“Rise & shine, get your boards ready.” That’s the motto I woke as much as every single day throughout my keep in Puerto Escondido. Nestled simply steps away from one of the most gorgeous seashores on the town, I used to be in a position to get pleasure from the early morning swells of the serene Bahía often known as Playa Carrizalillo.
I got here to Puerto Escondido as a Mexican American traveler in search of a extra native expertise. Born in Mexico City and now primarily based in New York, I’ve lengthy felt the pull to discover the lesser-known corners of the nation that formed my roots. Having heard about this city for years from household and pals, I used to be eager on seeing it for myself and forming my very own opinion. What I discovered exceeded all expectations; Puerto Escondido turned out to be the excellent respite from metropolis life, providing me a much-needed reset.
I started my journey on the Zicatela seashore facet, staying with pals for the weekend. After that, I moved to my Airbnb in Rinconada to expertise a special neighborhood and acquire some independence. When I initially searched Airbnb listings, I used to be targeted on locations close to La Punta, as that’s the place I used to be informed I’d discover the finest seashore, bars, and eating places. But after arriving and getting a greater really feel for the city, I expanded my search—and I’m so glad I did.
The Airbnb had every little thing I wanted: sturdy Wi-Fi, a working house, a private pool, scorching water (not at all times a given!), a spacious dwelling space, and it was only a brief stroll to Playa Carrizalillo, the place I surfed and swam each day. Bonus: It had wonderful opinions, and availability lined up completely with my schedule.
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Alex Carignan
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Alex Carignan
Airbnb
Puerto Escondido loft
Driving up the marine-life-named road, I used to be instantly struck by the calm vibe—low colonial-style buildings painted in sort colours that swept any worries away. Just two blocks from the full of life Boulevard Benito Juarez, the road felt peaceable, protected, and full of character. As I walked via the condo gate I couldn’t assist however really feel like an area.
Check-in was seamless, and the home matched the itemizing completely—white exterior, distinctive crimson gate, and easy-to-follow directions. We selected the penthouse loft, which comfortably match two friends. One factor to notice is that the loft is on the third ground, accessible by way of two common staircases and one small spiral staircase. This might pose a problem for some, particularly when carrying luggage. However, as soon as previous the preliminary climb, the spiral staircase provides a novel attraction to the condo. The loft’s open structure includes a absolutely stocked kitchen, an island, a contemporary eating desk that seats six, an L-shaped sofa, and a separate desk for distant work. It felt like a house—cozy, however spacious sufficient to really feel like a real dwelling house, not only a place to crash. The massive home windows introduced in tons of pure gentle, particularly pretty at sundown, with views of the ocean on one facet and the quaint streets beneath on the different.
But the actual gem of this Airbnb was its location. Just a stone’s throw from the seashore and a brief stroll from the coronary heart of city, it couldn’t have been higher located. I fell into an ideal routine: morning surf periods earlier than the workday, conferences, a noon stroll to seize meals, and a productive workday adopted by golden-hour explorations.