The Remote Beach Town of Puerto Escondido Is Mexico's Best-kept Secret-With Sumptuous Hotels, a Vibrant Art Scene, and Incredible Beaches

""Today, the hurricane and nature have reclaimed their own," said Maui, whose real name is Maciel Ruiz Barragán; everyone calls him Maui because he looks just like the burly character in Disney's Moana."

""Look at that perfection," he marveled. "If you're inside that barrel, it's all the happiness in the world.""

"In Puerto Escondido, local legend has it that the first globe-trotting gringos washed up in the 1960s. Back then the town was little more than a fishing village, isolated from Oaxaca City."

"The recent construction of the Autopista Barranca Larga-Ventanilla has improved access to Puerto Escondido, increasing its popularity among tourists and digital nomads."

Hurricane damage has significantly altered the wave conditions at Zicatela Beach, potentially leading to even larger waves this year. The town, once a fishing village, has evolved since the 1960s, attracting tourists and digital nomads. The recent construction of a highway has improved access, further increasing its popularity. Local surf instructor Maui highlights the joy of surfing the powerful barrels that the ocean can produce, emphasizing the thrill and beauty of the waves.

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