Puerto Madero: Beach, Surfing and the Malecón

Understanding Place Names

During the Porfiriato, Puerto Madero was formerly known as San Benito. The place is also called Puerto Chiapas or simply Madero. San Benito is therefore the former name, while Puerto Chiapas and Madero are alternative place names; all refer to the same destination. If you come across Puerto Chiapas in connection with an activity, you can therefore associate the place name with Puerto Madero. The timeframe helps distinguish the former name from the other names.

Beach and Water Sports

San Benito Beach is one of the beaches in Puerto Madero. Every year, many visitors come to sunbathe on the sandy beach. If you want your stay to focus mainly on time at the beach, San Benito is a specific point of reference. A beach visit differs from the sports activities of surfing and sport fishing, which have a different focus.

Surfing is possible in Puerto Madero, and you can learn with certified instructors. Before booking, check whether instructors are available if lessons are important to you. Sport fishing is also possible; current providers and permit requirements may vary. Check these details in advance if you specifically want to go fishing. For planning purposes, there is a clear difference: for surfing, check whether lessons are available; for sport fishing, check current providers and permit requirements.

Hotel and Location

Operator information from September 2026 places Hotel Perla del Pacífico in the center of Puerto Madero in Tapachula, 100 meters from the Malecón. The two location references serve different purposes: the central location places the hotel in Puerto Madero, while the distance specifies how far it is from the Malecón. These details may change if the hotel moves or its operations change. Check the current address before booking if the location affects your decision.

Visitor Amenities and Excursions

Visitor amenities in Puerto Madero include numerous restaurants and swimming pools. Together with the beach and sports, they offer different ways to plan your stay: dining out and swimming complement beach- and sports-related interests with food and bathing options. You can include these local amenities as separate items in your plans, apart from choosing a particular activity.

The mangroves of Laguna de Pozuelos are located near Puerto Madero. They are among the destinations of English-language guided excursions departing from the cruise terminal. This is a different option from the beach, surfing, or sport fishing locally: the destination, guided format, and language are all part of the excursion offering. The availability of these tours may vary depending on cruise operations. If you want to plan an excursion, check in advance which dates are offered as part of cruise operations.

Discover more destinations: Tuzantán, Jiquipilas, La Trinitaria, Seontaltic, Villa Del Mar, Champa, Puerto Arista, Tapachula.

For the broader travel overview: Chiapas.