Oaxaca?s coast boasts several remarkable
natural attractions, because of its scenic beauty and extraordinary bays with
calm waters and pleasant tropical climate. Its beaches have fine, white sand,
offering visitors privacy and tranquillity as well as a range of water sports.
Bacocho Beach
The soft waves
and the blue-green water caress black rocks before breaking on the fine,
gray-colored sand of this gently inclined beach that is bordered by palm trees
and thorny underbrush. There are hotels, restaurants, and facilities for
renting water sports equipment and horses.
Embarcadero
Puerto Escondido
This beach is
ideal for skiing and sailing, and offers trained instructors on site.
Puerto
Angelito
Puerto Angelito is a sort of beautiful natural pool, since its
enclosed shape and clear waters make it ideal for gentle swimming. Professional
swimmers seeking more of a challenge will find waves of all sizes on the
beaches.
Zicatela
One of the
most popular beaches, whose tube-shaped waves reaching heights of up to 8 meters have made it
world famous. According to the experts, this beach has a suitability level of 4
for all levels of surfing. International surfing tournaments are held here in
August and November.
