Central America

Puerto Escondido

Oaxaca · Mexico

Sanctuary Score

74 / 100

#50 in the Americas

“Oaxaca's surf capital where legendary Zicatela waves, La Punta sunsets, and a booming nomad scene wrestle with unreliable wifi and the secret being thoroughly out.”

A paradise beach at golden hour — Puerto Escondido, Mexico

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A sea turtle on the sand — Puerto Escondido, Mexico — Photo by Christopher Farrugia on Unsplash

Playa Principal and the fishing boats — Puerto Escondido, Mexico — Photo: Nsaum75 · CC BY-SA 3.0

The ten pillars

Each scored 1–10 by hand. Their sum is the Sanctuary Score.

Nature9 / 10

Walkability7 / 10

Food8 / 10

Healthcare6 / 10

Climate stability8 / 10

Air & water8 / 10

Safety7 / 10

Connectivity6 / 10

Community7 / 10

Beauty8 / 10

At a glance

Tracked separately from the score — these describe the place, they don't rank it.

Climate: Tropical
Sensory load: 4/10 · balanced
Cost: $$; ~$600/mo · 1BR
Expat community: High

Sources

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