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Pochutla Guide

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Pochutla is a large market town on Oaxaca's Pacific Coast. It serves as a regional travel hub and financial center. Pochutla's name is taken from pochote, a tree common to the region. (Photos)

NATURAL WORLD

The area around Pochutla is an important coffee growing area.

MARKETS

There are two municipal markets: El Calvario and 15 de Diciembre.

FESTIVALS

February 5 is the town's feast day and launches a week-long party.

VISITING?

LOCATION -- 15°43.76'N 96°28.52'W

Pochutla is a central hub on Oaxaca's Pacific Coast. Distances: Puerto Angel -- 12 kilometers; Mazunte -- 25 kilometers; Huatulco -- 50 kilometers; Puerto Escondido -- 70 kilometers; Oaxaca City -- 250 kilometers; Tuxtla Gutierrez -- 500 kilometers.

TRANSPORTATION -- Direct bus service is available to towns on the coast and Oaxaca City.

BANKING -- There are several banks in town.

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Puerto Angel - Puerto Escondido - Mazunte - Pinotepa Nacional - Pochutla - Huatulco - Tehuantepec - La Ventanilla - Pluma Hidalgo - Chacahua Lagoons National Park - Laguna Manialtepec (PACIFIC)