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10 Day itinerary in Mexico, North America

Oaxacan Coast Adventure

Adventure awaits you on this trip to the Oaxacan coast, a place as spectacular as the activities you will do, from a ride in the beautiful bays of Huatulco to a warm horseback ride on the seashore.

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Average
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Santa María Huatulco

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Snorkeling/Diving

Outdoors & Nature

Classic Sights

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Release baby turtles in La Escobilla.

2

Horseback riding along the beach of "Puerto Suelo"

3

Mezcal Tasting

4

Surf lessons at Puerto Escondido.

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Transfer from Huatulco Airport to Hotel in Huatulco.

Welcome to the Oaxacan Coast; at the airport, you will pick up your rental car, which will be your companion during this trip through Mexican lands. Head to Mazunte, where you will spend your first night.

Accommodation:

  • 23 Jan - 30 Mar & 16 Apr - 26 May 2023: Hotel Casa Pan de Miel
Day 2

place Boat ride through the seven bays of Huatulco

Get to know the seven bays of Huatulco, which are part of the Huatulco National Park, a protected natural area. In this guided tour that includes roundtrip transportation from your hotel in Huatulco, you will have the opportunity to see from the sea seven of the beautiful bays of this destination; it usually takes around 5 hours to complete it. During the crossing, an experienced guide in the area will tell you relevant aspects about the ecosystem of the bays, its flora, and fauna in English. You will have the opportunity to snorkel and visit beautiful beaches.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • 23 Jan - 30 Mar & 16 Apr - 26 May 2023: Hotel Casa Pan de Miel
Day 3

place Huatulco Kayak & Snorkeling.

Your transportation will pick you up, and another group of travelers to take you to the meeting point. Here you will meet your local guide, who will assign you a kayak to begin a tour of the bays of Huatulco and enjoy the waves and the fantastic view of the bays. You will arrive at Playa La Entrega, where you will have a snorkeling session to observe a great variety of tropical fish species, all of the different sizes, shapes, and colors, as well as capture a photo session with the fish. Finally, you will have free time to enjoy one of the beaches where you can rest, relax or continue swimming in the calm waters of this bay. Back to Mazunte

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • 23 Jan - 30 Mar & 16 Apr - 26 May 2023: Hotel Casa Pan de Miel
Day 4

place Turtle Release in La Escobilla & Mangrove boat ride

Today, you will have the lovely experience of releasing turtles. The tour starts with an explanation of the conservation project; incubation process, hatching, emergence, and release of the baby turtles. You will also learn about the problem of looting and why it is necessary to incubate them in a guarded place. The release of the hatchlings will take place in protection with the visitors. In the afternoon, you will take a traditional rowing boat ride; this will help not to impact the lagoon's ecosystem. During the tour, the community's guide will take you where you can appreciate the biodiversity of the mangrove: birds, reptiles, small mammals, and the characteristic flora of the region. Back to Mazunte.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • 23 Jan - 30 Mar & 16 Apr - 26 May 2023: Hotel Casa Pan de Miel
Day 5

place Free day in Mazunte

Enjoy a free day in the town of Mazunte. Besides enjoying the multiple beaches this town offers, make time to visit the sea turtle sanctuary and aquarium, where you can learn about 6 of the eight sea turtles in Mexico. You can also see a natural and ecological cosmetics factory. To end the day, you can't miss the sunset in Punta Cometa, about a 20-minute hike up the mountain next to Mazunte.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • 23 Jan - 30 Mar & 16 Apr - 26 May 2023: Hotel Casa Pan de Miel
Day 6

place From Mazunte to Puerto Escondido

Enjoy a free morning. After checking out of the hotel, you will take your rental car and head to Puerto Escondido.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • 23 Jan - 30 Mar & 16 Apr - 26 May 2023: Shavanna Hotel Boutique
Day 7

place Surf lessons in Puerto Escondido.

These surf lessons consist of theoretical and practical training to ride the waves. Your guides will take you to the best spots to surf, adapting to every skill level while ensuring safety and customer satisfaction. You will truly live the experience of surfing the mighty waves of Puerto Escondido for the first time in your life!

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • 23 Jan - 30 Mar & 16 Apr - 26 May 2023: Shavanna Hotel Boutique
Day 8

place Horseback riding on the beach & Mezcal Tasting.

Today, you will head to San Jose Manialtepec, which means "place of lizards" Here, an English-speaking guide will be waiting to welcome you and introduce you to your horse, who will be your companion in this exciting adventure, during the ride you will pass by different fruit crops including papaya, mango, and coconut, it is also possible to see some of the cattle ranches that exist in the region. After a pleasant ride, you will arrive at a beautiful lagoon which you will cross in a canoe to get back on your horse. Finally, you will visit Puerto Suelo beach to enjoy a horseback ride, feel the sea breeze, and watch the beautiful waves. Then you will have a Mezcal tasting; this is one of Mexico's most representative drinks, especially of Oaxaca; today, you will learn more about its history surrounded by a beautiful beach on the Oaxacan coast. This one hour activity will take place in a local restaurant on the beach, where your English-speaking guide will accompany you during this tasting, where you will learn about the different types of mezcals that are produced as well as their elaboration process and their respective characteristics, a tasting of typical foods such as chapulines, quesillos, and fruits accompany this tasting. If you do this activity in the afternoon, you will be accompanied by a majestic sunset. Back to Puerto Escondido.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • 23 Jan - 30 Mar & 16 Apr - 26 May 2023: Shavanna Hotel Boutique
Day 9

place Free day in Puerto Escondido.

Located on the pristine Pacific coast, the laid-back beach town of Puerto Escondido is known for its bustling, authentic center, cobbled streets lined with handicrafts, and a selection of breathtaking beaches. Take a stroll through the downtown to get a feel for the region's distinct culture, or head to the Benito Juárez Market to find a wide variety of local products. Spend your free day exploring the region's unspoiled beaches, and discover a paradise of golden sands, turquoise waters, and swaying palms far from the typical tourist track. Descend a flight of stairs to reach the small cove of Carrizalillo for tranquil, shallow water perfect for swimming, or rent a beach chair and umbrella with the locals on Puerto Angelito. If you're looking for peace, make a beeline for Bacocho and its seemingly endless stretch of white sand. As evening falls, catch one of the area's spectacular sunsets.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • 23 Jan - 30 Mar & 16 Apr - 26 May 2023: Shavanna Hotel Boutique
Day 10

place Transfer to Puerto Escondido Airport.

Enjoy a free morning; at the scheduled time, you will drive to Puerto Escondido airport, where you will drop off your rental car. We are sure you will not leave as you started, this is the charm of Mexico, unique and beautiful, and there are more places to explore; we wait for you for the next adventure.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Hotel Casa Pan de Miel
  • Shavanna Hotel Boutique

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (9)

Transport expand_less

  • AUTOMATIC INTERMEDIATE AUTO (A/C) (LDW)
  • DROP OFF

Activities expand_less

  • SURF LESSON
  • PARAISO MARINO - 7 BAYS
  • Huatulco Kayak y Snorkeling
  • TURTLE RELEASE
  • MANGROVE TOURz
  • HORSEBACK RIDING TO PUERTO SUELO BEACH
  • MEZCAL SPECIAL

Extras expand_less

  • SEGUIMIENTO
  • SIM CARD PARA VIAJERO
  • TRIPBOOK

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