Mazunte
Mazunte is a small Pacific beach village in Oaxaca with a sea turtle center and sunsets from Punta Cometa. Stay a few nights for quiet beach days, the turtle center and an evening on the headland.
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Mazunte is a small beach village on the Pacific coast of Oaxaca State in southern Mexico, on the stretch of coast between Puerto Escondido and Huatulco. The Mexican Sea Turtle Center works on conservation of the turtles that nest along this coast. Punta Cometa, a rocky headland, is where people gather at sunset to watch the sun go down over the Pacific. Yoga studios and simple places to stay are part of the village's everyday scene.
Mazunte suits trips built around beach days, reading and early nights. San Agustinillo is quieter and Zipolite is livelier, so you can base yourself in one of the three and day-trip to the others. The drier months, roughly November to April, are the usual choice for beach time. Plan several nights to fit in the turtle center and a sunset at Punta Cometa.
Mazunte in five
- Walk to Punta Cometa for sunsetA short trail leads over the headland to a view across the Pacific. Go an hour before dusk, wear shoes with grip and bring a flashlight for the walk back.
- Choose your swim spot carefullyMazunte's main beach has surf and currents, while San Agustinillo next door is generally calmer. Ask locals or your hotel about conditions before you swim.San Agustinillo
- Visit the turtle centerThe Mexican Turtle Center in Mazunte studies and protects sea turtles. Check its opening days and any entry fee on its official page before you go.
- Bring cash and plan for few servicesATMs and card machines can be scarce in the village. Bring pesos from Pochutla or Huatulco, and keep small bills for taxis and colectivos.
- Allow half a day to arriveFrom Huatulco or Puerto Escondido, plan a shuttle or taxi of roughly 1 to 1.5 hours. Colectivos run along the coast road between Pochutla, Mazunte, San Agustinillo and Zipolite.Oaxaca Coast
Need to know
- Airport
- Huatulco (HUX), about 1 hour; Puerto Escondido (PXM), about 1.5 hours
- Getting there
- Shuttle or taxi from the airports; colectivo from Pochutla
- Getting around
- On foot in the village; taxis and colectivos along the coast
- Best base
- Mazunte for activity; San Agustinillo for a calmer beach
- Time needed
- 3–5 nights
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryClear3 rainy daysHigh30°Low21°Dry, sunnyJanuaryClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 20 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, sunny
- FebruaryClear4 rainy daysHigh31°Low21°Dry, sunnyFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 14 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, sunny
- MarchClear2 rainy daysHigh32°Low22°Dry, sunnyMarchClear
Best
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 9 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, sunny
- AprilClear5 rainy daysHigh32°Low23°Hot, dryAprilClear
Best
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 19 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, dry
- MayRain16 rainy daysHigh32°Low24°Hot, rain beginsMayRain
Mixed
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 150 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, rain begins
- JuneRain25 rainy daysHigh29°Low23°Rain, big surfJuneRain
Poor
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 394 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rain, big surf
- JulyRain23 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh30°Low23°Rain, big surfJulyRain
Mixed
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 186 mm
- Rainy days
- 23
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Rain, big surf
- AugustRain25 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh30°Low23°Rain, big surfAugustRain
Poor
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 292 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Rain, big surf
- SeptemberRain26 rainy daysHigh29°Low23°Hurricane riskSeptemberRain
Poor
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 437 mm
- Rainy days
- 26
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hurricane risk
- OctoberRain24 rainy daysHigh29°Low23°Storm riskOctoberRain
Poor
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 287 mm
- Rainy days
- 24
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Storm risk
- NovemberPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh29°Low22°Dry, clearingNovemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 52 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, clearing
- DecemberClear4 rainy daysHigh30°Low21°Dry, holidaysDecemberClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 12 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, holidays
Average daily high and low in Mazunte, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Mazunte
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
31
- Feels like
- 33°
- Humidity
- 55%
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 4%
Mazunte
05:23 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today34°23°4%Monday: Cloudy. High 34°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 4%.
- Tue34°25°31%Tuesday: Clear. High 34°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 31%.
- Wed33°25°84%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 33°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 84%.
- Thu33°24°67%Thursday: Drizzle. High 33°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 67%.
- Fri33°25°88%Friday: Clear. High 33°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 88%.
- Sat34°24°76%Saturday: Drizzle. High 34°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 76%.
- Sun33°25°67%Sunday: Drizzle. High 33°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 67%.
Updated 03:27 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 18.81 MXN
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- San Agustinilloabout 10 min by taxiA narrow bay with calmer water and small beachfront restaurants.Read the guide
- Zipoliteabout 15 min by taxiA long beach with strong surf and a relaxed, open-air scene.Read the guide
- Puerto Ángelabout 20–25 min by roadA fishing port with a small bay and beach restaurants.Read the guide
Before you go to Mazunte
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Rules for Mazunte, checked
- Many nationalities need no visa for Mexico. Immigration issues a tourist permit (FMM) on arrival; check entry rules at gob.mx/sre before you book.Source
- Cash above the legal limit must be declared to customs on arrival or departure. Check the current threshold with SAT, Mexico's tax agency, before you travel.Source
- Dial 911 for police, fire or an ambulance anywhere in Mexico, including Mazunte.
- Sea turtles are protected by Mexican law. Do not buy eggs, shells or turtle products, and do not touch nesting turtles. Check SEMARNAT's rules.Source
Plan around Mazunte
Entry, money, safety and the regions on one page
Read the guideOaxaca CoastThe wider coast from Puerto Escondido to Huatulco
Read the guideSan AgustinilloA quieter, calmer beach next door
Read the guideZipoliteWide, wild beach and a relaxed crowd
Read the guidePuerto ÁngelA small fishing port and bay nearby
Read the guidePlan transport in MexicoFlights, shuttles and colectivos
Read the guideMazunte FAQ
Is Mazunte worth visiting?
Yes if you want a slow beach village with sunsets, yoga and few cars. Skip it if you need nightlife, big hotels or reliable ATMs and fast internet.
How do you get to Mazunte?
Fly to Huatulco or Puerto Escondido and take a shuttle or taxi for roughly 1 to 1.5 hours. From Oaxaca City, plan a long mountain road to Pochutla and a taxi or colectivo onward.
Can you swim at Mazunte?
Often yes, but the surf and currents can be strong, especially after storms. San Agustinillo is generally calmer. Ask your hotel about the day's conditions before you swim.
How many days do you need in Mazunte?
Three to five nights is enough for the beach, Punta Cometa and the turtle center. Add a night or two if you want to explore San Agustinillo, Zipolite and Puerto Ángel.
What is the best time to visit Mazunte?
November to April is dry and sunny. June to October brings rain, big surf and hurricane risk, but fewer visitors. Book early in December and January, when small places fill.