<div style="font-size:10pt;">There are myriad choices of recreation in the Puerto Escondido area.  On the Playa Principal, there are
boats with equipment for rent to spend the day fishing. Laguna Manialtepec is a beautiful natural
lagoon 16 kilometers west of Puerto Escondido. Full of marine life as well as birds in their
natural habitat, the lake is navigable. <BR>
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Puerto is also a top 10 placed in the surfing world. Zicatela has waves from 5 to 15 feet from
April to October. To the east, Mazunte has the Mexican Center for Sea Turtles. You can see
all diferent types of sea turtles and learn about the dangers they face.<BR>
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In the fall, whales start their migration from Alaska and can be seen from the beach.  All through
the year, school of dolphins play in the water and come close to the beach.<BR>
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Black Clay Pottery from Oaxaca is renowed for its beauty, made from black coral. There are
also other handcrafts made from leather and seashells available in local shops as well as in the market.<BR>
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There are plenty of things to enjoy in Puerto Escondido, and rest assured that  you will
always want to come back for more fun.  <a style="color:#a8001c;">Puerto Escondido is a hidden paradise.</a></div>