Luxury villa rentals in Puerto Escondido.

The best time to visit Puerto Escondido is from November through May, when skies are clear, humidity is low, and temperatures average 80–90°F (27–32°C). For surfers, the biggest swells hit Zicatela from May through September. Sea turtle nesting season runs from July through December. The rainy season (June–October) brings afternoon showers that rarely last long.

Puerto Escondido has several distinct beaches. Zicatela is the world-famous surf beach with powerful barrels. Carrizalillo is a sheltered turquoise cove perfect for swimming. La Punta has a mellow beach break ideal for beginners. Bacocho is a long, dramatic beach with clifftop villas. Playa Principal is the town beach with fishing boats and local flavor.

Every Puerto Escondido villa booked through Villa Experience includes a private chef or cook (2–3 meals per day, groceries at cost), daily housekeeping, and a dedicated concierge. Your chef specializes in Oaxacan cuisine. Your concierge arranges surf lessons, boat trips to Manialtepec bioluminescent lagoon, sea turtle releases, Oaxaca city day trips, mezcal distillery visits, temazcal ceremonies, and in-villa spa treatments.

Puerto Escondido is one of the world’s top surf destinations. Zicatela Beach is famous for its powerful pipeline break — nicknamed the Mexican Pipeline. La Punta offers a gentler break for beginners. Carrizalillo has small, playful waves in a protected cove. Your concierge arranges private surf lessons for all levels. The biggest swells arrive May through September, but there’s rideable surf year-round.

Puerto Escondido has its own airport (PXM) with direct flights from Mexico City (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes on Volaris and VivaAerobus). From Oaxaca city, it’s a 6–7 hour drive or a 25-minute domestic flight. There are no direct international flights, so most international travelers connect through Mexico City or Oaxaca. Your concierge arranges private airport transfers from PXM, typically 15–30 minutes.

Browse our Puerto Escondido villa collection or contact our team at +1 (786) 661-7603. Share your dates, group size, preferred setting (beachfront Zicatela, clifftop Bacocho, walking distance to La Punta, etc.), and any special requests. We’ll send a curated shortlist within 24 hours. A 50% deposit secures your villa, with the balance due 60 days before arrival.