From early in the morning until the sun sinks into the sea, surfers and boogie boarders can be seen dotting the waves up and down the Puerto coast. There are areas known for their gentle curves, and others for their powerful breaks, making Puerto an ideal location for both novices and experts. Even non-surfers can be seen at dawn, coffee steaming, eyes upon the waves, watching the surf show. For more info, photos and video sequences of surfing in Puerto, check out the surfing section in Area Attractions. Fishing Though surfing put Puerto on the international map, it is by no means the sole local focal point.
Fishing is the life blood of the town.
Deep sea commercial boats, small family canoes, and every size and shape of boat in between can be seen on the horizon as they bring in tuna, mahi mahi, snapper, jack, marlin, and hundreds of other types of fish. Many of the local boats welcome traveling fishermen and are available for chartered trips to their favorite fishing spots. The catch of the day can be either sold on the beach or taken to a beach restaurant and grilled to your specifications. Marine Tours Boats aren't limited to fishing trips. The coast of Puerto Escondido and the surrounding area alternates between long, sandy beaches and small, intimate coves.