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Puerto Escondido: Dolphin Watching & Swim with Pickup
Puerto Escondido: Dolphin Watching & Swim with Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (360)3hYou’ll feel your heart race as wild dolphins appear beside your boat off Puerto Escondido. Swim or snorkel near them (if you want), spot sea turtles gliding by, and hear stories from your local guide. Hotel pickup makes things easy — just bring your sense of adventure and let yourself get caught up in the moment.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 66View ›
Mezcal distillery tour in Puerto Escondido: 6 tastings
Mezcal distillery tour in Puerto Escondido: 6 tastings★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (246)2h 30mA guided mezcal distillery tour in Puerto Escondido combines a didactic presentation on mezcal's origins and production, a walk through a family-run facility, and a tasting of six artisanal mezcals made on-site, with hotel pickup and local snacks included. The tour runs 2.5 hours with a live guide in English, Spanish or French, and is open to travelers 18 and older.Is it for me?If you're staying in Puerto Escondido without a car, the included pickup means you skip the logistics of finding the distillery and get straight to learning. The small-group format with Antoine's team keeps the pace conversational instead of rushed, so you can ask questions as they come up.Free cancellationTravelers' pickTop ratedfromUS$ 87View ›
Puerto Escondido: Surf Lesson with Flexible Beach & GoPro Option
Puerto Escondido: Surf Lesson with Flexible Beach & GoPro Option★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (192)2hYou’ll paddle out into Puerto Escondido’s famous waves with all equipment provided and a local guide who adapts to your level. Expect hands-on coaching, flexible beach locations depending on conditions, and optional GoPro footage of your lesson. It’s not about perfection—it’s about feeling the ocean for yourself.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 72View ›
Puerto Escondido: Dolphin & Whale Watching Boat Trip
Puerto Escondido: Dolphin & Whale Watching Boat Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (124)3hYou're picked up from your hotel and taken to the boat at Playa Puerto Angelito, where a three-hour offshore trip takes you past Puerto Escondido's bays and into deeper water to see wild dolphins, humpback whales, sea turtles, and rays. Water and a professional guide are included; swimming with dolphins is possible depending on what appears. The boat returns you to your hotel by mid-morning.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Puerto Escondido's marine life without arranging your own boat or timing — the guide knows where to go and when, and hotel pickup means you're not figuring out transport at dawn.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 66View ›
Dolphin Watching Tour Puerto Escondido: Swim & Marine Wildlife
Dolphin Watching Tour Puerto Escondido: Swim & Marine Wildlife★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (103)3hYou’ll ride out from Puerto Escondido with a local guide and captain who know these waters by heart. Watch playful dolphins up close, spot sea turtles and flying fish gliding by, and maybe swim if it’s safe that day. The salt air lingers long after you’re back on land — it’s something you’ll remember every time you hear waves.Is it for me?Built for travelers who want to see Puerto Escondido's marine life without arranging their own boat or guide—the captain decides when conditions are safe enough to swim, so you get both watching and water time when it's possible.Free cancellationLikely to sell outBest valuefromUS$ 60View ›
Private Sport Fishing in Puerto Escondido: 5 Hours at Sea
Private Sport Fishing in Puerto Escondido: 5 Hours at Sea★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (80)5hPrivate sport fishing in Puerto Escondido puts you on a 27-foot boat departing Puerto Angelito beach at 7 am, with a captain and assistant who teach you to hook your own fish in waters where sailfish, blue marlin, striped marlin, goldfish and yellowfin tuna live. You fish for five hours in the deep zone, reading water color, temperature currents and bird activity to find the strike. Hotel pickup is included, as are all rods, lures, baits, safety gear and a fishing license; if you land yellowfin tuna or goldfish, you can take fillets back to cook or have a local restaurant prepare them for you.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in Puerto Escondido without a car—the captain picks you up from your hotel and drops you back after the trip, so you go straight from your room to the boat.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupUS$ 548View ›
Puerto Escondido: Oaxaca Food Tour in Local Markets & Eateries
Puerto Escondido: Oaxaca Food Tour in Local Markets & Eateries★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (72)3h 15mYou’ll wander Puerto Escondido’s real neighborhoods, tasting Oaxacan specialties like quesillo and tejate right where they’re made. Expect friendly locals, laughter over new flavors, and an honest look at daily life far from the touristy beach. You’ll finish full—and maybe craving more chapulines than you’d admit.Free cancellationfromUS$ 74View ›
Puerto Escondido: Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling Tour
Puerto Escondido: Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.78 (46)3hYou board a 27-foot panga at dawn and head out to spot dolphins off Puerto Escondido's coast. Snorkeling gear is included; if conditions allow, you'll get in the water to watch them from below. The boat has shade and the crew knows where the pods move. You're back by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see dolphins without arranging a private boat or spending the whole day on the water — the early start and fixed schedule get you out when dolphins are most active and back before midday.Free cancellationfromUS$ 76View ›
Oaxaca Coast: Horseback Ride at Sunset with Local Guide
Oaxaca Coast: Horseback Ride at Sunset with Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.00 (23)4hYou’ll ride horseback through Oaxaca’s riverside fields, cross to a wild beach at sunset, and meet local families who share fresh seafood or drinks if you want them. With your guide leading the way and stories about life here, you’ll feel part of this place—something you’ll remember long after heading home.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 95View ›
Private Adventure Photography Session in Mazunte Mexico
Private Adventure Photography Session in Mazunte Mexico★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (8)2hYou’ll get more than just pictures—you’ll feel part of Mazunte for a day. This private photo session is relaxed, personal, and leaves you with memories (and images) you’ll actually want to share.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 388View ›
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