The Zicatela Pipeline is a world famous surf break, in fact, it can be one of the heaviest beach breaks in the world. For a surfer that means world class waves on a consistent basis. Playa Zicatela is a 2 km strip of beach and boardwalk located half way between the center of Puerto Escondito and La Punta Zicatela ( the point). The main strip offers various bars, restaurants, clothing shops and equiptment rentals, as well as some higher and lower end places to stay. If you're looking for a good night out on the town, a delicious wood oven pizza, or just to be involved in the action, Zicatela is where you'll want to go.