Get Surfing with Grupo Habita’s Escondido Hotel in Mexico

It’s hard to imagine you’d be disappointed, especially when the results include the likes of Hotel Escondido, a minimal-rustic beachfront boutique hotel on Oaxaca’s Pacific coast.

For a long time they were known for buzzing city boutiques, and for good reason. But recent years have seen a flexing of Habita’s outdoor muscles, to extremely satisfying ends. Escondido is no less visually appealing than any of its city cousins, nor is it much less social—though of course the relative isolation breeds a certain intimacy. And the surfing and kayaking, needless to say, are infinitely better than they would be in Mexico City—because they exist at all, for one, but also because this stretch of the coast is famously well suited to such pursuits.

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Design that Breathes with the Landscape

It’s essentially “barefoot luxe” at its apex, a sort of impossibly stylish version of beach-bum living, its sixteen bungalows smallish and spare but perfectly formed. The restaurant serves can’t-miss local seafood, the bar shows off the Habita talent for hospitality, and the pool lounge mixes modern design with the most primitive of elements, to the greatest possible effect.

Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit Puerto Escondido enjoys a warm, tropical climate year-round, but the best time to visit is between November and April, when the weather is dry, sunny, and perfect for beach days or lounging by the pool. Surfers may prefer May to October, when the legendary waves of Playa Zicatela reach their peak. Even during the green season, rainfall usually comes in short bursts, leaving long stretches of sunshine — and fewer crowds.

Hotel Escondido is located 65 miles (about a 90-minute drive) from Huatulco International Airport (HUX), or 19 miles (about a 30-minute drive) from Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM). Hotel does not accept guests under the age of 16.

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The Rhythm of Slow Living

Hotel Escondido is more than a retreat — it’s a world apart. Hidden between the desert and the Pacific, it captures the essence of barefoot luxury: quiet mornings, sun-bleached afternoons, and nights wrapped in the sound of the waves. Whether you come for solitude, surf, or slow living, this is where time stretches and everything unnecessary fades away.

Alternatively, book Hotel Escondido via
Tablet Hotels | Marriott International or check TripAdvisor.

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