The 12 Puerto Escondido Tours That Earn Their Price

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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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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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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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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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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6.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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7.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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8.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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9.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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10.Bioluminescence Night Spectacle

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 45 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $46

After sunset, your English- or Spanish-speaking guide picks you up in Puerto Escondido and takes you to Manialtepec Lagoon. A night boat ride reveals tiny glowing organisms in the water, and you may swim among them. Bring swimwear, a towel, cash, and biodegradable insect repellent.

“Llegamos y la embarcación no estaba lista. Poca iluminación en el muelle de espera.”

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11.Sunset by Horse on the Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 34 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $122

Carlos, William, and local horsemen lead a 3.5-hour ride from Puerto Escondido through farmland, cattle country, and the Manialtepec area to the beach. You’ll learn basic riding skills, cross the water, and return by horse at dusk, with transport and one drink included.

“ABAOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! truly one of the best tours I ever did. guys were super trustworthy, even let us walk alone sometimes in the group. how they treated the horses was heartwarming. 10/10 recommended! I felt so alive when we did the galopp on the beach I was crying. my inner child got activated. so beautiful”

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12.Complete Temazcal Treatment

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 32 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

At Temazcal NA-HÁ MAYA, you spend two hours moving through a traditional steam hut, aromatherapy, music therapy, hydrotherapy, virgin-clay exfoliation, tea, and a 60-minute relaxing massage. English and Spanish instruction is available, with groups limited to eight.

“It was my first ever temazcal and I was really nervous and was surprised to find if really enjoyable and relaxing. I was in the hut on my own which I wasn’t expecting but was actually happy about! Then came the mud scrub and massage which made the experience extra special. Would highly recommend!”

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