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Puerto Escondido’s liveliest beach offers attractions year-round with its big waves, international surf competitions, folk festivals and pulsating nightlife.

Puerto Escondido’s liveliest beach offers attractions year-round with its big waves, international surf competitions, folk festivals and pulsating nightlife.

Choose from a variety of water sports, watch dramatic sunsets and, in the right season, spot nesting sea turtles and migrating whales at this beach on Banderas Bay.

Marvel at the sculptures, golden décor and acclaimed paintings that decorate the entirety of this resplendent chapel sometimes called the Golden House.

View the public works of art, relax in one of the cafés and get a sense of the culture in this central plaza.

Watch fishermen bringing in the day’s catch, stay for the romantic sunset and enjoy the many activities on this scenic strip.

Shop for Mexican handicrafts, clothing and souvenirs at this busy downtown market. Enjoy cultural experiences such as folk music and dance performances. 

Choose from a variety of water sports, watch dramatic sunsets and, in the right season, spot nesting sea turtles and migrating whales at this beach on Banderas Bay.

Ascend the staircase to reach the romantic restaurant atop this cliff for the panoramic views of the ocean and its rocks.

Swim, surf big waves and work on your tan at this beautiful and quiet beach located along Mexico\'s Pacific shoreline.

The turbulent events of the Mexican Revolution and its impact on the nation come to life at this informative museum. 

The long sweep of golden sand is the perfect complement to the art galleries and handicraft markets at this South Coast Nayarit resort.

Presiding over the city of Cholula is one of the world’s largest pyramids, with an immense slope built up over centuries of religious devotion.

Puerto Escondido’s liveliest beach offers attractions year-round with its big waves, international surf competitions, folk festivals and pulsating nightlife.

Puerto Escondido’s liveliest beach offers attractions year-round with its big waves, international surf competitions, folk festivals and pulsating nightlife.

Gaze up at this giant X-shaped sculpture, which symbolizes the coming together and integration of Mexico’s indigenous and Spanish cultures.

Puerto Escondido’s liveliest beach offers attractions year-round with its big waves, international surf competitions, folk festivals and pulsating nightlife.

Enjoy many sun-filled hours on a beautiful beach that offers great surfing opportunities and lots of space for peaceful relaxation.

This quaint riverside town decorated with colonial monuments is a starting point for boat trips into the spectacular Cañon del Sumidero.

Start your day of sightseeing from this central park and then return in the afternoon to relax on one of its benches as you watch the world go by.