Viewpoint Puerto Angel

Things to do on the Pacific Coast:

You will be spoiled with an abundance of things to do and see along the Oaxaca coast. There are so many beaches to explore, each with it’s own personality and charm.  Be amazed at the fascinating eco-tourism, beautiful landscape, delicious and fresh seafood, and warm Mexican culture the Oaxaca coast has to offer.  Let’s take a tour…

The Beaches:

• Playa Panteon & Playa Principal 

A 5-10 minute walk from the Viewpoint condo is beach of Playa Principal, the closest beach to Viewpoint and the hub of all fishing activities in the area.  The wharf is busiest in the mornings, where local fisherman bring in tuna, red snapper, sailfish, lobster and octopus. The beachfront is lined with chairs and umbrellas in front of restaurants serving this delicious fare, prepared just as you like it.  Watch the boats come in while you enjoy a cold cerveza and fresh seafood…this is the Puerto Angel experience.

The old concrete pier located at Playa Principal was built in the 1960′s for the purpose of shipping coffee and wood.  However, the new land roads linking Salina Cruz to Oaxaca, placed this port city on the back burner and the pier now stands as a monument, a place for children to play and place for tourists and locals to take leisurely strolls in the sunshine.

• Playa Zipolite

Playa Zipolite is a beach community located in San Pedro Pochutla municipality on the southern coast of Oaxaca state in Mexico between Huatulco and Puerto Escondido. Zipolite is best known as being one of Mexico’s very few nude beaches and for retaining much of the hippie culture that made it notable in the 1960s and 1970s.

Because of the underwater currents residing offshore it is best to use caution when swimming.  A volunteer lifeguard team and flag system have been created to indicate where and when it is safest to swim. The beach is currently popular with foreign tourists, especially backpackers, who stay in one of the many rustic cabins or camping spaces that line the beach.

• San Agustinillo

About a 15-minute drive west of Viewpoint down the Oaxaca coast is Playa San Agustinillo.  This 1300 meter long beach is divided into 3 sections by rocky jut-outs that reach into the ocean.  The far west end of the beach is called Playa Rinconcillo, a well-sheltered area that is great for swimming.  This area is where most of the fishermen offer boat and sportfishing tours.  The easternmost section is called Playa Aragon which has strong waves and undertow.  From June to December it is possible to see Olive Ridley turtles laying their eggs on the beaches of San Agustinillo.

All along the shoreline you can find great little rustic establishments with ecologic and European flair as many Italians and French own here.

• Playa Estacahuite

About a mile East of Puerto Angel is the sleepy beach of Playa Estacahuite.  This tight cove shelters you from the currents of the Pacific Ocean and has great little coral nooks making it great for snorkeling and swimming.  The 300 foot beach has basic amenities in the form of a pair of palapa restaurants perched picturesquely above the beaches that provide food and drinks.

From Bahias de Huatulco to Puerto Escondido, the pacific coast of  the Oaxaca province counts dozens of beaches. Weather you are looking to sit back and work on your tan, go snorkeling and explore the ocean wild life or catch a wave, the beaches of the Oaxaca province will not disappoint you.  Click here, or on the link above for a break down of the beaches.

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Area attractions:

• Aguas Termales Atotonilco – hot springs
• Cooking Classes
• Copalita Archeological Museum
• Cosmeticos Mazunte – Natural cosmetics shop
• Fishing Charters
• Hagia Sofia  – botanical gardens
• Hiking Tours
• Horseback Riding
• Magic Falls
• National Mexican Turtle Museum
• Parque Nacional Laguna de Chacahua  – lagoons, ocean, and abundant wildlife
• Pluma Hidalgo Coffee Plantation Tour
• Scuba Diving Lessons
• Spanish Lessons
• Ventanilla Lagoon Tours
• Whale Watching & Snorkel Tours
• Yoga

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 List of Services Available:

• Maid Service (For additional Fee)

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Viewpoint Amenities:

The following is a list of amenities that Viewpoint Mexico Vacation Rentals offers to you during your stay with us.  We hope these amenities make your stay with us a more enjoyable one.

• • Ocean Front with Million Dollar Views
  • Luxury Living including granite countertops, marble floors and stainless steel appliances
  • Oceanview Multilevel pool
  • Pool Side Shower and Washrooms
  • Shaded Patio w/Pergola, Loungers and Chairs
  • Propane BBQ near pool bar – Common Area
  • Private Electric BBQ in Unit
  • Beach Access – 11 Beaches Nearby
  • Biking Trails
  • Canadian HD Satellite  TV
  • Flatscreen HD TV’s
  • DVD Players
  • WiFi High-Speed Internet
  • Fully Equipped Units (Includes dinnerware, towels, pots, pans, linens, etc.)
  • Free Parking with 24/hr Security & Locking Gate
  • Common Laundry on Ground Floor
  • In-Suite Safes
  • Private in suite washer/dryer the only units in the entire complex with this option

Flying to Huatulco is getting easier with increased demand to the area. There are generally two main gateways to the Huatulco international airport (HUX); through Houston from the US/Canada and Mexico City (D.F.) from Mexico. The other way into Huatulco is through direct charter flights (more info below).

• • Sunwing Airlines makes flying to Huatulco easy with direct charters weekly from Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg, Montreal and Toronto during high season from the end of October to the end of April/May.
  • Air Canada offers:
    • Direct flights to Huatulco from Toronto.
    • 2 daily direct flights from Toronto to Mexico City.
    • 4 daily direct flights from Vancouver to Mexico City.
    • Direct flights to Houston from Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto & Montreal.  From Houston you take a direct flight to Huatulco with Continental Airlines.
    • Check Air Canada’s flight schedule for details.
  • Air Transat offers a weekly flight to Huatulco in high season from Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver. Visit www.airtransat.ca or book through your local travel agent.
  • Continental Airlines have a connecting service to Huatulco with flights from Houston.
    • Flights typically depart Houston at 11:45 AM and arrive in Huatulco between 2:00 pm and 2:30 pm. In high season, departing flights leave Houston every day except Saturday; return flights leave Huatulco Monday through Thursday.
  • Sun Country Airlines fly direct from Minneapolis to Huatulco on Saturdays in high season.
  • Aeromexico offers:
    • Flights to Mexico City from Toronto  and Montreal.  They also fly from Mexico City to Huatulco.  2 stops are still necessary, but one does not have to change airlines, which makes it nice (High & Low Season).
    • Flights with Apple Vacations from Chicago to Huatulco starting in October.
    • With it’s partner Apple Vacations, AeroMexico will offer a weekly Los-Angeles to Huatulco service on Friday mornings starting in June. Visit www.expedia.com to book.
  • Aero-Mar flies from Mexico City (MEX) to Huatulco (HUX) or to Puerto Escondido (December only).
  • AeroTucan flies from Oaxaca City to Huatulco (High & Low Season)

Directions from Huatulco International Airport:

1. 1. 1. Viewpoint is approximately 35km by car to the Huatulco International Airport. Car rentals are available at the airport, and taxis are plentiful in the Huatulco region.
      2. When leaving the Huatulco International Airport take a right turn  (West) onto hwy 200.
      3. Travel 27 kms to the Pochutla intersection and turn left (South) onto Hwy 175. Travel 8 kms to Puerto Angel.
      4. Once in Puerto Angel you will make a left turn at the white ‘Capitania Puerto Angel’ sign and start to travel up the mountainous trail.
      5. Hang a right at the first corner and follow around the stone wall.
      6. Turn left at the fork in the road and continue up the hill.
      7. Take your next right at the next fork in the road.  The road will become gravel at this point. Finally a left at the next fork.  Follow this around the house on the right and then the sharp cliff on the right until you reach the Viewpoint gate.  The security guard will be there to let you in.  There is also a bell you can ring should security be away doing their rounds. Sounds simple enough! Please follow the signs and the google map below.Here is a video showing how to get here from Huatulco by vehicle.

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Getting Around:

• Taxi

  • • The taxi has to be the easiest and most cost effective way to get around. There are so many taxis that you don’t have to worry about going to a taxi stand. Simply standing at the side of the road where you are and waiving for a taxi should be sufficient…and you won’t have to wait long. All taxi rates are set in advance based on distance and most local trips should cost you anywhere between $20-$50 pesos. Once you start to stray outside the immediate town expect to barter with your driver on the cost to take you to a destination.

• Rental Car Locations

  • • Oaxaca Car Rental – their prices tend to be a little less expensive and they are willing to work long term rentals deals if you are down for a longer period of time. Their cars have always been clean, run well, and they have never been late for an appointment or blown a rental deal. For reservations please contact Patricio Hernandez at 958 581 0293. Their address is: Blvd. Benito Juarez s/n, Local 5, Bahia de Tangolunda
    • Hertz – certainly a well know rental company, they have friendly English speaking staff and their rates are less expensive.  Please contact Angeles Monterrubio  at: 958 103 5396 or email: amonterrubio@avasa.com.mx Blvd.  The address is: Benito Juarez Num.8, Local 1 Int.
    • Europcar – located at the Crown Pacific Bahia de Tangolunda, this is another option.  While I have never personally used them I do hear mixed reviews on their vehicles and service. Visit www.europcar.com.mx and, let us know what you think…

• Suburban

  • • Expect to pay a little more for this service in exchange for total flexibility of your schedule. If you wanted to make a day of going from Huatulco to Puerto Escondido you could expect to pay somewhere around $150 USD for this service. We have drivers that We have used in the past so best to contact us for arrangements.

• Bus

  • • There are really multiple levels of buses along the entire coastline but the one that most people will be interested in are the trans-regional buses. The Ado station in Huatulco is the launching point for your journeys to the east or west of Huatulco. These buses are usually very clean with comfortable seats and are consistent with what we would have in Canada or the United States. The fees are very reasonable, and if you don’t mind a couple of extra stops before you reach your ultimate destination, then this is a great way to do it on the cheap. A bus from Huatulco to Puerto Escondido will set you back about $80 pesos.

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