HGTV House Hunters International Episode Premiere June 27 10pm EST
Episode HHINT-2406H

Businessman and former Olympian, Cary Mullen, was used to life on the go, but marriage to wife, Kristina, and the birth of three kids made him rethink this hectic pace. After five years of searching, Cary and Kristina fell in love with the family-friendly and laid back beach atmosphere in Puerto Escondido, Mexico. They felt right at home and now hope to fulfill their dream of a beachfront property in paradise. With a budget of $1.2 million, real estate agent, Brett Radmin, has no problems finding everything Cary and Kristina want. However, the challenge is that in the hot, fast-paced housing market in Puerto, all-cash transactions are the norm. Will Cary and Kristina make their dreams come true or will the reality of paying in cash cause them to compromise their wish list? Find out when House Hunters comes ashore in Puerto Escondido, Mexico.

Upcoming US Air Dates

Tune in:
•Monday, June 27, 2011
10:00 PM EST/PST
•June 27, 2011
1:00 AM EST/PST
•Friday, July 22, 2011
10:00 PM EST/PST
•July 22, 2011
1:00 AM EST/PST

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It’s time to start thinking about booking your Vacation Rentals for this upcoming Christmas and New Years Holiday. We have already begun accepting reservations and our rental properties are getting booked quickly. Don’t delay or risk missing out on a great vacation on the Pacific Coast of Oaxaca, Mexico.
In Spanish it means Hidden Harbor, or the Hidden Port, which is what makes it so nice here – it’s relatively undiscovered. Take advantage of affordable villas and accommodations on the beach where you will be pampered in oceanfront homes in luxury with private chefs. Or, maybe you’re looking for a smaller condo apartment for rent with your own kitchen – whatever your needs may be, the cost is affordable either way. And get ready to relax on your beach vacation – fast food and brand name chains don’t exist here which is the essence, magic and charm of of our home – it’s a hidden paradise!
http://puertorealestate.com/escondido-vacation-rentals.htm

Read our travel guide with retirement information for Puerto Escondido located in the San Pedro Mixtepec municipio in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. It has become a resort town that’s known for surfing the Mexican Pipeline on Zicatela Beach. People travel here for great fishing and sunny beaches among other things. The name means “Hidden Port”, and is a minor port founded in 1928 on the Pacific Coast originally as a conduit for locally grown coffee. There are flights on VivaAerobus and AeroMar from Mexico City (MEX) and as well as from Oaxaca City (OAX) on Aero Tucan. The town lies on Mexico Highway 200 42 miles west of San Pedro Pochutla, 60 miles northwest of Huatulco and 200 miles south of Acapulco. There are a few more flights per day to Huatulco which is an easy 1.25 hour drive.
The area was recently featured on HGTV and a new show is scheduled to air on Monday, June 27, 2011 at 10:00pm EST. Check out the beach properties for sale that were shown at Rancho Neptuno which is located just 6 miles from the center of town. To us, resorts may mean something different than others. It’s nice to travel and be pampered in extremely affordable luxury accommodations that include private staff, chef, car and drivers.

Bus Travel:
A luxury bus from Mexico City will depart from TAPO (Terminal del Autobuses Pacífico Oriente) and is an 11 to 12 hour ride.

From Acapulco you depart from Estrella Blanca which is one block north of the Zócalo on Avenida Ejido. Buses run from Huatulco on a regular basis prior to 6:00 PM. It becomes difficult after that time. The main Bus lines are ADO (Autobuses del Oriente) and Cristoal Colon.

Taxis: Taxis are not metered so it is recommended that you agree to a price at the beginning.

For most local trips, the taxi fare should generally range between 10 and 30 pesos. From the airport, it is typical to pay a higher rate- such as 100 to 200 pesos though Spanish speakers and bargainers can reduce that fare.
Many people are finding it as a great place to retire in Mexico.

There’s no better place to have a wedding or a honeymoon. You’ll find intimate secluded accommodations on a private romantic beach as well as endless activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving or whale watching and dolphins. More active pursuits include world famous surfing beaches and competitions as well as sport fishing and fishing for Sailfish, Marlin, Tuna and Mahi-Mahi (Dorado/Dolphinfish). For relaxation you have a number of resort lifestyle options for massages and Temazcal massage and saunas.

Oaxaca City is the capital of the state of Oaxaca in Mexico. It used to be known as Oaxaca de Juárez named after the famous 1800′s era president and national hero Benito Juárez who was born there. The history of Oaxaca dates back to approximately 500 B.C. when, it is theorized, that the Olmec Mexicans presided over this valley in the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains at 5,500 feet above seal level at Monte Albán. Soon after the Zapotec Mexicans gained control of the area and Monte Albán was transformed in their architectural style.

The zócalo is the main square in the center of the downtown area, set in a Baroque architectural style, and is a popular place to congregate. The square is lined with cafés and restaurants and the immediate surrounding area is filled with upscale hotels, restaurants and a bustling nightlife.

‘Black pottery’ from is the result of a proprietary technique, developed by the Zapotecs in Coyotepec, in which the artisans mold, dry and carve intricate designs and patterns into the surface. They then kiln the clay also known as ‘Barra Negro’ and in the last step in the kiln, the pottery is exposed to oxygen which produces the black color for which it is known.

In addition to the capital the other main cities of Oaxaca are the beach resort towns Bahias de Huatulco and Puerto Escondido home of the Mexican Pipeline and the famous surf beach Playa Zicatela on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. Smaller locales include Puerto Angel, Mazunte, Zipolite Beach and Pochutla.

Notable attractions include:

Santo Domingo Church

The City of Mitla

The Basilica de la Soledad

The Ocotlan de Morelos

Tourists are find their way time and again to this beautiful capital city in the valley of the mountains.