Location: Mazunte
Top Things to do in Mazunte
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Mazunte is a small beach town on the Pacific coast in Oaxaca, Mexico (15°39′53″N 96°33′14″W / 15.66485°N 96.55388°W / 15.66485; -96.55388). It is located 22 km southwest of San Pedro Pochutla on coastal Highway 200. Mazunte is located some 10 km to the west of Puerto Angel and just about 1 km from San Agustinillo and 264 km south of the capital of Oaxaca. There are two etymologies for the name. Some sources state that “Mazunte” is derived from a Nahuatl phrase, “maxotetia” which means “please deposit eggs here.” However, older residents of the community state that it is from the word “mizontle,” used by locals to refer to a crab species that used to be very abundant in the area.
Restaurants in Mazunte
1. Punta Cometa
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 543 reviews
Reviewed By Natasha0606 - Marburg, Germany
It's a small hike up to a marvelous sunset point. Well worth the climb. The scenery is a dream and sometimes there are people up there plying music. A definite plus.
2. Ola Verde Expediciones
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 79 reviews
We are a professional adventure company, specialized in rivers. We are here to take you on the best combination, the tranquil and beautiful beach with the fun rivers of the mountain in the backyard of the Oaxacan coast.Rafting or River Hike always good times!! Somos profesionales en turismo de aventura, especializados en actividades en los rios, estamos aqui para que disfrutes de la mejor combinacion, las tranquilas y hermosas playas de Oaxaca con los divertidos rios que se encuentran en la montana justo atras de la playa.Ya sea en Rafting o en River Hike, siempre vamos a disfrutar!
3. Hridaya Yoga
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5.0 based on 297 reviews
Hridaya Yoga sits atop an attractive hill with a breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean. Our four yoga halls and our sustainably-built accommodations offer an atmosphere of serenity and comfort. In addition to daily meditations and Hatha Yoga, we offer monthly Yoga Retreats as well as Silent Retreats. The Center boasts an active calendar of supplementary events, including workshops, bhajans and ecstatic dance. Hridaya Yoga's vegan dining room offers delicious meals at affordable prices, made and served with love. We warmly invite you to join us in Mazunte, and on the path of the Spiritual Heart.
Reviewed By 431kyled
I don’t understand how anyone could leave a negative review of this retreat. My experience here was life changing and one that I will cherish forever. Everyone’s intentions are pure and heartfelt. The teachings and teachers try to help you in any way they can along your spiritual path while teaching you how to mediate with an open heart and so much more. There is magic that happens in the room and it truly is gift from God if you allow yourself to be open to what they have to offer. I will forever be indebted to Hridaya Yoga and their teachers for all the help and love they showed me during the part of my journey with them. Thank you for genuinely caring about all of us and guiding us along the path to unconditional love.
4. Sunset Paddle Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 158 reviews
Sunset Paddle Tours takes you on a stand-up paddle board past Punta Cometa to see the beautiful Oaxacan sunset. A simple picnic is provided. Beginners are welcome.
5. Laguna Ventanilla
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 256 reviews
Reviewed By GailGermany - Arlington, United States
We took the Lagune tour with a knowledgeable ‘red shirt’. Don’t know all the details about the 2 opposing groups red vs white. Just noticed as we were passing the white tour guide, the men didn’t greet one another. The boot tour was interesting and very relaxing. This was also the place to buy straw hats, honey, teas, chocolate etc. Bought refreshing Jamaica Alma Blanca tea leaves. Prices were very reasonable and good quality with the proceeds going back to the conservation effort. We also had Tlayuda,a typical Oaxacan filled tortilla at a tiny family run restaurant. Definitely worth a visit.
6. Playa Mazunte
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 186 reviews
Reviewed By oaxacavibes - Oaxaca, Mexico
We loved Mazunte beach!! Our favorite day of the whole trip to the coast was spent on Mazunte Beach at a restaurant called Jalil. We were there from 10am to 6pm and so entertained and content the whole time. It's a hip little place and there are artists and vendors walking around selling their wares, and at one point two men dressed in colorful headdresses with shells on their ankles did a performance of traditional Aztec dances. The water was great for swimming and the sand was super soft. We would go back in a heartbeat.
7. National Mexican Turtle Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 259 reviews
Reviewed By garvoe
Lots of varieties of turtles to view, and educational for the entire family. Don't skip if you're in the area.
