About Puerto Escondido
Puerto Escondido is a town on the Pacific coast of Oaxaca, in southern Mexico, and its best-known surf spot is the beach called Zicatela, on the south-east side of the town. The waves break over a steep sand bottom close to the shore and are often described as heavy and fast, which is why the spot is widely nicknamed the Mexican Pipeline. The largest surf usually arrives in the northern summer, commonly from around April to October, when swells travel up from storms in the South Pacific. Big-wave contests have been held here. Strong currents and the force of the waves lead many to describe Zicatela as a spot for experienced surfers only, while the smaller beaches around the town, such as Playa Principal and Playa Carrizalillo, are generally considered gentler.
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