by Erin May | May 26, 2014 | Area Attractions, Beaches of the Oaxaca Coast
Playa Arrocito is located just before Tangolunda Bay in the resort town of Huatulco. Only 300 foot long, this great little playa was named as a result of the sand that looks like small grains of rice. Its name comes from that feature. The sand is very different from...
by Erin May | Mar 11, 2014 | Area Attractions, Beaches of the Oaxaca Coast
Four thousand books from which to choose—in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, and Dutch. Books for children in Spanish, French, and English. Make your selections at the Biblioteca de San Agustinillo in the quiet pueblo of the same name (population 250),...
by Erin May | Feb 3, 2014 | Area Attractions, Beaches of the Oaxaca Coast
West of Puerto Angel is the beautiful beach of Mazunte, about a 20-minute drive from the Viewpoint condo and 1km from playa San Agustinillo. “Mazunte” is derived from a Nahuatl phrase, “maxotetia” meaning “please deposit eggs here” and is famous for the sea turtles...
by Erin May | Feb 3, 2014 | Area Attractions, Beaches of the Oaxaca Coast
Located 2 miles west of Mazunte and 20 minutes from the Viewpoint development is the small remote seaside village of Playa Ventanilla. To get there take Highway 175 from Viewpoint, turn at the Playa Ventanilla sign and drive 2 miles west towards the beach. Ventanilla...
by Erin May | Feb 3, 2014 | Area Attractions, Beaches of the Oaxaca Coast
5 minutes East of the Viewpoint condo and Playa Estacahuite is the quiet and secluded beach of La Mina. La Mina is perfect for an enjoyable day with family & friends where you will relax on the fine-grained white sandy beach and soak up the sun. The waters are...
