Central Zicatela

Santa María Colotepec

Photo by Penny Smith
Photo by Penny Smith

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

Baby Turtles Release Experience

Puerto Escondido's Baby Turtle Release Experience

$40
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Puerto Escondido's Baby Turtle Release Experience
Comet tip

Oaxaca Beaches Day Tour

$437
per traveler
Oaxaca Beaches Day Tour
3-Hour Whale Watching Experience in Puerto Escondido

3-Hours Dolphin and Whale Watching in Puerto Escondido

$60
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
3-Hours Dolphin and Whale Watching in Puerto Escondido
Manialtepec Lagoon Bioluminescence Cruise

Manialtepec Lagoon Bioluminescence Cruise from Puerto Escondido

$42
per adult
Manialtepec Lagoon Bioluminescence Cruise from Puerto Escondido
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
Complete Temazcal Treatment

Puerto Escondido: Complete Temazcal Treatment

$66
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Puerto Escondido: Complete Temazcal Treatment
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Central Zicatela Hotel Deals

Hotel Rockaway

Hotel Rockaway

3.5 out of 5
Calle del Morro s/n, Playa Zicatela, Puerto Escondido, OAX
$83 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
$98 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with 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! (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
Blater Hotel

Blater Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Calle Del Morro S/N Col. Santa Maria, Santa Maria Colotepec, Oaxaca
$116 nightly
The price is $138 total per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
$138 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Zicatela Beach and Puerto Angelito ...
9/10 Wonderful! (30 reviews)
"Limpio, agradable para vacacionar"

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Blater Hotel
Hotel Surf Olas Altas

Hotel Surf Olas Altas

3 out of 5
Av. del Morro No. 310, Puerto Escondido, OAX
$83 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from Oct 30 to Oct 31
$101 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Zicatela Beach and Puerto Angelito ...
8/10 Very Good! (432 reviews)
"all was great!!!"

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2025

Hotel Surf Olas Altas
Casa Leah Puerto Escondido

Casa Leah Puerto Escondido

4.5 out of 5
Av. Del Morro, Playa Zicatela, Entre Calle Huayacan /Calle Vista Al Mar, Puerto Escondido, OAX
Fully refundable
$101 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
$120 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury apartment in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Zicatela Beach and ...
7.8/10 Good! (19 reviews)
"I loved the place and listening the sound of the waves relaxes your mind. The personal very welcoming and friendly."

Reviewed on May 16, 2025

Casa Leah Puerto Escondido
Grand Casalet

Grand Casalet

2 out of 5
Calle Jazmines esquina Jacarandas, Puerto Escondido, OAX
Stay at this hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Popular attractions Zicatela Beach and Puerto Angelito Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (53 reviews)
"Great location, and nixe rooms with ac"

Reviewed on May 3, 2025

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Grand Casalet
Hotel Familiar Abejac

Hotel Familiar Abejac

2.5 out of 5
Playa Zicatela, Puerto Escondido, Oax.
$37 nightly
The price is $44 total per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
$44 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Zicatela Beach and Puerto Angelito Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Todo muy bien solonlas puertas de los baños deben tener privacidad total y no solo parcial"

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

Hotel Familiar Abejac
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Other neighborhoods around 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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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
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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
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
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
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Central Zicatela

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