Puerto-Angel Travel Guide
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Eighty kilometers (50 miles) southeast of Puerto Escondido and 48km (30 miles) northwest of the Bays of Huatulco is the tiny fishing port of Puerto Angel (pwer-toh ahn-hehl). Puerto Angel, with its beautiful beaches, unpaved streets, and budget hotels, is popular with the international backpacking set and those seeking an inexpensive and restful vacation. Though damage from 1997's Hurricane Paulina was compounded by earthquake damage in 1999, Puerto Angel continues to attract visitors. Its small bay and several inlets offer peaceful swimming and good snorkeling. The village's way of life is slow and simple: Fishermen leave very early in the morning and return with their catch before noon. Taxis make up most of the traffic, and the bus from Pochutla passes every half-hour or so.
Important Travel Note--Although car and bus hijackings along Highway 200 north to Acapulco have greatly decreased, thanks to improved security measures and police patrols, you're still wise to travel this road only during the day.
