Wildlife Eco Tour on the coast of Oaxaca

Immerse yourself in local life and natural beauty in Mazunte, Ventanilla, and Puerto Angel. Discover ancestral traditions, art, and crafts while enjoying authentic flavors and getting close to fascinating wildlife.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Laguna Ventanilla - We will begin this magical adventure with a small trip approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes away from Bahías de Huatulco, there is Ventanilla, which is classified as a Protected Natural Reserve; We will take a walking tour along a path of approximately 15 min to board the boat driven by rowing by people from the same town. During the tour of the boat we will observe the different types of mangroves unique to the region and where different species of reptiles live , birds (such as: the woodpecker, the kingfisher, the diving duck), herons, crocodiles and iguanas, all these species will surprise us during this great experience.

  • Mazunte - Later we will go to Mazunte considered a “Magic Town”, in this charming place we will discover these streets full of traditions of the coast of the state of Oaxaca, we will take the opportunity to try regional products such as Mezcal, Coffee and Chocolate. a wonderful place to buy gifts for your relatives, the traditional dresses are hand-embroidered with threads of incredible colors.

  • Zipolite - Then we will continue the trip to go to Zipolite, one of the important beaches of the state where, we will rest and appreciate the charming atmosphere that this beach offers.

  • Puerto Angel - Later we will go to Puerto Ángel, a former port made for the export of coffee, to visit a restaurant facing the sea on the beach of Estacahuite where we will enjoy its food based on fresh seafood and an endless number of dishes for the taste of each person. (this visit is optional), you will have time to swim and to end this adventure we return to Bahías de Huatulco.

  • Santa Cruz Huatulco - During our round trip pickup between Huatulco, Ventanilla and Puerto Angel we will be able to discover along the road, the peasant world of the coast with its traditional farms, pineapple, coconut palm, corn, sesame, and mango plantations. , of seven varieties of bananas without forgetting the zebu cattle with their brahma bulls that carry a ball of fat on their back. Your guide will take the opportunity to tell you some of the local history. Returning to Huatulco we will take you to the lobby of your hotel. Duration of the transfer: 1 hour 20 minutes.

What's Included
  • Certified bilingual guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Brunch
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Entrance to the Ventanilla Turisticos eco center (250.00 MXN, 10 USD - 100.00 MXN for child 5-10 YO)
Additional Information

This tour from Huatulco offers the best chance to dive into the local lifestyle, experience ancestral traditions, cultural norms, arts, and crafts in the enchanting Magic Town of Mazunte. You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy the fruits of local agriculture like Mezcal, chocolate, and coffee, experiencing their distinct tastes and learning their rich histories.
Nature is the star attraction of this adventure. You’ll get up close and personal with wildlife, witnessing herons, kingfishers, diving ducks, and even river crocodiles. These amazing species will surely captivate you during this memorable journey.
You’ll visit the renowned Zipolite beach before heading to Puerto Ángel to indulge in a meal of fresh seafood and a wealth of dishes to suit all preferences. To wrap up this amazing journey, we’ll head back to Bahías de Huatulco, leaving you with cherished memories of this unique experience.

Location
Laguna Ventanilla
Playa Ventanilla, Avenida principal
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Alyssa_s
Jul 15, 2024
Best Driver and Cool Tour! - Our Driver George was so kind and amazing. He took us to about 5-6 different locations including the eco wildlife tour. However, once you get to the wildlife tour, the driver hands you off to their spanish speaking tour guides. They did not want to speak english. The crocodiles and the whole experience was AMAZING other than not being able to hear anything in english. Other tour locals were kind enough to translate for us since the boat / eco men would not.
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531madisonl
Jun 6, 2024
Amazing Experience!!! - this is also another hidden gem in Mazunte. One of my favorite parts of my trip to Oaxaca. I got to learn so many things about the reptiles. The staff was so friendly and I got to enjoy a nice coconut at the end.
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Gail_m
Jan 29, 2024
Definitely worth doing - Great places to stop and see. Mangrove boar ride very interesting and beautiful beaches. Excellent lunch stop in Peurto Angel. Lots of information provided in Spanish and English.
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Alison_b
Jan 6, 2024
Wonderful Day - Armando was an excellent guide and far exceeded my expectations for this trip. Bring bug spray as you'll need it for the boat cruise.
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Sue_e
Jan 27, 2023
So much fun!!! - I had so much fun on this tour! The crocodiles were incredible and I learned so much! Roger was the best guide ever making sure I understood everything in English and making the day awesome!
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Edo384
Feb 17, 2023
Posted Duration time of 5 1/2 hours was 10 hours. - Croc tour was magic. Really enjoyed this close up experience. Turtle museum is a disgraceful treatment of such beautiful creatures. 3 beach stops and lunch break were poor and polluted. 5 /5 for the croc tour but unfortunately the other 8.5 hours forces me to rate the trip 2/5. Ohh did I mention the approx 600 speed bumps and continuously winding roads. My advice is to find a direct to and fro tour just to the croc site . Approx 1 1/2 hours each way and allow 2 hrs for the crocs.
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