Zipolite Beach is Oaxaca's Quiet Pacific Coast Beach

Zipolite Beach is Oaxaca's Quiet Pacific Coast Beach

Zipolite Beach is Oaxaca's quietest Pacific Coast Beach
with ample Lodging options.
Right on the beach find Posada San Cristobal at the
west end and several others that offer rooms,
restaurants, and beach dining in a rustic setting.
Camping on the beach is available at the eastern end

Camping.

Camping as low as 25 Pesos per
person is located about two blocks
east of the Posada San Cristobal right
on the beach.

Oaxaca's Pacific Coast beaches
include Puerto Escondido, Mazunte,
Puerto Angel, and Zipolite. These
beaches never see crowds except
during the August and November
surfing competitions at Puerto
Escondido and again during
Christmas/ New Years week and
during Easter week.

Zipolite's nude-optional beach is one
of the few places in Mexico were public
nudity is allowed.

From Zipolite you can cab or
Collective cab (Camioneta) to
Puerto Angel for small waves. Go
in the other direction for Mazunte
where you can find Eco touring and
the Turtle Museum and rescue
project.

Zipolite Pacific Coast Beach

Lodging

Zipolite offers a good selection of lodging
options on one of Oaxaca's quietest and
best beaches.
A long-time favorite is Posada San
Cristobal right on the beach with a
restaurant, bar, hammock, and lifeguard.
station nearby for 150- 200 pesos.
$12-$20 USD per night.

A new building at Posada San Cristobal
offers modern rooms and parking for 50
USD.

Lodging is available at several hotels on
the beach for $15 -$20 a night USD
except during holidays such as Easter
and Christmas.

Posada Lodging, Hostel

For independent travelers the
Posada Shambala offers
inexpensive accommodations and a
great view.

Air Service

Zipolite Beach can be reached by air from Oaxaca's airport (OAX)
to Puerto Escondido's airport and then on OCC bus, Estrella Blanca
Bus, local bus or collective taxi southeast along the coast to
Pochutla. From Pochutla a short taxi ride reaches Zipolite Beach.

First Class Bus

First Class Bus service via OCC Bus leaves the first class terminal
in Oaxaca City for Huatulco, and then Pochutla. (10 hours)

Second Class bus service

Second class bus service leaves Oaxaca City's Second Class
terminal and goes over the mountains to Puerto Escondido or to
Pochutla. (8 hours)
Van service
Frequent vans makes a run to Pochutla. (6 hours) for 120 pesos.
The mountain driving can be tough on those prone to motion
sickness.
OCC buses from the ADO terminal in Oaxaca City avoid the steep
mountain roads.

Transportation to Oaxaca's Zipolite Beach

Oaxaca Puerto-Escondido-Surfing-Zicatela-Beach August-November competition

Reach Zipolite from San Cristobal de las Casas and Acapulco:

Bus Routes

Three Different Bus Routes reach the beach areas of Zipolite, Puerto Escondido, Mazunte, and Huatulco on
Oaxaca's Pacific Coast.

Coastal Route, Acapulco

A coastal route follows Route 200 between Acapulco and Huatulco with stops in Pochutla and Puerto
Escondido. Estrella Blanca Buses run first Class service, 8-10 trips daily along coastal Route 200

Isthmus Route

The Isthmus Route is well traveled by visitors to Palenque who make Zipolite a stop along their trip. OCC
buses serve Salina Cruz. ADO serves to Villahermosa and Palenque from there.

San Cristobal Chiapas Route

OCC Buses offer first class service to Pochutla from San Cristobal de las Casas via Salina Cruz or
Huatulco. From Huatulco the route then goes northwest along the Pacific coast to Pochutla (Zipolite stop)
and then to Puerto Escondido.

Zipolite Beach Lodging Considerations:
Look for mosquito protection, either a mosquito net over the bed or screens on the
windows. Ask about these options: a ceiling fan, wifi, hot water, restaurant with bar,
secure parking.