Surf Playa Zicatela (Puerto Escondido), Oaxaca, Mexico

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Nicknamed “The Mexican Pipeline”, the breakers at Zicatela Beach in Puerto Escondido draws an international crowd of board surfers and bodyboarders. The beach is the site of international surfing competitions including those of the Summer “X” Games and the QuickSilver Pro “MexPipe Challenge”. The two main waves at Zicatela Beach, a left known as “Far Bar” and right called “Carmelita’s”, maintain heights of 2 to 8 meters throughout the summer. The waves break over a sandy bottom and are best tackled by experienced surfers with the best conditions for producing the prolific barrels found in the morning hours. The town has a reputation for providing inexpensive accommodations, food and drink. A number of surf shops and schools are found in town along with expert repair facilities if the need should arise. A beachside promenade with restaurants, pubs and cafes, shops for board rentals and surf schools is a favorite place for visitors to congregate. Puerto Escondido International Airport is nearby providing daily flights from Oaxaca with the option of traveling to Puerto Escondido by taxi from Huatalco. Buses are regularly scheduled from Mexico City and Acapulco. Your dream trip to Mexico might just need a visit to Puerto Escondido to surf the famous waves at Zicatela Beach to be complete. Add this adventure to your list today.

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