Plate
$1,500
Hotel Avg
$2,050
Best Month
November
Airport Dist.
5km
Estimated Budget
Price converted to MXN from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in Puerto EscondidoComplete guide for your wedding in Puerto Escondido
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Puerto Escondido, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Wild Oaxaca coastal magic, barefoot beach weddings and fiery Pacific sunsets. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9/10 in romanticism, Puerto Escondido offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Puerto Escondido has excellent leisure infrastructure (8.5/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Puerto Escondido
Main advantages
- Stunning untouched beaches and spectacular sunsets over the Pacific Ocean.
- Laid-back bohemian vibe far removed from overcrowded resort towns.
- Exquisite traditional Oaxacan culinary options, world-renowned for flavor.
Points to keep in mind
- High humidity levels that can affect guest comfort and hair styling.
- Fewer direct flight options compared to larger destinations like Cancun.
The style in Puerto Escondido
Dominant Style
Boho Beach
Local Tradition
Beachfront ceremonies featuring pre-Hispanic purification rituals and toasting with artisanal Oaxacan mezcal
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Puerto Escondido
Hotel Escondido
Exclusive design boutique hotel set among sand dunes with private bungalows.
Terrestre
Striking brutalist eco-hotel constructed with local materials and open-air spaces.
Villas Carrizalillo Beach Club
Clifftop venue offering spectacular views of an intimate turquoise-water bay.
Wedding traditions in Mexico
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Arras and the lazo
The 13 arras represent shared prosperity, and the lazo —a cord placed over the couple's shoulders during the ceremony— symbolises eternal union.
Godparents (padrinos)
A Mexican wedding has padrinos for everything: velación, lazo, arras, bouquet, rings, cushions, bible… Key figures who accompany and sponsor the couple.
Mariachi and callejoneada
Mariachi typically accompanies the welcome or closing of the banquet. In colonial cities like Guanajuato or San Miguel, the callejoneada parades guests and couple through the streets before the party.
Hora loca and víbora de la mar
The hora loca explodes at midnight with masks, hats and streamers. The víbora de la mar is the chain-dance that closes every proper Mexican wedding.
Mexican candy table
Cocadas, palanquetas, mazapán, alegrías, tamarindo enchilado, ate, pulparindos… The candy table is a must-have cultural touch.
Legal requirements to marry in Mexico
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
State Civil Registry
Minimum notice
15 days
Witnesses per spouse
2
Key steps
- Application at the State Civil Registry where you'll marry.
- Certified birth certificate (less than 3 months old) and valid government ID.
- Pre-marital blood tests (mandatory in several Mexican states).
- Pre-marital talk required in some states.
- Civil ceremony before the Civil Registry judge; four witnesses (2 per spouse).
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in Mexico- Birth certificate apostilled and translated by an official perito.
- Valid migratory form or passport.
- Certificate of single status (apostilled) in some states.
How to get there from Mexico
Main airports
Common departure points
Mexico City · Guadalajara · Monterrey · Querétaro · Mérida
Typical vendors in Mexico
What Mexican couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Puerto Escondido
Precio medio: ~110€/noche
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Vuelos a Puerto Escondido
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Que hacer en Puerto Escondido
Actividades para invitados que viajan a la boda: tours guiados, experiencias locales y planes para los dias previos o posteriores.
Cancelacion gratuita en la mayoria de actividades
Preparativos esenciales
Seguro de viaje
Imprescindible para viajar tranquilos
- Cobertura medica
- Cancelacion de vuelos
- Equipaje perdido
- Asistencia 24h
eSIM internacional
Internet sin roaming ni sorpresas
- Datos ilimitados
- Sin cambiar de SIM
- Activa al instante
- Cobertura en +190 paises
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a wedding in Puerto Escondido cost?
Menu pricing is very reasonable, averaging 80€ per guest. A wedding for 100 guests in a beach club ranges between 15,000€ and 25,000€.
What is the best time for a Puerto Escondido wedding?
November to February is the dry season, offering cooler temperatures and lower humidity levels.
Can foreign couples legally marry in Mexico?
Yes, marriages are legally recognized worldwide. Foreigners require local blood tests and apostilled birth certificates.
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Estimated Budget
Price converted to MXN from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
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