Best Beaches in Oaxaca
The 14 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 5 guides that rank for "best beaches in oaxaca"
Named by 3 of 51. ZipoliteMexico's only official nudist beach, though clothing is optional and families visit too.A long, wide beach that faces open ocean, so it suits surfing and bodyboarding.
Named by 3 of 52. MazunteCalm water makes it one of the better Oaxaca beaches for swimming.Sits about 6 km west of Zipolite, so the two can be combined.
Named by 3 of 53. Zicatela (Puerto Escondido)The best-known beach in Puerto Escondido, famous for the powerful Mexican Pipeline wave.The biggest waves arrive in summer, roughly May to August.Named by 3 of 54. Bahías de HuatulcoA string of bays with wide boulevards and few foreign tourists.Recommended for snorkeling, about an hour's drive from Puerto Escondido.
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When to go
Travel guides most often name November to April as the best time to visit Oaxaca.
Questions people ask
- Does Oaxaca have nice beaches?
- Yes. One guide says the state has some of the best beaches in Mexico, with laid-back villages and surf breaks.
- Is it worth going to Mazunte?
- One guide describes Mazunte as a chill beach town whose calm water makes it good for swimming.
