Mexico: Puerto Escondido & the untamed Oaxaca Coast

Day 1: Puerto Escondido

Arrive an any time for your orientation with Matador Network, and check in to our hotel. Feel free to relax, wander the beaches, or explore the town near the hotel.

Enjoy a welcome dinner where you will meet our fellow travelers and try mezcal, a local Mexican spirit similar to tequila.

Meals included: Dinner.

Day 2: Puerto Escondido

Enjoy a relaxing morning followed by a trip to a desolate beach where a master chef will prepare a beach bonfire and bbq especially for us featuring local seafood and fresh veggies.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch.

Day 3: Puerto Escondido

Start your morning with a choice of surf or yoga class.

In the afternoon at 5:00 PM we will head to beautiful Bacocho beach to release newly hatched baby sea turtles into the ocean and learn about turtle conservation efforts in Oaxaca.

At 7:30 PM we will drive to Manialtepec lagoon for a once in a lifetime experience swimming in a bioluminescent lagoon under a blanket of stars before the moon rises.

Meals included: Breakfast.

Day 4: Puerto Escondido

Enjoy a free day with optional deep sea/marlin fishing, surf class, yoga class, motorcycle trip, or simply relax on the beach and sample the local fish tacos.

Meals included: Breakfast.

Day 5: Mazunte

We will travel 1 hour to Manzanilla lagoon where we partake in a mangrove tour and meet and feed the wild local crocodiles and large iguanas. In addition we will have the opportunity to try homemade local liquors made by local artisans from hibiscus flowers.

Next we will travel another hour to the small village of Mazunte where we will check into an eco-lodge followed by free time to explore the beach and legendary coastal town.

Meals included: Breakfast.

Day 6: Huatulco

We will head to Huatulco in the morning for a private yacht and snorkel tour, exploring undeveloped bays and nature reserves.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch.

Day 7: Puerto Escondido

Let’s regroup for a goodbye breakfast before returning to Puerto Escondido.

Meals included: Breakfast.

• 6 nights accommodation
• 6 breakfasts
• 1 lunch
• Private beach bonfire and bbq dinner
• All land transportation
• Airport pickup
• Welcome dinner and mezcal tasting
• Your choice of yoga or surf class
• Bioluminescence boat tour
• Crocodile and iguana tour
• Private Yacht day tour

• Your flights to and from Puerto Escondido, Mexico (PXM)
• Accommodation before and after the trip
• Some meals
• Alcoholic beverages
• Perfect weather

• The tour can accommodate up to 14 guests.

• Accommodation is provided in 3-4 star hotels and is based on 2-people per room.  For an additional fee private rooms can be arranged or Matador Trips is happy to arrange same-sex solo travelers a shared room.

• We encourage a wide mix of people, from old-time adventurers to short-break professionals to first-time travelers – they all contribute to a memorable experience. This trip is also suitable for families! Don’t hesitate to reach out for any special needs, requests, or accommodations.

• This little known area of Oaxaca is treasured by all who know it, and many of us at Matador Trips have kept this secret close to our hearts for some time but we are ready to share it with you now. This tour has something for everyone whether you are looking for adventure, adrenaline rushes, or extreme relaxation.

• Arrive anytime to your hotel on arrival day to meet our group and guides.
• Depart at your leisure from Puerto Escondido after a final group breakfast on the last day.

• Puerto Escondido (PXM) is a short flight from Mexico City (MEX), which is an easy flight from most places in the world. For assistance with flights just let us know, we are happy to help!