San Agustinillo
San Agustinillo is a small fishing village on Oaxaca's Pacific coast, with a 1,300-meter beach, a sheltered west end for swimming and turtle nesting from June to December.
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San Agustinillo is a small fishing village and beach on the Pacific coast of Oaxaca State, Mexico, in the municipality of Santa María Tonameca. It sits just east of Mazunte and La Ventanilla, where the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains meet the ocean. To the west, Zipolite and Puerto Ángel are reached by road; together these coastal villages are called the Riviera Oaxaqueña or Costa Chica Oaxaqueña. Steep cliffs and hills keep large hotels out, so the shoreline has small, rustic lodgings. Colectivo buses run from Pochutla along Highway 175's coastal loop.
The beach is about 1,300 meters long, faces open ocean and is split into three sections by rocky outcrops. Playa Rinconcito, at the west end, is relatively sheltered and considered the safest place to swim. Playa Aragón, the easternmost section, has strong waves and a strong undertow and is not safe for casual swimmers. Swimmers should take care, since tropical waves and other weather can bring abnormally high waves and lead to closures. From June to December, olive ridley sea turtles can be seen laying eggs on the sand.
San Agustinillo in five
- Walk or take a colectivo to MazunteMazunte's turtle center and cafés are a short ride or walk along the beach road. Colectivo trucks and taxis run along the strip.
- Swim where the water is calmerSan Agustinillo has strong waves in places and calmer sections near rocks. Ask your hotel where locals swim today, and avoid swimming alone in big surf.
- Book a cabin with a fan or netMany stays are simple palapa cabins close to the sand. Check for mosquito nets, fans and whether electricity and water run all day.Where to stay
- Bring cash and a flashlightCard terminals and ATMs are sparse, and evening power cuts can happen on small coastal strips. Get pesos in Pochutla or Huatulco and carry a light.
- Visit the turtle center in MazunteMazunte has a center devoted to sea turtle conservation and education. Check opening times before you go, and avoid any tour promising to let you touch wild animals.
Things to do in San Agustinillo
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Need to know
- Airport
- Huatulco (HUX), about 1 hour 15 min by road
- Getting there
- Colectivo from Pochutla, or taxi from Huatulco airport
- Getting around
- Walking and colectivo trucks along the coast road
- Best base
- Near the beach, close to Mazunte
- Time needed
- 2 to 4 nights
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryClear3 rainy daysHigh30°Low21°Dry, warmJanuaryClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 20 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, warm
- FebruaryClear4 rainy daysHigh31°Low21°Dry, calmFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 14 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, calm
- MarchClear2 rainy daysHigh32°Low22°Dry, hotMarchClear
Best
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 9 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, hot
- 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, rains nearMayRain
Mixed
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 150 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, rains near
- JuneRain25 rainy daysHigh29°Low23°Rains, green hillsJuneRain
Poor
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 394 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rains, green hills
- JulyRain23 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh30°Low23°RainyJulyRain
Mixed
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 186 mm
- Rainy days
- 23
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Rainy
- AugustRain25 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh30°Low23°RainyAugustRain
Poor
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 292 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Rainy
- SeptemberRain26 rainy daysHigh29°Low23°Peak rain, surfSeptemberRain
Poor
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 437 mm
- Rainy days
- 26
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Peak rain, surf
- OctoberRain24 rainy daysHigh29°Low23°Storms easeOctoberRain
Poor
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 287 mm
- Rainy days
- 24
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Storms ease
- NovemberPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh29°Low22°Dry, quietNovemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 52 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, quiet
- 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 San Agustinillo, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in San Agustinillo
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 33°
- Humidity
- 56%
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 6%
Puerto Ángel
02:37 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today32°23°6%Monday: Clear. High 32°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 6%.
- Tue32°23°33%Tuesday: Clear. High 32°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 33%.
- Wed31°23°86%Wednesday: Thunderstorms. High 31°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 86%.
- Thu32°22°75%Thursday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 75%.
- Fri31°23°71%Friday: Drizzle. High 31°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 71%.
- Sat32°22°71%Saturday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 71%.
- Sun32°23°51%Sunday: Clear. High 32°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 51%.
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Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 18.81 MXN
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Day trips by train
- Mazunteabout 5 to 10 min by taxiA beach village with the turtle center and small restaurants.Read the guide
- Zipoliteabout 5 to 10 min by taxiA long beach with a laid-back scene and strong surf.Read the guide
- Puerto Ángelabout 10 to 15 min by taxiA calm fishing village with small beaches and boat trips.Read the guide
Before you go to San Agustinillo
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Rules for San Agustinillo, checked
- Check Mexico's current entry requirements on the INM website before you travel.Source
- Swim at Playa Rinconcito, the sheltered west end. Playa Aragón has strong waves and undertow and is not safe for casual swimmers, and the beach can close after abnormally high waves.
- Olive ridley sea turtles lay eggs on the beach from June to December. Keep back from nests and do not touch eggs. Sea turtle hunting was banned in 1990.
Plan around San Agustinillo
Beaches, colonial cities, ruins and highlands
Read the guidePuerto ÁngelA fishing village a short ride east
Read the guideMazunteA turtle center and cafés next door
Read the guideZipoliteA long beach with a laid-back scene
Read the guideOaxaca CoastBeach towns from Huatulco to Chacahua
Read the guideSan Agustinillo FAQ
Is San Agustinillo worth visiting?
Yes for a small beach village with waves, palapa stays and quiet days. It has fewer restaurants than Mazunte, so stay here for the sea and walk or ride for variety.
How do you get to San Agustinillo?
From Huatulco airport by taxi or transfer, or from Pochutla by colectivo. From Puerto Escondido it is a longer ride, so plan a break or a shuttle.
Is San Agustinillo good for swimming?
Parts of the beach are calm, but waves and currents can be strong. Check with your hosts or lifeguards, avoid the biggest surf and never swim alone in rough conditions.
San Agustinillo or Mazunte: which is better?
San Agustinillo for quiet and beach time; Mazunte for restaurants, nightlife and the turtle center. They are close, so you can stay in one and visit the other.
When is the best time to visit San Agustinillo?
November to April is dry and sunny. May to October is rainy and green, with rougher surf. Storms are possible in autumn, so check forecasts before you travel.