Mazunte
A seaside 'magical town' that once made its living from hunting sea turtles and has since transformed into a hub for conservation and eco-tourism. Hippie vibes, yoga studios and ocean sunsets all come together here.
Mazunte lies about 60 km from Puerto Escondido. After turtle hunting was banned in 1990, the town developed into an eco-tourism destination, and in 2015 it was named one of Mexico's Pueblos Mágicos (magical towns). The town has the Mexican Turtle Center, a natural cosmetics cooperative and beaches suitable for swimming. Nearby are the Ventanilla Lagoon and Punta Cometa. You can get there by bus or by sharing a taxi. Mazunte is usually visited together with Zipolite and San Agustinillo, with an overnight stay here.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mazunte Boat Tour (Turtles, Dolphins & Whales)
- Mexican Turtle Center
- Punta Cometa
- San Agustinillo
- Playa Mermejita
- La Ventanilla
- Playa del Amor (Zipolite)
- Zipolite