About Mazunte
Mazunte is a small village built alongside the beach of Sierra Madre del Sur. Set a little further inland, and running parallel to the beach, is the main street of the village, connecting Mazunte with other nearby communities. Along this street can be found a wide variety of restaurants and accomodation options, with others being found on the smaller streets that lead to the beach.
One of the main attractions in Mazunte is the National Mexican Turtle Center, founded in 1991 and renovated in 2011. This aquarium and research center contains specimens of all marine turtles native to Mexico as well as six species of fresh water and two species of land turtles also found in the country.
Mazunte is also home to Cosméticos Naturales de Mazunte, a cosmetics company consisting of a cooperative of fifteen families that produce and sell 100% ecologically firendly products.
The main attractions of Mazunte continue to be its natural assets. 5 of the 6 species of the worlds marine turtles come here to nest, and depending on the season, trips can be arranged to see the spectacular sight of thousands of these endangered creatures clambering onto the beaches to lay their eggs. Furthermore, it is also possible to be involved in the release of the hatchlings back into the ocean. Boat trips can also be arranged to see whales, dolphins, sea turtles, manta rays and other aquatic species.
At the far west end of Mazunte’s main beach is Punta Cometa. This rocky outcrop is the southernmost point of Oaxaca state. Local folklore states that the type of stone that forms Punta Cometa cannot be found elsewhere in Mexico, and it is beleived that this area is of special spiritual and energetical significance. There are also stories about Aztec and or pirate treasure hidden here!
