Location: Mazunte
Top Things to do in Mazunte
What to do and see in Mazunte, Oaxaca: The Best Things to do
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. 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.
3. Sunset Paddle Tours
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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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Centro Mexicano de la Tortuga
7. Santuario La Escobilla
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
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!
8. Playa Mermejita
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
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
9. Playa Rinconcito
10. 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.
