Bahía Principal Travel Guide

San Pedro Mixtepec

A beach with palm trees and ocean waves.
A surfer riding a wave in the ocean.
A rocky coastline at sunset with a smooth water surface.
A surfer riding a wave in the ocean.
A man holding a surfboard on a beach at sunset.

Things to do

Manialtepec Lagoon Bioluminescence Cruise

Manialtepec Lagoon Bioluminescence Cruise from Puerto Escondido

£32
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Manialtepec Lagoon Bioluminescence Cruise from Puerto Escondido
Olive Ridley Turtle Release Experience

Olive Ridley Turtle Release Experience

£39
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Olive Ridley Turtle Release Experience
Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to Swim with Dolphins & Turtles

Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to see Dolphins and Marine Life

£31
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to see Dolphins and Marine Life
Baby Turtles Release Experience

Puerto Escondido's Baby Turtle Release Experience

£30
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Puerto Escondido's Baby Turtle Release Experience
Dolphin Watching Tour

Dolphin Watching Tour

£45
per adult
Dolphin Watching Tour
Puerto Escondido: Birds watching Lagoon Boat Tour

Puerto Escondido: Birds watching Lagoon Boat Tour

£47
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Puerto Escondido: Birds watching Lagoon Boat Tour
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Top hotels in Bahía Principal

Hotel Casablanca

Hotel Casablanca

3 out of 5
Avenida Perez Gasga 905 Puerto Escondido OAX
The price is £53 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£53
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hotel Casablanca
Nomad Beach House - Hostel

Nomad Beach House - Hostel

2 out of 5
andador alfonso perez gasga Puerto Escondido OAX
The price is £26 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£26
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hostel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Zicatela Beach and Puerto Angelito Beach ...
8.2/10 Very good! (105 reviews)
"It was too hot with just ceiling fan"

Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

Nomad Beach House - Hostel
Le Petit Puerto Escondido

Le Petit Puerto Escondido

2 out of 5
379 Soledad Sector Libertad Puerto Escondido Oax.
The price is £52 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£52
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and tour/ticket assistance. Popular attractions Zicatela Beach and Puerto Angelito ...
8.4/10 Very good! (134 reviews)
"I don’t want to back to that place"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

Le Petit Puerto Escondido
Hotel Suites Villasol

Hotel Suites Villasol

4 out of 5
Loma Bonita No. 2 Puerto Escondido OAX
The price is £70 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£70
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hotel Suites Villasol
Hotel Rockaway

Hotel Rockaway

3.5 out of 5
Calle del Morro s/n Puerto Escondido OAX
The price is £85 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
£85
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (949 reviews)
"We like the atmosphere and we felt very safe staying at this hotel."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Hotel Rockaway
UNICO LA PUNTA HOTEL BOUTIQUE

UNICO LA PUNTA HOTEL BOUTIQUE

3 out of 5
Alejandro Cárdenas Puerto Escondido Oax.
The price is £139 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
£139
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Zicatela Beach and Punta Zicatela are ...
UNICO LA PUNTA HOTEL BOUTIQUE
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Where to stay in Bahía Principal

Find the best Bahía Principal areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach with clear blue water, people swimming and walking on the shore, and a building on a hillside.

Puerto Escondido Centro

The beaches and restaurants are just a few features travellers like about Puerto Escondido Centro. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Zicatela Beach and Puerto Angelito Beach are a few top places to visit.

A coastal scene with rocky shores, clear blue water, and several small boats.

Hidalgo

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hidalgo and surrounding area, you can visit Zicatela Beach and Puerto Angelito Beach.

A turquoise beach with a row of colorful umbrellas and thatched-roof huts.

Carrizalillo

Carrizalillo might not have many top sights, but Zicatela Beach and Carrizalillo Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A beach with waves crashing onto the shore, a sandy beach, and a line of palm trees in the background.

Bacocho

If you're spending some time in Bacocho, Playa Coral and Bacocho Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal town with a bay, surrounded by mountains and dense greenery.

Rinconada

Check out the beaches, gardens and restaurants while spending some time in Rinconada. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Carrizalillo Beach or Puerto Angelito Beach.

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