Popular places to visit
Zicatela Beach
Puerto Escondido’s liveliest beach offers attractions year-round with its big waves, international surf competitions, folk festivals and pulsating nightlife.
Punta Zicatela
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Punta Zicatela during your travels in Brisas de Zicatela.
Marinero Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Marinero Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa María Colotepec. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Puertecito Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Puertecito Beach during your trip to El Puertecito?
Stone Arch of Zicatela
Learn about the local history of Santa María Colotepec when you spend time at Stone Arch of Zicatela. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Zicatela Market
You can do some window-shopping at Zicatela Market during your trip to Brisas de Zicatela.
Things to do
Manialtepec Lagoon Bioluminescence Cruise from Puerto Escondido
Turtle Release Escobilla Sanctuary and crocs in Ventanilla.
Sunset at Punta Cometa with hotel transportation
Puerto Escondido's Baby Turtle Release Experience
Top hotels in La Barra
Casona Sforza
This property was safe and made us feel like our second home. If we needed anything at all they were most accommodating! In fact one night we stayed with friends out of town and they contacted us making sure we were ok which made us feel good! Everyone on the staff was amazing!
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Hotel Santa Fe
Very friendly staff, superb food, lot of vegetarian options, amazing beach views, good pool, cleanliness could be better and management could be better. But happy overall.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Hotel Rockaway
Everything was clean and great customer service
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Hotel Camino Del Sol
Todo bien , regresaría pronto
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
UNICO LA PUNTA HOTEL BOUTIQUE
It was excellent
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Blater Hotel
Good location
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around La Barra
La Punta
While visiting La Punta, you might make a stop by sights like Zicatela Beach and Punta Zicatela.
Emiliano Zapata
While Emiliano Zapata isn't home to many top sights, Zicatela Beach and Punta Zicatela are some notable places to visit nearby.
Los Tamarindos
While there might not be top attractions in Los Tamarindos, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Zicatela Beach and Punta Zicatela.
Central Zicatela
While visiting Central Zicatela, you might make a stop by sights like Zicatela Beach and Zicatela Market.
Lázaro Cárdenas
Though Lázaro Cárdenas may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Zicatela Beach and Marinero Beach.
