Things to do in Mazunte, Oaxaca: The Best Nature & Parks

May 12, 2022 Concepcion Newsome

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. Laguna Ventanilla

Playa Ventanilla Avenida principal, Mazunte 70946 Mexico +52 958 142 5921 http://www.laventanilla.com.mx
Excellent
65%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
5%
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1%
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4.5 based on 256 reviews

Laguna Ventanilla

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.

2. Playa Mazunte

Mazunte Mexico
Excellent
72%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
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1%
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4.5 based on 186 reviews

Playa Mazunte

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.

3. Centro Mexicano de la Tortuga

KM 7 Carretera a San Antonio, Mazunte Mexico https://www.facebook.com/CMTCONANP/
Excellent
44%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
13%
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Centro Mexicano de la Tortuga

4. Santuario La Escobilla

Playa La Escobilla, Mazunte Mexico
Excellent
72%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
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Terrible
6%
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Santuario La Escobilla

Reviewed By stringsbysarah - Hudson, United States

This is not an action-packed attraction but WOW - if your timing is good, you can witness baby turtles being born right before your eyes, crawling out of their sandy nests & scrambling to get to the sea! It would be amazing to see the huge adult Ridley Sea Turtles haul themselves onto the beach to lay the eggs. It’s all about what time you & the turtles happen to be there. The area is under armed military guards (finally, a good use of military might!) and it is quite high security to protect the turtles & eggs. The workers here are deeply committed to their work and are more than happy to answer questions & tell you everything you could possibly want to know about sea turtles & other forms of local conservation. This is the kind of place I want to support with my tourism dollars! The trip was a lot farther from our hotel than we were originally told, but it was entirely worth it! If you love nature/animals, this is a must-do!

5. Playa Mermejita

Mazunte 70946 Mexico
Excellent
68%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
5%
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0%
Terrible
1%
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4.5 based on 19 reviews

Playa Mermejita

Reviewed By Deniss1058 - Berlin, Germany

the beach is less crowded than Punta Cometa and for that reason my favourite spot to watch the sunset in Mazunte. last time I came here with my girlfriend we even saw a whale mother playing with her kid near the shore while tje sun was going down ! Simply WOW

6. Playa Rinconcito

Mazunte Mexico
Excellent
67%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
17%
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Playa Rinconcito

7. National Mexican Turtle Center

Carretera Puerto Angel- San Antonio Kilometro 10 Col. Sta. Maria Tonameca, Mazunte 70902 Mexico +52 55 5449 7000 [email protected] http://www.centromexicanodelatortuga.org/
Excellent
32%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
5%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 259 reviews

National Mexican Turtle Center

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.

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