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  • Veracruz
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Playa Escondida

Playa Escondida is an eco-chic beach resort nestled near Sayulita in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico, offering a secluded and intimate experience focused on relaxation, gourmet food, romance, and connection with nature.

Rated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 54 reviews.
Crowds
Low
Location
Catemaco, Veracruz
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Golfo · 18.59° N · 95.05° W

What to know

Overview

The resort’s core concept is to provide guests with a restorative escape, allowing them to revitalize their bodies and explore the surrounding natural beauty. Guests can choose from a variety of unique hotel rooms, each offering upscale amenities such as canopy beds, private decks, full kitchens, Jacuzzis, and other luxurious features. The resort boasts a private, unspoiled beach with virgin coastline views towards Monkey Mountain and Punta Mita, where guests can enjoy warm Pacific Ocean waters for swimming and boogie boarding, a beach bar, and beachcombing. Beyond relaxation, Playa Escondida offers nature exploration, including trail rides through the jungle, hiking amongst exotic parrots and butterflies, and opportunities to observe humpback whales and dolphins via boat trips, along with recreational activities like hammock lounging and yoga sessions. The resort’s full-service spa provides a tranquil space for rejuvenation. Overall, Playa Escondida aims to provide a tranquil escape for guests seeking to disconnect from the fast-paced world and reconnect with themselves and nature.

About this listing

Compiled from Google Places and verified listing. Ratings and review counts come from Google Places; beach conditions and facilities can change. Last updated September 2026. Send a correction

The details

At a glance

Practical details for Playa Escondida in Catemaco, Veracruz, Mexico.
Good for familiesPoor
Food nearbyGood
Water sportsYes
AccessibilityNo
Nearest airportVeracruz (VER), about 135 km as the crow flies

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Common questions

Is Playa Escondida good for families?

Our listing data rates Playa Escondida "poor" for families. Probably better for adults or older kids. Check conditions on the day.

How crowded is Playa Escondida?

Our listing data puts crowds at Playa Escondida as low. Usually a quiet one, though weekends and holidays fill most beaches.

Are there restaurants near Playa Escondida?

Our listing data rates food options at Playa Escondida as good. A few places to eat close by.

Getting there

Catemaco, Veracruz

18.5942° N, 95.0519° W

Nearby

Beaches within 20 km

Golfo · 18.58° N · 95.05° W

Playa Jicacal

1 km awayRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 29 reviews.

Playa de Montepio: MontePioVeracruz05Photo: AlejandroLinaresGarcia · CC BY-SA 3.0

Playa de Montepio

7 km awayRated 4.5 out of 5 on Google from 940 reviews.

Golfo · 18.71° N · 95.18° W

Punta Roca Partida

18 km awayRated 4.7 out of 5 on Google from 159 reviews.

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