Top Puerto Escondido Outdoor Activities

Come with us! We want to share our passion for marine experiences with you in this real adventure. See dolphins in their natural habitat!

No trip to Puerto Escondido would be complete without riding the waves of its famous Pacific swell. Master the art of surfing, regardless of your ability, during a surfing lesson limited to only eight other travelers, to ensure you receive personalized attention. Plus, you can choose from several start times to suit you.

Take the opportunity to spot whales, dolphins, rays, and more in their natural habitat off the coast of Oaxaca during this half-day, small-group boat ride. A multilingual guide will be on hand to provide insight, while the captain navigates to the best spots for sightings and even swimming that many travelers miss.

Heighten your chances of spotting wild dolphins on a boat cruise from Puerto Escondido, the ideal choice for travelers interested in nature and wildlife. With the help of your guide’s local knowledge, you’ll sail the Pacific Ocean in search of five dolphin species and get unobstructed views of secluded beaches from the water. Plus, convenient hotel pickup is included.

It is a wonder, a unique adventure. We begin by picking you up at your accommodation. To get to the community of Las Negras, where we will board a boat that will take you into the lagoon, so that you can observe and swim in the phenomenon of bioluminescence. It is an indescribable feeling, like swimming in millions of stars. Microrganism (plankton) that light up when you touch the water and when you swim. This natural phenomenon only occurs in two lagoons in Mexico and one of them is the Manialtepec Lagoon. From which you can enjoy this incredible show. Come and enjoy this extraordinary adventure! At the end, we return you to your accommodation.

Enrich your mind and body, and give yourself some time to relax with this water-based healing experience. Benefit from the luxury of the experience being completely personalized to suit your needs. Start with a chat outside the pool, then enjoy a fusion of massage, relaxation techniques, stretching, and cradling in the water; all with an aim to provide deep relaxation, and melt away stress and tension.

This experience shows an authentic native town of the Oaxacan coast. We will ride through landscapes that show agricultural production and livestock sites that define the economic and cultural base of my community. The horse trail includes river, lagoon and beach, this route shows the skills of the horse before the variables of the terrain.We will visit an estuary where the lagoon joins the Pacific Ocean. This visit will be useful to understand the existence of bioluminescence in the manialtepec lagoon. I promise it will be a great experience full of adventure and learning

This combination of a horseback tour and a hot springs visit is the ultimate way to appreciate the nature and wildlife of Mexico. Follow your guide on beautiful off-road trails—including parts of the route through shallow water, and visit traditional village houses that you wouldn't uncover alone. The trip also goes to a hot spring area, where it's possible to swim and relax in the water.

Explore the three sections of the Manialtepec—ocean, lagoon and river—to enjoy the beauty of birdwatching and nature by kayak. This sunrise adventure typically includes a variety of endemic and migratory birds and mangrove tunnels with breathtaking views of the ocean and mainland. To finish, we'll gather to enjoy an authentic regional Oaxacan meal, including sopes, quesadillas and aguas frescas.

Pair nature-watching with beach time, and you have this enjoyable 5-hour guided tour to Manialtepec Lagoon and Puerto Suelo from Puerto Escondido. If you’re a bird-lover, then make sure to bring your camera to capture the herons, parrots and migrant birds that call the lagoon home. Learn about the local vegetation and wildlife as you cruise the lagoon, and then head to the beach for a refreshing swim. Round-trip hotel transport is included on this budget-friendly tour.

Cover the best of Oaxaca’s coastal attractions on a day trip that saves you the hassle of car hire and planning. You'll stop at seaside gems such as Mazunte, Ventanilla, and Zipolite—where you can stop to swim and soak up the sun—and receive personalized attention from your guide in a small group limited to only 12 people.

You and your companions will accompany us to the most beautiful beaches of Puerto Escondido where we will surf the best waves and in the company of our instructors you will spend a pleasant and fun time in the warm waters of the Mexican Pacific. Our classes include everything you need so you can surf without worries and have the best experience during your trip to Puerto Escondido.

Spend the day in the great outdoors and explore Chacahua National Park on a private tour. Take a boat ride through the lagoons to discover the fauna and flora of the region including mangroves, crocodiles, and iguanas. After lunch, enjoy free time to explore the island, snorkel in the pristine waters, or swim in the ocean before heading back to your hotel.

While in Puerto Escondido, explore the Chacahua Lagoons National Park either as a day or an evening trip. A boat takes you to all five lagoons of the park, a maze of mangroves, a bird sanctuary, and Corral island. Get to know the village of Chacahua and the history of the Afromestizos culture. The evening trip also includes a trip to a lighthouse, a beach campfire, and a swim in a bio-luminescent lagoon. Hotel transport included.

Indulge your love of birdwatching on this guided adventure in Puerto Escondido. After a convenient hotel pickup, head to Manialtepec lagoon with an informative guide and watch for an amazing range of two-winged creatures, including ibis, spoonbills, herons, parrots. Capture memorable photos of the magnificent scenery and enjoy complimentary bottled water, snacks, and transportation in a comfortable minivan.

Discover the exciting world of surfing with a private lesson in Puerto Escondido. Join your private instructor and learn the basics of surfing, from ocean etiquette to techniques. Then, take to the water to try and catch your first wave. For intermediate and advanced surfers, your instructor helps you to improve your technique.

Beautiful view of the sunrise between the mountains and valleys of the Sierra Madre del Sur. We will observe seasonal fruits and crops plantations such as: peanuts, papaya, sesame seeds, watermelon, melon, mamey plantations. We will also be crossing through different local towns, La Nopalera, El Malucano, Totolapan, El Camarón, Los Bargas and El Banco, and el Quequeztle. A delicious traditional Mexican meal will be served at el Quequeztle with fresh fruit water.

End the day with a relaxing horseback ride along the beach with the sunset as the backdrop during this excursion in Mazunte. Trot along the Oaxacan coast and through a nature reserve, while observing the local flora and fauna. Next, stop for a swim in a nearby lagoon, and after sunset, sit down to a delicious typical Oaxacan meal.

Discover some of Huatulco’s best snorkel spots on a day trip from Puerto Escondido. Increase your chances of spotting a wide range of marine life as you explore the reefs of San Agustin Bay, home to turtles and kaleidoscopic fish. Plus, a small group limited to only 10 people means that you can swim at your own pace.

Benefit from convenient round-trip transportation to several picturesque beach towns along Oaxaca’s coast on this full-day tour from Puerto Escondido. You’ll stop at the beaches in Ventanilla, Mazunte, Zipolite, and Puerto Angel, and also take a boat ride through the mangrove forest, visit the National Mexican Turtle Center, and sample mezcal. You get to relax and enjoy the scenery as your guide handles the details including hotel pickup and drop-off.

This experience is unique because not everyone is preserving the endangered species, especially the turtles that if we had not stopped in 1990 we no longer knew the turtles, it is also one of the only places where the phenomenon of dinoflagellates is appreciated.

Explore Puerto Escondido with this small group guided kayak adventure and get a great feel for the natural beauty of the area. You’ll keep costs down by booking this small group tour, and maybe make a few new friends, too. Your kayak and guide are included in the fee, so you just need to show up ready for an adventure.

Experience the nature and culture of Puerto Escondido on this convenient half-day guided tour. Begin with a boat ride in the Pacific and glimpse dolphins and turtles, then fish for mahi-mahi, marlin and more. Sample mezcal at a local distillery, taste the local cuisine, check out a market and catch stunning views of the Pacific. Pickup, drop-off and entrance fees included. Alcohol and food available for purchase. 

Go out in the morning on the boat, see the sunrise, see the sun rise and venture out to sea, in search of big fish, at the same time enjoying the spectacle that nature offers us, such as watching dolphins, turtles, manta rays, seabirds while we wait for the bite of a big fish, and when it happens, the emotion comes with a bath of adrenaline, the fight with that fish that has been the dream of your life! Also if we catch yellowfin tuna or goldfish, when you return to land you can take pieces of fish to the house or hotel to cook a delicious meal or here on the beach we will look for a local restaurant that can prepare you a delicious garlic goldfish or a tuna steak on posts!! for a low cost.