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Puerto Escondido

Pacific-coast surf town with a real, growing nomad scene beyond the waves.

In Puerto Escondido, a mid-range month runs about $1,577 (MX$27,061) and there is some violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Low

Cheaper day to day than about 60% of cities

Internet1/10

Slower internet than about 90% of cities

Visas7/10

Easier visas than about 75% of cities

Coworking6.7/10

Better coworking than about 65% of cities

English4.5/10

Less English-friendly than about 85% of cities

Walkability4.7/10

Harder to get around than about 60% of cities

Gyms & Wellness7.7/10

Better wellness options than about 75% of cities

Getting There9.5/10

Easier to reach than about 95% of cities

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36 categories for Puerto Escondido, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Data last updated October 2026 · Verify anything important.

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