Puerto Ángel
A fishing village on Oaxaca's Pacific coast, with small coves and a slower pace than the coast's busier resort towns.
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Puerto Ángel is a fishing village on the Pacific coast of Oaxaca State, in southern Mexico. Its small harbor still works as a fishing port, and nearby coves are often calm enough for swimming. The beaches are mostly small coves. The village sits between the beach towns of Zipolite and Mazunte, which share the same stretch of coast.
It suits travelers who want slow days by the sea, with few large resorts and a modest choice of guesthouses. Many travelers fly into Huatulco airport and continue by road. Expect simple lodging and a slow pace, with little to fill a packed schedule. The dry season, roughly November to April, is the most comfortable time to visit. Two to four nights is enough to see the village and nearby beaches at an unhurried pace.
Puerto Ángel in five
- Fly into Huatulco, then ride the coast roadHuatulco's airport is the closest major one, roughly 45 minutes by road. From Pochutla, colectivos and taxis run to Puerto Ángel and the beaches beyond.
- Swim at Playa Panteón or EstacahuitePanteón is the main town beach, with calmer water and restaurants. Estacahuite is a small cove with snorkeling when seas are gentle. Ask locals about the day's surf.
- Choose it over Zipolite for quietZipolite is livelier and clothing-optional in places, while Puerto Ángel is smaller and calmer. Many travelers sleep here and visit the others by colectivo.Zipolite
- Bring cashATMs and card terminals are limited on this stretch of coast. Withdraw pesos in Pochutla or Huatulco before you continue.
- Take a fishing or snorkel tripLocal boat captains offer short trips along the coast for fishing, snorkeling and turtle sightings. Agree the price and duration before you board.
Things to do in Puerto Ángel
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- Airport
- Huatulco (HUX), about 45 min to 1 hour by road
- Getting there
- Colectivo or taxi from Pochutla; bus to Pochutla from Oaxaca
- Getting around
- Colectivos, taxis and walking
- Best base
- Near Playa Panteón
- Time needed
- 2 to 3 nights
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryClear3 rainy daysHigh30°Low21°Dry, warmJanuaryClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 20 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, warm
- FebruaryClear4 rainy daysHigh31°Low21°Dry, calmFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 14 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, calm
- MarchClear2 rainy daysHigh32°Low22°Dry, hotMarchClear
Best
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 9 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, hot
- AprilClear5 rainy daysHigh32°Low23°Hot, dryAprilClear
Best
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 19 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, dry
- MayRain16 rainy daysHigh32°Low24°Hottest, rain nearMayRain
Mixed
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 150 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hottest, rain near
- JuneRain25 rainy daysHigh29°Low23°Rains, green hillsJuneRain
Poor
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 394 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rains, green hills
- JulyRain23 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh30°Low23°RainyJulyRain
Mixed
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 186 mm
- Rainy days
- 23
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Rainy
- AugustRain25 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh30°Low23°RainyAugustRain
Poor
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 292 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Rainy
- SeptemberRain26 rainy daysHigh29°Low23°Peak rain, stormsSeptemberRain
Poor
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 437 mm
- Rainy days
- 26
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Peak rain, storms
- OctoberRain24 rainy daysHigh29°Low23°Storms easeOctoberRain
Poor
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 287 mm
- Rainy days
- 24
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Storms ease
- NovemberPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh29°Low22°Dry, quietNovemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 52 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, quiet
- DecemberClear4 rainy daysHigh30°Low21°Dry, holidaysDecemberClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 12 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, holidays
Average daily high and low in Puerto Ángel, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Puerto Ángel
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 33°
- Humidity
- 56%
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 6%
Zipolite
02:37 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today32°23°6%Monday: Clear. High 32°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 6%.
- Tue32°23°33%Tuesday: Clear. High 32°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 33%.
- Wed31°23°86%Wednesday: Thunderstorms. High 31°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 86%.
- Thu32°22°75%Thursday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 75%.
- Fri31°23°71%Friday: Drizzle. High 31°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 71%.
- Sat32°22°71%Saturday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 71%.
- Sun32°23°51%Sunday: Clear. High 32°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 51%.
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Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 18.81 MXN
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Day trips by train
- Zipoliteabout 10 min by colectivoA long, wave-battered beach with a laid-back scene.Read the guide
- Mazunteabout 20 to 25 min by colectivoA beach village with a turtle center and small cafés.Read the guide
- Bahías de Huatulcoabout 45 min by roadBays and beaches east, plus the nearest airport.Read the guide
Before you go to Puerto Ángel
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Rules for Puerto Ángel, checked
- Many nationalities do not need a visa for Mexico. Visitors who need a tourist permit (FMM) receive it on arrival. Check entry rules at gob.mx/sre before you book.Source
- Declare cash above the legal limit on the customs form at arrival or departure. Check the current limit with SAT before you travel.Source
- Dial 911 for police, fire or an ambulance anywhere in Mexico.
- Mexican law protects sea turtles and their eggs. Do not buy turtle shell, eggs or leather, and do not carry them through customs.
Plan around Puerto Ángel
Beaches, colonial cities, ruins and highlands
Read the guideSan AgustinilloA tiny beach village a few minutes west
Read the guidePuerto EscondidoThe surf town two hours west
Read the guideMazunteA beach village with a turtle center
Read the guideOaxaca CoastMore coastal towns and beaches
Read the guidePuerto Ángel FAQ
Is Puerto Ángel worth visiting?
Yes if you want a quiet fishing village with calm coves and few crowds. It has fewer restaurants and nightlife than Zipolite or Mazunte, so it suits slow stays and travelers who like simple things.
How do you get to Puerto Ángel from Huatulco airport?
By taxi or transfer, roughly 45 minutes to an hour by road. Colectivos run from Pochutla, so you can also take a bus or shuttle there and finish the trip with a short ride.
Is Puerto Ángel better than Zipolite?
For calm water and a small-village feel, yes. For a livelier beach and more places to eat, Zipolite has more options. They are close, so many visitors see both.
Can you swim at Puerto Ángel?
Playa Panteón and some coves are good for swimming on calm days. Surf and currents vary, so check with locals, watch for warning flags and swim near others.
How many days do you need in Puerto Ángel?
Two to three days lets you swim, take a boat trip and visit a neighboring beach. Add days only if you plan to use it as a base for Mazunte, Zipolite and San Agustinillo.