"My daughter was at hour four of splashing in the ocean. Beside her, our son squealed and ran from the warm, gentle waves as they lapped on the shore. My husband and I reclined in beach chairs and sipped limonadas, watching a fisherman lug two large, freshly caught tunas from his boat. A couple of hours later, they were on our plates."
"We were on the Riviera Oaxaqueña, a roughly 300-mile stretch of coastline along the Pacific Ocean that I've been visiting for the last 20 years, first as a young backpacker, then as a solo traveler. When I had my own family, we opted to also try out the more popular beach destinations of Tulum and Sayulita, small cities both situated a short drive from some of Mexico's biggest tourist destinations."
The Oaxacan Coast features under-the-radar beach towns with friendly locals, sparse crowds, and authentic coastal life. The Riviera Oaxaqueña is a roughly 300-mile Pacific coastline visited by travelers, including long-term repeat visitors transitioning from backpacking to family travel. More developed destinations like Tulum and Sayulita can be convenient but often suffer high prices and hypertourism that diminish relaxation. Along roughly six miles between Mazunte and Puerto Angel, each beach town has a distinct vibe: Mazunte attracts yogis and vegans; Zipolite draws surfers, partiers, and backpackers; San Agustinillo caters to families with boutique guesthouses; Puerto Angel functions as a quiet fishing village.
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