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What to do and see in Mazunte, Oaxaca: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
Mazunte is a small beach town on the Pacific coast in Oaxaca, Mexico (15°39′53″N 96°33′14″W / 15.66485°N 96.55388°W / 15.66485; -96.55388). It is located 22 km southwest of San Pedro Pochutla on coastal Highway 200. Mazunte is located some 10 km to the west of Puerto Angel and just about 1 km from San Agustinillo and 264 km south of the capital of Oaxaca. There are two etymologies for the name. Some sources state that “Mazunte” is derived from a Nahuatl phrase, “maxotetia” which means “please deposit eggs here.” However, older residents of the community state that it is from the word “mizontle,” used by locals to refer to a crab species that used to be very abundant in the area.
Restaurants in Mazunte
1. Punta Cometa
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5.0 based on 543 reviews
Reviewed By Natasha0606 - Marburg, Germany
It's a small hike up to a marvelous sunset point. Well worth the climb. The scenery is a dream and sometimes there are people up there plying music. A definite plus.
2. Ola Verde Expediciones
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5.0 based on 79 reviews
We are a professional adventure company, specialized in rivers. We are here to take you on the best combination, the tranquil and beautiful beach with the fun rivers of the mountain in the backyard of the Oaxacan coast.Rafting or River Hike always good times!! Somos profesionales en turismo de aventura, especializados en actividades en los rios, estamos aqui para que disfrutes de la mejor combinacion, las tranquilas y hermosas playas de Oaxaca con los divertidos rios que se encuentran en la montana justo atras de la playa.Ya sea en Rafting o en River Hike, siempre vamos a disfrutar!
3. Sunset Paddle Tours
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5.0 based on 158 reviews
Sunset Paddle Tours takes you on a stand-up paddle board past Punta Cometa to see the beautiful Oaxacan sunset. A simple picnic is provided. Beginners are welcome.
4. Laguna Ventanilla
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4.5 based on 256 reviews
Reviewed By GailGermany - Arlington, United States
We took the Lagune tour with a knowledgeable ‘red shirt’. Don’t know all the details about the 2 opposing groups red vs white. Just noticed as we were passing the white tour guide, the men didn’t greet one another. The boot tour was interesting and very relaxing. This was also the place to buy straw hats, honey, teas, chocolate etc. Bought refreshing Jamaica Alma Blanca tea leaves. Prices were very reasonable and good quality with the proceeds going back to the conservation effort. We also had Tlayuda,a typical Oaxacan filled tortilla at a tiny family run restaurant. Definitely worth a visit.
5. Playa Mazunte
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4.5 based on 186 reviews
Reviewed By oaxacavibes - Oaxaca, Mexico
We loved Mazunte beach!! Our favorite day of the whole trip to the coast was spent on Mazunte Beach at a restaurant called Jalil. We were there from 10am to 6pm and so entertained and content the whole time. It's a hip little place and there are artists and vendors walking around selling their wares, and at one point two men dressed in colorful headdresses with shells on their ankles did a performance of traditional Aztec dances. The water was great for swimming and the sand was super soft. We would go back in a heartbeat.
