10 Nature & Wildlife Tours in Puerto Escondido That You Shouldn't Miss

May 10, 2022 Terina Blouin

Looking for a tropical Mexican fishing village with relaxing beaches, oceanfront seafood bars and restaurants, unspoiled reefs for diving and snorkeling, and waves suitable for championship surfing? Puerto Escondido has all that plus the Laguna de Manialtepec mangrove lagoon for tours combining kayaking, boating, bird-watching, and swimming in phosphorescent waters. Regularly scheduled airline service links Mexico City and Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM)Rent an umbrella at the town beach, Playa Principal, which parallels the Avenida Perez Gasga hotel and restaurant row. Stop in one of the hotels near the beach for a drink or take the family horseback riding. A small freshwater lagoon at the mouth of the river, Rio Rigadillo, marks the border with Playa Marinero, which has waves suitable for beginning surfers. The whole family will enjoy the mile-long shoreline walkway known as Andador Escénico, which leads across the rocks to El Faro lighthouse and the Sueño Posible scenic overlook. Beyond the lighthouse, Playa Principal transitions into Playa Manzanillo, a swimmable beach with clear waters extending towards Puerto Angelito. Rent a boogie board or equipment to snorkel the coral and rocks. If Playa Manzanillo gets too crowded on a holiday weekend, catch one of the water taxis linking Puerto Escondido’s seven beaches. Hire a skiff to take the family sightseeing or dolphin and sea turtle viewing. Fish for trophy sailfish or catch a dinner of yellowfin tuna, mahi mahi (dorado), grouper, roosterfish, mackerel, or snapper. Watch the experts surf the 6-15 foot swells and hollow tubes of Playa Zicatela. International competitions in August and November draw the pros to demonstrate their prowess on the Mexican Pipeline. Snorkel or surf the clear shallow waters beneath the high cliffs surrounding Playa Carrizalillo. High red cliffs, housing, and hotels surround riptide-plagued Playa Bacocho, which is good for long romantic beach walks and sunsets. For more adventure, dive Pressure Point’s tectonic plate fault lines or Punta Colarada’s volcanic overhangs, ledges, and lava rock swimthroughs. If you are lucky you will see lobsters, stingrays, moray and snowflake eels, barracudas, yellow tangs, parrotfish, and puffers.
Restaurants in Puerto Escondido

1. Robert's Ecotours

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Robert's Ecotours

ROBERT'S ECO TOURS desde 1994 mas de 20 años 100 % confiable. Somos 4ta. Generacion Nativa :Guias locales ; visitas guiadas en ingles y español. Somos un equipo de guias y nuestro objetivo es que te lleves una experiencia inolvidable te llevamos a conocer los puntos de referencia mas importantes que ofrece Puerto Escondido y sus alrededores. No tomes una desicion inadecuada te mereces lo mejor. Consulta nuestras reseñas. Aventurate y vive la experiencia.

2. Vidasurf Ecotours

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Vidasurf Ecotours

Surf school and tour agency in Puerto Escondido. We offer surf classes, surf trips, surf-and-stay packages, a huge range of tours in our spectacular landscape, and luxury accommodation next to the beach. Get in touch to plan your next vacation. Our tours include: swimming in bioluminescent water, baby turtle release, bird watching, horseback riding, tubing and rafting river, stand up paddle, dolphin watching and much more!

3. ASESORIA TURISTICA

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ASESORIA TURISTICA

We are a group of experts dedicated to tourism on the Oaxacan coast, offering a range of services with a customized vacation plan.

4. La otra rehabilitacion

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La otra rehabilitacion

Acupuncture and massage center spa our services: acupuncture, relaxing, with bamboo, Thai

5. Javier Santos Tours

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Javier Santos Tours

JAVIER IS A PROFESSIONAL, FRIENDLY GUIDE THAT WILL MAKE YOU FEEL AT EASE. HE ENCOURAGES CONTACT WITH LOCALS AND EDUCATES TRAVELERS TO THEIR CUSTOMS. HIS TRANSPORTATION IS VIA BOAT COLLECTIVES AND TAXI CABS BUT FEEL FREE TO BRING YOUR OWN VEHICLE FOR A MORE RELAXING EXPERIENCE. Enjoy a beautiful trip on horseback through the Oaxacan country side. Hike among some of the most scenic landscapes

6. Manglar Birdwatch

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Manglar Birdwatch

Tours Recorridos is a family agency, located in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. Every day we offer services that give the opportunity to live experiences that are saved not only in the memory but also in the heart, enjoying the natural riches that our town and its surroundings offer.

7. Operadora de Viajes Dimar

Operadora de Viajes Dimar

Dimar travel agency offers tourist transportation, we sell flight tickets for most of the international and national party companies and tours around Puerto Escondido.

8. Turistica Chacahua

Turistica Chacahua

With more than 18 years of experience, we provide the best service in order to achieve full customer satisfaction with our tour packages for families to enjoy knowing the most important wonders of this city.

9. DAVID MENDEZ

DAVID MENDEZ

I AM DAVID AND I AM A GENERAL TOURIST GUIDE AND TOURIST GUIDE SPECIALIZED IN SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES AUTHORIZED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT I CAN TAKE YOU TO DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF OAXACA, ITS BEACHES, ITS GASTRONOMY, ITS CULTURE AND MUCH MORE ...

10. Tours best experiences

Tours best experiences

We are a group of tourist guides that make tours to the main natural attractions and are in charge of having the best experiences of your life.

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