Cidade Turismo
Mexico

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Your trip to Zipolite.

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Zipolite – Oaxaca Destination Huatulco and Puerto Escondido about 265 km from Oaxaca

How to get there

  • Aeropuerto Internacional de Bahías de Huatulco (HUX) Huatulco · 45 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

From Huatulco it is about 60 km and from Puerto Escondido about 70 km via the coastal highway, with a turnoff at San Antonio or Pochutla. Shared taxis link Zipolite with Pochutla, Mazunte and Puerto Ángel.

How many days

One or two days, together with Mazunte.

When to go

From November to April the weather is usually dry. The waves tend to be strong year-round. In February a naturism festival takes place.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No. The village is explored on foot, and there are shared taxis to Mazunte and Pochutla.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

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One day in Zipolite
  1. Morning
    Playa de Zipolite

    Walk in the morning along Zipolite beach, with golden sand and rocks at the ends.

  2. Afternoon
    Puerto Ángel

    In the afternoon, go to Puerto Ángel, about 5 km away, and swim in the calm cove of Playa del Panteón.

  3. Late afternoon
    Sunset on the beach

    In the late afternoon, return to Zipolite to see the sunset at the western end of the beach.

  4. Evening
    Seaside dinner

    Dine at one of the restaurants on the main street, near the beach.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is Zipolite a naturist beach?

Naturism is tolerated in Zipolite, especially at the western end of the beach.

Can you swim in Zipolite?

The sea usually has strong waves and currents. Swim only where locals and lifeguards indicate.

Is Zipolite near Mazunte?

Yes, about 4 km.

Where to swim near Zipolite?

In Puerto Ángel, about 5 km away, and in the cove of San Agustinillo, near Mazunte.

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