Puerto Escondido
Mexico
Key Location Info
Study Abroad Fees:
$3,150
N/A
We don't run Study Abroad Programs to this location currently.
This is where fees start for a 6 week Study Abroad Program to this location.
It's important to note that program fees increase as programs draw closer, so typically the sooner you secure your place on a program the lower fees you will pay.
Sometimes we run programs that are not 6 weeks. The fees for those programs will reflect the time frame.
To see what's included in your program fees, head to our dedicated Study Abroad page.
Gap Year Fees:
$3,350
N/A
We don't run Gap Year Programs to this location currently.
This is where fees start for a 6 week Gap Year Program to this location.
It's important to note that program fees increase as programs draw closer, so typically the sooner you secure your place on a program the lower fees you will pay.
Sometimes we run programs that are not 6 weeks. The fees for those programs will reflect the time frame.
To see what's included in your program fees, head to our dedicated Gap Year page.
Program Living Expenses:
$978
This is what we suggest Edumads bring as spending money on a 6 week program to this location. This estimate includes allowance for all:
- Food & drink
- Activities
- Entertainment
- Excursions
This figure is our estimate for a typical experience on a program. It's possible to spend far more or far less depending on your choices and priorities during your time abroad.
Our estimate for Gap Year programs and Study Abroad programs is the same.
Solo Edumad Budget:
$1,109
This is what we estimate it would cost per month to live in this location if you were to organize your own trip.
We teach students how to organize their own trips in the Edumadic Academy.
What to expect from life in Puerto Escondido
Slow Down
Puerto Escondido is pure chill vibes. It's Yoga at sunrise. It's having a nap in a hammock after lunch. It's wandering down to the beach at sunset. It's life in sandals and a bikini. It's a world away from the hustle and bustle of your daily life back at home. If you want to take some time to decompress, reflect, and slow down, Puerto is exactly what the doctor ordered.
Indulge in the Food
Authentic Mexican cuisine. Yes please! This is not the Tex Mex you gorge on back home. This is fresh chillies, juicy limes, and fish caught that morning, wrapped in a taco that will make your taste buds explode. Tacos are a dollar each from the local restaurants! Oaxacan food (the region of Mexico PE is in) is particularly renowned in Mexico. Once you're bored of the freshest seafood tacos you've ever tasted, you should seek out the Oaxacan specialty dishes. They revolve around cheese and chocolate, what a dream!
Surf's Up
Surfers from all over the world flock Puerto Escondido for its waves. Playa Zicatella is one of the heaviest and most dangerous waves in the world, see for yourself. But fear not! Playa Carrizalillo is a super mellow left-hand point perfect for learning to surf.
Play with the Plankton
Manialtepec lagoon is one of the few places in the world where you can swim amongst bioluminescent plankton. This is a truly bizarre experience, like swimming in a glowstick, and has to be experienced to be believed.
Escape to the City
There may come a point where you crave the hustle and bustle of city life again. Fortunately for us, Mexico City is a short and cheap flight away, perfect for a long weekend. Mexico City is a modern metropolis with all the amenities that you would find in New York or LA, but for a fraction of the price, and with a Mexican twist! Bustling nightlife, Michelin star restaurants, and a young and ambitious energy, Mexico City is far from the city you were expecting.
What to expect from life in Puerto Escondido
Slow Down
Puerto Escondido is pure chill vibes. It's Yoga at sunrise. It's having a nap in a hammock after lunch. It's wandering down to the beach at sunset. It's life in sandals and a bikini. It's a world away from the hustle and bustle of your daily life back at home. If you want to take some time to decompress, reflect, and slow down, Puerto is exactly what the doctor ordered.
Indulge in the Food
Authentic Mexican cuisine. Yes please! This is not the Tex Mex you gorge on back home. This is fresh chillies, juicy limes, and fish caught that morning, wrapped in a taco that will make your taste buds explode. Tacos are a dollar each from the local restaurants! Oaxacan food (the region of Mexico PE is in) is particularly renowned in Mexico. Once you're bored of the freshest seafood tacos you've ever tasted, you should seek out the Oaxacan specialty dishes. They revolve around cheese and chocolate, what a dream!
Surf's Up
Surfers from all over the world flock Puerto Escondido for its waves. Playa Zicatella is one of the heaviest and most dangerous waves in the world, see for yourself. But fear not! Playa Carrizalillo is a super mellow left-hand point perfect for learning to surf.
Play with the Plankton
Manialtepec lagoon is one of the few places in the world where you can swim amongst bioluminescent plankton. This is a truly bizarre experience, like swimming in a glowstick, and has to be experienced to be believed.
Escape to the City
There may come a point where you crave the hustle and bustle of city life again. Fortunately for us, Mexico City is a short and cheap flight away, perfect for a long weekend. Mexico City is a modern metropolis with all the amenities that you would find in New York or LA, but for a fraction of the price, and with a Mexican twist! Bustling nightlife, Michelin star restaurants, and a young and ambitious energy, Mexico City is far from the city you were expecting.
