Playa Carrizalillo
Nov 14, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
This quiet, secluded beach is in a lagoon and the waters here are quite calm. This is a place to ......
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Playa Marinero
Nov 14, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
This beach is between Playa Zicatela and Playa Principal. It is a good swimming beach, and a good place to ......
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Playa Zicatela
Nov 14, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
This is the surfing beach. New and experienced surfers alike come here to test the waves. The waters are pretty ......
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Jardin Etnobotanico de Oaxaca
Nov 07, 2008 - Oaxaca, Mexico
Moving a massive 1000 year old cactus includes putting a newsprint ball on every single spike. This Biznaga as it ......
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Casa Crespo Cooking Classes
Nov 07, 2008 - Oaxaca, Mexico
Food lovers and cooking enthusiasts of all experience levels will enjoy this opportunity to learn how to bring the culture ......
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Tours

Tour Operators Summary
Nov 19, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
There are a number of places in town where you can book tours for boat trips, fishing, turtle spotting, dolphin ......
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LALO Ecotours
Nov 19, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
LALO offers five different tours to Manialtepec Lagoon, at $25 or $35 per person. The physical location of the company ......
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Agencía De Viajes Bahía Escondida
Nov 19, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
The company's main location is in the Best Western Posada Real, but Agencía De Viajes Bahía Escondida also has locations ......
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Schools

Maress Spanish School
Dec 03, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Maress Spanish School offers very small classes and courses for all levels, including conversation workshops. Instructors are very personable and ......
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