Top Things to do in Southern Mexico
Top Hotels in Southern Mexico
10 Day Trips from in Southern Mexico That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Southern Mexico, Southern Mexico including Manialtepec Lagoon and Beach Break Day Trip from Puerto Escondido, Caballos y Aguas Termales, Oaxacan Coast Adventure (Ventanilla, Mazunte, Zipolite, & Puerto Angel), Turtle Release Escobilla Sanctuary, Snorkelling Experience, Mazunte, Zipolite, Ventanilla, beaches, Private Day Tour including Artisan Villages of Alebrijes and Black Pottery, Sunset Amazing Turtle Release Tour, Oaxaca Conmigo Tours, ATV Ride to Llano Grande Waterfalls.
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1. Manialtepec Lagoon and Beach Break Day Trip from Puerto Escondido
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Don’t miss the chance of living this memorable experience as you have a unique adventure close to nature and visit the breathtaking Manialtepec Lagoon from Puerto Escondido and enjoy a beach break in Puerto Suelo. Your tour includes transport and a professional guide.
Inclusions: Bilingual guide, Round-trip transfer to hotels in Puerto Escondido
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By clarac603
August 2,2020,ADO ticket counter at Tuxtla Albino Corzo airport was closed due to computer problems.Had to take taxi to San Cristóbal de las Casas for $800 pesos.I don't know if ADO service is back up and running.
2. Caballos y Aguas Termales
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
my experience offer a chance to know the chatina culture of my comunity. I live in the village and only with my experience you can visit 2 tradicional houses where the families produce cheese and tortillas, part of our economic activity. we will know our hot springs zone called atotonilco, and we will can give a litte shower to the horses in to the river and ride without sadle like the local people do it in raining season. This experience can be private for big families.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Coffee and/or Tea, we will taste handmade Mezcal frome sola de vega.
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3. Oaxacan Coast Adventure (Ventanilla, Mazunte, Zipolite, & Puerto Angel)
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
One of our friendly local guides will pick you up at 8:00 AM in an air conditioned vehicle to start our drive down the coast. Our first stop will be Ventanilla where we will board a panga boat to reach the island to see and feed local wildlife animals that have been rescued and are now protected in the island. Next stop is Mazunte! Mezcal and coffee tasting, exploring this magical town will be loads of fun! Zipolite is our next destination! Here we will visit the famous Beach of Love for some incredible pictures behind beautiful landscapes! Our next stop is a hidden beach where we will snorkel in it's coral reefs and enjoy the company of fish and maybe some sea turtles! After snorkeling we will head back to Puerto Angel for a delicious Oaxacan style meal and another dip in one of it's beautiful bays before returning back to Puerto Escondido.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Boat tour, Museum entries
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By widerbergjonas
Me and my girlfriend did this turtle release early may 2021. We got to release 45 minutes old baby turtles into the ocean. The guides were very helpful and informative about turtles in general and around the area. Would recommend everyone to experience this. Prepare for cuteness!
4. Turtle Release Escobilla Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Ecotourism allows the relationship between the community and visitors to be equal to share and discover natural resources, if you reserve this excursion will support the conservation of these natural areas and the local community.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, admission , Bilingual guide
Exclusions: Bottled water
Reviewed By P2277RIluisb
We are very happy with the service and kindness that Yeniser gave us. She was very helpful ecplainig in great detail all tour options. All tours were very punctual, small groups and very kind guides. I highgly recommend Paraiso Huatulco for all your needs
5. Snorkelling Experience
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
VEN A EXPERIMENTAR EN ARRECIFES QUE TIENE HUATULCO EN SU BAHIA DE SAN AGUSTIN ,ENCONTRAREMOS DIVERSAS ESPECIES DE PECEZ CRUSTACEOS O MOLUSCOS Y SABER LA IMPORTANCIA DE CONSERVAR NUESTROS OCEANOS TOUR GUIADO EN ESPAÑOL E INGLES. VEN CON NOSOTROS SOMOS PROFECIONALES. VIVE LA EXPERIENCIA
Inclusions: Aletas, Use of Snorkelling equipment
Exclusions: Breakfast
Reviewed By yaniksme
We were picked up at our hotel at 6.45am sharp as agreed (+1 for punctuality) then we went to the beach where we waited for the other couple (+1 for being only 2 couples, Robert and the our captain), we started off quite quickly. We were told that we needed to go far in the sea to reach the dolphins, but luck was on us and we could see them after 10 min in the boat, we were the 1st boat to enter in contact with them all! (+1) we stayed in the area for a while, the dolphins were playing with the boat and our guides were as euphoric as we were about the jumping dolphins, jumping ray matas, turtles and snakes we saw. I thought we would have to leave after a few minutes with the dolphins, but they took us to some more beaches to see from the sea. Finally we came back to the beach after a good 2h30 on the water. Robert called us a taxi, stayed with us for a little chat while waiting for the taxi. At 10am we were at home ready to eat and with amazing memories of these beauties. Muchas gracias Robert !!
6. Mazunte, Zipolite, Ventanilla, beaches
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
It is a getaway outside of esc port. To know these Jewels of Oaxaca to visit another well-known tourist center Mazunte, Zipolite, Ventanilla and more beaches to visit, venture out and enjoy a day of adventure.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By yaniksme
We were picked up at our hotel at 6.45am sharp as agreed (+1 for punctuality) then we went to the beach where we waited for the other couple (+1 for being only 2 couples, Robert and the our captain), we started off quite quickly. We were told that we needed to go far in the sea to reach the dolphins, but luck was on us and we could see them after 10 min in the boat, we were the 1st boat to enter in contact with them all! (+1) we stayed in the area for a while, the dolphins were playing with the boat and our guides were as euphoric as we were about the jumping dolphins, jumping ray matas, turtles and snakes we saw. I thought we would have to leave after a few minutes with the dolphins, but they took us to some more beaches to see from the sea. Finally we came back to the beach after a good 2h30 on the water. Robert called us a taxi, stayed with us for a little chat while waiting for the taxi. At 10am we were at home ready to eat and with amazing memories of these beauties. Muchas gracias Robert !!
7. Private Day Tour including Artisan Villages of Alebrijes and Black Pottery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This is a Private Tour ideal for family or friends; a certified guide and a driver will pick you up at your hotel to visit the most emblematic artisan villages in Oaxaca. At every location we will visit one of the most famous artisan’s houses, where artisans will demonstrate what is the process to create amazing ceramic, belts, textiles, wood figures and other handicraft famous in Oaxaca. Visiting follow villages: - San Bartolo Coyotepec visiting Doña Rosa studio where artisans create beautiful black pottery figures - San Martín Tilcajete visiting Jacobo Angeles house, one of the most international famous Alebrije’s artisan - Santo Tomás Jalietza visiting local market in nice and quiet village where will find artisans who create amazing and colorful woven cotton goods made on back-strap looms - Ocotlán de Morelos, famous by is Friday’s indigenous market, as well as its amazing church and museum showing artworks from artist Rodolfo Morales (principal precursor of Church restoration)
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Comfortable vehicle according the number of passengers, Pickup and drop off at your hotel, Bottled water
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8. Sunset Amazing Turtle Release Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
If you're a nature lover and want to make a tiny contribution to the preservation of nature, this is the chance you've been waiting for. You will learn the process of making handmade chocolate and you will see the cocoa bean as the main element of chocolate, also you will taste the typical drink. After that we will have time to visit "the iguanario", it is a place where you will see the two types of iguanas: green and Black and you could take pictures. You will visit the turtle sanctuary where you will receive an interesting introduction to the behavior and breeding habits of sea turtles before helping newly hatched baby turtles make their way into the sea. You will be in contact with one of the marine animals in danger of extinction, which is the turtle, of these there are 5 species inhabit the Oaxacan coast, you will have the opportunity to release them into the sea, and you will watch the sunset stage on the beach.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, certified guide of Zapoteco origin, Soft drinks
Exclusions: Tips, Lunch
Reviewed By Zinvine07
My friend and I booked Tomas for a tour up to Llano Grande falls. He picked us up at our hotel at 8:30 and then we travelled the 2 hours up to the falls through little villages along the climb up the mountains. Tomas was very knowledgeable about the area as he is from this area. He pointed out different species of trees and plants along the way, and even took a picture of a tree so he could find out later what it was. He's always striving to learn new things and increase his knowledge. Although the trip was long and bumpy, Tomas drove very carefully and slowly which was much appreciated.(newer very clean air conditioned car) Contrary to past things I have heard about this trip to the falls, there is no " awful drop off" from the road, at least I didn't see any. The road has been improved over the years, and more and more is being paved, especially through the villages. We stopped a couple times along the way, once to pick up a 'treat' from a local store, which turned out to be tostadas that are flavoured with coconut and chocolate I believe. When we stopped to have coffee, we dipped these into our coffee. The restaurant we stopped at for coffee (which was to be our lunch stop as well) sat beside a beautiful stream that flowed past as we sipped at our delicious coffees. When we arrived at the falls, Tomas was sure to mention that we should take the available walking sticks to help with our walks down to the falls. It was an absolutely beautiful peaceful magical walk down the path beside the river to the falls. Tomas was always watchful that we were managing the somewhat uneven pathway (lots of tree roots etc that could trip you up if not watching) and helping where needed. Tomas was sure to point out the various butterflies along the way, each specific area had different species. One in particular was the glass-winged butterfly- had clear wings outlined in black. He managed to get a picture of one (which he was happy to share with us). Once at the falls, we were free to do what we wanted for as long as we wanted. He was always nearby if we needed help or had questions. At the falls you can swim behind the falls, it takes a minute to get past the rushing falling water, but it was not a problem for me (and I'm not the best swimmer by far). It was really fun to get behind the falls, Tomas was already there and took pics (which he shared of course!). The area where the falls are is shallow for the most part, and you can sit in little 'pools' like having a whirlpool. There are a couple young ladies at the falls applying clay masks if you wanted (for free), which is the red clay from the local mountain. It dries, then you rub it off, then rinse. My friend and I both were surprised at how soft our skin was afterwards, and ended up buying some when we met the young lady at lunch again. We stayed approx. an hour and a half at the falls, then went to lunch (you can stay as long as you like, Tomas was very flexible with the day). Lunch was excellent and included chicken mole, which was the first time I'd tried mole; such a combination of wonderful flavours. We had time to visit 2 little shops in the area also which had local herbs and medicines, local soaps, nuts, chocolate, mezcal etc. It was so nice to be up in the mountains, at these lovely little local shops learning about everything they had to offer and how it was made. I would highly recommend Tomas for any tour as he is very knowledgeable , patient, considerate and flexible. Excellent English, he even had brought along cold water and beer in a cooler for us, made sure to check if we needed bathroom breaks every so often. Make sure you only bring one bag along with you to the falls, and water shoes if you have. To walk the path to the falls you should have something a little better than flip flops. There are quite a few steeper steps down to the falls (and back up again), so people with difficulty walking and stairs might not be able to do this tour. We were back at our hotel by 5:30.
9. Oaxaca Conmigo Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
We are a group of certified guides by SECTUR and INAH working to show you Oaxaca the best way, customazing your Tour according to your preferences with confortable cars, knowledge, friendly service but at the same time we try to support the local economy visiting workshops of hardworkig people with high quality handicrafts.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Parking Fees, Fuel surcharge, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages, Breakfast
10. ATV Ride to Llano Grande Waterfalls
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 8 reviews
Enjoy a tour towards the southern Sierra Madre aboard an ATV, touring around the small communities and into the jungle to reach the beautiful Llano Grande waterfall.
Inclusions: ATV and helmets (either one or two people can ride the same bike), Round transportation by van, Coffee, mezcal and chocolate tastings, Meals and drinks at the farm, Bilingual Guide
Exclusions: Personal expenses, Gratuities, An additional $10.00 pesos fee must be paid in order to access the municipality of San Miguel del Puerto
Reviewed By clarac603
August 2,2020,ADO ticket counter at Tuxtla Albino Corzo airport was closed due to computer problems.Had to take taxi to San Cristóbal de las Casas for $800 pesos.I don't know if ADO service is back up and running.
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