Located on the Oaxacan coast, Puerto Escondido is fast becoming a popular tourist destination within Mexico. It’s most popular tourists include backpackers, divers, surfers, wildlife-spotters and Mexican families. Zicatela Beach is considered one of the top surfing destinations. Skilled surfers often try to attempt the ‘Mexican Pipeline’. Of course, you don’t have to be a surfer to enjoy Puerto Escondido’s beaches - Carrizalillo Beach is a much more laid-back strip that is popular for sunbathing and swimming. Animal-lovers can enjoy all kinds of activities in Puerto Escondido including watching turtle-nesting from July to December and whale-watching from January to April. You can also go swimming with dolphins or take a tour through the swamps looking for crocodiles. At night, Puerto Escondido is known to come to life. It’s fast becoming a popular party city for those on a budget - you’ll find plenty of beach bars and nightclubs with fair prices. It could also be worth looking into motorcycle hire or scooter hire so that you can tour some of the other local cities in the state of Oaxaca. A motorbike is a great way to explore this region - you can check out the historic city of Oaxaca, relax on the beaches of Huatulco, take in beautiful sunsets in the fishing village of Puerto Angel, go surfing in Salina Cruz or explore the Mitla archaeological ruins. Quad hire could be another option for seeing these places. Puerto Escondido has its own airport, although many people travelling here fly into Oaxaca International Airport. There is a ferry port in Puerto Escondido that links other towns along the coast.