Best Beaches
Trip Ideas
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Best Overall
- San Agustinillo near Puerto Ángel
- Playa Entrega near Huatulco
- Playa Manzanillo near Puerto Escondido
Best Surf-Fishing
- Bahía Chahue near Huatulco
- Playa Bachoco near Puerto Escondido
Best Snorkeling
- Playa Estacahuite near Puerto Ángel
- Playa Manzanillo near Puerto Escondido
Best Surfing
- Playa Zipolite near Puerto Ángel
- Playa Zicatela near Puerto Escondido
Best Sunsets
- Playa Zipolite near Puerto Ángel
- Playa La Ventanilla near Puerto Ángel
- Bahía Tangolunda near Huatulco
- Playa Zicatela near Puerto Escondido
Best for Kids
- Playa Panteón near Puerto Ángel
- Bahía el Maguey near Huatulco
- Playa Principal at Puerto Escondido
Best for Camping
- Playa Zipolite near Puerto Ángel
- El Playon at Bahía San Agustín near Huatulco
Most Pristine
- Playa La Ventanilla near Puerto Ángel
- Bahía Chachacual near Huatalco
- Playa Carrizalillo near Puerto Escondido
Most Intimate
- Bahía El Organo near Huatulco
- Playa Carrizalillo near Puerto Escondido
Most Spectacular
- Bahía Cacaluta near Huatulco
© Bruce Whipperman from Moon Oaxaca, 5th edition
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