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The 15 Puerto Escondido Tours That Earn Their Price

22 tours  ·  from $40

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 puerto escondido tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to see Dolphins and Marine Life - Leaving Puerto Angelito on the Fanny
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Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to see Dolphins and Marine Life

1.Boat Tour to see Dolphins and Marine Life

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 467 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $46Our pick

From Puerto Angelito, MikeTours takes you out by motorboat to find dolphins, turtles, rays, birds, and seasonal humpback whales. Guides Mike and Hector often offer chances to swim near dolphins and turtles, then stop for snorkeling. Small groups, English and Spanish service, gear, a cooler, and Bluetooth music are included.

“Amazing experience, we saw lots of sea turtles and dolphins. We were even able to jump in and swim with them! Mike, our guide was really good.”

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Dolphin & Whale Watching in Puerto Escondido - Starting at 7am near Puerto Angelito
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Dolphin & Whale Watching in Puerto Escondido

2.Dolphin & Whale Watching in Puerto Escondido

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 278 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $65Top rated

Set out from Puerto Escondido at 7am with Omar’s Sportfishing to search for wild dolphins, humpback whales, sea turtles, manta rays, and seabirds. Guides such as Alex, Johnny, and Fernando share practical marine-life insight. Swimming with dolphins may be possible, but jellyfish and sea conditions can make it unsafe.

“Omar was so great on our trip. We saw dolphins & whales and it was really amazing. Thank you!! Would recommend to anyone looking to see some wild sea life”

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Guided tour of an ancestral Mezcal distillery with transport - Inside the distillery and the family craft
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Guided tour of an ancestral Mezcal distillery with transport

3.Guided tour of an ancestral Mezcal distillery with transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Antoine and his team take you from Puerto Escondido to a family-run mezcal distillery for a clear introduction, hands-on tour, and tasting of six artisanal mezcals. Transport, local snacks, and family stories are included, while lunch can be bought nearby.

“Really cool to see how it’s all made and how the tastes change based on the process! Antoine was a great host and the family running the place were very welcoming”

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Puerto Escondido: Turtle Release Experience - Meeting the conservation team at the turtle camp
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Puerto Escondido: Turtle Release Experience

4.Turtle Release Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 228 reviews · 2 hours · from $40Best value

You’ll ride from your Puerto Escondido hotel to a protected beach, hear about local sea turtles from conservation staff, and release one hatchling toward the ocean. English and Spanish support is available, with guides such as Edgar and Carlos praised for clear explanations. Bring sandals, cash, and patience for shared transport.

“It was a great experience. Our guide was very informative, and also made us laugh lots on the drives.”

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2-Hour Surf Lesson in the Waves of Puerto Escondido - What your two hours look like
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2-Hour Surf Lesson in the Waves of Puerto Escondido

5.2-Hour Surf Lesson in the Waves of Puerto Escondido

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Spend two hours learning to surf with Silva Surf School in Puerto Escondido. Your instructor covers safety, pop-up technique, and wave skills before coaching you in the water. Beginners get hands-on help, while intermediate surfers work on catching waves alone. Equipment is included, and GoPro footage is optional.

“Amazing surf lesson. Knowledge instruction from experienced teachers. Would recommend this company to all of”

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Boat Trip to See Marine Life in Puerto Escondido - Looking for dolphins, whales, turtles, and rays
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Boat Trip to See Marine Life in Puerto Escondido

6.Boat Trip to See Marine Life in Puerto Escondido

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $65

Set out from Playa Puerto Angelito with Omar’s Sportfishing for about three hours along Puerto Escondido’s bays and offshore waters. Captain Alex and the crew search for dolphins, migrating humpback whales, turtles, rays, and other marine life. Water, snorkel gear, hotel pickup, and an English-capable guide are included.

“Amazing trip! We saw a whale, loads of dolphins and turtles - the communication was clear for our transfer pick up and the guides were brilliant at making sure we saw as much as possible”

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Dolphin Watching Tour - Why the 7:00 am departure matters
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Dolphin Watching Tour

7.Dolphin Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Set out around 7:00 am with Eco Adventures Puerto Escondido for about three hours at sea. A local guide helps locate dolphins, turtles, seabirds, mobula rays, and flying fish, with humpback whales possible from November through March. Captains such as Carlos, Adriel, and Charlie have earned praise for their care and skill.

“Amazing experience. We saw loads of dolphins, turtles, humpback whales and even Killer whales! Our captain Edgar was great!”

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Puerto Escondido: Oaxaca Coast Wildlife Ecotour - What the guide adds to the day
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Puerto Escondido: Oaxaca Coast Wildlife Ecotour

8.Oaxaca Coast Wildlife Ecotour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 82 reviews · 8 hours · from $50

From Puerto Escondido, you’ll ride with an English or Spanish speaking guide to La Ventanilla for a mangrove boat trip, then visit Mazunte, Zipolite, and Estacahuite. Guide Edgar is praised for clear explanations and a calm, friendly approach. Bring cash for the boat, lunch, and personal expenses.

“Gran experiencia. Muy recomendable. Nuestro guia Edgar hizo que fuese un gran día lleno de actividades. Lo que más merece la pena es el tour de la laguna. De verdad vimos de todo. 10/10”

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Surfing Lessons in Puerto Escondido! - The first 30 minutes: learning before you paddle
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Surfing Lessons in Puerto Escondido!

9.Surfing Lessons in Puerto Escondido!

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 71 reviews · from $54

Spend two hours learning to surf with Bazar Puerto Surf Lessons at Carrizalillo Beach or La Punta Zicatela. Instructors such as Juan, Joy, Pablo, Emilio, and José teach the basics, provide boards and rash guards, then coach you in the water in groups of up to six.

“Pablo was a fantastic teacher, we loved the lesson!”

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Made in Oaxaca Food Tour - Starting at the market in Puerto Escondido
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Made in Oaxaca Food Tour

10.Made in Oaxaca Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $74

Spend 3 hours 15 minutes walking through Puerto Escondido with a guide such as Indra, Melena, or Sofia. Visit the main market, eat at local restaurants, taste mole and traditional drinks, and learn how Oaxacan food connects to local history. Lunch, coffee, tea, and water are included.

“Loved the tour. One of the best we’ve taken. Guide is so nice and knowledgeable. Food you can’t find on your own at traditional family businesses. Would definitely do again. We’ll done!”

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Bioluminescent Night Tour - When the water begins to glow
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Bioluminescent Night Tour

11.Bioluminescent Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115

Robert’s Ecotours takes you from Puerto Escondido to Manialtepec Lagoon for a night boat ride and swim among glowing plankton. Hotel or Airbnb pickup, local guides, warm water, and about 40 minutes to enjoy the light are included. English is offered, but confirm your guide’s language before departure.

“Ramsey was an awesome guide and very funny. The trip was enjoyable and the plankton were plentiful. Recommend as a nice way to cool off at night as well.”

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Aguas Termales a Caballo - The 50-minute ride to the hot springs
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Aguas Termales a Caballo

12.Aguas Termales a Caballo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

From Puerto Escondido, Carlos or another local guide takes you to San José Manialtepec for a gentle horseback ride with Willy, Jamie, or family guides. Cross the Manialtepec River several times, visit a traditional tortilla-making home, and soak in five hot pools beside cool river water.

“This was my favourite experience in mexico, the nature, views, horses and peaceful atmosphere was just wow. Highly recommended, thank you Willy and abuelo”

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BIOLUMINESCENCE IN PUERTO ESCONDIDO - Leaving Puerto Escondido at 6:30 p.m.
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BIOLUMINESCENCE IN PUERTO ESCONDIDO

13.BIOLUMINESCENCE IN PUERTO ESCONDIDO

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 57 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $57

Travel from Puerto Escondido to Manialtepec Lagoon for a 40-minute boat visit with bioluminescent water, optional swimming, and ecosystem interpretation in English, Spanish, or French. Hotel pickup, transport, entrance fees, and water are included, though boat-side language support can vary.

“meine abholzeit war 19:50, um 20:02 bekam ich die Info, dass die Tour ausfällt. heute tut der Guide so, als wäre die Buchung heute, wahrscheinlich um mir mein Geld nicht zurück geben zu müssen. Bucht da nicht, vor Ort findet ihr seriöse Touranbieter”

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Mexico on Your Plate: Hands-On Cooking Experience - Salsas, mole, and the story behind ingredients
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Mexico on Your Plate: Hands-On Cooking Experience

14.Mexico on Your Plate: Hands-On Cooking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Meet Jazmine in Puerto Escondido for a three-hour, hands-on lesson in Oaxacan cooking. You will prepare tortillas, salsas, mole, guacamole, and other regional dishes, then sit down to eat what you made. The English-language class accepts up to 10 people and returns to its meeting point.

“This was the best cooking class ever. We learnt so much about Mexican cuisine and it was so tasty. We got to sit down at Jazmine’s family home and ate the delicious food we made with her expert guidance.”

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Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour among Dolphins and Turtles - From hotel lobby to Pacific shoreline
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Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour among Dolphins and Turtles

15.Boat Tour among Dolphins and Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 52 reviews · 3 hours · from $79

Start at 7:00 AM with hotel pickup in Puerto Escondido, then join a captain and live English or Spanish guide for three hours on the Pacific. Watch for dolphins, turtles, and seasonal whales while sunlight changes the water. Wildlife sightings are natural and not guaranteed.

“Super expérience, réservée à la dernière minute. On vous amène sur un petit bateau, on vous donne masque et tuba et hop on saute à l’eau parmi les dauphins. Une expérience inédite! Je déconseille juste d’acheter le café auprès des marchands ambulants de la plage car il est vraiment pas terrible”

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