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7 Reasons to Visit Puerto Escondido
We just got back from a sun-filled week in this rambunctious surf town, largely intact. Here are our seven favorite reasons to visit this jalapeno of a town.
To Party Like a Rock Star at Rockaway
If you’re looking to party with a beach-scene backdrop, Puerto Escondido is a great place to get your dance on for a few nights. It has lively bars, a couple of rowdy night clubs, as well as beach parties. The most lively times to visit are the religious holidays, from December 20th to January 5th and Easter weekend, when people from all over Mexico descend on Puerto Escondido to rage well into the dawn. The summers belong to foreigners, particularly in July, when a large influx of Australian surfers hit the beach.
The pool area at Hotel Rockaway
The most party-centric hotel in town is Hotel Rockaway. It has a Miami-meets-Greece feel to it; the rooms are modern, minimal and white; the floors are stylishly stained concrete; the walls are white stucco. The hotel is so close to several active nightspots that you won’t even need your own music — the area’s DJ’s play plenty loud enough to lend their tunes to the party in your hotel room — alllll night (bring good earplugs!).
The Penthouse at Hotel Rockaway in Puerto Escondido
The suite you’ll want to reserve is the penthouse, which comes with a private pool and a phenomenal view. If a rock star were to visit Puerto Escondido, this is where they’d stay. I can imagine plenty of people “makin’ it rain” in this “baller” suite. Not only is it by far the most private accommodation at Rockaway (the others all have balconies that face the other rooms), but you’ll be glad for the private pool mid-day.
The Penthouse’s private pool at Hotel Rockaway in Puerto Escondido
The suite is so complete, in fact, with its kitchen, living room, soaker tub, outdoor lounge area and a pool that overlooks the ocean, that you may find you rarely want to leave. It has a thatch roof, great lighting, and interesting art on the walls.
The Penthouse suite, with its patio and private pool, is great for entertaining
And whether you’re hungover or not, room service at Rockaway is simply delicious — we highly recommend the guacamole and mahi mahi, as well as their smoothies.
Room Service at Hotel Rockaway in Puerto Escondido
And to recover from all that partying, check out this next reason to visit:
Marissa Milan
That hotel room looks impressive. I love the photography! I also love that the culture there seems so cool. I’ll add it to my travel list.
Melani Kalev
Oh my, what a dream! I’d loved to take a yoga class there.
Sandra Brown
Oooooooooooh. I feel like hopping on a jet and going there now!
Zenab Bello-Osagie
I’m coming with you, girl! 😀
Christine Muchoe
Mexico was never one of my top travel destinations (maybe because the only part of Mexico I’ve been to is TIjuana) but I think I just fell in love with Puerto Escondido from reading this article. Seriously adding it to my travel list!
Rebecca Givens
I love Mexican food and this looks right up my alley – totally my speed. I’ll be making it my next big trip 🙂
WILLIAM HOLMAN
YOU MUST COME AGAIN AND VISIT THE OTHER SIDE OF TOWN…..RINCONADA…WONDERFUL RESTAURANTS….CARRIZALILLO BEACH, WHICH WAS NAMED ONE OF THE WORLD´S TOP BEACHES BY TRAVEL AND LEISURE MAGAZINE, AND ALL VERY LOW KEY FOR THE OLDER GROUP…..BILL, AKA MEMO
Sarah Evanston
LOL What’s with the SHOUTING?? 😉
WILLIAM HOLMAN
I LIVE IN PUERTO THE TOTAl YEAR….RINCONADA AREA….IT TRULY IS PARIDISE….VERY DIFFERENT FROM THE OTHER MEXICAN BEACH TOWNS…..VISIT US….YOU WILL BE WELCOME…..BILL HOLMAN
Hotel Rockaway
Hello Arabella! Come to rock on Hotel Rockaway! We expect you here! 🙂
Penni
I went to Puerto Escondido over 30 years ago and it certainly wasn’t like this. Only a few palm trees, one or two hammocks, lots of pelicans and a tiny guest house called El Rincon del Pacifico!
Julie Locke
We’ve been there before! I really enjoyed the dramatic sunset in Puerto Escondido. We explored countless scenic tropical beaches each unique in its own way. We also enjoyed surfing at Mexpipe which is the focal point of surfing in Mexico. I will surely go back there!
Jude Vargas
Looks like Puerto Escondido is on my travel bucket list 😀
You had me at jalapeno. And, of course, though I don’t surf, the beach is enough to get me somewhere. Also the food. I just love tasting local dishes.
Sarah Evanston
Spirulina looks great. I would go to Puerto Escondito just to go there! Maybe I’ll round up some friends and go in the summer, when the Aussies are there. Thanks for the suggestions 🙂
Francis Woods
Sarah – I want to go but can’t find friends to go with. Maybe we could just get a random group of girls together to go, and make new friends? 🙂
Hannah Meyers
Would love to join you guys! Haven’t been there and wouldn’t mind tagging along 😀
Gabby Williams
I’m super excited to check this place out. Just trying to decide on the hotel… Rockaway looks great, but I can’t seem to book that specific suite online, which makes me nervous. I like to know exactly what I’m getting! I’m also considering the rooms at Casa Corzo, but I can’t see photos of that online either…it does look really cool based on your article photos and their Facebook page… Which should I choose??
Hannah Mayers
I tried to book Rockaway’s penthouse and had the same problem. I can’t see how to book the penthouse online, and when I called it sounded too complicated to book over the phone. I finally gave up and booked Hotel Santa Fe instead. It’s on the other side of the strip and looks very charming — not as modern and swanky as Rockaway looks in this article though, so still a bit disappointed, but just really wanted to go to Puerto Escondido to try out the stuff from this article, so happy either way! 😉
Nicole Derseweh
I had the same issue with trying to book the penthouse. LAME! I forwarded this article to my best friend and we’re going to go together later next month. Australian surfers? Count me in!
Hilary Rowland
Sorry guys! I’ll tell the hotel and have them comment here. 😉
Farkem
The Rockaway’s complete remodeling has just been completed, and I’m sure there are loose ends which haven’t been tied up yet, since it was a very extensive remodel. I’d try again in a few weeks/months for booking.
Hotel Rockaway
Hello Nicole! There was a technical problem going on since the webpage was being redesigned. You can Toll Free 855-210-5856 too. Or inbox us at Hotel Rockaway in Facebook! We are located just in front of Zicatela Beach. Have a nice weekend!
Hotel Rockaway
Hello Gabby! There was possibly a technical problem that you encountered with, it should be fixed by now. You can Toll Free 855-210-5856 too. We are situated in front of Zicatela Beach! We expect you here!
http://www.hotelrockaway.com
Courtney Watson
Wow – that penthouse looks swanky! Great photography. Makes me want to visit ASAP (like, tomorrow… sigh)
Ansley Barrington
This looks like my vibe. I surf and have been around the world on surfing trips, but never to Puerto Escondido. I’m going to book this ASAP (and that dope suite at Rockstar — I mean, Rockaway Hotel!!)
Arabella Clarington
Wow – you make Puerto Escondido look like so much fun! Your photos are gorgeous. I’ll have to visit — Hotel Rockaway looks perfect for a (slightly younger, unencumbered) friend of mine. I’ll forward it along.