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Eco Friendly Airbnb in Puerto Escondido: Casa de la Tierra Tree House

Beach Escapes, Hotel Reviews, Mexico, Mexico Beaches, Nature, Oaxaca, Oaxaca Coast, Off-the-Beaten Path

Puerto Escondido is growing at lightning speeds, which means that the infrastructure is struggling to keep up with demand from Airbnbs, hotels and tourists flooding in. Amid this bustling tourist influx, Casa de la Tierra stands out as an eco-friendly Airbnb that not only reduces its impact on natural resources but also offers a luxurious […]

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Oaxaca Beach Hotel: Blater Hotel Beachfront on Playa Zicatela

Beach Escapes, Hotel Reviews, Mexico, Mexico Beaches, Nature, Oaxaca, Oaxaca Coast

What’s better than waking up on vacation and seeing the ocean’s waves outside your room window? Better yet, swimming in an infinity pool with a sweeping view of the Pacific Ocean and a long beautiful beach below? If you’re looking for a Oaxaca beach hotel in Puerto Escondido, Blater Hotel is an affordable, comfortable stay

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Architect-Designed Punta Pajaros Airbnb: Where to Stay in Puerto Escondido for Creatives

Beach Escapes, Hotel Reviews, Mexico, Mexico Beaches, Nature, Oaxaca, Oaxaca Coast, Off-the-Beaten Path, Uncategorized

When I truly love a place, I take sooo many pictures. At my lovely 3 night stay at Casas Maria Matilda, I took 1500+ pictures and video 🙂 . This Punta Pajaros Airbnb quickly rose to the top of my ‘where to stay in Puerto Escondido’ list, hands-down. So why is it so special? Do

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The Best Beach Airbnb in Oaxaca for Groups: Bianni Beuú Mexico Vacation Rental on Playa Estacahuite Oaxaca

Beach Escapes, Hotel Reviews, Mexico, Mexico Beaches, Nature, Oaxaca, Oaxaca Coast, Off-the-Beaten Path

Bianni Beuú is hands down one of my favorite places I’ve ever stayed, and it’s the best beach Airbnb in Oaxaca for groups of friends or families who want a gorgeous place to stay with lots of space and comfort. It’s the kind of place you never want to leave, as this Mexico vacation rental

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Puerto Escondido La Punta Hotel: Dreamy Casa Baba with Pool

Beach Escapes, Mexico, Nature, Oaxaca, Oaxaca Coast

I’ve stayed in many hotels and airbnbs in Puerto Escondido, La Punta, each with their distinct personality and pros and cons. The neighborhood of La Punta is growing extremely fast, and many new accommodation options are popping up, but I’m always searching for the perfect balance of design, location, value, and comfort. Casa Baba La

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Beautifully Designed Oaxaca Beach Hotel in San Agustinillo: Monte Uzulu

Beach Escapes, Mexico, Nature, Oaxaca, Oaxaca Coast

I’ve stayed in many hotels and lots of towns on the Oaxaca coast, but one of my favorite places to stay is the gorgeous Monte Uzulu hotel in San Agustinillo. This impeccably designed Oaxaca beach hotel is perched on a hill overlooking the San Agustinillo beaches. The lush leafy greens, artistic shadow and light play,

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1 Week Coastal Oaxaca Itinerary to the Best Oaxaca Beaches: Travel Daydreaming

1 Week Itineraries: Travel Daydreaming Series, Beach Escapes, Eat Well in Latin America, Hiking, Hotel Reviews, Mexican Food + Mezcal, Mexico, Mexico Beaches, Nature, Oaxaca, Oaxaca Coast, Oaxacan Food + Mezcal, Off-the-Beaten Path

Travel Daydreaming is a virtual travel series, where I take you day-by-day through an itinerary in one of my favorite places. Today we will spend 1 week traveling to the best Oaxaca beaches, including Puerto Escondido, Mazunte, San Agustinillo, Zipolite and Punta Pajaros. I’ll take you to my favorite restaurants, wildlife tours, cocktail bars, day

Best Hotels in Puerto Escondido: Villasol in Playa Bacocho, Puerto Escondido

Beach Escapes, Hotel Reviews, Mexico, Mexico Beaches, Nature, Oaxaca, Oaxaca Coast

One thing I love about the Oaxaca coast is that there are so many different types of beaches and hotels, you can find something perfect for every type of traveler. Villasol is one of the overall best hotels in Puerto Escondido because it fits the needs of so many – families, groups, couples, and more.

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A Design Lover’s Beach Getaway in Punta Pajaros: Casitas by the Sea Puerto Escondido Airbnb

Beach Escapes, Cultural Destinations, Hotel Reviews, Mexico, Mexico Beaches, Nature, Oaxaca, Oaxaca Coast, Off-the-Beaten Path

The reason I started this blog years ago, is because I worked in a creative industry (fashion) but was burned out & craved inspiration (alongside my insatiable urge to travel). Learning from local artisans, seeing amazing architecture, and visiting museums would fill me with ideas and a renewed desire to create. That’s why I think

Puerto Escondido to Mazunte, San Agustinillo + Zipolite: How to Get Between These Oaxaca Beach Towns

Beach Escapes, Budget Travel Tips, Mexico, Oaxaca, Oaxaca Coast, Off-the-Beaten Path, Transportation

My favorite way to spend time on the Oaxaca coast is to divide my time between the larger surf town of Puerto Escondido, and the laid back beach villages of Mazunte, San Agustinillo and Zipolite. My first time making the journey between Puerto Escondido and Mazunte, I scrapped together details from lots of forums and

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How to Get to Mazunte, San Agustinillo + Zipolite: Oaxaca to Mazunte Overland + By Plane

Beach Escapes, Budget Travel Tips, Mexico, Mexico Beaches, Oaxaca, Oaxaca Coast, Off-the-Beaten Path, Transportation

This is my most asked question about the Oaxaca coast – how to get there?! That’s because this remote area is surrounded by rugged mountains and there just isn’t a lot of info online. So I want to share what I’ve learned over the last few years about all the ways you travel Oaxaca to

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How to Get to Puerto Escondido: Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido Overland + By Plane

Beach Escapes, Budget Travel Tips, Mexico, Mexico Beaches, Oaxaca, Oaxaca Coast, Off-the-Beaten Path, Transportation

This is probably the #1 question I get about the Oaxaca coast – how do you get there? So I want to put together the best info I’ve gathered over many years about how to get to Puerto Escondido. This will mainly focus on the Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido, but I’ll also mention how to get

Oaxaca Coast Guide: The Best Beaches in Oaxaca for Every Travel Style

Beach Escapes, Cultural Destinations, Mexico, Nature, Oaxaca, Oaxaca Coast, Off-the-Beaten Path

The Oaxaca coast is full of different cove beaches and towns. The unique thing about this coastline is that every Oaxaca beach and town has a totally different vibe, so you can find a place for any type of traveler or travel style. So this Oaxaca coast guide is going to break down the best

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Zicatela & La Punta, Puerto Escondido Guide: Things to Do in Puerto Escondido, Restaurants + Where to Stay

Beach Escapes, Eat Well in Latin America, Food, Hiking, Hotel Reviews, Mexican Food + Mezcal, Mexico, Mexico Beaches, Nature, Oaxaca, Oaxaca Coast, Oaxacan Food + Mezcal

I visit La Punta Zicatela, Puerto Escondido often from my home in Oaxaca. I’ve gotten a good handle on all the best things to do in and around Puerto Escondido – including releasing baby turtles, cliffside walks, and the best swimming beach in town – so I wanted to share them here, along with some

5 Tips to Finding Budget Hotels and Hostels in Central America, South America and Mexico

Budget Travel Tips, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Lodging Tips, Mexico, Nicaragua, South America, Travel Planning Resources, Travel Tips

Are you scared of hostels? Do you fear pre-booking a budget hotel, only to walk into the bedroom and find stains on the sheets and cockroaches in the corner? Fear not, there are tons of great budget hotels and hostels in Central America, South America and Mexico. I’ve traveled through this region for years, staying

Coffee Beans and Bahias: Day Tripping on the Oaxacan Coast

Beach Escapes, Cultural Destinations, Mexican Food + Mezcal, Mexico, Mexico Beaches, Oaxaca, Oaxaca Coast, Off-the-Beaten Path, Travel Tips, Uncategorized

We haphazardly threw together a vague day-trip plan the night before – get up early, rent a car, and knock out three adventures – a boat tour of Chacahua lagoon, then on to the turtle sanctuary in Mazunte, and finally drive up high into the inland mountains to explore the tiny, coffee-growing village of Pluma

Surfers and Hippies find their Endless Summer: Puerto Escondido

Beach Escapes, Mexico, Oaxaca, Oaxaca Coast, Off-the-Beaten Path, Travel Tips

I’m not sure exactly when I became fascinated with surfer culture, but I think it was around the time I first saw Endless Summer, the wonderfully cheesy 60’s documentary with a bangin’ soundtrack about a couple of dudes who travel the world chasing the perfect wave. I was ready to buy a VW van and

Hotel Tip in…Puerto Escondido, Mexico

Beach Escapes, Budget Travel Tips, Hotel Reviews, Lodging Tips, Mexico, Mexico Beaches, Oaxaca

It’s rare to find a budget hotel with a great beach view directly from your room. So when booked a room at Hotel Buena Vista for $36/USD a night, I was thrilled. Our room was huge, with two beds, a kitchenette, private bathroom, and a huge balcony that overlooks Playa Zicatela below. I spent every