Top 5 Insider Tips For Flying to Huatulco

Every year oceanside condo and home rentals gain popularity in Mexico and specifically in our beautiful Huatulco region on the Southern Pacific coastline.  Not only does a Mexico Vacation Rental offer an opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture and cook your own fresh local food, it also allows you to stay with family and friends […]

Playa La Entrega

Playa La Entrega lies toward the outer edge of bahia Santa Cruz, Huatulco. During the sixteenth century the bays of Huatulco were the main seaport for the Spanish Viceroy. In 1831, former President, and Mexican hero, Vicente Guerrero, fell victim to treacherous betrayal on Playa La Entrega initiating it’s name, which means  ‘deliverance’. In 1849, Benito […]

The Flavors of Mexico; Zapotec Cuisine

Zapotec Cooking

Abigail Mendoza, the famous cook of the zapotec   She is going to receive you with a smile, like it or not. She and her sisters serve at Tlamanalli, a small zapotec restaurant- kitchen in Teotitlán del Valle, 35 km of Oaxaca. Her kitchen is gorgeous, a powerhouse of images that encapsulate the reading of […]

Bahia Maguey

Bahia Maguey is the perfect beach to spend the day.  Whether it be relaxing on the fine white sand or swimming in the clear, warm Pacific waters, this is one beach you don’t want to miss.  The name Maguey is one of the most representative plants in Mexican culture and is the plant used to make […]

Guidelines for Safe Eating in Oaxaca

Safe Eating in Oaxaca

    Street Food   Street food is okay; you can drink the water in restaurants; salads are safe; and you can even ask for ice in your Coke. There. I’ve said it. But of course there’s more, and expanded explanations are warranted.   So here they are, rules for eating all that Oaxacan gastronomy […]

How To Eat Like a Local in Huatulco Mexico

Local Eating in Huatulco

When you’re traveling to Mexico, you won’t want to miss out on the delicious fare that awaits! From taco stands to ma-and-pop restaurants, you’ll get a taste for authentic flavors that are missing in the touristy establishments.   Now’s your chance to eat like a local, to enjoy Mexican recipes have been passed down from […]

Playa Manzanillo

Playa Manzanillo

Playa Manzanillo is located west of the lighthouse in Puerto Escondido. Of Puerto Escondido’s seven beaches, Playa Manzanillo, is one of the safest for swimming. It’s also one of the best for snorkeling as it offers a nice sandy ocean floor with calm, clear waters. To get to Playa Manzanillo, head west from the lighthouse and […]

Playa Principal Puerto Escondido

Playa Principal Puerto Escondido

Playa Principal is the main beach that parallels the pedestrian-only portion of Puerto Escondido’s Adoquin, a cobblestone road for tourists. Playa Principal Puerto Escondido is the main beach and the hub of fishing, boating and water taxi activities. Pick up some fresh fish from local fisherman at dawn or hire a tourist boat for a […]

La Punta

La Punta

The point or La Punta is located in the southernmost section of Playa Zicatela at the southern end of the beach.  The rocky outcrop, also referred to as The Point features a lighthouse and a number of homes spread across a wide area. Favored by surfers from all over the world, this great beach offers a […]

Playa Carrizalillo

Playa Carrizalillo

Playa Carrizalillo is without a doubt one of the most beautiful beaches in Puerto Escondido. Located west of Zicatela, this small 300 meter bay is accessed by a newly built stone staircase. Although it is a bit of a slope and walk to get to, Playa Carrizalillo truly does not disappoint those seeking a peaceful, relaxing day at […]