You would fly into the Huatulco Airport, which is 45 minutes down the coast from Puerto Angel on Highway 200. Numerous airlines fly into the Huatulco Airport, but some only operate during the winter season. You will need to check with individual airlines. However, currently WestJet, Air Canada, Aeromexico, Volaris, American Airlines all operate flights to Huatulco.

Yes, but service is not always reliable. 

There are several great restaurants right in Puerto Angel on the beaches such as Playa Principal, Playa Panteon and Estacahuite. As well, there are lots of restaurants in Zipolite, San Agustinillo and Mazunte, all within driving distance.

Washers and dryers are located in the Laundry Room. Bring your own HE (only) detergent and dryer sheets.

Puerto Angel has several small grocery stores within walking distance of the condo that sell dry goods and dairy products, as well as a few refrigerated and freezer items. Fresh fruit and vegetables can be found in abundance in the outdoor markets on the streets of Puerto Angel. Fresh fish, prawns, beef, chicken and pork can also be purchased from several local vendors (pescaderias, carnecerias, and pollerias). 

However, if you require more items than what is available in town, you can take a short 10 minute drive (or cab ride) to Pochutla, where there is a Chedraui and a Bodega. These are more traditional grocery stores that we are used to in Canada and the United States. Puerto Escondido has a much larger Chedraui and Huatulco has a Chedraui and a Soriana. Both are approximately 1 hour away in opposite directions. Many taxis will take you to either location and will stay with you for the day if you arrange the outing in advance.

Yes, there is a doctor available for consultation in Puerto Angel. There is a Public Hospital and a private clinic in Pochutla. There are also specialist clinics in Puerto Escondido. For anything more serious, the closest major centre is Oaxaca City which is approximately a 6 hour drive. Some owners have also availed themselves of excellent dental services in Pochutla.

Yes, there are a number of small tour operators who offer whale watching, fishing, snorkelling and scuba diving tours, as well as water taxi services to some of the secluded beaches in the area.

There are a few units within the building that are for rent by owners. To access them you can check out VRBO, AirBnB and Bayside Rentals for availability. Be sure to search for Viewpoint in Puerto Angel, Oaxaca.

Yes, you can walk to the following beaches in 10-20 minutes: Playa Principal, Playa Panteon and Playa Estacahuite.

You can drive to the following beaches in 10-20 minutes: Zipolite, San Agustinillo and Mazunte.

See our Points of Interest page for more details.

It is not necessary to have a vehicle while staying at Viewpoint as there are beaches, restaurants and groceries within walking distance of the condo. Many renters and some owners do not have a car when they are here. Taxis are readily available if you choose to go a little further out. You can easily hail one down at the bottom of the hill or call one, although their preferred method of communication is WhatsApp. Owners and staff can recommend local taxi drivers who are always willing to assist the residents of Viewpoint, and some are listed below in the Contact/Links section.

Car rentals are also available through Huatulco Airport and various third party providers. If you are renting, you may want to choose a smaller vehicle for ease of parking and to be able to navigate some narrow or congested streets.

Bottled water is available in the Laundry Room. The cost is 30 pesos per bottle.

There are few household items available right in Puerto Angel, so your best bet, is to go to larger stores in Pochutla (Chedraui and Bodega), Puerto Escondido (Chedraui) and Huatulco (Chedraui and Soriana). All three communities  have department stores, such as Electra and Coppel, as well as “plastico” stores that sell a large variety of kitchen and other household items, not all of them plastic.

Most owners take advantage of online purchasing through Amazon Mexico, Mercado Libre, Coppel and Liverpool.