Renown for its surf, Puerto Escondido (Hidden Port) is a typically Mexican, sleepy fishermenís village set in one of the most beautiful areas of the Mexican Pacific Riviera, the Emerald coast of the State of Oaxaca.

While at Posada Real Puerto Escondido you can choose from a number of activities and tours outside of the hotel premises.

The sports minded can practice a number of water sports such as surfing (Zicatela beach), fishing, diving and snorkeling.

Puerto Angelito and Carrizalillo are two lovely little bays less than a mile from the hotel where you can spend you day swimming, snorkeling and diving to your hearts delight.

Strolling through town, watching the fishermen unload their catch of the day, bargaining with the friendly locals for their handcrafts or dining at one of the colorful cafes will make you experience the timeless pace of this charming little village.

Attractive excursions in the immediate surroundings include:

• Visit to the Turtle Museum and hatching areas, where you will see live specimens of the various turtle varieties in the Americas and learn what is being done to preserve this endangered species.

• Zipolite, colorful internationals beach community where nudism is practiced.

• Manialtepec and Chacahua Park Lagoons. In the latter you can enjoy a thrilling ride through jungle canals similar to the everglades in Florida. Extraordinary vistas (day trip).

• Visit to the neighboring Puerto Angel and Huatulco resorts (day trip).

• The Puerto Escondido area is well known for its large variety of bird species. Bird watching trips from the US and Canada is frequent.

Conveniently located at the lobby of the Posada Real Puerto Escondido Hotel, a travel agency can help you book any of these trips and activities.

Puerto Escondido has its own airport with night landing capabilities and daily jet service from Mexico as well daily flights from the city of Oaxaca.

The main carrier is Aerocaribe, a subsidiary of Mexicana de Aviacion, providing service to and from Mexico City and the city of Oaxaca. National as well as international reservations can be booked through Mexicanaís international reservation system. Additional service to Oaxaca is provided by Global Air.

Air access to Puerto Escondido is also possible through Huatulco's international airport located approximately 50 miles South of Puerto Escondido. Aeromexico, Mexicana and Aerocaribe serve Huatulco's airport from Mexico City and Oaxaca. Ground transportation between Huatulco and Puerto Escondido can be easily arranged at Huatulcoís airport or at Posada Real. At a relaxed pace the trip will take about one hour through a very colorful road.

Puerto Escondido can also be reached by land. The two most utilized highways are the routes Mexico City, Acapulco, and Oaxaca.

Puerto Escondido is the ideal destination for those seeking good weather, natural beauty, and an encounter with the traditional Mexico. It is an excellent complement for those visiting the beautiful colonial city of Oaxaca with its world-renowned ruins of Mitla and Monte Alban.