Mazunte integrated into its territory, one of the loveliest beaches in the state of Oaxaca. Mazunte Beach has clear, warm waters of hues ranging from emerald to turquoise him, according to the radiating sun romps. The sand on this beach Oaxaca, meanwhile, is golden and medium grain. In addition, Mazunte has a slope and medium waves.

It is also said that the name of this beautiful beach is due to the abundance of a crab named so, and for a long time, was an essential element in the diet of the locals.

As regards accommodation available in Mazunte, can be achieved from beautiful bungalows, environmentalist court, facing the sea and with all the comforts, even spaces for camping on beaches and gardens. You can also use green or cabins, make the hospital hosting offering the people of this Oaxacan population.

Sightseeing in Mazunte: addition of particular interest that provides the magnificent beach of Mazunte, there also highlights the Mexican Turtle Center. Within the premises of this place, you are the Living Museum of the Turtle and a beautiful unspoiled beach, with very favorable for swimming waters. Mazunte environment is really beautiful: a point of harmonious encounter between the rainforest and the beach. However, the leading tourist attraction of the Mexican Turtle Center is the central aquarium. There are different varieties of turtles on display: from the sea to the fresh-aquatic and terrestrial. Each fish tank which has the Mexican Turtle Center, has the essential conditions for the animals are kept comfortable and safe. Also relevant are the offspring basins, areas of natural incubation, incubation closed area, the garden of cactus plants and a complete multipurpose room. A total of four hectares is covering the premises of the Mexican Turtle Center. The architecture harmonizes perfectly with the natural projection of the beautiful beach of Mazunte.

Relevant information about Mazunte: In this picturesque Oaxacan community, there are several dining options. It is rustic restaurants that appear along the main beach and the Bay of small dimensions that is located at the end of this very beach, named by locals as a family beach. A so far is Playa la Bermejita. The atmosphere of this part of Oaxaca's colorful and picturesque. Travelers to Mazunte or Huatulco, hard not to return at least once more so that it is such a pleasant experience.

Activities in Mazunte: Mazunte main thing is to enjoy the beach and know the Mexican Turtle Center. But as we said earlier, a great beach to visit in addition to Mazunte is the Bermejita. To reach it you have to move toward family beach and about 50 meters before coming to this site have to turn to the right. It is a beach with high waves and almost completely unspoiled environment. The Bermejita shares the rustic charm of Mazunte and many of the beaches of Huatulco and Puerto Escondido. They are resorts that have large proportions but retain a natural style that is appreciated and enjoyed to the fullest. The Mexican Pacific is an area of abundant paradises, but they excel in all fairness, sites such as Huatulco, Puerto Escondido or Playa Mazunte.

Mazunte. Though it has grown in recent years, it remains a languid, laid-back place with a dazzling beach. It’s more peaceful than Zipolite, and lacking the hippie-party vibe. In addition, the surf is less powerful here, and at the western end of the beach, beyond the rocky outcrop, there’s a smaller bay where the waves are even gentler and it’s safer to swim.

The village’s name is derived from the Náhuatl word “maxonteita”, which means “please come and spawn”, a reference to the Golfina turtles that come here to breed.

Mazunte has been declared a reserve, and more sustainable, long-term ecotourism programmes have been encouraged. The government- funded Centro Mexicano de la Tortuga (Wed–Sat 10am–4.30pm, Sun 10am–2.30pm), at the east end of the village, features an aquarium with some particularly large turtles and a turtle research centre. It’s well worth the visit, especially as proceeds go towards the conservation of this majestic species.

Don’t leave Mazunte without following the trail next to the Balamjuyuc, which runs past the remains of some unmarked ruins to Punto Cometa (a 30min walk) an entrancing park on top of the rocky headland next to Mazunte beach and the southernmost point in Oaxaca, where you get mesmerizing views at sunset. The “jacuzzi”, a rocky pool that fills with foamy surf as the waves rush in, can be accessed by scrambling down the rocks at the south end of the headland it makes a good photo but it’s not safe to go in.

Another nearby treat is the crocodile lagoon at Playa Ventanilla, about 2km to the west, where you can test your heart rate by going out on the water in a shallow boat to navigate among the scaly inhabitants. There are around four hundred in the lagoon, as well as a rich profusion of birdlife. It can be reached by colectivo, or by taxi; the boat trips which can also organize horseriding tours in the area.

By Road:

Mazunte is located south of the city of Oaxaca, 264 kilometers from the federal highway 175 to Puerto Angel, down to San Pedro Pochutla. You have to go straight to the junction with US Highway 200 and advance 13 kilometers in the direction of Puerto Escondido to the town of San Antonio. Turn left on the paved road until reaching Mazunte. The other option is to Pochutla following straight on the road to Puerto Angel, Zipolite and San Agustinillo.

By Air:

Can also travel to Puerto Escondido air and there, along Highway. 200, take to the south and reach Mazunte.