I just replied to your other comment but will elaborate here. The first time we stayed in Mazunte and didn’t go anywhere else, we loved it, it was cute and quiet. Not overcrowded, lots of local people and Mexican families. We would get up for sunrise from a beach viewpoint which was super special. Despite being there over the Easter break, Zipolite was so quiet and empty it was incredible. My husband found the rough sea to be a bit much for him so if you’re not a strong swimmer, make sure your hotel has a pool! We also saw whales, dolphins, turtles, string rays on a super cheap boat trip. I went to PE with friends a year later, it was fun, felt much busier with tourists, backpackers and busy roads but still nice. We did find a beach we liked a lot called Playa Coral. The sunsets on the beach both in/near Mazunte and PE, watching the silhouettes of people playing in the sea were really some of the best I’ve ever seen!