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Playa Carrizalillo
Playa Carrizalillo is without a doubt one of the most beautiful beaches in Puerto Escondido. Located west of Zicatela, this small 300 meter bay is accessed by a newly built stone staircase. Although it is a bit of a slope and walk to get to, Playa Carrizalillo truly...
Playa Marinero
Playa Marinero is located between Playa Principal and Playa Zicatela in the surfing community of Puerto Escondido. This 200-meter long beach is the perfect spot for swimming and beginner surfers. During the day take in a surf lesson, enjoy a swim or simply relax on...
Bahia Cacaluta
Bahia Cacaluta is located southwest of the main beach of the bay of Santa Cruz and received its name from the Zapotec word meaning "black bird", cacalote, the name for a variety of crows or ravens. This bay is the perfect setting for relaxing and enjoying the beauty...
Playa Mermejita
Playa Mermejita is a small beach area in the central part of the Oaxaca coast, west of San Agustinillo and Mazunte. It is borderedon its’ east side by Punta Cometa, the southern most point in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, and on its west side by Ventanilla, a...
Bahia Tangolunda
Bahia Tangolunda is one of the 9 bays that make up the Huatulco region and the most popular. It is home to most of the 5 star resorts along with shopping areas and residential communities. If you are not staying at a resort but wish to visit the beach there is...
June 2018 Newsletter
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Origin of the Term ‘Gringo’
It does not come from soldiers signing ‘Green Grow the Rushes O’ during the Mexican-American War (1846-48), or from Panamanians urging our soldiers in green uniforms to go home during the canal uprisings, in 1903 when the US established the exclusive Canal Zone or in...
Taking the Mystery Out of Dried Chiles
Walking through a food market or any major grocery store in Mexico you are likely to find piles of dried chiles. A staple in Mexican cooking, they are rated from 1-5 on a hotness scale, 1 being mild. (Ultimately, pepper hotness scales are based on Scoville Heat Units,...
Traditional Mexican Sweet Dessert – Tres Leches Bread Pudding
One of the best things about being on vacation is hitting the "pause" button on your diet and indulging in the delectable desserts that the local area has to offer. Who doesn't love the delectable, sweet treats from a different region, culture and kitchen? You've...
Bahia Conejos
Bahia Conejos is located East of Tangolunda and consists of four beaches: Conejos (meaning Rabbits), Punta Arenas, Arena and Tejoncito. The 4 Conejos Bay beaches are excellent for diving, swimming and fishing. Its unique beauty is a high potential for short-term...