Things to do in Mazunte
- Sort by:
- Popular
-
Servicios Ecoturísticos La Ventanilla
Some 2.5km along the road west from Mazunte a sign points left to Playa Ventanilla, 1.2km down a dirt track. The small settlement here includes the palapa of Servicios Ecoturísticos La Ventanilla. Servicios Ecoturísticos is Ventanilla’s successful conservation and ecotourism cooperative. Most popular are its 10-passenger canoe trips on a mangrove-fringed lagoon where you’ll see endangered river crocodiles (there are about 1000 of these in the 230,000-sq-meter local protected area) and lots of water birds (most prolific from April to July). For the best wildlife-spotting, go in the early morning. Servicios Ecoturísticos also offers three-hour horseback rides (M$250),…
reviewed
-
Hostal Carlos Einstein
Toward the west end of the beach, this place also boasts a lively scene most evenings, as guests, staff members and the owner (often seen in some type of ceremonial costume of his own making) pass around guitars, patter on African drums and sing trippy songs about their journies along the astral plane. If you’re a traveling musician, you might be able to exchange an evening’s performance for a free night’s stay and breakfast at the (rather dingy) hostel.
reviewed
-
Centro Mexicano de la Tortuga
The much-visited Centro Mexicano de la Tortuga is a turtle aquarium and research center containing specimens of all seven of Mexico’s marine turtle species. They’re on view in fairly large tanks – it’s enthralling to get a close-up view of these creatures, some of which are BIG! Visits are guided (in Spanish) and start every 10 to 15 minutes, although the management is considering introducing nonguided tours.
reviewed
-
Cosméticos Naturales
Cosméticos Naturales is beside the main road toward the west end of the village. A small cooperative making and selling shampoo, cosmetics, mosquito repellents, bath gel and soap from natural sources (like maize, coconut, avocado and sesame seeds), it also sells organic coffee and aromatherapy products.
reviewed
-
La Nueva Luna
Run by indefatigable Carlos from Argentina, this bar is the nightlife and social center of the Mazunte traveler scene. Come here for live Latin or reggae from around 10pm to midnight most nights, plus assorted other events such as aerial acrobatics, dancing and art classes.
reviewed
-
Estrella Fugaz
This upstairs terrace restaurant, with a beach view through the palm fronds, has a selection of good Mexican and international dishes, as well as vegetable and fruit drinks, breakfasts and coffees.
reviewed
-
Siddartha
This sleek new joint isn’t without a bit of new-age pretension, but the vegetarian options are good, the coffee is strong and movies are projected on the patio. It also has an excellent bar.
reviewed
-
La Empanada
Choose from a Mexican-Asian mix of delectable items, including vegetable and fish sushi, all lovingly prepared. La Empanada is on the main road, on the western edge of town.
reviewed
-
La Dolce Vita
This Italian restaurant, on the main road opposite Camino al Rinconcito, does excellent fish, prawns and spaghetti. For something lighter there are good salads and crepes.
reviewed
-
Restaurante Tania
Tania’s scores high for both good-value food and hospitality. It’s on the main road, on the western edge of town.
reviewed
Advertisement