Puerto Escondido
Got back from Puerto Escondido (pics) on Wednesday early morning. I had mentioned before that we were visiting Puerto Escondido during its wet and low season. It rained everyday that we were there. The first couple of days, it rained in the evening so we had the day to explore,surf and took advantage of the hot sun.
The last several days, it rained during the day, so we stayed in doors or under tiki huts and explored the night life. Kevin attempted to surf during the rain but became sick just hours later. I also was sick the latter part of the trip. We were looking forward to the comforts of our home by weeks end.
We stayed at the Hotel Flor de Maria.
The restaurant was closed during May and June because it was the low season. There were only 2-3 guest at the hotel along with us. It is located in Playa Marinera
.
We had the best room in the hotel - small little patio with ocean view. There was a pool on the roof top where we spent most of our late afternoons cooling off from the hot sun and humidity.
It was a Very immaculate hotel and the staff were very cooperative. Since the restaurant was closed for lunch and dinner (free continental breakfast), we had to make our way unto Playa Zicatela every night in the rain. I remember already being drenched in the rain and looking up to see a truckload of police officers (toting machine guns) trying to splash water on me with their vehicle and laughing. I wasn't too thrilled about that.
Lots of bar/restaurants on Playa Zicatela. For breakfast, "El Cafecito" was a favorite. For lunch, we lounged at Los Tio's as we watched the surfers tackle the 10-12 foot waves. Our favorite dinner place was "La Siesta" owned by Francisco. The Pulpo con Ajo (octopus and garlic) and Filet Veracruzana style (peppers, onions, tomatoes, peppers, olives) were unbelievable. For the night life, we opted for a an evening at Casa De las Iguanas - trendy bar with pool tables.
Our last night (Monday), we had dinner at Cabo Blanco where they had all you can eat mahi fish and dance party.
We also ventured out unto the Harbor at Playa Principal
and uptown during the day.
Another day we rented a scooter and went down to The Pointe and also to another beach called Playa Carrizalillo. I didn't have my camera on me so I wasn't able to capture the beauty of Playa Carrizalillo. It was a great beach to go swimming and snorkeling.
There were stray dogs everywhere frolicing in the sand or following you around the beach.
Most of them appeared sickly with flees and open sores. I must have counted 15-20 of them. I was told that the rich people who live in the hills get them as puppies and then release them unto to beach when they get older. I don't know how much of that is true, but it was a sad sight.
The last several days, it rained during the day, so we stayed in doors or under tiki huts and explored the night life. Kevin attempted to surf during the rain but became sick just hours later. I also was sick the latter part of the trip. We were looking forward to the comforts of our home by weeks end.
We stayed at the Hotel Flor de Maria.
The restaurant was closed during May and June because it was the low season. There were only 2-3 guest at the hotel along with us. It is located in Playa Marinera
. We had the best room in the hotel - small little patio with ocean view. There was a pool on the roof top where we spent most of our late afternoons cooling off from the hot sun and humidity.
It was a Very immaculate hotel and the staff were very cooperative. Since the restaurant was closed for lunch and dinner (free continental breakfast), we had to make our way unto Playa Zicatela every night in the rain. I remember already being drenched in the rain and looking up to see a truckload of police officers (toting machine guns) trying to splash water on me with their vehicle and laughing. I wasn't too thrilled about that.
Lots of bar/restaurants on Playa Zicatela. For breakfast, "El Cafecito" was a favorite. For lunch, we lounged at Los Tio's as we watched the surfers tackle the 10-12 foot waves. Our favorite dinner place was "La Siesta" owned by Francisco. The Pulpo con Ajo (octopus and garlic) and Filet Veracruzana style (peppers, onions, tomatoes, peppers, olives) were unbelievable. For the night life, we opted for a an evening at Casa De las Iguanas - trendy bar with pool tables.
Our last night (Monday), we had dinner at Cabo Blanco where they had all you can eat mahi fish and dance party.
We also ventured out unto the Harbor at Playa Principal
and uptown during the day.
Another day we rented a scooter and went down to The Pointe and also to another beach called Playa Carrizalillo. I didn't have my camera on me so I wasn't able to capture the beauty of Playa Carrizalillo. It was a great beach to go swimming and snorkeling.
There were stray dogs everywhere frolicing in the sand or following you around the beach.
Most of them appeared sickly with flees and open sores. I must have counted 15-20 of them. I was told that the rich people who live in the hills get them as puppies and then release them unto to beach when they get older. I don't know how much of that is true, but it was a sad sight.
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12:54 PM
2 Comments:
Well that's one spot in Mexico I missed. Thanks for sharing. Sorry about the rain but looks like you managed to have a good time anyway.
at 4:05 AM
What a bummer that the weather didn't behave a little better, though it was probably nice not having too many other people around. I went to Mexico on the Pacific side for my honeymoon in June and it was pretty crowded, though hotter than it was in Texas.
at 1:44 PM
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