| 1. The Puerto Escondido Airport is about ten minutes from the downtown harbor area. |
| 2. Playa Bacocho is a white sand beach bordered with huge granite boulders. |
| 3. The Bacocho community includes a school, hotels and popular residential retirement area. |
| 4. The Riconada community offers a commercial strip with full services for this popular retirement area. |
| 5. The emerald green Carrizalillo Cove borders the Riconada area - a must see and visit. |
| 6. Puerto Angelito is another hidden cove which is generally used by local families. |
| 7. Heading northwest from the harbor is an exciting cliff side walking trail below the Puerto Lighthouse. |
| 8 & 9. Playa Principle is the main beach and shopping area ("Audoquin") in the harbor area. |
| 10. The Hotel Santa Fe enjoys a prime beach front location within walking distance to harbor and Zicatela surf. |
| 11. Heading southeast along the white sand, half moon harbor cove leads to Playa Marinero and the main hotel area along Playa Zicatela. |
| 12. Playa Zicatela is also known as the "Mexican Pipeline" - a mecca for big wave riders and beginners alike. |