Playa Puerto Escondido
Beach · Central Pacific · hidden gem
A remote, jungle-backed cove on the far side of Manuel Antonio National Park, rarely busy and reached on foot along the Puerto Escondido trail.
- Cost
- about $18
- Time there
- 1.5 h
- Best time
- morning
- Kids
- 2 / 10
- View
- 7 / 10
- Crowds
- 2 / 10
- Swimming
- 4 / 10
- Effort
- 5 / 10
- Location
- 9.38344, -84.13558 — Google Maps
- Ratings
- 4.2 on Google (41)
Tip
Ask rangers at the gate about trail and tide conditions before setting off, and carry enough water.
Be careful
Remote and without lifeguards; waves and rocks make swimming risky, so wade only in calm conditions.
Getting there
Park ticket required; foot access only.
Places nearby
- Morpho Beach BarFood & CoffeeOpen-air beach bar and restaurant steps from Playa Espadilla near the park entrance, with live music and salsa nights; howler monkeys and birds in the trees around.
- Restaurante Marlin (Playa Espadilla)Food & CoffeeBeachfront restaurant facing Playa Espadilla, known for grilled calamari, octopus, whole fried fish and fish casados at fair prices, with cold beer and piña coladas and a relaxed family atmosphere.
- Aguas Azules Parasailing (Playa Espadilla)Surf, Boats & Diving · from $40Parasailing from Playa Espadilla with 10-13 minute flights over the Manuel Antonio coast, plus jet ski rentals and tours, banana boat, snorkeling, surf lessons and a sunset cruise.
- Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest ResortStaysSustainable luxury resort set in 11 acres of rainforest next to Manuel Antonio, with direct access to two beaches.
- La Terraza Café Bar RestauranteFood & CoffeeTerrace restaurant next to Hotel La Arboleda with a wide Pacific view; best known as a sunset spot.
- Si Como No Resort & Wildlife RefugeStaysEco-minded resort on the Manuel Antonio hillside with its own wildlife refuge.
Sources: OpenStreetMap way/162630015 · https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/162630015 · https://www.google.com/maps/search/Playa+Puerto+Escondido+Manuel+Antonio