La Barra

Santa María Colotepec

Photo by Kay Hodgetts
Photo by Kay Hodgetts

Popular places to visit

Zicatela Beach which includes general coastal views and a beach bar

Zicatela Beach

Puerto Escondido’s liveliest beach offers attractions year-round with its big waves, international surf competitions, folk festivals and pulsating nightlife.

Zicatela Beach

Punta Zicatela

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Punta Zicatela during your travels in Brisas de Zicatela.

Punta Zicatela

Marinero Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Marinero Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Santa María Colotepec. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Marinero Beach

Things to do

Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to Swim with Dolphins & Turtles

Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to see Dolphins and Marine Life

$44
per adult
Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to see Dolphins and Marine Life
Turtle Release Escobilla Sanctuary

Turtle Release Escobilla Sanctuary and crocs in Ventanilla.

$42
per adult
Turtle Release Escobilla Sanctuary and crocs in Ventanilla.
Dolphin Watching Tour

Dolphin Watching Tour

$60
per adult
Dolphin Watching Tour
Manialtepec Lagoon Bioluminescence Cruise

Manialtepec Lagoon Bioluminescence Cruise from Puerto Escondido

$42
per adult
Manialtepec Lagoon Bioluminescence Cruise from Puerto Escondido
Olive Ridley Turtle Release Experience

Olive Ridley Turtle Release Experience

$44
per adult
Olive Ridley Turtle Release Experience
Spotted Dolphins

Dolphin Watching in Puerto Escondido

$50
per adult
Dolphin Watching in Puerto Escondido
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La Barra Hotel Deals

Casona Sforza

Casona Sforza

4 out of 5
La Barra, Santa María Colotepec, Puerto Escondido, OAX
The price is $390 total per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
$390 total
per night
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free breakfast, free valet parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Zicatela Beach and Puerto ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (90 reviews)
"I’m in love with this place!! The staff, my room and the restaurant!! Excellent service and the delicious food"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Casona Sforza
La Barra Resorts

La Barra Resorts

3.5 out of 5
Diamante, Santa Maria Colotepec, OAX
The price is $113 total per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
$113 total
per night
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Zicatela Beach ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Thanks for everything 👍"

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2025

La Barra Resorts
Hotel Rockaway

Hotel Rockaway

3.5 out of 5
Calle del Morro s/n, Playa Zicatela, Puerto Escondido, OAX
The price is $98 total per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
$98 total
per night
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (756 reviews)
"Muy cómodo y bonito el hotel, cerquitititita de la playa Zicatela (a unos 3 min caminando), la cama muy cómoda, el staff muy amable. Único detallito (si lo quieren contar como tal, es que no hay casi opciones de comida en el menú, y la verdad la comida no es tan buena en el hotel)"

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

Hotel Rockaway
Hotel Suites Villasol

Hotel Suites Villasol

4 out of 5
Loma Bonita No. 2, Fraccionamiento Bacocho, Puerto Escondido, OAX
The price is $85 total per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
$85 total
per night
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (853 reviews)
"Amazing comfortable rooms, it wpuld just be grat if the bathrooms had any ventalition (like an air extractor or a window)."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

Hotel Suites Villasol
Hotel Camino Del Sol

Hotel Camino Del Sol

3 out of 5
Carretera Costera Km 1.5, Fracc Granjas del Pescador, Puerto Escondido, OAX
The price is $62 total per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
$62 total
per night
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (333 reviews)
"good rate"

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

Hotel Camino Del Sol
Posada Real Puerto Escondido

Posada Real Puerto Escondido

3.5 out of 5
Blvd Benito Juarez 1, Fraccionamiento Bacocho, Puerto Escondido, OAX
The price is $165 total per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
$165 total
per night
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
7.4/10 Good! (829 reviews)
"Everything was amazing. Loved that the food was authentic to the local culture. Super sweet and accommodating!"

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2025

Posada Real Puerto Escondido
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Other neighborhoods around La Barra

Sunsets over Pacific Ocean are one of those romantic moments that every girl would die for. Puerto Escondido

La Punta

If you're spending some time in La Punta, Zicatela Beach and Punta Zicatela are top sights worth seeing.

La Punta
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Emiliano Zapata

4/5(1 area review)

Emiliano Zapata might not have many top sights, but Zicatela Beach and Punta Zicatela are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Emiliano Zapata
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Los Tamarindos

While there might not be top attractions in Los Tamarindos, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Zicatela Beach and Punta Zicatela.

Los Tamarindos
Playa Zicatela in Puerto Escondido, Mexico is one of the best surfing spots in the world.

Central Zicatela

Central Zicatela might not have many top sights, but Zicatela Beach and Marinero Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Central Zicatela
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Lázaro Cárdenas

5/5(1 area review)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lázaro Cárdenas and surrounding area, you can visit Zicatela Beach and Marinero Beach.

Lázaro Cárdenas
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