Amazing experience. It's a little far and costs 100 pesos per person but it is such a huge cascada and dogs are welcome. We spent the whole day there.

This place is absolutely stunning! Incredible pure water, so powerful and peaceful. The only thing about it which is not great it’s a road from Oaxaca and people who are working there don’t speak English at all, sobe really for the tricky parts.

Great place for a short walk along the river with many small waterfalls and places to swim. The water is refreshing and crystal clear. The road is mostly fine with some dirt sections. It's possible to drive any normal car there, if you are fine with dirtroads.

Paradise on earth. Have a local guide take you there and enjoy swimming in all the pools. The water is clean and has the right temperature. It's a bit of a drive getting there, but certainly worth it. Take at least half a day and visit early (or late) to avoid the crowds. There's a restaurant on site.

Definitely magical place and we had such a great time. Felt like a little waterpark for us. Spectacular setting and great photos to Greenberger this place. So glad we came early before the crowds be we had the place to ourselves for 30 minutes before ppl started arriving! I would definitely combine it with Cascada Las Brisas!

The clear cool water was amazing! Went with our own guide Chay and he knew all the ins and out of the falls. Not crowded on a weekday and definitely recommend going here when in Oaxaca.

Place is Magical like the name says. Crystal clear water with gorgeous jungle views. from the parking lot there are several waterfalls getting bigger the higher you go. Pictures don’t do justice. Once at the top you can purchase refreshments and snacks- if you love waterfalls you cant miss this one. The way there is kind of hidden about an hour into the jungle from the coastal highway. There are a lot of motorcycles that are willing to take you there for a fee. Entrance fee is $100 pesos per person. Definitely coming back.

Please note* this place is constantly updating, so things may have changed! Summary: 1. Gorgeous views with a small uphill walk/ hike. 2. Loads of geckos, birds, and other animals. 3. A lot of the pathways were washed out due to hurricane. They seem to be rebuilding! 4. You cannot go up to the ruins, though you can see them from about 12 feet away. 5. There was no small museum when we visited. It seemed empty, but maybe it will be there when you visit! While supporting a National Park in Mexico, you can take a stroll up a stone pathway to some outstanding views of La Bocana, the coast, and see where the river and ocean meet by a sand bar. The views were gorgeous, and we saw so many animals. If you're lucky you can see horses running along the beach below. While walking, there are big signs that teach you about the local fauna in Spanish. It's interesting stuff! Some of the pathways have been washed out due to hurricanes. They seem to be actively fixing this, but something to note as a lot of the pathways are under construction. Still great to go support them while they rebuild! The ruins are active archeological sites. This means you cannot take photos, or walk directly up to the ruins. It's still really neat to see the architecture, as it's different than how the Mayans used to build.

Great two hour walk in a Mexican jungle. Definitley a work in progress, but well worth the 90 pesos. Great views at the top of the walk. Maybe the archeology people and the National park people will get back together under cordial circumstances, settle their differences and get back to letting people take photos of the 1500 yr old ruins. Right now, no photos allowed.

Still relatively unknown to tourists, the Copalita Ecological Park and Ruins (Parque Eco Arqueológico Copalita) sit on the shores of the Pacific Ocean in the Huatulco resort area. Remnants of pyramids, temples, a ball court, and a pre-Hispanic lighthouse dot the lush landscape of the archaeological park, which also includes a massive stone believed to have once been used in sacrifices. It has a beautiful viewing point!

Beautiful reserve that includes prehispanic temple, a pyramid and more. The ruins are just that -- ruined by time and nature but picturesque in this low-lying jungle. The viewpoint (mirador) over the ocean offers rare views of untrammeled nature.

It is worth visiting this park! The place has a local biologist that will guide you throughout the place, explaining everything. If you are not versed in understanding Spanish, I highly recommend to bring someone to translate. There are lots of interesting facts along the way. To spot animals comes out of luck. But even if you are not lucky, you’ll still enjoy a good hike among local flora. There are some amazing trees, and of course, the view from the highest point to the beach and the river mouth is worth the visit! There’s also a sort of museum or visitor center with local handcrafts. It’s not just an exhibit, but also a store if you wish to take something home. However, the main point of the exhibit is not to sell it, but to explain how some of these crafts are done. This part was very educational too. There are explanations written throughout the place both in Spanish and English if you wish to learn more or not depend on a guide. However, to get into the forest is only allowed with the guided visit. Last, but not least, this place relies on donations. They are optional, but encouraged, and they suggest to give away 300 pesos per person. The donations help them maintain their jaguar sanctuaries, which is part of the mision of the organization that’s in charge of the administration of this place.

We dragged our feet before we got here. Shouldn’t have. It’s a beautiful park and you should set aside 2-3 hours to see it. Very friendly personnel and if you like to you can hire a guide. We didn’t. We were planning to come back with some friends and do it again with a guide but unfortunately that did not happen. Oh well next year. Part of the park is a bit steep so be prepared.

This is museum park around Archeological digs in the area, highlighting the indigenous people of this region (Mixtec & Zapotec). Temples, town & ball court are some of the digs that can be seen. There's also the spectacular views of the meeting between river and ocean. Highly recommended.

Please note* this place is constantly updating, so things may have changed! Summary: 1. Gorgeous views with a small uphill walk/ hike. 2. Loads of geckos, birds, and other animals. 3. A lot of the pathways were washed out due to hurricane. They seem to be rebuilding! 4. You cannot go up to the ruins, though you can see them from about 12 feet away. 5. There was no small museum when we visited. It seemed empty, but maybe it will be there when you visit! While supporting a National Park in Mexico, you can take a stroll up a stone pathway to some outstanding views of La Bocana, the coast, and see where the river and ocean meet by a sand bar. The views were gorgeous, and we saw so many animals. If you're lucky you can see horses running along the beach below. While walking, there are big signs that teach you about the local fauna in Spanish. It's interesting stuff! Some of the pathways have been washed out due to hurricanes. They seem to be actively fixing this, but something to note as a lot of the pathways are under construction. Still great to go support them while they rebuild! The ruins are active archeological sites. This means you cannot take photos, or walk directly up to the ruins. It's still really neat to see the architecture, as it's different than how the Mayans used to build.

Great two hour walk in a Mexican jungle. Definitley a work in progress, but well worth the 90 pesos. Great views at the top of the walk. Maybe the archeology people and the National park people will get back together under cordial circumstances, settle their differences and get back to letting people take photos of the 1500 yr old ruins. Right now, no photos allowed.

Still relatively unknown to tourists, the Copalita Ecological Park and Ruins (Parque Eco Arqueológico Copalita) sit on the shores of the Pacific Ocean in the Huatulco resort area. Remnants of pyramids, temples, a ball court, and a pre-Hispanic lighthouse dot the lush landscape of the archaeological park, which also includes a massive stone believed to have once been used in sacrifices. It has a beautiful viewing point!

Beautiful reserve that includes prehispanic temple, a pyramid and more. The ruins are just that -- ruined by time and nature but picturesque in this low-lying jungle. The viewpoint (mirador) over the ocean offers rare views of untrammeled nature.

It is worth visiting this park! The place has a local biologist that will guide you throughout the place, explaining everything. If you are not versed in understanding Spanish, I highly recommend to bring someone to translate. There are lots of interesting facts along the way. To spot animals comes out of luck. But even if you are not lucky, you’ll still enjoy a good hike among local flora. There are some amazing trees, and of course, the view from the highest point to the beach and the river mouth is worth the visit! There’s also a sort of museum or visitor center with local handcrafts. It’s not just an exhibit, but also a store if you wish to take something home. However, the main point of the exhibit is not to sell it, but to explain how some of these crafts are done. This part was very educational too. There are explanations written throughout the place both in Spanish and English if you wish to learn more or not depend on a guide. However, to get into the forest is only allowed with the guided visit. Last, but not least, this place relies on donations. They are optional, but encouraged, and they suggest to give away 300 pesos per person. The donations help them maintain their jaguar sanctuaries, which is part of the mision of the organization that’s in charge of the administration of this place.

We dragged our feet before we got here. Shouldn’t have. It’s a beautiful park and you should set aside 2-3 hours to see it. Very friendly personnel and if you like to you can hire a guide. We didn’t. We were planning to come back with some friends and do it again with a guide but unfortunately that did not happen. Oh well next year. Part of the park is a bit steep so be prepared.

This is museum park around Archeological digs in the area, highlighting the indigenous people of this region (Mixtec & Zapotec). Temples, town & ball court are some of the digs that can be seen. There's also the spectacular views of the meeting between river and ocean. Highly recommended.

I did an ATV tour on my first visit (Solo) to Huatulco. On my second visit, my semi disabled friend wasn't likely to enjoy the tour so I am glad I had the opportunity myself. It was a lot of fun and educational. Our guide stopped occasionally to show us caterpillar tracks on trees, spiny trees that would be very painful to ride into, gave us tips on how to handle some of the terrain we would be riding over, and led us overland to a secluded beach in the national park where we could look due south with no land between us and Antarctica, as well as being a place where he claimed the Corona Beach advertisements were made. We finished the tour with a stop at Maguey Bay (where i came later on a catamaran tour). No real experience needed to drive the ATV's although I believe I did have to show my drivers license.

Amazing experience! Super recommended for anyone. Tour guy very patient, as it was my 1st time riding.

We had a great time and our guides were great!

A very fun ATV tour on a safe enough trail for beginners, but with the opportunity to step on it in some sections. Our guide Gael was very friendly and spoke English well.

My daughters (14&10) did the ATV tour with me today in Huatulco. The company was very professional and took great care to make sure everyone felt confident and safe. Great guides and beautiful scenery along the river. Don’t hesitate to book this tour.

We did the ziplining. We paid far too much for a 15 minute experience. We only got to do 2 runs. The drive there was longer than the experience itself. Would not recommend.

We had a wonderful day four-wheeling up to the Cascadas Magicas. The trip entails about an hour and a half both ways on a four-wheeler on a VERY dusty winding road. There were about ten of us, and we were accompanied by three guides. The guides are all trained and certified and they were excellent. The whole experience, from start to drop off, took eleven hours. It was both grueling and exhilarating. The waterfalls were spectacular. I really had no interest in doing this initially, but after doing it I highly recommend it.

Amazing experience diving with Anfibios. You are diving with Alejandro who is someone who’s extremely knowledgeable, professional and kind! Couldn’t have asked for a better dive master. The meeting place is close to the main accommodations of the town. We left around 9 and went to a beautiful site where most of the corals are in the area. The light was absolutely beautiful on it as we ascended towards the surface. On our way to our second site, we were lucky enough to see a whale and a turtle and had a delicious good amount of fresh fruits. Again couldn’t recommend Anfibios enough. Book with complete peace of mind!

What an incredible experience from 1st contact to post dive. Alejandro was very quick with communication and was easy to set up the dive. We had 8 divers all at different levels from those who had never dove to those that have open water certificates, Alejandro and his crew were amazing with all. He and his crew were super knowdelable not only about Scuba but also the area and terrain. He was easy to find, made the dive and equipment easy for us, post dive even had fresh fruit avaliable for us. We would 100% dive with him again.

We enjoyed our dives with Alex and his son! Diving equipment, pick up and drop off, and pictures are all included in the price given on their website and I found this to be the best deal in the area when I researched all the local dive shops. We saw plenty of fish, eels, starfish, turtles, an octopus (first time for me and we used to scuba in Belize every year), and spotted eagle rays.

I planned two dives with anfibios diving and would definitely go again. The dive sites were amazing and gear was good. They always dive in small groups and we were unexpectedly spoiled with water and fresh fruit. Easy to arrange the dive with Alejandro and his sons.

Knowledgeable instructor! He suits the dives for your skill level and wastes no time 🙂. Originally was aiming to do a couple of dives but ended up doing loads and a course🤣. Night diving was amazing with illuminesance and we experienced a number of mini caves. Photos and videos were taken and give at no charge 😍 Highly recommended.

I had the best time diving with Alejandro! The two dive sites we went to were amazing! Saw so many eagle rays and different marine life. They even took us for a closer look at some whales in the boat. He’s very knowledgeable about the area and I love that it’s a family business. I definitely recommend diving with him when you come to Huatulco!

I loved the experience. Alex and his son are extremely courteous and knowledgeable. Alex was a great teacher and very patient. He did a really good job at making us feel secure and that we enjoyed ourselves. Highly recommend them.

What a stunning day exploring the bays of Huatulco! Virgilio and Carlos were incredible—professional, knowledgeable, and excellent instructors with a great sense of humor :) Their expertise, especially Virgilio's passion as a marine biologist, made the experience not only fun but also deeply educational. It was amazing to enjoy both diving and learning about the vibrant coral ecosystems and colorful fish species. I highly recommend Buceo Huatulco for anyone looking for an unforgettable diving or snorkeling adventure in these beautiful waters. Huge thanks to Virgilio and Carlos for an outstanding tour!

It was a great pleasure to meet Virgilio, Pilar, Kevin and Kathy! I did my "Advanced" with them 6 dives/3days in total. All instructors were very patient and attentive, never let me out of the sight, provided lots of information about the area, shared some photos and videos and even helped me to put my wetsuit on. Every day we got some delicious fresh fruit during the break and cold drinks. Chill days out there by the ocean - not rushing at all - perfecto! I'll definitely be back one day mostly because I can see the big heart behind the business. Děkuji moc za vše <3

Best experience ever. Every morning you are lovingly awaited at the diving school. If there is a problem, you will be helped immediately, “no rush, everything will be fine”. I am very pleased with the way of teaching and highly recommend this diving school!

Went diving yesterday and it was an amazing experience , the staff really go beyond for their customers , super trusted, Virgilio is very knowledgeable and has a pretty amazing personality. I’ve got to see so much under water life , it was awesome. Book it you won’t regret it.

I spent three days diving with Virgilio, Tito and Carlos between 15 and 18 of june 2022. Buceo Huatulco has been a very good choice. Relaxed but very professional on the boat and in the water. Diving equipment in excellent conditions. Both, good service and good company. A lot of knowledge about local marine life and dive sites but also about the best taco options. It has been a pleasure!

Had a great time diving with these guys. My wife is certified, but just barely. They were very patient and helpful with her. Super easy to work with. Prompt, courteous, and safe. Will be back again, and would book with Buceo Huatulco again. Also - I think they might be one of the only shop that dives on a Sunday, maybe this will help someone - helped us!

I absolutely LOVE this scuba company! This is my second trip to Huatulco, and I make sure I dive with with Buceo each time I come. Buceo is fun, caring and has excellent equipment. We met at their dive shop, signed the forms, and then headed out to the marina. On the boat, all our towels were stored in a dry area as we took the boat to our dive location. We only brought masks and dive computers - Buceo provided the rest. All was good. We once again had Carlos as our Dive Master, and was joined by Kat who is well on her way to becoming a DM. Carlos sets a lovely pace, and points out every creature - big and small. He's also very knowledgeable about the coral and the shape it's in - global warming has not been kind to our oceans! Between dives, we had a variety of drinks, and lots of fresh fruit. We spotted a whale breaching as we went to our second dive location, so the captain quickly slowed and took us as close as we could get without disturbing the whale. For the Canadians who are visiting - Carlos and Kat speak excellent English. We get caught up on the latest happenings in Huatulco, and always have a wonderful time with this amazing crew. I highly recommend Buceo! Alisen

The people who work here are very friendly and they don't follow you around and hound you to buy things. There is an ancient loom there and they will be happy to demonstrate how it is used. The tapestries are beautiful and the clothing is great quality.

Very pricey and no real guarantee the work is local, handmade. There will be a guy who follows you around that makes you nervous. Big reason I did not buy the little carpet.

Hard to find handmade goods of Oaxaca. Each piece is a one of a kind with a high level of craftsmanship. Expert knowledge from the staff to help you understand and appreciate the art of their culture. Not a cheap souvenir shop, this place is high end art for your home with a real labor of love from the people to you.

Handmade textiles. They give you the prehispanic history on textile making. Very interesting and the wares are beautiful.

Helpful service. Great selection of hand made textiles from across Oaxaca.

The goods for sale were of high quality. However, I was extremely disappointed to find that, after buying a small wall hanging for $5000 pesos ($400 CDN), I could have bought the exact same woven article for $1800 pesos ($146 CDN) from a weaver located a short distance away in Santa Cruz.

Real artisans. Good place to buy quality souvenirs/gifts handmade.

Tried to book a 1/2 day on the water fishing through FishingBooker.com. My reservation was then cancelled and then reopened by “The Captain”. This was fine… but the price had gone up 300$ Canadian. “The Captain” and Fishingbooker.com left me on read.

We had an awesome day long sight seeing tour. Saw so much different sea life and great views. Snorkeling was AWESOME. Staff could not have been more wonderful. Lifetime memories!

Take a friends. Learn Spanish. Set clear expectations with vendors on how much you intend to spend. Ask for prices before you order drinks.

Trips are offered to know the bays it is highly recommended the rays are beautiful it is an unforgettable experience

(Translated by Google) It is a very well organized cooperative that takes you to enjoy the most emblematic places in Huatulco, in addition to being aware of their conservation. In addition to the bays, they take you to other places such as the Manglares de la Ventanilla, Mazunte, Puerto Ángel, Las Cascadas, etc. Messrs. Neri Pinacho and Miguel (I don't remember his last name) attended to us. The service was excellent, super punctual when looking for us at the hotel, in addition to recommending very good places to have breakfast. (Original) Es una cooperativa muy bien organizada que te lleva a disfrutar los lugares más emblemáticos de Huatulco, además de estar pendiente de la conservación de los mismos. Además de las bahías te llevan a conocer otros lugares como los Manglares de la Ventanilla, Mazunte, Puerto Ángel, Las cascadas, etc. A nosotros nos atendieron los señores Neri Pinacho y Miguel (no recuerdo su apellido). La atención fue excelente, súper puntuales al buscarnos al hotel, además de recomendarnos lugares muy buenos para desayunar.

(Translated by Google) Boat tours are big scams. Excessively expensive for the actual tour (all the bays on the tour are half an hour or less away, and in most cases they can be reached by land). I think it's not worth taking a boat but rather going directly to the bay called playa la delivery (by land), where you can snorkel for a very good price (100 pesos free time), without paying for useless transportation. Additionally, credit card charges add 16% of the amount (clearly VAT, which they would not pay if you gave the money in cash). In general, I do not recommend taking this type of tour, especially those in front of the port. (Original) Los tours en lancha son grandes estafas. Exageradamente caros para el recorrido real (todas las bahías del paseo se encuentran a media hora o menos, y en el mayor de los casos se puede llegar por tierra a ellas). Creo que no vale la pena tomar una lancha sino ir directamente a la bahía llamada playa la entrega (por tierra), donde se puede hacer snorkel por muy buen precio (100 pesos tiempo libre), sin pagar el inútil transporte. Adicionalmente los cargos con tarjeta de crédito le agregan el 16% del monto (claramente el IVA, que no pagarían si dieras el dinero en efectivo). En general no recomiendo nada tomar este tipo de tours, y más los que se encuentran frente al puerto.

(Translated by Google) The 7 bays tour lasts 7 hours because the catamaran is very slow. I recommend a private boat which doesn't cost much and goes fast. The catamaran stops you to eat in a bad place which they themselves warn you is bad when you are about to arrive and they leave you there for 2 hours in addition to being expensive. Better to just go see the bays from afar so as not to disturb the fauna. (Original) El paseo de las 7 bahías dura 7 horas debido a que el catamarán es muy lento. Recomiendo una lancha privada el cual no cuesta mucho y va rápido. El catamaran te paran a comer en un lugar malo el cual te advierten ellos mismos que es malo ya cuando estas a punto de llegar y te dejan ahi por 2 horas ademas de caro. Mejor solo ir a ver las bahías de lejos para no molestar a la fauna.

Tried to book a 1/2 day on the water fishing through FishingBooker.com. My reservation was then cancelled and then reopened by “The Captain”. This was fine… but the price had gone up 300$ Canadian. “The Captain” and Fishingbooker.com left me on read.

We had an awesome day long sight seeing tour. Saw so much different sea life and great views. Snorkeling was AWESOME. Staff could not have been more wonderful. Lifetime memories!

Take a friends. Learn Spanish. Set clear expectations with vendors on how much you intend to spend. Ask for prices before you order drinks.

Trips are offered to know the bays it is highly recommended the rays are beautiful it is an unforgettable experience

(Translated by Google) It is a very well organized cooperative that takes you to enjoy the most emblematic places in Huatulco, in addition to being aware of their conservation. In addition to the bays, they take you to other places such as the Manglares de la Ventanilla, Mazunte, Puerto Ángel, Las Cascadas, etc. Messrs. Neri Pinacho and Miguel (I don't remember his last name) attended to us. The service was excellent, super punctual when looking for us at the hotel, in addition to recommending very good places to have breakfast. (Original) Es una cooperativa muy bien organizada que te lleva a disfrutar los lugares más emblemáticos de Huatulco, además de estar pendiente de la conservación de los mismos. Además de las bahías te llevan a conocer otros lugares como los Manglares de la Ventanilla, Mazunte, Puerto Ángel, Las cascadas, etc. A nosotros nos atendieron los señores Neri Pinacho y Miguel (no recuerdo su apellido). La atención fue excelente, súper puntuales al buscarnos al hotel, además de recomendarnos lugares muy buenos para desayunar.

(Translated by Google) Boat tours are big scams. Excessively expensive for the actual tour (all the bays on the tour are half an hour or less away, and in most cases they can be reached by land). I think it's not worth taking a boat but rather going directly to the bay called playa la delivery (by land), where you can snorkel for a very good price (100 pesos free time), without paying for useless transportation. Additionally, credit card charges add 16% of the amount (clearly VAT, which they would not pay if you gave the money in cash). In general, I do not recommend taking this type of tour, especially those in front of the port. (Original) Los tours en lancha son grandes estafas. Exageradamente caros para el recorrido real (todas las bahías del paseo se encuentran a media hora o menos, y en el mayor de los casos se puede llegar por tierra a ellas). Creo que no vale la pena tomar una lancha sino ir directamente a la bahía llamada playa la entrega (por tierra), donde se puede hacer snorkel por muy buen precio (100 pesos tiempo libre), sin pagar el inútil transporte. Adicionalmente los cargos con tarjeta de crédito le agregan el 16% del monto (claramente el IVA, que no pagarían si dieras el dinero en efectivo). En general no recomiendo nada tomar este tipo de tours, y más los que se encuentran frente al puerto.

(Translated by Google) The 7 bays tour lasts 7 hours because the catamaran is very slow. I recommend a private boat which doesn't cost much and goes fast. The catamaran stops you to eat in a bad place which they themselves warn you is bad when you are about to arrive and they leave you there for 2 hours in addition to being expensive. Better to just go see the bays from afar so as not to disturb the fauna. (Original) El paseo de las 7 bahías dura 7 horas debido a que el catamarán es muy lento. Recomiendo una lancha privada el cual no cuesta mucho y va rápido. El catamaran te paran a comer en un lugar malo el cual te advierten ellos mismos que es malo ya cuando estas a punto de llegar y te dejan ahi por 2 horas ademas de caro. Mejor solo ir a ver las bahías de lejos para no molestar a la fauna.

A pretty little town at the top of the mountains. Great views in the center of the Oxahacan coffee region. This is where it all happens, great little coffee places and cute church, a must see if coffee is your passion.

WOW! Very impressive.

A very enjoyable place to be

(Translated by Google) Excellent reserve, it has paradisiacal fruits such as mangosteen, rambutan, noni, cocoa, star fruit, among others. You can try them if you buy the breakfast package which is highly recommended. Inside you will find many flowers and fruits, there is a waterfall but the time to swim is not very long, it is better to dip your feet and take photos. I would visit it again on my next trip to Huatulco. (Original) Excelente reserva, tiene frutas paradisíacas como mangostán, rambután, noni, cacao, carambola, entre otras. Puedes probarlas si compras el paquete de desayuno lo cual es súper recomendado. Dentro encontrarás muchas flores y frutas, hay una cascada pero el tiempo para nadar no es muy grande, conviene más para sumergir los pies y sacar fotos. Volvería a visitarlo en mi próximo viaje a Huatulco.

(Translated by Google) A small but very beautiful parish is home to the largest image of a virgin in the world. (Original) Una parroquia pequeña pero muy bonita, se encuentra la imagen de virgen más grande del mundo.

(Translated by Google) Very nice to walk and learn about history (Original) Muy bonito para pasear y conocer la historia

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place, with history and delicious food. (Original) Hermoso lugar , con historia y deliciosa comida.

Great beach for clear shallow water. Get a table at one of the restaurants and for a fee you can stay all day, whether or not you buy anything. Make sure to get full price before you agree to use the table,

The worst experience with the retaurants, if you come by car, thir personel were trying to sell you a spot, very harrassing, they will follow you with motorbikes to insist selling the spot, and they dont stop if you say no.

Good place to eat. Although it’s close to the city. The water is not clear. Since it’s close to the city. Water seems contaminated. Reefs and corals have green algae on them

Excelente to swim but too crowded for the same reason, we tried 2 restaurants and food was delicious, a little pricey.

Great Beach. Awsome location

Coral bay

Nice Place!

Beautiful, quiet, warm water, lots of food to choose from,mostly seafood and there is no fee or wait time to enter the beach.

Great beach 🏖️ and you don't need snorkeling gear with just some goggles your good since the fishes are really close to the ocean shore.

Once you arrive, you will be approached immediately by restaurant staff trying to convince you to go into their restaurants. Facing the beach, walk to the right look for the bathrooms & showers & take the public path to the beach. The water was calm, lovely & incredibly clear. Be aware that in the afternoon numerous boat tours show up quickly and their customers are herded into the restaurants to be fleeced. I simply walked to a quiet area of the beach & set up my space and had an enjoyable time.

Tons of beach side restaurants of which the staff will accost you as soon as you get out of a taxi, trying to get you to come to their place. At the far left end of the beach, there's a small public swimming area where we were able to snorkel from and see a wide variety of small fish. The waves and current there were fine for swimming and our kids being in the water. Beautiful turquoise, warm water.

Tourist friendly businesses. Fun activities for all ages.

Beautiful❤️🫶🏽only thing this beach goes in deep very soon. Also be aware of the restaurants on the beach they tend to add extras to your tab.

Nice beach but sadly not for kids as I was advised and very expensive. The side where the kids can swim is open sea and the waves can pull you They rent pool swim inflatables , which is crazy!!!! , there was a couple with their child and the waves started pushing them to the deep , they had to swim and push him Of course the people who give it to rent will never tell you this danger so please don’t rent this and also very expensive. I am glad I didn’t rent it and if something happens you have to pay full price for the ring more than 1000 thousand pesos The food is not good and all is expensive , a chelada cost 150 pesos I would rather recommend LA ENTREGA . La entrega beach has not sun beads but you can rent an umbrella and the restaurant la entrega has an amazing food and very good prices and good place for children too

Beautiful nature and thankfully protected. There are signs and boardwalks in the forest. However once out of the forest and on the beach, theres no signs or shade

This huge national park is full of interesting animals and vegetation. If you don't want to walk through it, you can still see it from all the surrounding beaches, many of which are actually in the park!

Beautiful resort and beach. Great food. Water temp perfect. Definitely would return.

Great experience. Rented a boat. Visited virgin beaches with black sand. Caught a fish. Took tons of photos! Take a snack with you...

It's beautiful but you have to be very careful with the ocean. And it is very expensive to buy food on the beach.

Soooooo beautiful! Wonderful snorkeling destination, saw a moray eel for the first time. There are many turtles and other species

It’s a virgin beach to access it you have two choices walk for about 30 minutes to get there or rent a boat to take you there but it is definitely worth the trip

Amazing handcrafts

(Translated by Google) craft store Bags, purses, aprons and quilts all with fabrics with coffee prints, plus your purchase benefits a low-income family in Pen Hidalgo!! (Original) Tienda de manualidades Bolsas, carteras mandilesy colchas todo con telas con estampados de café, además tu compra beneficia a una familia de escasos recursos en pluma Hidalgo!!

This is an absolutely magical yoga community that attracts the most loving, inspiring people to its excellent retreats, classes and workshops, all offered on a safe, enchanting campus with a glorious view of the surrounding beach paradise. I have participated in many morning group meditations, drop-in classes, an unforgettable ten day silent meditation retreat, the first and second yoga modules, and almost six months of the intensive Karma Yoga Program. Let me just say that every day at Hridaya has inspired and challenged me to become a more peaceful, compassionate, loving human being. In my experience, anyone can find encouragement and divine grace in the ancient, syncretic spiritual teachings gathered and transmitted by the school's founder. If you have the least bit of interest in yogic practices and/or aspiration to find more spiritual connection and peace with life, definitely come here and get to know the Hridaya philosophy, which is focused on self inquiry to dive into our deepest, most essential Self. The incredibly dedicated, generous staff, delicious plant based meals, and charming local community just augment the power of this life-changing place! Thank you Hridaya sangha for sharing so much love, wonder and beauty with the world!

I had the privilege of attending the 10 day Silent Meditation retreat at Hridaya this autumn. I'd heard amazing things from many different friends and acquaintances about Hridaya over the years, but never carved out time to dedicate to the practice, but now that I've finally done it...I wonder what took me so long? I won't comment too much on my personal experience, because everyone's experience will be profound and unique to them, but I will say that it was challenging and beautiful and exactly what I have been craving and needing. The center is in a beautiful location, a very short walk to the beach, the instructors (Claud and Iris in this instance) were absolutely amazing - so experienced, grounded, engaging, and present. The lectures and practices were excellent, the food phenomenal, and it felt like a very safe space with a clear, healthy and grounded and non-dogmatic methodology focused on positive virtues and the heart. The 10 days were humbling... and I will definitely be back. I cannot believe how rested at a deep level, and well I feel after being there. I recommend anyone who feels a little whisper in their heart who wants to attend a retreat, to go for it.

LEAVING THE 10 DAY SILENT RETREAT EARLY (BEST DECISION) It feels important to say I left this retreat early and it’s one of the best decisions of my life. I was very curious about a 10-day silent retreat, and while there were some good moments, the majority of the experience left me rather shaken. During the teachings, I felt like I was being told some questionable "facts," and since we weren’t allowed to talk (only write questions once a day), I had no way to question or process them with others. We kept being told that this was a “purification process,” but I didn’t understand, purification for what? That phrasing made me feel like they were trying to convince us there’s something wrong with each person that needs purifying. Honestly, it felt a little culty at times. In the end, I left because I didn’t agree with the teachings. I was being told a lot of things that felt like make-believe. Sometimes the teachers would describe what I *could* experience during meditation, and I know my mind is clever enough to then just create those things. I would have preferred to simply experience whatever came up, without suggestion. I also felt the teachers gave input on things they weren’t qualified to speak on. In a Q\&A session where participants wrote questions, someone asked if they could listen to a downloaded meditation to help with insomnia. The teacher told them not to , because of the “purification” process. Insomnia is a legitimate mental health disorder, and advice like that could genuinely harm someone. That moment really made me question why I should trust these “leaders” on any topic. I also got quite sick during the retreat — and of course, this was explained as my body “purifying itself.” I slept a lot the first two days and then couldn’t sleep at all, which is very unusual for me. I just didn’t feel well there. While I’m sure part of that was due to the intensity of the experience, I think the bigger issue was that I didn’t trust the teachings or the teachers. Everyone was perfectly nice, but something felt off. I truly hope this course works for others, but for me, leaving was absolutely the right decision. Compared to other silent retreats, this one is expensive. I heard that in most other retreats, if you leave early you’re not expected to donate. Here, I had to choose to forfeit the money I paid. They say it’s a cheaper option, which I guess it is depnding on which others you compare it too, but there are other donation-based retreats that seem better to me. This felt a bit like a money grab. Also, throughout the retreat, they kept mentioning (promoting) other courses like, “If you want to learn more, we discuss this in our 17-day retreat…” I found that very annoying. Again, the staff were perfectly nice. The facilities are well located. The food is good.

Believe it that I'm UNDERstating things when I say various courses and retreats I've completed at Hridaya throughout the last 4 years have been: *life changing, healing, connecting, eye mind and heart-opening* ...on a scale and level that I did not realise is even possible. I've completed silent retreats, dark retreats, mens' work, conscious intimate relationship work with them. Including online. All absolute gold. These are NOT only peak experiences like some sacred plant medicine work can be (I've sat with dozens of those too in ceremonial and therapeutic contexts). The changes are much more likely to be long-lasting. In my case, life-lasting :-) Can't wait to be back for more!!!

Oftentimes when I visited yoga centers I had the impression of receiving a self initiated, commercial-spiritual package to make me paying lots of money. The Hridaya showed me, how a real yoga studio/ holistic center should be like. I had the feeling of getting an insight of how real yogis act and what is an honest attitude towards people that visit the center. And with yogis I don't mean just people that put their bodies in special postures or meditate all day (what they also do ;) ) but just the fact that I instantly felt accepted by the whole community and that money wasn't playing such a big part for making lots of Profite. The price I paid for the module 1 intensive course was super fair and I've never learned so much in such a short time. I felt like I received more than I paid and this is also one aspect of really trusting the practice of hridaya Yoga. The teachers were so autentical and full of love and compassion. They really felt and lived what they preached. The whole module changed the way I am looking at things and I will definitely come back again !

Attending the 10-day silent retreat at Hridaya’s Meditation Centre in Mazunte was a transformative experience for me. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to immerse myself in such a serene and nurturing environment. Under the guidance of Sahajananda, I felt so fortunate to have a leader who exuded wisdom, compassion and the best Humor throughout the retreat. One of the aspects that truly stood out to me was the sense of safety and security I felt throughout my time at the center. The supportive team ensured that every question I had felt welcome, that allows me to fully surrender to the practice without any worries. The food provided during the retreat was not only nourishing but also absolutely delicious. Each meal was thoughtfully prepared and served with love. I recommend skipping the salad, since water is an issue in Mazunte and that can provide from belly pain. Being part of a community of 150 individuals all engaged in meditation created a powerful energy together. As I continue to integrate the profound impact of my time at Hridaya’s, I am filled with a sense of gratitude and peace. I highly recommend this retreat center to anyone seeking a deeper connection to themselves and the practice of meditation, yoga and the teachings of Ramana Maharshi. I will come back to continue, learn more and go deeper. Much love to all of you

*** update: I did receive a refund promptly from Hridaya after sharing my experience. This made me improve my rating. I had an unfortunate experience here. Some background from me: I am of North Indian descent, grew up with my spiritual and ancestral teachings of yoga and meditation. Some history that is relevant: During the British occupation of India, yoga and temple dancing was banned for Indian people- it was seen as barbaric and deviant. The British also stole 45 trillion dollars of resources and commited many atrocities against Indian people including ignorantly drawing a line through the most heterogenous part of the country in 1947. That line caused "Partition" and a genocide of the Indian people. I have been connected to and learning yoga through my family since I was a child. I have been teaching, sharing, and participating in yoga internationally since 2012. I have encountered many yoga teachers who are not Indian that teach in a grounded, culturally sensitive, mature, integrated, trauma informed way. I have enjoyed many yoga workshops from a variety of centers and places. Sadly, Hridaya is not a center I would ever return to. I signed up for a workshop called Flowering of Love. It sounded nice. The first question we were asked after sharing our name was how we heard about the workshop. Then the teacher proceeded to ask which poster was more effective in marketing the workshop. We werent asked why we wanted to learn or our intention. At one point during the day, the teacher made a generalization of men in South India and Myanmar - saying that their second chakras were all out of balance and he witnessed bizarre things in the "East" such as desperate men declaring their love for married women by knocking on their door. I know a lot of Indian men who don't do that. This was an example of subconscious racism. The day was long with 1-2 hour breaks after each session which involved sitting, talking, listening, dyadic work, and group work. None of it was trauma-informed, at no point did the teacher share his educational background, his life experience or his qualifications relating to the content of the workshop, or cite any sources besides Ramana Maharshi's practice of feeling into the right side of your heart- none of it was justice oriented and none of it was very grounded. I felt ill by the end of the day. I had travelled a long way, I was pre-menstrual and I could sense my female ancestors were yelling at me to leave. Why was I paying $350 to listen to yet another European man dressed in white talk about relationships and diluted spiritual teachings to a group of mostly women? It felt so wrong. I had a huge migraine. The cherry on top to this ridiculous day was after dinner (we started at 8:15 and I left sometime around 6:30pm) I told the teacher and his assistant I had to leave because I had a bad headache. The teacher's response was "Ooohh that is too bad, I had a great ritual planned for tonight, we were going to talk about love, can't you join on zoom?" And then his assistant tried to tell me that maybe my headache was a symptom of something. The appropriate answer for any teacher or any person when someone is not feeling well or healthy is: "oh I hope you feel better soon. Is there anything you need? Have a good rest." Instead, this teacher was all about himself and his spiritual pedestal. Look back and you will see other reviews where Hridaya has been insensitive to people's physical health. Spiritual bypassing, passive aggression and cultural insensitivity was my experience here. If you are a South Asian woman, I strongly recommend avoiding this place - they have not done the research and work to know that they are continuing the colonial mentality towards our cultural and ancestral teachings. A lack of ethics and sensitivity is clear. I recommend all the teachers read Susana Barkataki's work or better yet hire someone to audit their diversity and inclusion practices regarding yoga. I feel like I wasted my money. There is a no refund policy, but to pay for this felt so wrong.

I've been living here for a long long time and I've always thought this was not a place that I would like, but boy was I wrong. Amazing place, good educational part. Price is good, lots of information and a wide variety of turtles. I would come back to show this to my friends/family.

Great place to take kids, my kid love seeing turtles. Please note this place is more like a rehabilitation center for turtles. Depending on what is brought to the center is what you would see on hour visit. Turtles are released once they are healed from their wounds. Staff is very friendly and it is a great way to help this good cause.

I recently visited El Centro Mexicano de La Tortuga and was thoroughly impressed by the experience. The center offers a fascinating journey through various exhibits featuring a diverse range of turtles. It’s incredibly engaging, and the experience only gets better as you progress through the exhibits. The walk-through takes about 30 minutes and provides a comprehensive look at different turtle species and their habitats. For just 45 pesos per person, it’s an incredible value. The center is both educational and enjoyable, making it a great stop for anyone interested in marine life or looking for a unique and affordable outing. Highly recommended!

Nice little outdoor museum with many different turtle species. Very reasonable entrance price (about $2.30 USD). Friendly staff. I would recommend.

Turtle prison - too many full size turtles in tiny enclosures so they can't even swim. Clearly depressed and lifeless, being harassed all day by children and picked up and tossed around and staff do nothing.

Amazing place that helps sick turtles and baby turtles get strong to give them a better chance of survival

Was excited to go after reviews showed good caring for the turtle but turned out to be a very sad visit. Some turtles had it good, but 80/90% have a rough go. Some enclosures have walls so steep out of the water the turtles can't get out, so they're stuck in the water 100% of the time. Others have wooden ramps to get up that, again, are obviously far too steep so they're stuck there. Some info signs say "these certain turtles like low current rivers" but they have a waterfall flowing into their water. One tank was so unclean the water was thick and dark green full of algae - the turtles in it had a thick layer of algae on their shell. I understand it's under budgeted and I'm assuming understaffed (only saw 2 gardeners all afternoon) but most of the issues would be a simple, obvious fix. Beautiful turtles, sad experience.

I was in Mazunte for a week. I tried coming here three times and everytime the class was canceled! Twice for yoga and once for a rhythm workshop. All three times the class or workshop was canceled without any notice after I already arrived. The workshop being canceled was particularly disappointing because the teacher was there but I was the only one that showed up and he didn’t want to teach to just one person… I find that a bit rude. They made me wait 20 minutes before cancelling the workshop. I think if one person shows up, you ought to teach the workshop or teach them something. The yoga classes were classes that were on the schedule. They should find a substitute or find a way to reach out to students… they did not. We got there and there was simple no one there and the class was erased from the schedule.

We joined a morning hatha vinyasa class and had a good time. The shala is not so well located. You can listen to the street noise. Also the mats would need to be exchanged for new ones. The teacher was good, and it is still worth coming.

CASA OM is the place to BE, the place to BREATHE 🧘‍♀️ and the place to RELEY. With excellent yoga teachers from all over the world 🌎 ( India, Mexico, Germany, Israel, Argentina).. all kind of different techniques… one can not only practice and improve but also make friends easily, attend also cacao ceremonies, women circle ⭕️ meetings 🫶 and have a cheap and healthy breakfast. They also rent room and always in a very quiet and peaceful ambiance. I felt blessed for having discovered this place and I am counting my days to be back there. Thank you for the love 🫶💖💜🙏

nice environment and instructors - both my partner and I agreed best yoga with Fer this morning. $100p for a 2hr session, cheaper if you do a package. Best way to start a morning - go check out their blackboard when you get here to see what’s on!

(Hostel review) This place felt like home! All because of Monique, she was the best host so motherly, kind and so funny to hang around. Already miss her! The place itself was really cool too, gave me jungle vibes, some would say rustic but I’d say earthy😆😛 - well actually the toilets didn’t work half the time.. the place could do with a refurbish. The female dorm is really comfortable though, and yoga studio is beautiful.

Was not a fan. Beautiful environment but bring your own mat. The ones they have are falling apart and smell like other peoples sweat. I attended one class and the male instructor was very aggressive in his touch when adjusting. When I stated it hurt he was not empathetic instead responded with a ridiculous comeback…I am used to gentle teachers who don’t push you beyond your limits. He didn’t have great energy. More arrogance than anything else. Would not recommend based on the one experience.

I came to casa om and immediately felt at home. The environment is peaceful and relaxing, the events are heart opening and the teachers are great. There are different kinds of yoga classes and everyone can find the practice for him/ her. I also teach Hatha yoga class and feel big love for the Shala.

We did the river hike, our tour guide was really nice and professional, but the tour itself was a bit boring. Woulden't recommend it.

(Translated by Google) Excellent place to relax in front of the sea (Original) Excelente lugar para relajarte enfrente del mar

(Translated by Google) They know the place, their tours are very good and they are very friendly. (Original) Saben del lugar, sus tours son muy buenos y ellos muy amables.

Beautiful beach with rocky outcrops you can sit on. My 6 year old loved to play in the shallows but my two year old was scared of the waves.

I went there two weeks after the storm hit And you could tell the ocean was still cleaning itself. I didn’t feel comfortable getting in the water, the currents and Webers were very unpredictable. Also a wonder if one of the restaurants mentioned that some ppl had drowned lately. However I had planned to stay for a week, and I did but to be honest, I don’t know why I stayed all this time. I can’t say I enjoyed it so much. I often meditated on a big rock at the beach and that was nice. Not sure I’ll be back

Amazing!! Good food and a beautiful beach! The town of Mazunte occupies a small bay to the east of the Punta Cometa peninsula. The majority of restaurants, shops and yoga studios lie alongside the main road (route 175) or Mazunte’s busiest street, Rinconcito, which runs perpendicular to the beach. I love this place!

Super chill beach. I loved it. It's quiet not to many people. The waves don't pick up until 12 and settle down around 1600. 100% recommend

One of my favorite beaches on the Puerto Escondido coast. This beach is great because you can really swim here and it is filtered with lots of sun and rock formations that are easy on the eye. There are lots of places to shop and get food and while the restaurant lounge options are limited they are there if you come early to get a seat. The waves are nice and the sand is lovely. It’s dust Next to Zolita and adjacent beaches so there’s lots to see and do in this area.

One of the best beaches in the area. Great for walking and running, with good waves to do surfing, and a really nice cove for swimming and snorkeling. The only reason for not 5 stars is that you are competing with the locals that are fishing in the same cove. There can easily be up to 10 people fishing in the small cove (not sure how long they are going to still have fish there). I would not recommend swimming/snorkeling at the same time all the fishing is happening. Also, be careful of the currents where the surfing waves are, 2 people had to be rescued in the 4 days we were there.

Nice Soulful Place 😍 But the Bar's/Restaurant's there are not the best

Ok ok, i had to wait two weeks to write this review. To stay objective. Beautiful trail that starts from Mazunte beach. IMPORTANT: either wear long pants and long sleeves or have something to be waking the horseflies away. (They’re too many, too much to handle) honestly I didn’t know what to do. They bite in contact and they’re so painful and itchy. Pray 10 pesos to get in the trail. The guns it’s short to get the highest point where the wind is blowing and horse flyers can’t attack you. There you can enjoy of the breeze, the sunsets, and just the contrast that offers the observation of the coast shore from this point. Brace yourselves to get thru the houseflies on the way back.

Worth the hike. Beautiful views. Costs a small fee to enter. Very popular place to watch the sunset.

Incredible views and sunset! They charged 10 pesos for the entrance. Also they check bags for the drones and alcohol. Not allowed!

Beautiful place where locals father to watch the sunset. Wear mosquito spray!

insanely beautiful. go while good weather

Don’t get me wrong, this is a gorgeous place to watch the sunset. The views are absolutely breathtaking and unbeatable. But the amount of people that show up is pretty crazy. Like you can’t even take a decent photo because it’s really crowded and there’s people everywhere. Other than that, it’s alright

It’s a beautiful place for a sunset, you have to do a 20 min hiking but the view is priceless even though it was little cloudy. I recommend be there at 5 in the afternoon and you can find a good place to sit and wait for the sunset, if you can carry a portable chair, I’ll be better. In the middle of the trail you’ll find a point for inspection of belongings and payment area, the payment is a voluntary amount. Alcoholic beverage are not allowed

Excellent tour with Sergio! The lagoon was beautiful and tranquil with many crocs and other animals around. Sergio was very passionate and explained everything clearly and in English and Spanish. Top tip, rent an sun umbrella from the stall opposite their office 👍

We had a fantastic experience at La Ventanilla Ecotourism near Mazunte. Our guide, Sergio, was excellent—he spoke perfect English (having lived in New Zealand) and shared lots of insight about the local ecosystem. What really stood out was the group’s genuine commitment to conservation. They avoid using engines to minimize disturbance to wildlife, which makes for a peaceful and respectful encounter with nature. We saw several huge crocodiles up close, along with a variety of birds and iguanas. It was both educational and beautiful. Highly recommend this tour!

A highly recommended place to experience nature; you will get to see various bird species, turtles, crocodiles and other animals. When you go, make sure to get the tour from the “White Shirts” group; they are the first group you will encounter.

We had a wonderful experience, and immensely loved our evening helping those little babies get to the ocean. It was a great time! Our guide only spoke Spanish, so if you didn't know you had to rely on those around you. We will absolutely be back!

We did the crocodile viewing via a boat ride on the lagoon. It was wonderful. Our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and provided us with some rather close encounters with the animals.

Probably my favourite experience in Mexico so far. The guides are very knowledgeable, the animals are wild and clearly not being exploited. None of the boats have motors on them and are hand paddled so as to protect the area. You get really close to some beautiful crocodiles. Would recommend to any and all nature lovers.

What a great experience! They really care for the nature and all the living creatures in it. It was such a peaceful, beautiful and informative tour.

We went at the end of the season so there were only a few hatchlings but it was still such a special experience at sunset. What amazing work this group is doing to protect turtles with little support other than from tourists. We can’t wait to come back in season.

You may book a tour from Puerto Escondido or go by yourself. Reservation is required. The area is monitored and guarded because of it's importance in protecting the turtles. Going there also helps the organization continue their efforts. Entrance fee as of July 2025 is 200 pesos. Tipping helps the people who work there to continue to keep the place running.

Great experience and an awesome way to help out nature and the locals who have taken on this endeavor. Our guide was informative and explained the release procedures well. Children will enjoy the experience very much (our grandsons had a great time). Time on the beach is around 30 -45 mins. If you do go, opt for the evening release as it limits the birds preying on the baby turtles (too dark or past the gulls bedtime). Also, if you're coming from the La Cruceita area, expect the trip to take up to 2 hours each way depending on traffic. The road is very windy, and there seems to be a speed bump every few meters at times, even on the 4 lane divided portions. Yup you're gonna have a sore backside. We left la cruceita around 4:30 getting back a little after 9:00pm. Definitely worth it.

I don't have enough good things to say about this. We did it as part of an eco tour with Maxi Travel and had Carlos as our tour guide. He was great and so much fun, we loved his stories and views of his Mexico. Sadly we were with a few crusty older people who weren't happy woth anything. This experience was life changing. We all got to put baby turtles on the beach by the ocean and helped make the population a bit stronger. Those seagulls were just waiting to try and eat them but Carlos and one of the ladies who works the Sanuario were waving and showing them away. The Pacific waves came in hard and crashed loud on the beach pulling them out to sea to start thier dangerous adventure. The beach was full of hatched eggs and even a few adult turtles that didn't make it. If you have a chance to go do this, I highly suggest you do... well worth the money which was actually cheap.

Great experience! Highly to Book with the centro directly to get an unique Experience. Guide was in spanish. Reservation in advance required. Easy to reach by local busses. We were very lucky to experience the tour as a private tour and found two large nests where the baby turtels crawled out. Just get in touch with them directly to support this program.

This was such an amazing heart felt experience, the release of newly hatched sea turtles back into their natural habitat I recommend this tour for everyone, check first to enquire about the releases, the beach is some beautiful with a sunset to rival none so bring your camera , fantastic

It’s really amazing job what are they doing. Fighting with birds is like trying to leap water in your hands. But it is worth it! These little creatures are so cute, helpless but important!