Cidade Turismo
Mexico

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Your trip to Mazunte.

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Mazunte – Oaxaca Destination Huatulco and Puerto Escondido about 265 km from Oaxaca

How to get there

  • Aeropuerto Internacional de Bahías de Huatulco (HUX) Huatulco · 50 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

From Huatulco it is about 65 km and from Puerto Escondido about 65 km, via the coastal highway with a turnoff at San Antonio. There are vans and shared taxis from Pochutla, the nearest town, about 20 km away. Huatulco airport (HUX) is roughly 50 km away.

How many days

One or two days, combined with Zipolite, about 4 km away.

When to go

From November to April the sea is usually calmer. Sea turtles typically nest on the region's beaches from June to December.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No. The village is explored on foot, and there are shared taxis to Zipolite and Pochutla.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Mazunte
  1. Morning
    Mexican Turtle Center

    Start with the Mexican Turtle Center, which has aquariums of Mexico's sea turtles and freshwater turtles.

  2. Afternoon
    Mazunte Beach

    In the afternoon, relax on Mazunte beach, with golden sand and seaside restaurants.

  3. Late afternoon
    Punta Cometa

    In the late afternoon, hike the trail up to Punta Cometa to watch the sunset over the Pacific.

  4. Evening
    Dinner in the village

    Have dinner at one of the village restaurants, with fish and seafood.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

What to see in Mazunte?

The Mexican Turtle Center, the beach and the Punta Cometa viewpoint.

Is Mazunte close to Zipolite?

Yes, about 4 km.

Why does Mazunte have a turtle center?

The village relied on turtle harvesting until it was banned in 1990, and the center was created to study and protect them.

Can you swim in Mazunte?

On the east side of the beach the sea is usually calmer; on days with waves, follow the lifeguards' instructions.

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