Chacahua Lagoons National Park Eco-Safari from Puerto Escondido
Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca09 HoursStarts 09:00Cancellation up to 1 day before
About this experience
A wild ecotourism safari to Chacahua Lagoons National Park, an untouched sanctuary of red mangroves and labyrinthine water channels along Oaxaca's Costa Chica. Travel to the scenic fishing village of Zapotalito, boarding a covered motorboat through legendary lagoon islands such as Las Culebras, El Cura, Nana Jacinta, and Pañuelas. Spot dozens of exotic wetland bird species including roseate spoonbills, tiger herons, white ibises, and pelicans. Cruise through the scenic Corral canal to the isolated island village of Chacahua, where freshwater lagoon currents meet crashing Pacific surf. Enjoy free time to swim in calm waters, stroll pristine beaches, and savor fresh catch-of-the-day fish in authentic Afro-Mexican beachfront palapas.
Key details
Destination
Puerto Escondido
Duration
09 Hours
Start time
09:00
Operating days
Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
Group size
4 – 16 people
Cancellation
Up to 1 day before
Service
Spanish and English
What is included
Round-trip air-conditioned hotel transportation, liability insurance, certified bilingual driver-guide, motorboat with life jackets for the Chacahua lagoon and mangrove safari, and guided tour through islands and natural channels.
Not included
Food and beverages at Chacahua beach palapas, crew gratuities, personal purchases.
Itinerary
09:00 AMHotel departure | 10:15 AM Arrival at Zapotalito pier & boat boarding | 10:45 AM Guided boat safari through mangrove tunnels, islands, and channels watching water birds | 12:15 PM Arrival at Chacahua island community | 12:45 PM Free time to swim in the lagoon, walk the ocean beach, and enjoy a fresh seafood lunch | 03:30 PM Return boat ride to Zapotalito pier | 04:45 PM Land transport boarding | 06:00 PM Hotel drop-off in Puerto Escondido.
Times are approximate and may vary with traffic and weather.
Light comfortable clothes, water shoes or sturdy sandals, swimsuit on, beach towel, dry change of clothes (mandatory for vehicle reboarding), waterproof phone pouch, organic bug spray, sunscreen, and cash.
Important notes
Dry clothes mandatory before boarding return land transport. Cash in small bills is essential, as there are no ATMs or stable card terminals in Chacahua.
Cancellation and conditions
You can cancel up to 1 day before the date of the experience.
Minimum of 4 people per booking.
After payment you receive your coupon and itinerary in PDF by email and in My trips.
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