La Punta

Santa María Colotepec

Photo by Konrad Woźniak
Photo by Konrad Woźniak

Popular places to visit

Zicatela Beach which includes general coastal views and a beach bar

Zicatela Beach

4.5/5(52 reviews)

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

4/5(13 reviews)

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

$40
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

$43
per adult
Olive Ridley Turtle Release Experience
Spotted Dolphins

Dolphin Watching in Puerto Escondido

$50
per adult
Dolphin Watching in Puerto Escondido
See all activities in Santa María Colotepec

La Punta Hotel Deals

Hotel Rockaway

Hotel Rockaway

3.5 out of 5
Calle del Morro s/n, Playa Zicatela, Puerto Escondido, OAX
$81 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Aug 7 to Aug 8
$96 total
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Total includes taxes and fees
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! (723 reviews)
"Very close to the beach and convince location. Kids love the nice and spacious pools."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Hotel Rockaway
Hotel Suites Villasol

Hotel Suites Villasol

4 out of 5
Loma Bonita No. 2, Fraccionamiento Bacocho, Puerto Escondido, OAX
$74 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
$89 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total includes taxes and fees
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! (811 reviews)
"Very nice and relaxing place"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 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
$49 nightly
The price is $60 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$60 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total includes taxes and fees
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! (313 reviews)
"Love this hotel. Near everything and easy access to the beach"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Hotel Camino Del Sol
Casona Sforza

Casona Sforza

4 out of 5
La Barra, Santa María Colotepec, Puerto Escondido, OAX
$338 nightly
The price is $402 total per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
$402 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Total includes taxes and fees
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! (86 reviews)
"Omg entire staff very welcoming. Super nice staff. Highly recommend this place. It’s away from the city very private area. They really take care of you"

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

Casona Sforza
Hotel Santa Fe

Hotel Santa Fe

4 out of 5
Calle Del Morro S/N, Puerto Escondido, OAX
$136 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$162 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (927 reviews)
"Staff was very nice and friendly."

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Hotel Santa Fe
Posada Real Puerto Escondido

Posada Real Puerto Escondido

3.5 out of 5
Blvd Benito Juarez 1, Fraccionamiento Bacocho, Puerto Escondido, OAX
$112 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$136 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total includes taxes and fees
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! (814 reviews)
"It was a very nice property. Nice beach. Very nice staff. The upper cliffside pool was closed for maintenace. However, they were working on updating the appearance, which it needed."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Posada Real Puerto Escondido
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Other neighborhoods around 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
baby turtle time

La Barra

While La Barra might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Punta Zicatela and Zicatela Beach.

La Barra
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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