Travel Guide to Fiestas de Noviembre in Puerto Escondido

Date: October 26-November 30, 2018 Dates and times are subject to change without notice.

Mexico Tourism Board: The official Visit Mexico website offers travel and vacation information on the state of Oaxaca including Puerto Escondido.

Hotels: Many of the hotels in Puerto Escondido offer low season rates until the end of October and sometimes into November. Check our post on Finding a Hotel, Apartment or Vacation Rental in Puerto Escondido for a listing of resources  or go directly to these recommended hotels.

Casamar Hotel Suites

Stay away from the crowds at Casamar Suites in Puerto Escondido

Located in the Brisas de Zicatela neighbourhood, this small hotel is a collection of low rise apartments with kitchens and a freeform pool set among tropical landscaped gardens. A good option away from the crowds and loud music, it’s still walking distance (along the beach) to the main Zicatela strip.

Check for best prices  at Casamar Hotel Suites 

Hotel Santa Fe

Stay in the heart of the action on Calle de Morro on Zicatela Beach

Steps to Marinero and Zicatela beaches, this pretty pink hotel has graced the western corner of Zicatela Beach since 1981 and is the city’s grand dame when it comes to atmosphere. A lush courtyard, with graceful wrought iron and curved stairways lead to secluded rooms and spacious suites, all with AC and the amenities of a top hotel.  The onsite restaurant is a destination of its own, featuring fine vegetarian fare. You’re close to all the Fiestas de Noviembre action here.  

Check for the best prices at  Hotel Santa Fe 

Hotel Ines

After a day of sun and fun on Zicatela Beach it’s just steps to your room at Beach Hotel Ines. This spacious hotel with a shady courtyard centred around a large pool offers a range of accommodation choices from budget cabanas to large, 2 bedroom suites with kitchenettes and ocean views. Night security adds to peace-of-mind. It’s also home to Deep Blue Dive, offering whale and dolphin watching, snorkeling and scuba diving excursions.

Hotel Suites Villasol

Hang out around the pool at Villasol’s Beach Club

This budget-friendly hotel in the Bacocho neighbourhood is far enough away from the main action that it’s relatively quiet. Hotel guests also enjoy access to the Villasol Beach Club ( via shuttle) featuring a freeform swimming pool, Happy Hour, a swim-up bar and loungers overlooking Bacocho Beach.

Check for the best prices at Hotel Suites Villasol.

Quinta Carrizalillo

These breezy suites with a fab location  offers one of the best values in the Rinconada neighbourhood. The spacious rooms come with full kitchens, AC, terrace/balconies, TV and spacious living areas which invite long-stays. The large rooftop palapa deck is well-positioned for sunset watching and the small but inviting main-level pool is sparkling clean. Reserve well in advance for one of the rooms on the upper levels. 

Check for the best prices at Quinta Carrizalillo.

Vivo Resorts

Enjoy a secluded long beach and luxury at Vivo Resorts

With the sound of the waves rather than the boom-boom of music, you’ll definitely enjoy get a good nights’ sleep at this luxury condominium resort with sprawling swimming pools, villas and suites located 30 minutes outside of Puerto Escondido but accessible via handy shuttles to town.

Check for the best prices at  Vivo Resorts.

Where to Eat:

Another great reason to visit Puerto Escondido in November is that many of the restaurants that closed for the summer, have reopened so food fans have many more options to choose from. A great place to eat at the beach also happens to have been the Grand Prize winner at the previous Muestra Gastronómica I participated in.

Judges, dignitaries and officiants – Pablo Carrasco, Keith Reid, me, Presidente Municipal Electo Roberto Grados, Chef Aldo Cervantes and more

If you want to eat at La Palapa de Carrasco,  you can find then at the far right after you descend the stairs at Playa Manzanillo. They are the final restaurant in the first row of beach palapas. Watch for their sign.

One of the dishes from 1st place winner La Palapa de Carrasco