The Boneyard Puerto Escondido: The Skate Bowl Bar of La Punta
The Boneyard Puerto Escondido: The Skate Bowl Bar of La Punta
The Boneyard is a bar and food court in La Punta de Zicatela built around the first skate bowl in Puerto Escondido. If you searched for "boneyard" expecting a surf break, here is the local answer: the waves are at the point a block away, and The Boneyard is where the surf crowd goes when the sun drops, to skate the bowl, eat, and drink a cold chela while watching everyone else try their tricks. This guide covers where it is, when to go, what to eat and how to make a night of it in La Punta.
| The Boneyard | Quick facts |
|---|---|
| What it is | A bar and food court built around a concrete skate bowl, the first in Puerto Escondido |
| Where | Calle Guanajuato 111, Brisas de Zicatela, a short walk from the beach at La Punta |
| Opened | Late 2020 |
| Hours (last listed) | Monday to Saturday, 5 to 11 PM; closed Sunday |
| Budget | Around $200 to $300 MXN per person for food and a drink |
| Rating | 4.8 stars on Google from about 570 reviews at our last check |
| Is it a surf spot? | No. The waves are at the La Punta point break; The Boneyard is where you skate after |
What Is The Boneyard in Puerto Escondido?
The Boneyard opened at the end of 2020 with a simple idea: a concrete skate bowl surrounded by food stalls, a bar and a coffee counter. In a town that lives for surfing, it filled a gap. On flat days, after a dawn session or simply after dark, the same people you see in the water at La Punta come here to skate, and everyone else comes to watch.
It is not a skatepark with an entrance fee, and it is not a nightclub. Think of it as the neighborhood living room of Brisas de Zicatela: picnic-style seating, music, a few food vendors under one roof and a bowl in the middle. You can check the current hours, photos and map in our directory listing for The Boneyard.
How to Get There and When to Go
The Boneyard sits on Calle Guanajuato, in the grid of sandy streets behind the beach at La Punta, the far south end of Zicatela. A few practical points:
- From the center: a taxi to La Punta takes about 10 minutes; tell the driver "La Punta" and walk the last few blocks
- From Zicatela: walk south along the beach until the sand ends at the point, then head one or two streets inland
- Best time: arrive right after sunset, when the bowl fills up and the kitchens are in full swing
- Opening days: it was last listed as open Monday to Saturday from 5 to 11 PM and closed on Sundays, so check before you go
- Payment: bring some cash in pesos; small vendors in La Punta do not always take cards
Skating the Bowl at The Boneyard: Tips for Visitors
Most visitors come to watch, but plenty bring a board. Bowls have their own etiquette, the same you would find at any skatepark in the world, and locals appreciate it when travelers respect it.
- Wait your turn: one rider in the bowl at a time; watch the line before you drop in
- Wear protection: a helmet is the minimum, especially in a bowl where falls are on hard concrete
- Know your level: if you are a beginner, ride the edges or come earlier, before the bowl gets busy
- Want to learn first? Our surfskate lessons teach the board feel that carries over to both the bowl and the waves
Food, Drinks and a Night Out in La Punta
Food is half the reason to come. When it opened, The Boneyard gathered several small kitchens under one roof: burgers, international snacks, smoothies and bowls, plus a coffee counter. Vendors change over the years, but the formula stays the same: casual plates, cold beer and a budget of roughly $200 to $300 MXN per person. With a 4.8-star average from hundreds of Google reviews, it is one of the best-rated spots in the neighborhood.
The Boneyard is quieter than the beach clubs on Zicatela, which makes it a good first stop. From there, the bars and palapas of La Punta are a short walk away. Our guide to Playa La Punta and its barrio covers the surf, the cafés and where to go next.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Boneyard a surf spot?
No. Despite what some searches suggest, The Boneyard in Puerto Escondido is a skate bowl with a bar and food court. The nearby surf break is the left-hand point at La Punta.
Do you have to pay to skate the bowl?
There is no ticketed entry like at a formal skatepark; it works as a bar and restaurant. Order something, respect the line and ask the staff if you are unsure.
Is The Boneyard family friendly?
Yes, in the early evening. Kids love watching the skaters, and the food is easy. Later at night it becomes more of a bar crowd.
What are The Boneyard's opening hours?
It was last listed as open Monday to Saturday from 5 to 11 PM and closed on Sundays. Hours in La Punta change with the season, so confirm before heading over.
Surf in the morning, skate at sunset, eat at The Boneyard: that is La Punta in one day. For everything else to fill your trip, browse our things to do in Puerto Escondido.