Waldorf Puerto Escondido

🇲🇽Santa María Colotepec, Oaxaca, Mexico
Waldorf Puerto Escondido
Warm Climate
Affordable
Good Internet

About this program

Papalotes Waldorf Puerto Escondido is a Waldorf school located in the beautiful coastal town of Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico. The school brings the holistic Waldorf educational approach to this vibrant surf and beach community on Mexico's Pacific coast. Named "Papalotes" (Spanish for kites), the school embodies the free-spirited nature of childhood and the joy of learning through imagination and creativity. The location offers families a unique opportunity to combine quality education with the relaxed coastal lifestyle that draws visitors and expats to this region. Puerto Escondido has become increasingly popular with digital nomad families and those seeking an alternative lifestyle away from major cities. Papalotes provides these families with a Waldorf educational option that honors the local culture while maintaining international pedagogical standards.


Location overview

Santa María Colotepec, Oaxaca, Mexico
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Air Quality
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AQI 65
Moderate
050100150200
Environment
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Small Town
Climate
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Tropical monsoon

Hot year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons

Walkability
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35/100
Internet
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75 Mbps
Good

Weather

Avg summer
32°C
Avg winter
22°C
Jan
30°
22°
Feb
31°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
32°
23°
May
32°
24°
Jun
30°
24°
Jul
31°
24°
Aug
31°
24°
Sep
30°
24°
Oct
30°
23°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°

Safety & healthcare

Healthcare Proximity
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25/100
Pharmacy 4.3km
Doctors 3.3km
Dentist 3.8km
Safety Index
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72/100

Safety conditions can change. Always check current travel advisories before traveling.


Getting there

Closest international Airport: Puerto Escondido (PXM)
Getting there
8 mins from airport

Fly to Puerto Escondido (PXM), then short taxi/transfer

Documents

Digital Nomad Visa

  • Mexico offers 180-day tourist visa on arrival.
  • Temporary Resident visa for stays over 180 days, requires proof of income (~$2,500/month).

Cost of living

Dining out
$8per meal for family of 4
Groceries
$50per week
Rent (2-3 bed)
$769per month
Preschool
$215per month
Internet
$31per month
Transport
$22per month
Estimated family of 4: $1,210/month

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