by Erin May | Feb 26, 2013 | Area Attractions, Beaches of the Oaxaca Coast
4 miles west of Puerto Angel is Playa Zipolite (see-poh-LEE-tay), a beach community best known for its amazing waves and ‘hippie’ culture. Zipolite is a nearly pristine beach about forty meters wide and 2km long, with medium grain gold colored sand and blue-green...
by Erin May | Jan 1, 2013 | Area Attractions, Beaches of the Oaxaca Coast
Nestled into the rugged cliffs and tropical vegetation is La Boquilla, a beautiful protected bay with clear waters & white sand. The Bahia de la Luna restaurant is located on the beautiful beach under thatched palapas and coco palms. Specializing in freshly...
by Erin May | Sep 26, 2012 | Area Attractions, Beaches of the Oaxaca Coast
West of Puerto Angel is the beautiful Playa Mazunte, about a 20-minute drive from the Viewpoint condo and 1km from playa San Agustinillo. “Mazunte” is derived from a Nahuatl phrase, “maxotetia” meaning “please deposit eggs here” and is famous for the sea turtles that...
by Erin May | Sep 16, 2012 | Area Attractions, Beaches of the Oaxaca Coast
About a mile East of Viewpoint is the sleepy beach of Playa Estacahuite (ay-stah-kah-WEE-tay). This tight cove shelters you from the currents of the Pacific Ocean and has great little coral nooks making it great for snorkeling and swimming. The 300 foot beach has...
by Erin May | Mar 17, 2012 | Area Attractions, Beaches of the Oaxaca Coast
Located 2 miles west of Mazunte and 20 minutes from the Viewpoint development is the small remote seaside village of Playa Ventanilla. To get there take Highway 175 from Viewpoint, turn at the Playa Ventanilla sign and drive 2 miles west towards the beach. Ventanilla...
