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Playa Zicatela is the long stretch of beach located on the east side of Puerto Escondido. It is the main surfing area for Puerto Escondido, attracting surfers from all over the world, and is the site of annual surfing competitions in August and November. The principal surfing season runs April through November when ground swells in the 6-15 foot (2-5 meter) range break into hollow tubes. For expert surfers only. Not for swimmers. The November competition is associated with Puerto Escondido's Fiesta de Noviembre. The Mexpipe and World Masters Championships are held in August.

The entire length of Playa Zicatela as seen from Romancia Verano Hill, with The Point in background
photo by Ward Downs   see more photos   see Aerial Photos 2009   Aerial Photos 2014

Accommodations near Playa Zicatela include:

• Hotel Arco Iris
• Villa Belmar
• Casa Blanca
• Hotel Buena Vista
• Villas Los Delfines
• Cabanas Las Olas
• Casa de Dan y Carmen
• Casamar
• Casita Rosada
• Beach Hotel Ines
• Bungalows Villa Maria del Mar
• Flor de María
• Hotel Kootznoowoo
• Olas Altas
• Papaya Surf
• Hotel Santa Fé
• Hotelito Swiss Oasis
• Hotel El Tabachin
• Bungalows Zicatela

Nearby Storage Facility:

• Mini Bodegas del Puerto

Nearby Surf board shop, school, and language school:

• Oasis

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