Playa Mazunte
Playa Mazunte
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Tahoeyoyo
South Lake Tahoe, CA160 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
My review title says it all. The beach is ok, but loaded with tons of hippies doing hippie stuff and smoking weed (not that there is anything wrong with that, but it was overwhelming and not exactly our scene when trying to relax on a beach vacation). The town is OK; there are definitely better towns around. Almost NOTHING is open until late in the morning/early afternoon, save for a few restaurants. There are dogs allover town that bark 24/7 (I’m not kidding) that we found it difficult to sleep, even with earplugs. After 2 nights we ended up leaving and staying in La Crucecita.
Written March 13, 2020
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FreshInspector
Toronto, Canada159 contributions
Jan 2020
While this happened 1km over in San Augustinillo it is the sister beach of Mazunte which while I understand was once a big turtle fishing village, the authorities stopped that and now it is a mass shark finning operation which I hear happens daily. These men are not even aware of the damage they are doing to their own eco system. Tons of reef sharks being finned for the rich in China and their trunks thrown in the water for the birds. While swimming in the waters at this beach and Mazunte I pulled out plastic bags and straws. Mazunte town itself is over priced compared with nearby Zipolite which is far better, everything is more expensive and it is run by hippies who have no clue. Go to Zipolite if considering this region. Mazunte officials must take action if they want a future here!
Written January 26, 2020
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Ale F
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Sep 2021 • Couples
As a Mexican, I love my country, but there’s definitely better beaches and places to relax. Place is crowded and there’s only one street with tons of cars, motorcycles and pedestrians walking, we almost got hit by a motorcycle. I would say a little bit chaotic, also a lot of the places were unsanitary, no soap at all. I am leaving right now and going to zipolite.
Written September 14, 2021
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srimanone
Joshua Tree, CA1,039 contributions
Nov 2021 • Friends
These waters can be rough and tumble. Some days waves are big and strong. Need to be careful getting in and out. Weekends beach is crowded but plenty of area down the beach to find that is more quiet. Plenty of restaurant lin8ng the beach and lots of foreigners along the way.
Written December 21, 2021
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Simon B
London, UK48 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Very quiet & save beach. Lovely for lunch. Great boat trip & whales, turtles & wonderful night life. Big waves but easy to swim past.. no real problems with tides. Best to go Oct to feb. As get hot & rainy in summer
Written January 14, 2020
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Rulo RA
Tijuana, Mexico178 contributions
Aug 2019
Mazunte is for me one of the most beautiful beaches I've seen, this is a mandatory stop if you visit Oaxaca. Waves are hard, this is a surf beach.
Written August 23, 2019
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MunichDebo
Munich21 contributions
Feb 2017
Its a great place with a dark side: illegal shark fishing is taking place here. I was really shocked to witness and to get shout by the fisherman not to take photos. They know it is illegal what they do. But why is no one of the officials in Mazunte stopping this crime on this important and majestic animals of the sea?
Written February 27, 2017
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leoschulz
Ferrol, Spain4 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
Beautiful beach and scenery with nice bars. To see 20+ small sharks beeing slaughtered on the spot right in front of everyone (for fins? which is apparantly a weekly repetition) kind of took the magic of the place away for us. It left a disgusting smell for days.
Written November 14, 2018
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Nida D
Franschhoek, South Africa39 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
Rather not tidy beach with lots of dogs... If you are searching for nice and clean beach better choose San Augustinillo
Written February 21, 2017
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Jagen74
Carbondale, Illinois13 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
The beach at Mazunte is surrounded by hills. There are chairs to rent for as low as 150 pesos which include an umbrella. In the middle of the beach are restaurant chairs and umbrellas. Men stand out along the beach enticing you to use their chairs. They say you don’t have to spend any money, but we felt we needed to which was not a hardship as there was lots of beer and shrimp cocktail all reasonably priced.
The slope to the water is steep except at the very end which is where most people were swimming. The water is beautiful and clear. There are many topless women sunbathing, swimming or just walking the beach. The atmosphere is very laid back and friendly. We left our belongings at our chairs and took walks and swam without fear of theft.
The slope to the water is steep except at the very end which is where most people were swimming. The water is beautiful and clear. There are many topless women sunbathing, swimming or just walking the beach. The atmosphere is very laid back and friendly. We left our belongings at our chairs and took walks and swam without fear of theft.
Written March 11, 2019
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Arthur P
Queretaro City, Mexico32 contributions
Hola jerem que lugar recomiendas para acampar en Mazunte, quiero ir para el festival de Jazz pero no se si se vaya a llenar las areas de camping. y cual seria el lugar mas rico para comer?
Jeremy W.
870951981 contributions
Qué tal Arthur, para serte honesto comí muy austero aquella vez que fui porque fui de mochilazo, no recuerdo el nombre del lugar donde estuve acampando, pero en la Calle Carey es un callejón que te saca a la playa, te parecerán malas mis referencias pero, topando con la playa a mano derecha como a 6 o 7 restaurantes la comida era deliciosa y a buen precio, ahí te permiten acampar por $50 pesos por noche, incluso en la calle que te menciono antes de llegar a la playa hay una tienda donde te venden la cerveza a precio normal, puedes ubicar el lugar porque la zona de camping esta junto a unos bungalows y tienes que subir unos escalones para llegar a la zona de camping, los mismos dueños del restaurante te rentan el espacio y es muy seguro, espero haberte ayudado con tu pregunta y suerte en el festival, nos compartes videos y tu experiencia. Te recomiendo irte unos días antes para encontrar lugar y buscar lo que más se acomode a tus necesidades... Saludos!
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