Timeline
16:16
Grab a late breakfast or early lunch at Restaurante El Cafecito. It is very popular for breakfast, so expect to stand in line to get seated at late mornings. The club sandwiches with fresh avocados and good coffee are worth the wait.
16:46
Walk just three minutes to Restaurante de Hotel Santa Fe. Set beneath a palapa with great ocean views, this place serves not only Mexican favorites but also an extensive listing of vegetarian dishes. It is a pleasant spot to relax before the main event.
17:46
Playa Zicatela, Puerto Escondido
Head to the viewing spot at Playa Zicatela, Puerto Escondido. Walk 26 minutes from the anchor (Playa Zicatela) in the direction NNW. This is the location of the famous Mexican Pipeline. If you don't surf, you should at least make it over to the beach restaurants to watch the waves.
18:16
Playa Zicatela, Puerto Escondido
Watch the sunset. On 15 January, the sun sets at 18:16 toward the WSW, casting golden light starting around 17:45.
19:16
End the evening with an authentic meal at Chilango-Taco. This family-run Mexican restaurant is worthy a try for its flavor, prices and lovely service. It offers a nice break from the gringo-oriented restaurants in La Punta.
Local tip
Playa Zicatela is only for expert surfers and very strong swimmers. Even experienced surfers have been injured here, and many people have drowned. Stay out of the water if you are not an expert.
Check before you go
- Restaurante El Cafecito is open Mo-Su 06:00-23:00. Expect a queue at late mornings.
- Restaurante de Hotel Santa Fe is open Mo-Su 07:30-23:00.
- Chilango-Taco is open Mo-Sa 13:30-23:00.
Worth knowing
- Chilango-Taco is open at 19:16 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Puerto Escondido (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).