{"id":21124,"date":"2018-01-15T09:00:13","date_gmt":"2018-01-15T17:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/?p=21124"},"modified":"2025-08-19T17:29:33","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T00:29:33","slug":"surf-puerto-escondido-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/surf-puerto-escondido-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"LIVING THE SURF DREAM IN PUERTO ESCONDIDO, MEXICO"},"content":{"rendered":"

This December, after having traveled for a month in Mexico, my sister and I made our way to Puerto Escondido. Although we had not planned on going to the Pacific Coast of Mexico at the beginning of our trip, we finally changed our return flight\u2026 twice! The main reason that we went to Puerto Escondido, at first, was to learn how to surf. In the end, we discovered so much more that it became difficult to leave! Let me explain why\u2026<\/span>
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AMAZING SURF SCHOOLS & INSTRUCTORS FOR BEGINNERS<\/span>
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Honestly, having done a teeny tiny bit of surf before, we did not expect to extend our stay just because we wanted to surf more! And it\u2019s likely that the school we chose has something to do with it! At first, we only booked 1 lesson to feel the vibe, but we ended up taking lessons for more than 2 weeks every single day. After less than a week of surfing, we had considerably improved our skills. For us this meant standing on a board without falling and taking waves all by ourselves without the little push to help you get the right speed. Our surf instructor, Pedro, always gave us the right advice and set our minds at ease. We weren\u2019t surprised to learn he also was a life guard since he always came to help us survive the rollers when paddling back to the ocean.\u00a0<\/span>
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What makes Oasis Surf School<\/a> so unique is not only their experienced and amazing surf instructors, but also the friendly family vibe they have created. They organize lots of activities and make you feel included in Puerto\u2019s life. After a while, our surf teacher became more than just an instructor. I can say now I am glad to count him as a friend of mine. He did make us discover Puerto the way locals live and invited us to share some of his hobbies. We owe him credit for helping us discover some of the great spots I share with you below.<\/span>
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SURFING NEAR MARINE WILDLIFE<\/span>
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Since I have a background in Environmental Biology, I found this particularly exciting! However, I\u2019m sure you will too when you see huge dolphins swimming 15 meters from you! The perspective you have in the water – and on your surfboard – is something unique and quite magical that you will never be able to see from anywhere else! For us it\u2019s only been a week and our encounter list includes dolphins, turtles, stingrays, as well as pelicans and flamingos flying very close to us.<\/span>
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THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING FUN TO DO<\/span><\/h3>\n

Puerto Escondido is amazing because it\u2019s alive! We arrived there not knowing it was a special month. Indeed, we were able to participate in a wide range of activities such as festivals, concerts, and sport and cultural events as part of what they call “Fiestas de Noviembre,” meaning “November\u2019s Parties.” But do not worry if you are not visiting Puerto in November, there are always plenty of activities!<\/span>
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For example, every Wednesday, you can go see a movie on the beach of Zicatela or go salsa dancing all night long in Congo<\/a>. On Thursdays, ladies, you will drink for free at Kaballah<\/a>, a beach lounge on Zicatela\u2019s beach. <\/span>
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If you are more of a nature lover, you will also be able to release baby turtles in the ocean. You can easily find where to do it by asking around since Mexico\u2019s Oaxacan coast is one of the world\u2019s top five turtle nesting areas. You can also enjoy a nice horse ride on the beach or even go spearfishing! For those of you who are not fans of extreme sports, such as surfing the big waves, you can still enjoy a nice snorkeling time or strolling along the more pristine beaches of Carizalillo or Playa Coral. We had the amazing chance to go spearfishing with our surf instructor, Pedro. Well to be honest, he went spearfishing and we went gently snorkeling. We ended up eating the delicious fish he caught on the beach at lunch time.<\/span>
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\u2028AMAZING SUNSETS<\/span>
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I particularly love to watch the sunset. For me, it\u2019s a purely magical moment, where I loose myself in the colors that Mother Nature offers. Here in Puerto Escondido, there are so many places you can go to watch the sun go down. Here are a few of our favorites:<\/span>
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