Emiliano Zapata Travel Guide

Santa María Colotepec

Popular places to visit

Zicatela Beach which includes general coastal views and a beach bar

Zicatela Beach

5/5(1 review)

Puerto Escondido’s liveliest beach offers attractions year-round with its big waves, international surf competitions, folk festivals and pulsating nightlife.

Zicatela Beach

Punta Zicatela

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Punta Zicatela during your travels in Brisas de Zicatela.

Punta Zicatela

Marinero Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Marinero Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa María Colotepec. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Marinero Beach

Things to do

Baby Turtles Release Experience

Puerto Escondido's Baby Turtle Release Experience

฿1,310
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Puerto Escondido's Baby Turtle Release Experience
Complete Temazcal Treatment

Puerto Escondido: Complete Temazcal Treatment

฿2,082
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Puerto Escondido: Complete Temazcal Treatment
Comet tip

Oaxaca Beaches Day Tour

฿13,882
per traveller
Oaxaca Beaches Day Tour
Chacahua Afternoon Journey

Chacahua Afternoon Journey

฿2,256
per adult
Chacahua Afternoon Journey
3-Hour Whale Watching Experience in Puerto Escondido

3-Hours Dolphin and Whale Watching in Puerto Escondido

฿1,909
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
3-Hours Dolphin and Whale Watching in Puerto Escondido
Tour Los Caminos del Mezcal Café and Pedal Loom Factory

Tour Los Caminos del Mezcal Café and Pedal Loom Factory

฿1,388
per adult
Tour Los Caminos del Mezcal Café and Pedal Loom Factory
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Top hotels in Emiliano Zapata

Hotel Rockaway

Hotel Rockaway

3.5 out of 5
Calle del Morro s/n, Playa Zicatela, Puerto Escondido, OAX
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (734 reviews)
"The service was excellent, team takes care of you the minute you walk in. The pools are clean and well kept. Breakfast was delicious. Rooms have good AC going."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

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Hotel Suites Villasol

Hotel Suites Villasol

4 out of 5
Loma Bonita No. 2, Fraccionamiento Bacocho, Puerto Escondido, OAX
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (819 reviews)
"Quiet area close to the airport and popular beaches. Great for family stay"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

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Hotel Camino Del Sol

Hotel Camino Del Sol

3 out of 5
Carretera Costera Km 1.5, Fracc Granjas del Pescador, Puerto Escondido, OAX
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (319 reviews)
"The hotel is very good, the staff sometimes a little rude but not something too bad, the noise from the main road sometimes wakes you up."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

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Hotel Camino Del Sol
Casona Sforza

Casona Sforza

4 out of 5
La Barra, Santa María Colotepec, Puerto Escondido, OAX
The price is ฿12,124 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
฿12,124
฿14,427 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free breakfast, free valet parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Zicatela Beach and Puerto ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (88 reviews)
"I’m in love with this place!! The staff, my room and the restaurant!! Excellent service and the delicious food"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Casona Sforza
Posada Real Puerto Escondido

Posada Real Puerto Escondido

3.5 out of 5
Blvd Benito Juarez 1, Fraccionamiento Bacocho, Puerto Escondido, OAX
Fully refundable
The price is ฿6,350 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
฿6,350
฿7,557 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
7.4/10 Good! (818 reviews)
"It was a very nice property. Nice beach. Very nice staff. The upper cliffside pool was closed for maintenace. However, they were working on updating the appearance, which it needed."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Posada Real Puerto Escondido
Hotel Santa Fe

Hotel Santa Fe

4 out of 5
Calle Del Morro S/N, Puerto Escondido, OAX
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (932 reviews)
"weather was great! Staff was also great only thing I didnt like was the restaurant at the Hotel only serves vegetarian food."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Emiliano Zapata

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Los Tamarindos

While there might not be top attractions in Los Tamarindos, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Zicatela Beach and Punta Zicatela.

Los Tamarindos
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Central Zicatela

When in Central Zicatela, you can plan a visit to Zicatela Beach and Marinero Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Central Zicatela
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Lázaro Cárdenas

Though Lázaro Cárdenas may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Zicatela Beach and Marinero Beach.

Lázaro Cárdenas
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La Punta

While visiting La Punta, you might make a stop by sights like Zicatela Beach and Punta Zicatela.

La Punta
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La Barra

While La Barra isn't home to many top sights, Punta Zicatela and Zicatela Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

La Barra

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