Jan 21, 2010 - Last Beach Day in Puerto Escondido

I hear that it happens to everyone who stops in Puerto Escondido for a day or two; you find you have lost track of time and stayed way longer than planned. ... That means that today was my last opportunity to sit on the beach in Puerto Escondido, at least for now. ... A few observations about Puerto Escondido; This is very much a beach resort town but it lacks one element, tacky resorts and an overwhelming influence from north of the border. ... So far, it would seem that Puerto Escondido has retained its Mexican heart and sole. ... Of course the winding narrow roads are what first attracted me to Puerto Escondido; they are a bonus on the motorcycle. ...

Jan 19, 2010 - What Was All The Hype About?

If you ever have trouble in Puerto Escondido, this is the man to see: Marion A. ... 2 poniente Sector Juárez Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca The Yamaha shop is located on Mex 200, on the left side, as you enter Puerto Escondido from the north. ... I checked the specs on the new bearings I got in Puerto Escondido against the original bearings we took out. ...

Jan 18, 2010 - Mario And The Amazing Little Yamaha Shop

Well I should have just chilled out and listened to Casey yesterday because when I arrived at the small Yamaha shop and met Mario, all my worries vanished.Well I should have just chilled out and listened to Casey yesterday because when I arrived at the small Yamaha shop and met Mario, all my worries vanished....

Jan 17, 2010 - Location Has A “Bearing” On The Problem

At home in the garage my bearing problem would be annoying but here in Mexico, 700 km from the nearest dealer, it takes on a whole new dimension. They had recently stayed in Puerto Escondido and in their blog mentioned some friends that had a place here. ... Perhaps I could run the bike over there? I contacted Casey and Sheila, who were by now in Nicaragua, by e-mail.At home in the garage my bearing problem would be annoying but here in Mexico, 700 km from the nearest dealer, it takes on a whole new dimension. They had recently stayed in Puerto Escondido and in their blog mentioned some friends that had a place here. ... Perhaps I could run the bike over there? I contacted Casey and Sheila, who were by now in Nicaragua, by e-mail....

Jan 16, 2010 - Strange Noises in Puerto Escondido

Yesterday as I was nearing Puerto Escondido I heard a squeak from somewhere but it was quick and faint. ... I stopped and looked and could only figure I had picked up a rock in the chain for a moment or perhaps my home-made tool tube had rubbed on the tire briefly.Yesterday as I was nearing Puerto Escondido I heard a squeak from somewhere but it was quick and faint. ... I stopped and looked and could only figure I had picked up a rock in the chain for a moment or perhaps my home-made tool tube had rubbed on the tire briefly....

Jan 15, 2010 - Playa Ventura, Guerrero to Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca

The ride to Puerto Escondido was smooth and by 2:00 PM I was in town looking for a hotel. ... There are basically two main hotel areas to hang out in Puerto Escondido; the Bahia Principal or the surfer’s beach area called Playa Zicatela. ... Janine and I just loved Puerto Escondido last year and so far I am not disappointed. ...

Feb 23, 2009 - Near Puerto Escondido

Then, it was about 65 kms further to Puerto Escondido. ... We had a few ideas of where we could overnight in and around Puerto Escondido, but we had never been there, and we made a simple error that turned out very much in our favor. ... And she did so speaking very good English! Mary had spent 8 years in the United States, and has returned to Puerto Escondido area. ... So we did…they took us through the actual town of Puerto Escondido (pop 45,000) and that’s when we realized we hadn’t come far enough to get to the turn off that we had originally wanted. ...

Dec 10, 2008 - Pinotepa Nacional to Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca

We had planned on heading inland today towards Oaxaca city but once we looked over the route we realized we would not made Oaxaca in one day. There did not appear to be any obvious stopping over points along the route so in the end we decided to stay on the coast, ride to Puerto Escondido, then head inland. ... We reached Puerto Escondido about 3 PM and figured we would ride along the beach front road to seek out a hotel. ... This was not to be.We had planned on heading inland today towards Oaxaca city but once we looked over the route we realized we would not made Oaxaca in one day. There did not appear to be any obvious stopping over points along the route so in the end we decided to stay on the coast, ride to Puerto Escondido, then head inland. ... We reached Puerto Escondido about 3 PM and figured we would ride along the beach front road to seek out a hotel. ... This was not to be....

Sep 1, 2008 - Puerto Escondido

An overnight bus from San Cristobal brought us to Mexico's premier surfing destination, Puerto Escondido - home of the Mexican pipeline, the fastest breaking waves in the world. ... The waves are huge (up to 12ft - the photos do not do them justice) and it was great to watch the few surfers good enough to take them on.An overnight bus from San Cristobal brought us to Mexico's premier surfing destination, Puerto Escondido - home of the Mexican pipeline, the fastest breaking waves in the world. ... The waves are huge (up to 12ft - the photos do not do them justice) and it was great to watch the few surfers good enough to take them on....

Feb 15, 2008 - Puerto Escondido

Aprés une semaine de plage pratiquement déserte, le retour à la civilisation a été raide.Aprés une semaine de plage pratiquement déserte, le retour à la civilisation a été raide....