Puerto Angelito Oaxaca – Visitor’s Guide (2024)

Puerto Angelito Oaxaca is one of the best beaches in Puerto Escondido and definitely not to be missed during your visit!

Featuring a small idyllic cove filled with a few fishing boats, a dozen beach bars, and calm waters making it the perfect location for a day of beach bumming, swimming, and snorkeling.

I have put together this complete guide to Playa Puerto Angelito Puerto Escondido including how to get there, the best time to visit, and what to expect when you arrive.

QUICK ANSWERS: PUERTO ANGELITO OAXACA

Let’s start this guide with all the essentials you should know, from the Puerto Angelito location to how to get there and more.

WHERE IS PUERTO ANGELITO?

Puerto Angelito Oaxaca is located in the heart of Puerto Escondido and it’s easily accessible by a tar-sealed road that leads right down to the jump-off point at the edge of the cliffs.

Click here to see the location on Google Maps.

HOW TO GET TO PUERTO ANGELITO?

If you have your own car or scooter rental, it’s a 10-minute drive or a 1-hour walk to Angelito Beach from the main tourist area of Zicatela.

The entrance is situated at the end of the parking lot which is where you will find a dirt trail leading down the hill, emerging on the golden sands of Playa Angelito Puerto Escondido Oaxaca.

WHAT IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT PUERTO ANGELITO?

Puerto Angelito Beach can be visited at any time of the day, though around lunchtime is at its peak with crowds of people filling the cove and the beach bars. It can be quite hard to find an empty beach umbrella in the shade at this time of day.

I recommend getting down to the beach between 8 am and 9 am to score a good spot along the beachfront and enjoy it before the crowds hit.

Also, late afternoon around 4 pm is a nice time to visit as it won’t be so hot under the midday sun. 

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WHAT TO EXPECT AT PUERTO ANGELITO

There are not one but two epic beaches that lie in the same crescent-shaped bay at this location.

One is, of course, Puerto Angelito Oaxaca and the other is Playa Manzanillo. Depending on what you feel like doing, each end of the bay offers something different for everyone.

Playa Angelito is good for grabbing a bite to eat and drink from one of the beachfront venues that’ll remind you of the great restaurants in Oaxaca, exploring the rocky headland on the northern end, swimming in the calm waters in the bay, or joining in on a boat tour along the coastline of Puerto Escondido.

There are a number of boat operators offering tours up and down the coastline and to other nearby beaches for around 150 MXN per person and also banana boat rides for 80 MXN per person.

So if you’re up for a fun-fuelled adventure, this is the perfect opportunity to get your fix!

Snorkeling and free-diving are also popular activities to do boasting beautiful corals, an abundance of marine life, warm waters, and great visibility underneath the surface.

PLAYA MANZANILLO

From Angelito Beach, walk to the southern end of the bay and around the rocky outcrops to reach Playa Manzanillo.

Featuring another secluded cove lined with swaying coconut palms and a few beach shacks serving up ice-cold beers, and local cuisine and it boasts the ultimate laid-back beach vibes!

There are fewer boats in the cove at Playa Manzanillo and it’s ideal to go swimming here as opposed to Playa Angelito.

There are no waves, the water is calm and perfect for going for a dip to cool off!

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BEST TIME TO VISIT PUERTO ESCONDIDO

Puerto Escondido has only two seasons, the wet season and the dry season.

The wet season in Puerto Escondido is typically between the months of June and October and the dry season is between November and May.

Puerto Escondido can be visited year-round as the average temperature during the day is 27°C and it rarely goes below 20°C at night. 

The high season in Puerto Escondido is during the winter months (the dry season) between November and May which sees a large number of tourists and prices are usually inflated during this time.

I recommend visiting Puerto Escondido during the summer (the wet season) between June and October when there are fewer tourists, prices for food and accommodation are lower and it’s sunny every day with the occasional downpour in the evening.

GETTING AROUND PUERTO ESCONDIDO

The easiest, cheapest, and best way to get around Puerto Escondido is on foot. Depending on which part of town you end up staying, all of the beaches, bars, restaurants, and shops are within 1-hours walking distance.

If your legs are painted on, it’s possible to rent a bicycle or a motorized scooter for the day and make your way around all of the tourist spots in Puerto Escondido at your own pace.

Bicycle rentals are around 50 MXN per hour and scooter rental is around 400 MXN per day, both options can typically be booked through your accommodation.

Taxis are another option for getting around Puerto Escondido which costs as little as 50 MXN for a 10-minute drive from one end of town to the other.

And last but not least are the Collectivos (shared taxi vans) which zip around town on a daily basis from dawn to dusk for as little as 7 pesos.

WHAT TO PACK FOR PUERTO ESCONDIDO

When visiting Puerto Escondido, here is a list of items I highly recommend bringing with you:

FINAL THOUGHTS – PLAYA PUERTO ANGELITO OAXACA

I hope you enjoyed reading this article and if you have any questions about Playa Puerto Angelito Oaxaca, please leave me a comment below this post and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

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