Playa Bacocho
Playa Bacocho
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The westernmost beach in Puerto Escondido.
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srimanone
Joshua Tree, CA1,031 contributions
Jan 2022 • Solo
This is an excellent Long Beach. Not many folks here at anytime. Great for walking long distances, and swimming is no problem. I am not a Great swimmer and had no issues with the waves or rips. plus ,I like the fact that it is not crowded and it has two beach clubs at the start of the beach. You can get a day pass for around 250 pesos, and eat and drink that all up.But you don’t have to go to the club, he beach has their own entrance at the end of the same road, easy and safe parking. Two policemen always patrolling area as well as life guards. Highly recommended
Written 15 January 2022
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Julia Z
142 contributions
Apr 2021 • Friends
The beach is beautiful and clean. It was almost empty most of the days during the day. I stayed at a hotel which has a beach club on Bacocho so I went for a swim/dip daily. The beach is swimmable on some days when the waves are not too high. I was able to do it 50-70% of the time. There is a turtle release place right on the beach. The Coral Beach is within 5-minute walk around a few rocks. Overall I give 5 starts to the location. Coconut and Villa Sol Clubs are right on the beach. The Villa Sol club is the way to go in my opinion.
Written 14 April 2021
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jethiel
Monterrey, Mexico29 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Great service and food at Pez Gallo restaurant in the Villa Sol beach Club. Your entrance fee is good for food and beverage on the club. Great pool and superb beach front. Happy hour on the bar from 12 to 1 and 4 to 5.
Written 22 February 2023
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LizBRey
6 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
The turtle release and sun set were the highlights.
Waves are too strong for kids to play in. It's nice how very little ppl are there before the activity. The drive there was about 20min from zicatela. Also taxi to get back doubled in price after we did turtle release. There is nothing near beach so make sure you're prepared with drinks,snacks.
Waves are too strong for kids to play in. It's nice how very little ppl are there before the activity. The drive there was about 20min from zicatela. Also taxi to get back doubled in price after we did turtle release. There is nothing near beach so make sure you're prepared with drinks,snacks.
Written 9 December 2022
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Dean B
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia3 contributions
Jul 2015 • Friends
Took a taxi out to Coco's beach today from Zicatela and we came across an abandoned (what look to be) resort with huge water slides, pools etc right on the beach. Can anyone enlighten me on what it was, what is was called and when it was in use etc?
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Written 15 July 2015
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jazzie F
Canandaigua, NY404 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
You've likely read prior reviews, so you know what a nice, secluded beach this is. We went numerous times during our month long visit and highly recommend the location. In addition to the beach, there are two beach clubs.
We prefer, and recommend, Club Villasol. Entry fee is 200 pesos per person but this goes towards anything you eat or drink during the day. There's are two pools, a pool bar, lots of beach and pool chairs, good umbrellas for shade, nice bathrooms, a really good beach menu, a large expanse of shallow pool for infants, an adjacent restaurant where you can work off your 200 pesos if you'd prefer, and immediate access to the beach. This is good for a walk or, if you walk to the left as you face the ocean, a swim on the public beach by the second club that is somewhat protected by rocks against the waves and undertow. I was careful in joining the twenty or so people already swimming and spent over a confident hour splashing around. Just check the conditions against your ability before you jump in.
You won't have any trouble working off your entry fee. The menu is surprisingly good. Try the ceviche, the chicken skewers, or the stuffed avocado. All good and reasonably priced. For better availability of the best beach/pool chairs, go early or avoid the weekends.
On to Club Coco, which I don't recommend. You either have to either pay 175 pesos each as a cover charge with food and drinks ON TOP of that, or pay 450 pesos each that covers food or drink. Yep, 450 pesos - 900 for two people. Re-read the charge above at Club Villasol and wonder why anyone would go to Club Coco to begin with. Unfortunately, due to a misunderstanding at the desk, we paid the 175 pesos each thinking we'd work off the amount with food and drink. We were very upset to find this not the case. Totally our error due to poor Spanish but I do wish they'd been more explicit in stating their exclusions. Left us with a bad taste.
Anyway, I hope you enjoy the review and the range of beach options available to you at Playa Bacocho. Enjoy!
We prefer, and recommend, Club Villasol. Entry fee is 200 pesos per person but this goes towards anything you eat or drink during the day. There's are two pools, a pool bar, lots of beach and pool chairs, good umbrellas for shade, nice bathrooms, a really good beach menu, a large expanse of shallow pool for infants, an adjacent restaurant where you can work off your 200 pesos if you'd prefer, and immediate access to the beach. This is good for a walk or, if you walk to the left as you face the ocean, a swim on the public beach by the second club that is somewhat protected by rocks against the waves and undertow. I was careful in joining the twenty or so people already swimming and spent over a confident hour splashing around. Just check the conditions against your ability before you jump in.
You won't have any trouble working off your entry fee. The menu is surprisingly good. Try the ceviche, the chicken skewers, or the stuffed avocado. All good and reasonably priced. For better availability of the best beach/pool chairs, go early or avoid the weekends.
On to Club Coco, which I don't recommend. You either have to either pay 175 pesos each as a cover charge with food and drinks ON TOP of that, or pay 450 pesos each that covers food or drink. Yep, 450 pesos - 900 for two people. Re-read the charge above at Club Villasol and wonder why anyone would go to Club Coco to begin with. Unfortunately, due to a misunderstanding at the desk, we paid the 175 pesos each thinking we'd work off the amount with food and drink. We were very upset to find this not the case. Totally our error due to poor Spanish but I do wish they'd been more explicit in stating their exclusions. Left us with a bad taste.
Anyway, I hope you enjoy the review and the range of beach options available to you at Playa Bacocho. Enjoy!
Written 23 January 2018
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jroboston2015
Stonington, CT16 contributions
Jan 2015 • Friends
The beach is pristine and beautiful and seemingly endless. Great spot for walking. The water is clear and perfect for swimming. The beach club Villa Sol is a great place to while away the day, have a little bite to eat, shower off after swimming in the ocean and relax in a hammock.
Written 30 January 2015
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Kikoenmexico
Courtenay, Canada380 contributions
Nov 2017 • Solo
The bad news: almost nothing there. The good news: almost nothing there.
If you want to get away from the crowds of Playa Zicatella, this could be the place for you. This morning I walked the whole length and saw 1 other person. Wild surf- not safe to swim- all to yourself.
At the far eastern end is Playa Coral, gorgeous in initself, and then over the rocks to Bacocho where it is only a 20 minute walk to the end at the point. You can climb up the rocks and get to a path that takes you further west to another beach if you are adventurous.
There is a private club at the eastern end (part of the Posada Real) and next door a club with pools and a restaurant (Club de Playa Villa de Sol) you can get free entry if you buy food or drinks ( 100 pesos per person). This is also near the place that they release turtles daily during the right season (now in November).
To get there, you can find a path down to Playa coral near the Hotel Viva Mexico- a bit steep and marked private- and then you have to climb over the rocks to Bacocho. Or, walk (or take a taxi) down the road just past the Posada Real and walk though the Club de Play Villa Sol or go another 50 meters to where the road comes out to the beach. Take your own water.
If you want to get away from the crowds of Playa Zicatella, this could be the place for you. This morning I walked the whole length and saw 1 other person. Wild surf- not safe to swim- all to yourself.
At the far eastern end is Playa Coral, gorgeous in initself, and then over the rocks to Bacocho where it is only a 20 minute walk to the end at the point. You can climb up the rocks and get to a path that takes you further west to another beach if you are adventurous.
There is a private club at the eastern end (part of the Posada Real) and next door a club with pools and a restaurant (Club de Playa Villa de Sol) you can get free entry if you buy food or drinks ( 100 pesos per person). This is also near the place that they release turtles daily during the right season (now in November).
To get there, you can find a path down to Playa coral near the Hotel Viva Mexico- a bit steep and marked private- and then you have to climb over the rocks to Bacocho. Or, walk (or take a taxi) down the road just past the Posada Real and walk though the Club de Play Villa Sol or go another 50 meters to where the road comes out to the beach. Take your own water.
Written 10 November 2017
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Passenger817096
Vancouver, Canada4 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
Angela, my wife, is passionate in her love of turtles and this was an opportunity we couldn't pass up. There was an informative talk and a q&a session and then it was time to release the turtles! For the modest sum of 100 pesos/person we received a bowl carved from a coconut containing a 1hr old turtle and were instructed on how, where, and when to release it. I would recommend this experience to anyone who is interested in environmental issues and wildlife preservation. One cannot have this experience without cheering the little guys on their way to an uncertain but perhaps wonderful future.
Written 27 September 2018
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Alberto Figueroa
Vancouver, Canada176 contributions
Feb 2014 • Couples
This far beach is located after Carrizalillo and Coral Beach,you can take a very long walk all way to Punta Colorada (Red Point) and hike it if you want,behind the point is a little lagoon where you can spot small crocodiles.
Waves break very fast and currents are strong...not safe for swimming.
They are two beach club's Posada Real and Villasol where you can use toilette facilities or have a cold drink.
Good option for beach lovers(almost empty)
Waves break very fast and currents are strong...not safe for swimming.
They are two beach club's Posada Real and Villasol where you can use toilette facilities or have a cold drink.
Good option for beach lovers(almost empty)
Written 18 March 2014
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catrina p
Tlalnepantla, Mexico
Como puedo llegar de Bacocho a el centro de puerto escondido? Me quedo en un hotel ahí. Gracias
Written 16 July 2019
Lo más fácil es pedir en tu hotel un taxi, vale al adoquín entre 35 a 40 pesos
Written 17 July 2019
Combien coûte l’entrée au club de okage Villasol?
Written 7 February 2019
Villasol is 200 pesos per person per day, the money is credited to your food and drink bill...taxi home to Riconada 35 pesos...our favorite beach
Written 9 February 2019
Hay una fecha específica para la liberación de tortugas y que costó tiene
Written 10 January 2019
al parecer no hay fecha específica yo fui en julio los tour ya lo incluyen, a mi me pidieron una cooperación de $100
Written 11 January 2019
Hi there,
Is this a top must see for my family’s puerto Escondido visit? Coming with two toddlers so need to make a solid plan. Is the turtle release all year round? If the beach is rocky, is it enough to go in the evening with a bottle of wine to watch the sun go down?
Thanks for your tips!
Written 4 January 2019
Hello Sophie! Puerto Escondido is nice cheap place to visit, and still preserved from most of the big hotel developments that crowd other beach destinations. It has many beautiful beaches and small neighborhoods to walk and sit for something to drink or eat, but you should be aware that all the Puerto Escondido beaches are dangerous, with heavy waves, and a very deep slope near the sand, so please do not leave your toddlers unattended any minute, because a big wave can come any time.
I love Puerto Escondido and I think Bachoco is a nice almost virgin beach, but I would definitively would not bring toddlers there ;(
In Bachoco there is a beach club where you pay for the day that has several swimming pools. I would advice you to enter the beach club, find a nice umbrella to sit, let your toddlers go to the swimming pool, and just go to the beach to look around and see the beautiful scenery. Avoid the sea if you are not a very good swimmer.
I do not know about the turtles season. Have a nice trip!
Written 4 January 2019
Cómo puedo llegar desde huatulco? Hay algún tour?
Written 1 August 2018
si eres ducho en manejar es conveniente alquilar auto, de otro modo es difícil el acceso a esos lugares, también puede ser en moto o cuatriciclo
Written 10 January 2019
La playa es pública, así que no hay un "horario". La liberación de tortugas se hace a las 5 de la tarde. No se si tenga costo fijo en Bacocho, pero en general se pide una cooperación, a menos que vayas en tour.
Written 10 August 2017
Hola! Habría manera de poder organizar algo pequeño para la entrega de un anillo de compromiso durante la liberación de las tortugas?
Saludos!!! :)
Written 22 March 2017
Si usted habla a los voluntarios que organizan el lanzamiento de las tortugas del bebé de antemano, le dejarían probablemente poner el anillo en el cartón que contiene las tortugas que se entregarán como un surpise a su socio durante la liberación. Pero mejor pregunta Gina Machorro!!
Written 22 March 2017
Disculpa, me podrías informar sobre la temporada para la liberación, justamente voy a mediados de mayo, muchas gracias
Written 23 February 2017
Hola, todos los días se liberan tortugas golfinas en la playa. Te recomiendo estar pendiente cerca de las 5 pm pues suelen liberarse antes de atardecer. Así que puedes disfrutar la playa a medio día y esperar la liberación de tortugas al atardecer. Feliz viaje.
Written 24 February 2017
Alguien sabe que temporada es la idónea para la liberación de tortugas, tengo pensado ir en mayo, es algo que desde hace mucho quiero hacer, y si se tiene que hacer reservación o cómo funciona? agradecería la mayor información que me puedan proporcionar!
Written 23 January 2017
Realmente no tengo idea de cuando es la temporada. mi familia se hospedó a finales de Noviembre y tuvieron la gran fortuna de poder participar en este evento
Written 24 January 2017
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