Hotel Humano overlooks the Oaxacan coast from a quiet hilltop near Puerto Escondido. With 39 rooms, a saltwater pool, and an open-air restaurant, it pairs concrete architecture with nature. A peaceful stay, close to the surf town buzz.
The hotel’s 19 rooms are built with a focus on raw materials and clean design. Concrete walls, wood finishes, and floor-to-ceiling windows create spaces that are open and grounding. Every room includes a private terrace facing the ocean, encouraging long mornings and quiet evenings. There are no screens or clutter—just space to rest and reset.
At the heart of the property is a saltwater pool framed by palms and shaded daybeds. The on-site restaurant is open-air and casual, serving a seasonal menu built around fresh Oaxacan ingredients: grilled seafood, roasted vegetables, and staples like tamales and mole. A small bar pours mezcal, cocktails, and cold beers daily.
The rooftop bar and lounge has panoramic views of the coastline—a space for sunset drinks, music, and evening gatherings. A spa is set to open soon, offering massage and body treatments with natural ingredients sourced from the region.
Days at Humano are unstructured by design. Some guests venture into town for surfing, swimming, or shopping. Others head to nearby beaches like Playa Agua Blanca or La Barra for long walks and quiet swims. The hotel team can arrange local experiences, from surf lessons to boat trips and market tours.Back at the hotel, the atmosphere is intentionally slow. Evenings are breezy and quiet, often spent on private terraces or by the pool.
While Puerto Escondido continues to grow and change, Hotel Humano creates a quieter life, one centered on space, nature, and simplicity. It’s not isolated, but it’s removed just enough to let you disconnect. You can head into town for dinner, music, or surf, then return to a place that feels calm and grounded.
Puerto Escondido is Mexico’s surf capital, with waves for all levels. Zicatela Beach, 25 minutes from the hotel, is world-famous for its heavy beach break and hollow barrels—best left to experts. La Punta, just down the coast, offers mellow lefts perfect for beginners and longboarders. Carrizalillo Beach, a 20-minute drive, is a protected cove with consistent rights and forgiving waves—great for learning. Surf is best May to October, though waves can be found year-round. Mornings usually see light offshore winds.
Hotel Humano’s restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a focus on regional ingredients. The menu includes grilled seafood, market vegetables, and Oaxacan staples like tlayudas and tamales. A full bar offers mezcal from nearby producers. In town, head to Punta Zicatela for casual beachside dining or explore Puerto’s growing food scene, from street tacos to natural wine bars.
Fly into Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM), then drive 40 minutes east to reach the hotel. The coast here is hot and tropical, with dry winters and wet summers. Puerto Escondido, an 11-minute drive from Hotel Humano, is rooted in legend. Its name, meaning "Bay of the Hidden Woman," alludes to the legend of a woman who escaped captivity and hid in Puerto Escondido, making the town something of a hidden treasure. Eventually, the village became a shipping port for coffee. With the construction of the highway in the 1960s, Puerto Escondido grew from a small shipping village to a town that attracted surfers and travelers from around the world. Today, guests can enjoy surf lessons, yoga classes, bioluminescent lagoon tours, and hikes through the coastal sierra. The hotel can arrange transport and excursions.
Address: Camino a Agua Blanca, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico
Check-in: 15:00
Check-out: 12:00
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