Puerto Escondido: the vibe
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The verdict
Liked · 72Commenters who have lived or stayed there for weeks to months are mostly positive, praising laid-back vibe, food and affordability, while warning about gentrification and rising prices.
- laid-back vibe
- food
- affordability
- beaches and sunsets
- friendly locals
- dry weather
- gentrification
- rising prices
- locals pushed out
- heat
- pricey rentals
- Feels relaxed and affordable for long stays, though prices have climbed recently
- Gentrification is changing the town and pushing out long-time residents
- Centro feels more authentic than the tourist beach area of La Punta
- Dry climate and steady sun make it pleasant without much air conditioning
- Surf culture and beginner lessons with locals are a highlight
Read from 8 videos, 40 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-07; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
Tulum VS Puerto Escondido? Comparison for Tourists and Digital Nomads
Backpacking Bananas · 129K views · 2021
What viewers said
“"Or they've just finished 6 weeks becoming Gandhi in India and they are yoga instructors" 😂”
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“You should consider getting into voice over work, too. Your voice is really clear and nice to listen to.”
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“watching this like i have a chance to leave australia before 2030 haha”
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“Amen, there are still cheap ways to stay in Tulum but overall its not worth it anymore. Only go for special events. Stop posting about PE, so we can have a few more years off the radar”
♥ 72 likes
“I was in Tulum the first time in 1989 (old) and there was nothing there. We stayed on the beach in a cabana. The real one with no floor (just the beach). We hanged our hammocks in there and that was it. The shower was a bucket from the well”
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“I was inspired by one of your vlogs awhile back on Puerto Escondido and I ended up spending a month out there. It was amazing! The travelers there are laid back and the food is great. Fast forward a couple weeks later when I in was Tulum an”
♥ 70 likes
“Your travel guide videos always have the right amount of detail for people planning trips. Thanks for all the hard work you put into them.”
♥ 10 likes
“Exactly what i needed! Hubby want to see Tulum, i want to see Puerto Escondido 😱”
♥ 8 likes
“Fantastic video and very informative. Thank you! 😊”
♥ 1 likes
“This was a really good review and I have seen hundreds u cover all aspects”
♥ 1 likes
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