Beaches

The State of Oaxaca has a 342 mile coastline, along the Mexican Pacific and the rugged terrain of the area divides the coastline into numerous isolated bays. It offers a delightful, tropical climate with an annual temperature of 82°F and warm sunny days. This make Oaxaca attract tourists from all over the world. Some of the most attractive beaches are Zicatela, famous for surfing,; Zipolite, a nude beach and Escobilla, a natural habitat for turtles. Some of the other beaches are described below.

Playa Tejoncito is located at the western edge of Conejos Bay, This is a gently sloping beach with fine white sand and calm waters good for swimming, snorkeling, diving, and fishing.

Playa Santa Cruz beach is located in Santa Cruz. It features calm waters, coral, sea shells, and lots of fish life. A good place to snorkel or scuba, but beware of sea urchins and moray eels.

Playa Punta Arena its about half a mile long with strong waves, not recommended for inexperienced swimmers

Playa La Entrega is the southernmost of the Santa Cruz beaches and is good for swimming and diving. Wave action varies from calm to moderate at different places along the beach and is good for surfers.

Some of the other isolated beaches include Playa Rincón Sabroso, Playa Yerbabuena, Playa Consuelo, Playa Esperanza, Playa El Tejón, Playa La Mixteca, Playa El Arrocito, Playa Tangolunda, Playa Chahue.