There’s a reason Puerto Escondido is known as a world-class surfing destination, and Playa Zicatela has played one heck of a large part in forming that reputation. It’s the site of the so-called Mexican Pipeline which only means one thing: perfect surfing conditions, albeit with a strong undertow that makes it dangerous for non-surfers. Either way, it’s a must-visit stretch of coastline while in Puerto Escondido, even if you do just come to ogle the world-famous surfers rather than grab a board yourself.