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Home » Destinations » Mexico » Mazunte & San Agustinillo » 10 Amazing Things to Do in Mazunte, Mexico

10 Amazing Things to Do in Mazunte, Mexico

Posted August 1, 2019, Updated January 4, 2021 //  by Michele Peterson 20 Comments

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If you love beaches, a laid-back vibe and fantastic food, follow the winding road along Mexico’s southern Pacific coast to the best beach towns in Oaxaca. 

There are so many things to do in Mazunte, Mexico and nearby Zipolite and San Agustinillo, it’s worth planning to stay a week or longer.

But you can also enjoy its rainforest-clad cliffs, turtle-friendly beaches and gorgeous coves on a day trip from Huatulco or Puerto Escondido. 

The Coast of Oaxaca in Mazunte, Mexico
Incredible view of Pacific Coast from the swimming pool at Casa Pan de Miel, Mazunte, Oaxaca, Mexico

While living in Puerto Escondido, Mazunte was my favourite of Oaxaca’s beach towns for a getaway from the “big city”.

If you’re trying to decide between Mazunte or Puerto Escondido, Mazunte is much smaller (less than 3,000 people) than Puerto Escondido (45,000) and has a more alternative, bohemian vibe. 

Here’s a complete guide to how to get to Mazunte, where to stay, the top things to do, the best restaurants and things to do in Mazunte, Mexico.  

1. Enjoy Environmentally Sustainable Tourism 

What you’ll notice first about Mazunte is its focus on sustainable tourism.  It offers a bohemian spirit with plenty of yoga retreats, such as the world-renowned Hridaya Yoga and esteemed Solstice Yoga. Designated one of Mexico’s Pueblo Magicos or Magical Towns in 2015, it features several chic eco-hotels. 

Small, intimate hotel hideaways like Casa Pan de Miel, Oceano Mar and ZOA Resort reflect this philosophy of wellness for planet and people, and seem to blend seamlessly into the landscape with their thatched roofs, green materials and environmentally responsible practices. 

Swimming pool view from Casa Pan de Miel, Mazunte, Mexico.
Pool with a view at Casa Pan de Miel

Mazunte’s beaches are still relatively undiscovered and it’s unlikely it will ever see mega development. However, with the new super highway from Oaxaca City to Puerto Escondido (via Ventanilla) under construction, it’s possible that the number of visitors will increase.

The increase in visitors will put pressure on this delicate coastal ecosystem. By supporting sustainable, small-scale hotels, such as Casa Pan de Miel, an adults-only boutique hotel overlooking the Pacific, you can help preserve Mazunte’s unique character.

A circular bungalow with a palapa roof at Zoa Resort in Mazunte Mexico.
Beautiful eco-bungalow at Zoa Resort.

Although popular festivals such as the Festival Internacional de Jazz  Mazunte (Mazunte Jazz Festival) draws music fans to the region in November, there are generally few crowds in Mazunte.

You’ll feel as though you’re in Mexico as it was 20 years ago. Pure zen.

2. Go Whitewater Rafting in Mazunte

Given its location between the Sierra Madre Sur mountains and Pacific Ocean, one of the top things to do in Mazunte is to go whitewater rafting on one of the many pristine, still-wild rivers.  Aventura Mundo in Huatulco offers rafting tours to various classes of rapids in Oaxaca. 

A group of men whitewater rafting one of the top things to do in Mazunte on a Huatulco Excursion. Credit: Aventura Mundo.
Go whitewater rafting on this exciting Huatulco excursion. (Photo Credit : Aventura Mundo)

In Mazunte itself, a local option is Ola Verde Expeditions. They offer river hikes and rafting tours where you can go swimming, floating and jumping into the natural pools and waterfalls in the mountains. 

The most popular rivers include the Rio San Francisco and Rio Copalita. It’s even possible to book an overnight camping adventure where you sleep in the jungle and splash your way through remote rivers by day.  

3. Save Money – Hotel Prices are Much Lower than Tulum

The beauty of a stay in Mazunte is that you can have an amazing vegetarian dinner, buy natural cosmetics, take a yoga class, go whitewater rafting or enjoy an evening of cocktails for a fraction of the cost of what you’d spend in Riviera Maya or Riviera Nayarit.

Although it’s always been possible (and still is) to find a rustic beach bungalow in Mazunte to crash for a few dollars a night, now there’s a new crop of more upscale hotels where you don’t have to worry about a laid-back pothead stumbling into your room.  

But this doesn’t mean Mazunte, Zipolite or San Agustinillo are out of reach budget-wise. The cost of living in the beach towns of Oaxaca is generally lower than in other states of Mexico such as Jalisco or Quintana Roo. 

Beautiful swimming pool with an ocean view at Oceano Mar hotel in Mazunte, Mexico
Beautiful swimming pool at 5-suite Oceano Mar in Mazunte, Mexico

For example, budget travellers can enjoy fantastic views at eco-chic Hotel El Copal where there are cabanas and even teepees for rent from 250 MXN to 1500 MXN pesos a night.

Those with more funds can score a spacious suite for two at 3-star  Oceano Mar Hotel where cabanas go for between 1800 to 2000 MXN pesos ( $100 USD) a night.

A fantastic meal featuring fresh, organic ingredients at Estrella Fugaz Restaurant and Lounge will cost under $10 USD  and a 90 minute Hatha Yoga class at Solstice Yoga is one of the best bargains on the Pacific coast. 

4. Experience Nudist Beach Culture at Playa Zipolite 

One of the more unique things to do in Mazunte is to head to neighbouring Playa Zipolite where you can soak up the relaxed vibe at one of Mexico’s most famous nude beaches. While not everyone goes nude, it’s possible to swim or sunbathe topless or totally naked on the clothing-optional beaches in Zipolite. 

Topless woman in waves in the ocean. Photo by Yoann Boyer on Unsplash
Topless woman in waves. Photo by Yoann Boyer on Unsplash

To lose any lingering inhibitions you may have (or get an eyeful), there’s even an annual nudist festival. It draws hundreds of nudists to celebrate the natural human form in all of its many variations.

In 2021, the 6th annual Festival Nudista Zipolite takes place on January 29, 30, 31 and February 1st. Activities include nude morning yoga, volleyball tournaments and even surfing.

5. Get Inspired by Design at a Luxury Hotel in Mazunte

Many of the upscale hotels in Mazunte such as the cliffside ZOA Hotel are owned by designers and architects from Mexico City, Italy and other countries. 

A stylish round bathtub at Zoa resort with an ocean view in Mazunte, Mexico.
Bath with a view at stylish  Zoa Resort, Mazunte, Mexico.

The use of natural materials in the furnishings, flooring and  lighting offer lots of design inspiration for your stay. I found myself daydreaming of designing my own hideaway on one of the emerald hills in Mazunte.

6. Bask on the Beautiful Beaches of Mazunte 

Unfortunately, this stretch of ocean in Mazunte and Zipolite has riptides that often makes it dangerous for swimming. Author Francisco Goldman’s book Say Her Name: A Novel tells the tragic story of the loss of his wife in these waters.

However, the sparkling blue waters of nearby San Agustinillo are perfect for body boarding. Plus, there are several small coves with beaches such as El Rinconcito where the calm waters are ideal for swimming.

A beautiful beach with golden sand and palm trees at Playa Mazunte in Oaxaca, Mexico.
One of the beautiful beaches in Mazunte.

In the evening, one of the top spots to go for stunning views is the Punta Cometa viewpoint. It offers some of the most fantastic Pacific Coast sunsets on the Oaxaca coast.  

Another secluded spot with one of the best beaches in Oaxaca is Playa Mermejita,  a still-wild beach located to the west of Punta Cometa.  

7. Learn about Sea Turtles in Mazunte 

Mazunte’s beaches are also famous for the many species of sea turtles that comes to nest on its beaches and nearby La Escobilla beach. 

The Centro Mexicano de la Tortuga (Mexican National Turtle Center) is situated on the site of a former sea turtle slaughterhouse. It houses an aquarium and research facility dedicated to both land and the seven varieties of sea turtles in Oaxaca.

A sea turtle Arribada or mass nesting in Oaxaca Mexico (Photo credit: WildCoast)
A Sea Turtle Arribada on the coast of Oaxaca (Photo credit: WildCoast)

The beaches on the coastline of the state of Oaxaca is one of the world’s most important sea turtle nesting zones so it’s often possible to witness a mass sea turtle nesting called an arribada or participate in a baby sea turtle release.

8. Explore the Food Scene in Mazunte’s Restaurants 

Mazunte is located in the state of Oaxaca, known as the “land of the seven moles” and home to cuisine so diverse that UNESCO considers it an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

This means dining out is one of the top things to do in Mazunte, Mexico. You’ll get plenty of opportunities to sample the flavours of traditional Mixtec and Zapotec foods such as chapulines (toasty grasshoppers), mezcal, chiles, and maize tortillas.

But there’s more. the wide range of Mazunte restaurants offers an added advantage for foodies. In addition to its wide range of vegetarian and vegan restaurants, it’s got a thriving restaurant scene complete with street side wood-fired pizza ovens, Italian restaurants serving handmade pasta and other international cuisine.

Gingerbread and flan on a green plate at Casa Pan de Miel in Oaxaca Mexico.
Enjoy some gingerbread and flan at Casa Pan de Miel.

Add in proximity to the Pluma Hidalgo coffee-growing region (arguably Mexico’s best coffee) and an abundance of fresh fish, and you’ve got 10 reasons to love Mazunte’s food scene. 

The best restaurants in Mazunte, San Agustanillo and Zipolite include:

  • Estrella Fugaz (try the vegetarian chile rellenos),
  • Oceanomar ( pasta),
  • La Vendimia Argentinian grill or the pizzeria next door,  
  • La Ola where the mezcal cocktail rimmed with sal de guano gusano (!) is a must-try as is the dorado in mole negro,
  • Luz del Sol for creative vegetarian and vegan Middle Eastern inspired dishes,
  • El Navegante for seafood prepared Basque-style.   

9. Take a Wildlife Tour at Laguna Ventanilla 

One of the top things to do in Mazunte for families is visit the Laguna de Ventanilla – Ventanilla Lagoon, a coastal wetland, marsh and mangrove-filled lagoon.

It’s home to several species of migratory and native birds including blue herons, boat-billed heron, terns but you can also expect to see crocodiles, iguanas and other wildlife. 

Crane on the beach by the waves. Photo by Joshua J. Cotten on Unsplash
Expect to see several species of heron in Oaxaca. (Photo credit: Joshua J. Cotten on Unsplash)

The Ventanilla Ecotourism Cooperative manages the activities and protects the delicate eco-system of the Ventanilla Lagoon.  The best time of day to visit Laguna de Ventanilla is in the early morning or at sunset as the wildlife is at its most active and the heat is less intense.

Be sure to bring water and wear suncreen and a hat. It’s also wise to wear insect repellent and/or wear long sleeved clothing to protect against mosquito bites. Binoculars and identification lists are supplied.   

The lagoon’s entrance is located 10 minutes by taxi or colectivo from the heart of Mazunte.  Admission is 100 MXN pesos per person, while children between six and 12 are half-price and those under the age of six are free.

10. Get a Wellness Boost at a Yoga Retreat in Mazunte

For a wellness escape, book a yoga or meditation retreat at one of Mazunte’s many yoga schools. There’s nothing more magical than practicing your morning yoga routine to the soothing sound of the waves. 

You can book a week or month long retreat or sign up for daily classes, teacher training, silent meditation retreats and workshops. There are also ecstatic dance workshops throughout the year.  

Study with Yoga Sofia at Arte y Espiritu Puerto Escondido
The coast of Oaxaca is a hub for yoga classes and retreats

Many of the yoga schools also include options for meals and accommodation. One of the best known yoga schools, Hridaya Yoga has its international headquarters located in Mazunte, Oaxaca.

For Hatha Yoga, Solstice Yoga in San Agustinillo offers classes, retreats and workshops led by Brigitte Longueville, originally from the Netherlands but now a respected international yoga teacher. Solstice Yoga is now located at Las 3 Marias,  a wellness hub of cabanas, a restaurant and yoga facilities.  

Unfortunately, Casa Om yoga, another popular school, is now closed. 

Huatulco to Mazunte – How to Get to Mazunte, San Agustinillo and Zipolite

Wondering where Mazunte is? It’s located midway between Puerto Escondido and Huatulco in the state of Oaxaca. Mazunte is located beside its sister towns of San Agustinillo and Zipolite. These are definitely some of the best beach towns in Mexico and are popular among backpackers as well as luxury travellers. 

There’s no direct bus to Mazunte and the towns are located off Highway 175, a coastal road off  Highway 200. This off-the-beaten-path location has helped Mazunte, San Agustinillo and Zipolite preserve their unique, hippie-chic vibe.

Getting to Mazunte by Car – Safety 

If you rent a car in Puerto Escondido or Huatulco, it’s an easy one hour drive from either direction. If you’re driving from La Punta in Puerto Escondido, it’s even shorter. You can rent a car at Puerto Escondido (PXM) or the Bahias de Huatulco International (HUX) Airports.

As of April 2019, the U.S. Department of State does not report any restrictions for driving in Oaxaca along Highway 200 between Huatulco and Puerto Escondido.  For the most up-to-date information on Oaxaca safety, read the full U.S advisory on travel in Mexico.  

As of August 14, 2019, the Government of Canada has no advisories on the state of Oaxaca. Read their travel advice and advisories before you travel. 

Sur Bus in Oaxaca Mexico
This is what the Sur Bus in Oaxaca Mexico looks like

Puerto Escondido to Mazunte Mexico: How to get to Mazunte, San Agustinillo and Zipolite by bus from Puerto Escondido

Purchase a Sur Bus ticket for Crucero San Antonio at the OCC bus station in Puerto Escondido on Highway 200. Or, purchase a ticket at the boarding gate just prior to boarding. The buses run every hour.  Take the Sur bus (direction Huatulco) and disembark at Crucero San Antonio ( the intersection with Highway 175).  There are no buses from Highway 175 (San Antonio) to Mazunte so your options are a shared collective pick-up truck or a private taxi.

Huatulco to Mazunte Mexico: How to get to Mazunte, San Agustinillo and Zipolite by bus from Huatulco airport

Exit the airport and walk to the bus stop on Highway #200. Do not cross the highway.  Watch for a Sur bus (direction Pochutla/Puerto Escondido). You can exit at Pochutla crossroad and take a taxi to Crucero San Antonio ( the intersection with Highway 175) or continue on the bus ( after a stop in Pochutla) and exit at Crucero San Antonio. There are no buses from Highway 175 (San Antonio) to Mazunte so your options are a shared collective pick-up truck or a private taxi.

A taxi from Highway 200 to Mazunte costs 70 MXN pesos while a collective is around 15 MXN. Taxi from Mazunte to Pochutla costs 150-200 MXN pesos 

There are also taxi fees shown here: Taxi Huatulco, Aeropuerto – Bahias de Huatulco, Oaxaca

Getting from Mazunte to Zipolite 

When you’re in one of these beach towns, it’s often very difficult to hail a taxi on the street. I had to resort to following a driver, waiting until he played a few rounds of soccer and then prevailing upon him to drive me back to my hotel.  

You can ask your hotel or restaurant to phone a taxi. Or, ask for a card from a taxi driver you like and ask him/her to pick you up at a designated time or place. Expect to pay around 25-50 pesos (under $4 USD) to get most places. 

Swinging bridge at Zoa Resort in Mazunte
Swinging bridge at Zoa Resort in Mazunte

Hotels in San Agustinillo are easy to access by foot from Highway 175 but many of those in Mazunte (especially those with fantastic views) are at the top of very steep hills far from town. Unless you’ve trained in the French Foreign Legion, you won’t be able to walk there if you travel with a big suitcase.

If you have a lot of luggage, ask your hotel to provide airport pick-up service at Puerto Escondido (PXM) or Huatulco (HUX) airports. Given the convenience, it’s worth the cost and it will be less expensive than trying to book a taxi yourself at the airport. For example OceanoMar offers airport pick-up service for  500 MXN ( around $35 USD).

Safety and Hazards

If you’re bothered by mosquitos, be warned that Mazunte has more insects than Puerto Escondido or Huatulco. I was there during the rainy season and spent most of my evenings under the mosquito nets supplied by the hotels.

I was also grateful I had packed a supply of Laminitas, a plug-in device that looks like an air freshener but is made by Raid and dispenses an odorless repellent. It’s one of the best things to use for avoiding mosquito bites. Plug it in and your room will be clear of mosquitos in around 20 minutes. A box of Laminitas ( with 10 refills) costs under $5 USD at Chedurai supermarket and is well worth the investment.


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Michele Peterson
Michele Peterson

Dividing her time between Canada, Guatemala and Mexico (or the nearest tropical beach), Michele Peterson is the founder of A Taste for Travel. Her award-winning travel and food writing has appeared in Lonely Planet’s cookbook Mexico: From the Source, National Geographic Traveler, Fodor’s and 100+ other publications.

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  1. Rich

    August 26, 2019 at 9:47 am

    Wow! This place is new to me, but on the list!

    Reply
  2. Stephanie Metzger

    August 24, 2019 at 2:34 pm

    Very interesting and beautiful area.

    Reply
  3. Sherel

    October 09, 2015 at 9:32 am

    Looks good and those directions are so detailed even a laid—back pot head could find their way around ; b Think I’ll check it out…..

    Reply
  4. Wandering Carol

    May 25, 2015 at 7:44 pm

    Wow, this sounds so perfect for a wellness and health vacation. Which I could use. Right now.

    Reply
  5. Laura @Travelocafe

    May 16, 2015 at 11:10 am

    Mazunte is the place to go. You have me convinced. Thanks for sharing with us this great location.

    Reply
  6. Mary @ Green Global Travel

    May 06, 2015 at 2:00 pm

    Mazunte looks like such a lovely, tranquil escape. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  7. Sand In My Suitcase

    May 03, 2015 at 8:24 pm

    Mazunte looks like the kind of place in Mexico we’d love to visit. Though it may not remain undiscovered for long, now that you’ve revealed the secret ☺

    Reply
  8. A Cook Not Mad (Nat)

    May 02, 2015 at 11:26 pm

    Those are seven great reasons to love Mazunte, love the bath!

    Reply
  9. The Gypsynesters

    April 30, 2015 at 8:02 pm

    Wow, great stuff! We haven’t spent nearly enough time on Mexico’s Pacific coast. Got to go.

    Reply
  10. Carole Terwilliger Meyers

    April 30, 2015 at 2:36 pm

    I’ve never before heard of Mazunte, Mexico. Sounds lovely. Especially the yoga, hammocks, and mole! Your photo of “Bath with a view at stylish Zoa Resort” caught my eye. I’d like to invite you to submit it for inclusion in my loos with views photo gallery, http://berkeleyandbeyond.com/Way-Beyond/Photo-Galleries/Loos-with-a-View/loos-with-a-view.html

    Reply
  11. esperanza

    April 28, 2015 at 7:14 pm

    If you want to get away from the over-crowded and over-priced usual Mexican resort this peaceful, unsullied beach at Mazunte seems like the perfect place to go!

    Reply
  12. Irene S. Levine

    April 28, 2015 at 6:12 pm

    The obvious question: How does it compare to Puerto Escondido? 🙂

    Reply
  13. Betsy Wuebker | PassingThru

    April 28, 2015 at 4:51 pm

    Add in a “difficult to get to factor” and the experience heightens. Your photos are just gorgeous and this looks to be a region that we would really enjoy.

    Reply
  14. Donna Janke

    April 28, 2015 at 8:31 am

    Mazunte looks beautiful and sounds very interesting. I wasn’t aware of Unesco’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity designation and any place that is designated that because of its diversity of food appeals to me.

    Reply
  15. Paula Mcinerney

    April 28, 2015 at 2:28 am

    Mazunte is a very stunning part of the world. So enticing

    Reply
  16. santafetraveler

    April 27, 2015 at 5:40 pm

    We were supposed to go to Puerto Escondido years ago before it was developed- we had to cancel. Perhaps we can make it to Mazunte before it gets too trendy and overdeveloped.

    Reply
  17. Nancie

    April 27, 2015 at 5:33 pm

    This looks gorgeous, and the beach shots are outstanding!

    Reply
  18. Jean Loup

    April 27, 2015 at 5:23 pm

    Dear Michele Peterson:
    I could not agree more with your review of Mazunte. I comment here a litle ‘typo’ you inadvertently made (it happens to me all the time, part of speaking different languages & dislexia in my case):
    la OLA (the mezcal cocktail rimmed with sal de guano is a must-try as is the dorado in mole negro): GUANO, means DUMPLINGS from birds: a fertilizer! What you mean is GUSANO (worm) or SAL de GUSANO, the salt that has worms crushed in it. The Mezcal de Gusano has a mezcal worm inside, those worms cooked are a delicacy one can savor with mezcal too, like roasted crickets.

    I visited Mazunte many times when I lived in Puerto Escondido from 1992 to 1998, working at the Hotel Arcoiris and at Dan’s Cafecito, at Zicatela. You brought some of my best memories, my blog (in Sapnish, sorry) has a view of Puerto from Arcoiris hotel.

    Abrazos desde Cuernabalas, Jean Loup

    Reply
    • Michele Peterson

      April 27, 2015 at 7:07 pm

      Thanks for your eagle eye on the auto correct Jean Loup! Although I’ve heard of bird guano being used for spa facials, I’m pretty sure no-one would want a cocktail with bird guano ..although many would likely also balk at eating “gusano” 🙂 It sounds as though you were in Puerto during its heyday, I’ll definitely check out your photos. You must have some tales I’ll bet

  19. Marc

    April 27, 2015 at 3:21 pm

    Wow, that’s beautiful.It makes me want to go there. 🙂

    Reply

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