Vacation Rentals in Los Naranjos

Named for the orange groves that once covered its hillsides, Los Naranjos is an inland residential colonia on the road toward the airport side of Puerto Escondido. It's a working neighborhood of local families and a growing number of newer homes, set apart from the beach strip's rhythm of surf schools and sunset bars.

The appeal for visitors is practical rather than postcard: more space for the money, a quieter street, and proximity to the airport road that makes arrivals and departures easy — traded for a short drive to reach the sand each day. It's the kind of neighborhood that suits an extended, low-key stay more than a short beach holiday.

Choose Los Naranjos if you want real Puerto Escondido living — local shops, quiet evenings, room to spread out — and don't mind a short transfer to Zicatela, La Punta or El Centro.

Character & getting around

Los Naranjos is primarily residential — single-family homes, some newer gated developments, and everyday local commerce rather than tourist infrastructure. It sits on the inland side of town, on the route many visitors use en route to or from the airport, which makes arrival transfers straightforward.

• A car, scooter or taxi is the normal way to get around; the colonia itself is not built for beach-hopping on foot.
• Expect a genuinely local pace — Spanish is the default language on the street, and services (tiendas, pharmacies, taco stands) serve residents first.

Reaching the beach & town

Zicatela, La Punta and El Centro are all a short drive away rather than a walk. Budget that transfer into your plans — groceries, dinner and a morning swim all mean getting in a car or taxi first — and factor it in if you're comparing this neighborhood to a beachfront stay.

Who should stay in Los Naranjos?

Long-term renters, remote workers and travelers arriving/departing via the airport get the most out of Los Naranjos: space, quiet and easy transfers. It's not the pick for travelers who want to walk out of their door onto sand — for that, look at Zicatela, La Punta or Bacocho — but as an affordable, low-key base for an extended stay, it delivers real value.