Zipolite

The questions people ask first about Zipolite, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

• Cash or card?Currency is the Mexican peso (MXN, $).Mexico-wide
• SIM or eSIMTelcel has the widest coverage; AT&T and Movistar are cheaper in cities.Mexico-wide
• Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; garrafón (20-litre jugs) and filtered water in hotels.Mexico-wide
• TippingcheckRestaurants: 10–15%; check the bill for an included 'servicio'.Mexico-wide
• Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 127 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Mexico-wide
• SafetyThe sea is the real risk: rip currents are strong and drownings happen, so swim only between the lifeguard flags.

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• Coffee2026 estimateM$40–70
• Beerbottle at a beach bar / shop2026 estimateM$40–70M$25–35
• Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within the village2026 estimateM$50–100
• SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week2026 estimateM$200–400
• Budget bedHostel or shared cabaña bed, a night, per personMX$250 (≈ US$14)
• Mid-range bedBeachfront double room, a night, per roomMX$1,400 (≈ US$80)
• High-end bedBeachfront double room, a night, per roomMX$3,200 (≈ US$180)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget MX$600 (≈ US$35) · Mid MX$1,300 (≈ US$75) · High MX$2,600 (≈ US$150)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Airports

HUX Huatulco International (About 45 km (28 mi) by road; travel time check. Official taxi from the terminal costs more than a cab hailed outside the gate.) · PXM Puerto Escondido International (About 1.5–2 h by road via Pochutla or a taxi (check); cheaper by local bus and colectivo.)HUX Huatulco International (About 28 mi (45 km) by road; travel time check. Official taxi from the terminal costs more than a cab hailed outside the gate.) · PXM Puerto Escondido International (About 1.5–2 h by road via Pochutla or a taxi (check); cheaper by local bus and colectivo.)

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

M$500–900 excl. bed (2026 estimate)

Mid

M$900–1,800 excl. bed (2026 estimate)

High

M$1,800+ excl. bed (2026 estimate)

• Rip currents are strong and drownings happen: swim between the lifeguard flags and never at an unguarded stretch.
• Almost no working ATMs: the few machines are often empty or broken, so bring enough pesos for your whole stay.
• No real police presence; keep valuables in a safe or with reception, and avoid the dark beach alone at night.
• The 4 km (2.5 mi) road walk to Puerto Ángel has no shoulder and fast traffic: take a taxi or colectivo instead.The 2.5 mi (4 km) road walk to Puerto Ángel has no shoulder and fast traffic: take a taxi or colectivo instead.