Beaches San Agustinillo

HOME » Natural Attractions » Beaches Natural Spas Waterfalls Plant Life Caves & Caverns Lagoons Dams Beaches San Agustinillo Description San Agustinillo was founded at the same time as  Mazunte, also part of the  Santa María Tonameca Municipality. It is a small  town surviving on farming  and small-scale fishing. The people of San  Agustinillo lived from the hunting  and exploitation of turtles for many  years, as it was the site of the turtle  raster. The Federal Government  prohibited the hunting of turtles in 1990. This town has a beach approximately  4,265 feet (1,300 metres) long, that has  been divide in three areas. The  first is surrounding by protective rocks,  and its gentle waves make it a great  place to swim. The second has stronger  waves, and is on the west side  of the beach. Local residents are always  eager to offer visitors exciting boat rides through the area. Location • San Pedro Pochutla: Is located 150  miles (242 kilometres) South of the City  of Oaxaca via highway 175 to Puerto  Angel. Approximate travel time: [5:00] San Agustinillo is almost 15 miles  (24 kilometres) from San Pedro Pochutla.  Drive on Federal Highway 200, in the  direction of Puerto Escondido, until reaching  the town of San Antonio. Turn left  on a small paved road, until reaching  San Agustinillo,  out of Mazunte. San Agustinillo has a beautiful beach: • San Agustinillo Beach San Agustinillo Beach is on the  open sea. It is approximately 3,281 feet  (one kilometre) long and 164 feet  (50 metres) wide. The golden,  medium-grained sand is gently  inclined and the greenish-blue water  is warm. There is a restaurant  and cabins for rent as well. Location Approximately 30 steps south from the town.