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Mangrove Kayaking Tour: Birdwatching, Nature Exploration & Authentic Oaxacan Cuisine
Embark on a thrilling Mangrove Kayaking Tour in Oaxaca, Mexico! Experience birdwatching, nature exploration, and indulge in delicious Oaxacan cuisine.
Embark on a thrilling Mangrove Kayaking Tour in Oaxaca, Mexico! Experience birdwatching, nature exploration, and indulge in delicious Oaxacan cuisine.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Puerto Escondido - Embark on an incredible kayaking, birdwatching, and sunrise adventure! The pick-up is scheduled for the early morning at 7:00 am. After being picked up, there will be a 25-minute drive north to the lagoon of Puerto Suelo. Here, a small panga boat will take you across to the Ocean Side, offering an absolutely stunning view. From…
- Puerto Escondido - Embark on an incredible kayaking, birdwatching, and sunrise adventure! The pick-up is scheduled for the early morning at 7:00 am. After being picked up, there will be a 25-minute drive north to the lagoon of Puerto Suelo. Here, a small panga boat will take you across to the Ocean Side, offering an absolutely stunning view. From this point, kayaks will be boarded to begin the adventure through the lagoon, where a variety of endemic and migratory birds can be observed. Depending on the season, sightings may include rosetta spoonbills, herons, hawks, parrots, aningas, pelicans, kingfishers, storks, and many more. After navigating the mangrove tunnels, the journey will continue upriver to enjoy the breathtaking views of the ocean and mainland. The adventure will proceed along the river until reaching the sandbar, before returning to the kayaking dock.
What's Included
- Kayak equipment: Life jackets, paddles, and kayaks provided
- Stay hydrated with bottled water
- Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
- Kayak equipment: Life jackets, paddles, and kayaks provided
- Stay hydrated with bottled water
- Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Repelent, Sunscreen
- Repelent, Sunscreen
Additional Information
Experience the wonders of birdwatching, kayaking, and nature all in one delightful tour! Journey through mangrove tunnels to marvel at the splendor of nature. Revel in the stunning scenery across three areas: the Ocean, the lagoon, and the Manialtepec River. Conclude the tour with the opportunity to savor genuine regional Oaxacan dishes like sopes,…
Experience the wonders of birdwatching, kayaking, and nature all in one delightful tour! Journey through mangrove tunnels to marvel at the splendor of nature. Revel in the stunning scenery across three areas: the Ocean, the lagoon, and the Manialtepec River. Conclude the tour with the opportunity to savor genuine regional Oaxacan dishes like sopes, quesadillas, and refreshing tropical drinks (available for purchase on site).
- Sunscreen and insect repellent recommended.
- Dress code is casual. Hat and sunglasses recommended.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Lissa
Feb 7, 2026
A Magical Morning - We went on a sunrise tour. Met our guide at 5:45 and drove about 30 minutes to launching site. It was just my husband and I and our wonderful guide Juan Carlos. Took a short boat ride to get to the kayaks. We basically had the lagoon and mangrove to ourselves except for the multitudes of birds and occasional iguana. Paddled around for a few hours and learned about the ecosystem and took lots of photos. Capped off the morning with a beachfront Oaxacan breakfast. Totally recommend this company. A bit more expensive than some- but well planned experience that was essentially a private tour and excellent guide.
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Juandiegoj581
Jan 20, 2026
Breathtaking! - This was an amazing experience and I highly recommend it to anyone that appreciates natural beauty and doesn't mind waking up early on vacation! I will never forget seeing the sun rise on the lagoon as the birds floated overhead. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, and we even enjoyed coffee while kayaking! I think we were out on the water for around two hours, but honestly my partner and I were so immersed that only the sunrise marked the passage of time. When we went there was one other tourist joining us in addition to the guide. Lunch on the beach after was also splendid. Really a breathtaking experience that I would gladly do again.
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Departure07935980427
Jan 17, 2024
Absolutely amazing - It was amazing, efrain was an amazing guide and brought us to this small location, where the 3 of us (my girlfriend me and Efrain) took off in our kayaks. The view was nothing like I ever seen before. Beautiful birds everywhere. An other comment said it reminded them of jurassic Park and I can only agree. What an amazing experience, I would recommend it to everyone.
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Baher_a
Apr 16, 2023
Stunning, unspoiled scenery - Absolutely stunning scenery. Like being dropped in a prehistoric lagoon. I was ready for a giraffe or dinosaur to appear.
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1sibyllaa
Apr 8, 2023
Peaceful and memorable trip through the mangroves - This was a magical experience and a highlight of our time in Mexico! We did the 6am trip and saw loads of local birds and fauna in calm and beautiful surroundings. It was really interesting to learn about the mangroves and our guide, Mario, was helpful, informative and friendly. There was an opportunity to get a snack and some coffee before we got into the kayaks.
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Radabonzical
Apr 2, 2023
Travel to the kingdom of birds - This was the highlight of our whole trip to Oaxaca. Mario picked us up from our hostel and drove us through beautiful farmland, telling us about some of the challenges regarding tourism-driven development, environmental protection, and water management along the way. We arrived at a riverbank, where we were ferried across to a magical sandy peninsula between the ocean and the river. After a short walk, we boarded kayaks and paddled up the river (no current) to the lagoon. The kayaking required virtually no skill or prior experience (just be prepared to get a little wet from paddle drip). It was like being in Jurassic Park. We’ve done a lot of kayaking in coastal areas, but this was beyond anything we had experienced. The beauty of the mountains in the distance, the lush forest, the winding channels through the mangroves, and above all the absurd profusion of birds, left us awestruck (even the sometimes surly teenager). We saw many bird species we had never seen before. And even familiar ones we saw more up-close than ever before. Mario was an expert on local wildlife, and guided us gently through the lagoon, never rushing us. After returning, we watched the sunset from a palapa on the seashore while drinking from coconuts. This is a very special experience, and I hope that this place remains wild and free forever. Mario was prepared with everything and his personal stories really added to the experience.
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B7768nukarena
Mar 9, 2023
Great kayak tour with Mario - Private tour of the mangroves with Mario. Such a beautiful spot. We saw a good amount of wildlife. My partner was not really into birds but he loved it. The breakfast was delicious. It was a privilege to visit Puerto Suelo and their charming community.
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456claudiaf
Feb 22, 2023
Beautiful Lagoon full of biodiversity just next door the Ocean - Excellent experience!
Our tour guide Antonio was pleasant and full of knowledge. He made our experience absolutely memorable.
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Annemarie_g
Nov 26, 2022
Wonderful kayaking experience. - We had a beautiful sunrise paddle in a warm and very calm laguna. Our knowledgeable and friendly guide pointed out the many types of birds we saw, and a few iguanas too. It was great that the transportation to and from was also included.
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Catherine_k
Feb 7, 2023
Exceptional sunrise - The sunrise was memorable. Good kayaking and a pleasant host .. we had expected a much more variety and numbers of birds especially as being sold as a bird trip
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