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Puerto Ángel

Puerto Ángel is a town in San Pedro Pochutla district, Oaxaca, Mexico of about 2,645 people. Within 50 km by road there are 184 places to visit: 85 beaches & coast, 24 churches and 4 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Playa Zipolite, Playa Mermejita and Santa María Tonameca.

15.6690° N, 96.4909° WPop. 2,645

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Within 30 km83 places
Within 50 km184
Must-see4
Notable94
Best timeOctober to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Playa Zipolite, beach near Puerto Ángel
Must-see

Playa Zipolite

Beach · 3 km

Playa Mermejita, beach near Puerto Ángel
Must-see

Playa Mermejita

Beach · 10 km · Oaxaca

Santa María Tonameca, beach near Puerto Ángel
Must-see

Santa María Tonameca

Beach · 13 km · Santa María Tonameca

Places near Puerto Ángel by type

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One day from Puerto Ángel

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:53 pm

55 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Puerto Ángel
  2. Playa Shambhalabeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Playa Mermejitabeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Santa María Tonamecabeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Playa Zapotengobeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. La Boquillabeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Puerto Ángel
Today’s loopPuerto ÁngelStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Puerto Ángel?

Playa Zipolite (beach, about 3 km), Playa Mermejita (beach, about 10 km), Santa María Tonameca (beach, about 13 km), Playa Panteon (beach, about 1 km), Playa Estacahuite (beach, about 1 km), Faro de Puerto Ângel (beach, about 2 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Puerto Ángel?

184 places on Spotwander: 85 beaches & coast, 38 other attractions, 24 churches, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest beach to Puerto Ángel?

Guardianes De La Costa, about 1 km by road; Playa Panteon (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Puerto Ángel?

Capilla del ángel, about 1 km by road; Iglesia del Angel (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Puerto Ángel?

Start in Puerto Ángel, visit Playa Shambhala, then Playa Mermejita, then Santa María Tonameca, then Playa Zapotengo, then La Boquilla, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.