Laid-back vibes, local cafés, beginner waves
La Punta Zicatela is the mellower southern end of the famous Zicatela beach. It's popular with long-term visitors, digital nomads, and beginner surfers. Great cafés, yoga studios, and a strong community vibe.
Fish Shack La Punta
A beloved hole-in-the-wall down a sandy beachside alley, famous for fish tacos, shrimp tacos, and fish sandwiches with homemade salsas. Long queues at peak hours — worth the wait.
Visit →Chicama
Peruvian-Oaxacan fusion restaurant in La Punta, celebrated for its ceviche, pisco sours, and creative seafood dishes in a lively, colourful atmosphere.
Lychee
Authentic Thai curries and pad thai in a shady outdoor space with colourful lanterns. Live music on Thursdays and Sundays. A La Punta institution.
Almoraduz
The most acclaimed restaurant in Puerto Escondido, recognised by the Michelin Guide. Offers a seasonal menu, a 5-course Menú Maíz, and a 10-course tasting menu — all rooted in Oaxacan ingredients.
Mama Malu
Affordable and well-loved local spot serving tlayudas, fried eggs, and Oaxacan-style coffee brewed in a clay pot with cinnamon, brown sugar, and orange peel.
Beginner Surf Lessons
La Punta's rocky point creates a natural break that calms the powerful Pacific swells, making it the ideal spot for first-time and intermediate surfers. Multiple schools operate here.
Yoga & Wellness Studios
La Punta has a thriving yoga scene with rooftop ocean-view studios, sunrise beach classes, and drop-in Hatha and Vinyasa sessions. Barbarenas eco retreat is a well-known option.
Sunset Watching on the Beach
La Punta's position at the southern end of Zicatela bay provides some of the best sunset views in Puerto Escondido, with the sky lighting up over the Pacific.
Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga
SUP yoga sessions on the calm waters at La Punta combine ocean views with balance challenges — offered by Paddle Surf Pto among others.
Baby Turtle Release
Seasonal turtle nesting along this stretch of coast means occasional turtle release events — ask locally for timing.
Michelin-Recognised Dining
Almoraduz brought Puerto Escondido onto the global fine-dining map while staying rooted in local Oaxacan ingredients. Booking ahead is essential.
Best Neighbourhood for Digital Nomads
Great cafés with Wi-Fi, yoga studios, surf schools, and a strong international community make La Punta the most popular long-stay neighbourhood in Puerto Escondido.
Fish Shack — A La Punta Icon
Locals and visitors agree: the fish tacos at Fish Shack in the beachside alley are among the best bites in all of Puerto Escondido.