Mexico · PUERTO ESCONDIDO TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 11 puerto escondido tours that repay the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing worth knowing before you commit.
Cruise from Puerto Angelito to spot dolphins and turtles, snorkel reef fish, and, in winter, chase humpback whales. Music and cooler drinks included.
“We saw a whale, hundreds of dolphins and a few turtles on the way. Super cool experience”
Dolphin, whale and sea turtle spotting off Puerto Escondido with hotel pickup, a small boat, and chances to snorkel, about 3 hours.
“This experience was definitely worth the effort. We rearranged our itinerary and took the bus down from Oaxaca for this, and the experience did not disappoint. Our captain Johnny and his mate Greg made sure we located a giant pod of dolphins, and everyone got to swim with them. They provided masks and itas a truly magical experience we will never forget.”
Puerto Escondido turtle release with hotel pickup, conservation lessons, coconut shell hatchling release, and a sunset beach.
“Such a beautiful moment to see the turtles reach the ocean for the first time”
A 2-hour surf lesson in Puerto Escondido with small-group coaching, water-safety basics, and level-based wave practice. Optional GoPro.
“Our instructor was great! My partner and I have never surfed and we were both able to get up on the board multiple times! Appreciated the positivity and encouragement. Be sure to bring water for afterwards. Our instructor was kind enough to let us store our belongings in his vehicle as well.”
8-hour Oaxaca coast wildlife ecotour from Puerto Escondido, mangrove boat with crocodiles, plus Zipolite, Mazunte, Puerto Angel, Estacahuite.
“The hilight was the wildlife tour in the mangrove swaps. close encounters worth salt water cross, iguanas, turtles, vultures, regrets, herons, ibis..... remarkable experience, great value for money. Edgar, our guide for a second time was excelent, knowledgeable, charming and patient. highly recommended.”
Two-hour Puerto Escondido surf lessons with small groups, English/Spanish coaching, and full gear, meeting at Carrizalillo or Zicatela.
“Great surfing lesson! Pablo did a great job getting me up on the board”
Evening bioluminescence tour from Puerto Escondido to Manialtepec Lagoons, with guides in English or Spanish and a boat-and-swim show.
“meine abholzeit war 19:50, um 20:02 bekam ich die Info, dass die Tour ausfällt. heute tut der Guide so, als wäre die Buchung heute, wahrscheinlich um mir mein Geld nicht zurück geben zu müssen. Bucht da nicht, vor Ort findet ihr seriöse Touranbieter”
Start at 7:00 AM in Puerto Escondido for a 3-hour Pacific boat cruise to spot dolphins, sea turtles, and maybe whales.
“Super expérience, réservée à la dernière minute. On vous amène sur un petit bateau, on vous donne masque et tuba et hop on saute à l’eau parmi les dauphins. Une expérience inédite! Je déconseille juste d’acheter le café auprès des marchands ambulants de la plage car il est vraiment pas terrible”
2-hour Puerto Escondido temazcal with steam hut, virgin clay exfoliation, aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and a 60-minute massage.
“It was my first ever temazcal and I was really nervous and was surprised to find if really enjoyable and relaxing. I was in the hut on my own which I wasn’t expecting but was actually happy about! Then came the mud scrub and massage which made the experience extra special. Would highly recommend!”
4-hour horseback tour from Puerto Escondido to Manialtepec, with river crossings, horses swimming, sunset boat ride and marshmallows.
Learn sea turtle conservation at Palmarito Beach, meet hatchlings, and release them at sunset from Puerto Escondido with English and Spanish guides.
“Basically a scam. These people collect turtle eggs at night, put them in a closed space and then when they hatch they put the baby turtles in a crate for tourist to “release” them. While in principle is good (maybe), when you get your one turtle to release seagulls are just waiting there. So be aware that you are paying 40€ to take a cute picture with a baby turtle and then feed it to seagulls. There is absolute no conservation activity done, and the whole thing lasted 30’ from the time I was picked up to when I was left at the hotel.”
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