El Zapotalito, Oaxaca

Chacahua Lagoons National Park
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sunset over the chacahua lagoon with a fishing boat in the middle

Get off the beaten path!

Experience beautiful white sand beaches visited by sea turtles each year, a few hills with jungles and stunning views standing guard between the Pacific and the lagoons where mangroves thrive and where you’ll find the freshest air there is. You’ll also find amazing food and meet incredible people as you visit some of the few afro-mexican communities there are.

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Just 1-hour away from Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM)

Head west on Federal Highway 200 past Rio Grande and then turn left towards El Zapotalito and Cerro Hermoso Public transportation and pick up services are also available.

El Zapotalito viewing dock on the Laguna de Pastorela

What to do?

Adventure and glory like no penguins have seen before
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Lodging

We got glamping, a hostel, hotels and bungalows available!

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chacahua boat ride mangrovesd

Activities

Take a boat ride to Chacahua, hike to a secret beach, experience bioluminescence, go birdwatching, meet new people and relax!

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jumbo grilled shrimp with a side of veggies and rice

Food

Get incredible fresh seafood and if you don’t like seafood don’t worry, we are in Oaxaca, we have tlayudas too!

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Why visit?

Read some of the reasons why travelers chose to visit El Zapotalito

"Escape the crowds from Puerto Escondido! Experience an authentic, unspoiled, laid back area of the Oaxacan coast "
"I don't like to navigate a lot between beaches and I dislike crowded developed beaches. Cerro Hermoso and Chacahua are gorgeous and offer both calm waters and surfing opportunities. Plus, there's a secret beach if you crave solitude"
"I mean, it's a National Park... If you like viewing wildlife or bird watching this place is awesome. There are some hiking trails and navigating thru the mangroves is out of this world."
"You can stay at El Zapotalito and explore pretty much everything! You got beaches, hiking, food and you escape the crowds. Everything feels more authentic and there are tours to other parts of Oaxaca so you don't feel like you're missing out. There are coffee farm tours and even day trips to Puerto"

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