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    Playa Estacahuite's rocks and clear water, Oaxaca

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    Playa Estacahuite

    Beach San Pedro Pochutla, Oaxaca Municipality of San Pedro Pochutla Oaxaca Coast

    Tiny coves just past Puerto Ángel with clear, calm water, good for snorkeling over rocks and coral.

    From Salina Cruz: 2 h 25 min by car (191 km by road) How to get there ↓

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    Where to stay near Playa Estacahuite

    Casa Bichú Hotel · ★★★ · 120 m from the center Prices Soraya Hotel · ★★★ · 940 m from the center Prices
    Hotels in Mazunte Houses on Vrbo

    Tours to Playa Estacahuite

    Day trips and guided outings from Mazunte often include Playa Estacahuite; with a local guide you can get there without a car.

    Golden Tour: Estacahuite Beach, Zipolite, Mazunte and Punta Cometa ★ 4.9 (11) · From US$275
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    How to get to Playa Estacahuite

    • From Salina Cruz: about 2 h 25 min by road (~191 km)
    • 8 km east of Mazunte
    • Nearest airport: Huatulco (HUX), 44 min by car to Mazunte
    Rent a car at HUX Flights to HUX

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    Popular tours to Playa Estacahuite

    Golden Tour: Estacahuite Beach, Zipolite, Mazunte and Punta Cometa ★ 4.9 (11) 9 h From US$275

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    About Playa Estacahuite

    Playa Estacahuite is a set of tiny coves tucked into the rocky shore just outside Puerto Ángel, about 20 minutes east of Mazunte. There is not much sand, only a few small pockets of beach between the rocks, but the water is usually calm and clear, and that is the point: this is one of the best places on this stretch of coast for snorkeling straight from the shore.

    A reef of coral and rock begins a few steps from the beach, in shallow water, with plenty of colorful fish around it. You can wade in, put your mask on and be over the reef almost at once, which makes it a good spot for beginners and children who swim well. Above the coves, a few small restaurants serve fish and seafood, and snorkel gear can usually be rented on site.

    Boat tours from Puerto Ángel often stop here to snorkel as part of a morning on the water looking for dolphins, turtles and, in season, whales. Come in the morning, when the water tends to be clearest and the coves are quiet.

    How to get to Playa Estacahuite

    Drive from Salina Cruz: 2 h 25 min, 191 km

    Estacahuite is about 20 minutes east of Mazunte by car or taxi: follow the coastal road to Puerto Ángel, then take the short side road toward the sea just outside town on the way to Pochutla. Taxis from Puerto Ángel take a few minutes; arrange a pickup, since few taxis pass by. Boat tours from Puerto Ángel also come here.

    8 km east of Mazunte

    Directions from Mazunte on Google Maps

    Distances are in a straight line; the road is usually longer.

    Where to stay Hotels in Playa Estacahuite Compare hotels, posadas and guest houses in Playa Estacahuite. See prices →

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    From the nearest cities to Playa Estacahuite

    Drive times by road from OpenStreetMap, without traffic or stops. Times marked ~ are estimated from the straight-line distance.

    Before you go to Playa Estacahuite: hours, prices and tips

    Best time of day
    Go by day: most of the beach restaurants close around 6 pm. Along Dusty Roads · checked Oct 2026
    What to bring
    Reef-safe sunscreen and your own snorkel gear, or rent a set on the beach (about 100 pesos for 90 minutes when last reported). Along Dusty Roads · checked Oct 2026
    Rules
    Don't touch or stand on the coral. Along Dusty Roads · checked Oct 2026

    Hours and prices change, especially around holidays. Each fact links to where we checked it.

    Visiting Playa Estacahuite: what to see and do

    Snorkel over the shallow reef right off the beach.
    Rent gear and have fresh fish at the small restaurants above the coves.
    Combine it with a boat trip from Puerto Ángel that stops here to snorkel.
    Go early in the day for the clearest water.

    Plan your trip

    Places to stay in Playa Estacahuite

    Casa Bichú Hotel · ★★★ · 120 m from the center Find on Expedia Soraya Hotel · ★★★ · 940 m from the center Find on Expedia Pasión de Luna Hotel · ★★★ · 1.4 km from the center Find on Expedia Hotel Puerto Ángel Hotel · ★★ · 320 m from the center Find on Expedia La Buena Vista Hotel · ★★ · 1.2 km from the center Find on Expedia Villa Florencia Hotel · 1.0 km from the center Find on Expedia
    See them all on Expedia Booking.com
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    Tours & activities

    Day trips and guided outings from Mazunte often include Playa Estacahuite; with a local guide you can get there without a car.

    Viator GetYourGuide

    Rental cars

    Pick up a car at HUX (Huatulco): about 44 min by road to Mazunte, then 8 km more to Playa Estacahuite, on your own schedule.

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    Flights

    The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Huatulco (HUX), about 44 min by road from Mazunte, the base for Playa Estacahuite.

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    Travel insurance

    If you plan on swimming or surfing at Playa Estacahuite, check that your policy covers it: some plans leave adventure activities out.

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    Mobile data

    Signal can drop away from Mazunte: download a map of the way to Playa Estacahuite before you set out, or carry an eSIM with data.

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    When to go to Playa Estacahuite warm

    Playa Estacahuite shares the climate of Mazunte, 8 km away. The best months to visit are January, February, November, and December.

    Playa Estacahuite is best for swimming and time on the water in the warmest months (March, April, and May); in the rainiest ones (June, August, and September) expect storms in the afternoon.

    See the month-by-month climate of Mazunte

    Make Mazunte your base

    Sunset over the bay and headland at Mazunte, Oaxaca warm
    Oaxaca Mazunte

    Playa Estacahuite is an easy trip from Mazunte, a Pueblo Mágico with places to stay, food, and more to see.

    Closest to Playa Estacahuite

    All 6 towns and sights around Mazunte →

    Near Playa Estacahuite

    Drive times by road from OpenStreetMap, without traffic. Times marked ~ are estimated from the straight-line distance.

    Lists with Playa Estacahuite

    Beaches in Oaxaca · 19 Beaches near Mazunte · 16

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