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Town in Oaxaca, Mexico
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Mazunte is a small beach village on the Pacific Coast in Oaxaca.
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The rocks stretching into the ocean on the west side of town. From the tip of Punta Cometa you can watch both the sunrise and the sunset. There is a path up the hill along side the Alta Mira bungalows that is well signed.
At nearby Playa Ventanilla villagers will take you alligator watching in canoes.
There are a few other beaches west and east of Mazunte. You can easily reach them by foot or colectivo (M$5).
Live music and other performances.
Hatha yoga. These walk-in classes are very well explained in both Spanish and English and easy to follow for people in different levels. The room has a nice breeze and the only sound is the waves of the ocean.
Several arcades outside. Arcades are hacked Xboxes that play Game Boy Advance games and other emulators and games.
Daily drop in classes, monthly courses, meditation retreats, workshops, etc. Classes are followed by an evening talk.
Fishermen offer guided boat travels around the beach. You can get close to the turtles, dolphins or whales if you're lucky.
There is a really nice rock pool (Jacuzzi) on the eastern side of Punta Cometa. To get there from Playa Rinconcito, walk to the lifeguard tower and look for some stone steps heading up the hill. Walk up the steps until you reach the main path heading to the point. Turn left at the intersection and continue along the main path for about 500m until you reach a cliff edge with a path heading down to a rock pool. Head down the path and climb down the rocks to the pool. Note: there is no signposting for path down to the pool so will need to keep an eye out for it.
Good choice of vegetarian, meat and fish dishes.
A great Italian restaurant. Their pizzas are particularly delicious.
These people really like what they do and make very good food served in a pleasant way.
On the beach. Dorms, rooms and place for tents.
Very basic private rooms.
Dormbeds and fancy bungalows. A popular place.
Nice rooms right on the beach, wifi everywhere, nice terrace, a safe for your valuables in the room, good (cold) shower. Good value for money.
A great place with an amazing view. Cabanas or rooms for M$200-250 a night. Quite a hike from everything else but very quiet. Off of the road that leads to Punta Cometa. Look for the blue sign with cursive-like writing.
The bungalows are steeply backed against the hillside with amazing views and nice tile work. Are they worth the US$40 a night? Depends on your preference.
A swimming pool at the edge of the hill, overlooking the ocean. Park your car at your own bungalow.
The hotel overlooks the pristine Playa Mermejita, between Punta Cometa and the unique rock formations of Playa Ventanilla. The 9 Bungalows, restaurant, pool and a yoga-massage space have been carefully positioned for maximum airflow, light, privacy and stunning views.
By bus or van
There are regular buses to Pochutla (the closest interstate bus station near Mazunte, about 15-30 min away) from Oaxaca City and Mexico City.
By colectivo
Colectivos are available to Mazunte from Puerto Escondido (40 minutes) and from Huatulco (1 hour).
Mazunte is a very small, rustic village and very easy to navigate. Everything is easily reachable by foot. The main road is Paseo del Mazunte, bordered by a few restaurants, the church and the soccer field.
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