La Punta Travel Guide
Santa María Colotepec


Popular places to visit

Zicatela Beach
Puerto Escondido’s liveliest beach offers attractions year-round with its big waves, international surf competitions, folk festivals and pulsating nightlife.
Punta Zicatela
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Punta Zicatela during your travels in Brisas de Zicatela.
Marinero Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Marinero Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa María Colotepec. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Puertecito Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Puertecito Beach during your trip to El Puertecito?
Zicatela Market
You can do some window-shopping at Zicatela Market during your trip to Brisas de Zicatela.
Stone Arch of Zicatela
Learn about the local history of Santa María Colotepec when you spend time at Stone Arch of Zicatela. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do

Olive Ridley Turtle Release Experience

Turtle Release Escobilla Sanctuary and crocs in Ventanilla.

From Huatulco: Enjoy Puerto Escondido

Turtle Release and Bioluminescent Plankton from Puerto Escondido

La Crucecita: Magic Lagoon Bioluminescence and Turtles Tour
Top hotels in La Punta

Hotel Suites Villasol

Hotel Rockaway
Very nice room, very nice staff, very nice pool!
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Hotel Villa Mexicana
We had cleaner every day which is great, we asked for fresh towels every day from reception, also we had an umbrella and 2 sun beds for the beach every day, which again you have to get a token from the reception, beach called Coral beach which is one of the most beautiful beach in P.T Escondido, ...
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Hotel Camino Del Sol
Close to airport Room was clean and staff helpful. Hotel is next to the main road and you should expect some noise. If on the ground floor (front facing) you'll also hear the activity of the cafe. 15 mins walk to Centro
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Posada Real Puerto Escondido
For starters there was no shuttle as Expedia said there would be. Food was absolutely horrible compared to the east side. No stocked fridge not even with pop. Room was just average hotel room. I travelled by myself so I didn’t really care about room. No night time entertainment whatsoever. The weather ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Blater Hotel
Spotless, convenient location, right on beach
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

