Who has taken any of the flights to Oaxaca, knows that the state has everything for a dream vacation; however, some travelers prefer to enjoy more of its coasts since some of them still remain free spaces of the tourist masses, with just the essential services to spend a few days and eat delicious. Today we will talk about two beaches in Oaxaca characterized by their simplicity, but enormous beauty.
Zicatela Beach, a place of surfing
This is located east of Puerto Escondido; this spectacular beach to the open sea is very popular worldwide for being the annual headquarters of the International Surfing Tournament. This event takes place in November and lasts three days; here national and foreign surfers participate, thanks to its waves that reach up to 6 m in height, its fine sand and its crystal clear water with a warm temperature. It is considered the third beach in the world and the number one in Mexico to perform this sport.
Zicatela has truly beautiful sunsets; these are complemented by the huge waves achieving a truly wonderful natural spectacle. You can find the basic tourist services to rest in this place with hotels and hostels very cozy that don´t break with the style of this unique beach and with a very friendly cost. Also on the shore of the beach there are many restaurants of national and international food, bars for all tastes and palapas with lounge chairs where you can enjoy the view, all accompanied by delicious seafood or a delicious dish of the region.
Forget everything at Cangrejo Beach
If you are tired of the noise of the city, stress and all you want is to get away from the world, Cangrejo Beach is a treasure in the municipality of Santo Domingo Tehuantepec, the beach is quite extensive and lonely which makes it perfect to forget all your worries in its immense blue sky waters, very far from the urbanization. The beach is semi virgin, so it has very few inhabitants and it is quite clean, in addition, you will enjoy a quiet and family atmosphere with an exquisite climate to relax, rest and have fun.
Breathe fresh air and renew your energies with outdoor activities such as walking on the beach on foot or riding a horse, leaving you marvel at its contrasting sunset tones. Food is widely recommended by those who have visited it, there are many seafood restaurants where you will taste excellent dishes, with an efficient service and in the comfortable palapas facing the sea.
Enjoy the beautiful views towards the horizon at sunrise or sunset, listen to the movement of the waves, watch the birds fly from one side to the other and feel the sweet wind on your face. You can stay in one of the cabins of the place, they are surrounded by extensive green areas, they have playgrounds and at very accessible prices.
Something that can characterize flights to Oaxaca is the desire to stay in this wonderful state when it’s time to go home, so take your precautions and visit it at your own risk.