Let’s Play! - Puerto Activities
Activities
On Zicatella Beach you’ll find our favorite gym. It’s so old school - it’s right out of the Flinstones. All of the weights are made of wood and the equipment largely involves ropes, tires and baskets on pulleys filled with stones and coconuts. They also offer CrossFit, Yoga and boxing classes. So it’s worth having a peak even if you end up just having a cocktail at AGUA SALA next door.
Paradise Gym
Local 5 Avenida Del MorroOn Zicatella Beach you’ll find our favorite gym. It’s so old school - it’s right out of the Flinstones. All of the weights are made of wood and the equipment largely involves ropes, tires and baskets on pulleys filled with stones and coconuts. They also offer CrossFit, Yoga and boxing classes. So it’s worth having a peak even if you end up just having a cocktail at AGUA SALA next door.
One of the most life-changing experiences is to release baby sea turtles at Playa Bacoho. VIVE MAR is an organization that fights for the turtles of Puerto and teaches you about these amazing endangered animals. Every day at 5 pm you have the opportunity to release a-day-old baby sea turtle from a coconut shell for 100 pesos (~USD$5) with all proceeds going towards protecting and maintaining the turtle hatchery and protecting the eggs from poachers.
Baby Turtle Release Centre
One of the most life-changing experiences is to release baby sea turtles at Playa Bacoho. VIVE MAR is an organization that fights for the turtles of Puerto and teaches you about these amazing endangered animals. Every day at 5 pm you have the opportunity to release a-day-old baby sea turtle from a coconut shell for 100 pesos (~USD$5) with all proceeds going towards protecting and maintaining the turtle hatchery and protecting the eggs from poachers.
The best surfing in all of Mexico can be found at Playa Zicatella (a 5 minute drive from La Gema) where massive waves break in the mornings and evenings. Though you’ll need to be an experienced surfer as waves can often tower over 20 feet.
For those a little less adventurous, OASIS SURF SCHOOL offers long board surf lessons and surf board hire at the stunning Playa Carrizalillo, where the waves and waters are far calmer.
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Oasis Surf & Spanish School
6 Benito JuárezThe best surfing in all of Mexico can be found at Playa Zicatella (a 5 minute drive from La Gema) where massive waves break in the mornings and evenings. Though you’ll need to be an experienced surfer as waves can often tower over 20 feet.
For those a little less adventurous, OASIS SURF SCHOOL offers long board surf lessons and surf board hire at the stunning Playa Carrizalillo, where the waves and waters are far calmer.
The waters off Puerto Escondido are filled with some of the best sports fishing imaginable. From Marlin and Sailfish to Red Snapper and Dorado it truly is a fisherman’s paradise. Head down the steps just outside La Gema to Puerto Angelito where you’ll find Johnny and his crew from SCREAMING REELS and have one of the most memorable days at sea.
Screaming Reels Sportfishing and Dolphin Watching
The waters off Puerto Escondido are filled with some of the best sports fishing imaginable. From Marlin and Sailfish to Red Snapper and Dorado it truly is a fisherman’s paradise. Head down the steps just outside La Gema to Puerto Angelito where you’ll find Johnny and his crew from SCREAMING REELS and have one of the most memorable days at sea.
Offering deep tissue, relaxing, therapeutic and other treatments by both male and female professional Massuer’s - MASAJES MADENAAH are here to spoil our guests in the comfort and luxury of La Gema or at their private practice.
Masajes Madenaah
Offering deep tissue, relaxing, therapeutic and other treatments by both male and female professional Massuer’s - MASAJES MADENAAH are here to spoil our guests in the comfort and luxury of La Gema or at their private practice.
Marea Yoga Studio is considered one of the best in Puerto. Offering private classes on our sundeck overlooking the Pacific Ocean or in their gorgeous open-air studio in Zicatela.
Marea Yoga Studio
EucaliptosMarea Yoga Studio is considered one of the best in Puerto. Offering private classes on our sundeck overlooking the Pacific Ocean or in their gorgeous open-air studio in Zicatela.
While jumping out of planes is definitely not our bag, we have admired the sky divers from afar. Sky Diving Puerto Escondido is the only game in town. We watched sky divers descend onto Playa Zicatella beach, which is incredibly fun. Sky Diving flights leave from Puerto Escondido Airport.
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Skydive Puerto Escondido
S/N Av. las BrisasWhile jumping out of planes is definitely not our bag, we have admired the sky divers from afar. Sky Diving Puerto Escondido is the only game in town. We watched sky divers descend onto Playa Zicatella beach, which is incredibly fun. Sky Diving flights leave from Puerto Escondido Airport.
Great place to work out. This is not EQUINOX. It’s raw and gritty and one of the best places to train in Puerto. We typically run here from La Gema (less than 2km) and then reward ourselves with a great breakfast in Rinconada post workout.
Sport Universe Gym (S.U. Bacocho)
12 GuelataoGreat place to work out. This is not EQUINOX. It’s raw and gritty and one of the best places to train in Puerto. We typically run here from La Gema (less than 2km) and then reward ourselves with a great breakfast in Rinconada post workout.
With some of the most incredible marine life in Mexico, both scuba diving and snorkeling are a must. From December to March, Puerto Escondido is one of the best places on the planet to experience the Whales. From Humpbacks to Orca’s - Whales are take part in their yearly mass migration south with their young in toe. Whether from the comfort of the main palapa or up close and personal on a guided tour you can experience a magical spectacle.
And for the dolphins you ask? Don’t worry, they’re here all year round!
Deep Blue Dive Mexico
With some of the most incredible marine life in Mexico, both scuba diving and snorkeling are a must. From December to March, Puerto Escondido is one of the best places on the planet to experience the Whales. From Humpbacks to Orca’s - Whales are take part in their yearly mass migration south with their young in toe. Whether from the comfort of the main palapa or up close and personal on a guided tour you can experience a magical spectacle.
And for the dolphins you ask? Don’t worry, they’re here all year round!
Located approximately 30 minutes north of La Gema, Fundacion Casa Wabi created by Mexican Artist Bosco Sodi and designed by world renowned architect - Tadao Ando - is a great place to visit. Situated on one of the most pristine beaches in the greater Puerto area, the area also includes a rustic outdoor mezcal bar and KAKUREGA - an Omakase restaurant (with a Michelin star no less)
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Fundación Casa Wabi
Km 113 Salina Cruz - Santiago Pinotepa NacionalLocated approximately 30 minutes north of La Gema, Fundacion Casa Wabi created by Mexican Artist Bosco Sodi and designed by world renowned architect - Tadao Ando - is a great place to visit. Situated on one of the most pristine beaches in the greater Puerto area, the area also includes a rustic outdoor mezcal bar and KAKUREGA - an Omakase restaurant (with a Michelin star no less)
Club de Playa Villasol is located on Playa Bacocho (less than 5 minutes by taxi from La Gema) and offers resort-like amenities including tennis, pool-side lounging, ping pong and a fantastic restaurant (Pez Gallo) and bar.
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Club de Playa Villasol
Club de Playa Villasol is located on Playa Bacocho (less than 5 minutes by taxi from La Gema) and offers resort-like amenities including tennis, pool-side lounging, ping pong and a fantastic restaurant (Pez Gallo) and bar.