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5 Hidden Seashores Alongside Mexico’s Laid-Again Oaxaca Coast

August 30, 2024

Searching for a low-key strip of seashores in Mexico with reasonably priced costs and a restricted variety of vacationers?

Oaxaca’s “Costa Chica” is for you.

Positioned on Mexico’s Southern Pacific coast, Oaxaca is well-known for its wealthy biodiversity, numerous cultures, and beautiful delicacies.

Nonetheless, its seashores usually go unnoticed behind the huge shadow of Caribbean coastal giants like Tulum and Cancun.

Solely 3 hours from Oaxaca Metropolis, the Oaxaca coast provides an abundance of resort-free seaside cities, community-based ecotourism adventures, and 250 miles of pristine, secluded seashores and coves.

After having made a number of treks to the coast from my house within the japanese Oaxaca mountains, I’ve gathered 5 secluded seashores that may get you began in your discovery of Mexico’s most peaceable coast.

Listed below are 5 hidden seashores alongside the Oaxaca coast:

1. Playa Estacahuite, Puerto Angel

Playa Estacahuite is a favourite among the many locals of Puerto Angel. A set of small coves nestled on the japanese fringe of the laid-back seaside city, Playa Estacahuite is ideal for a day swim.

In contrast to many seashores on the Oaxaca coast, the protruding rock constructions of the encircling coves defend the seaside from tough waves and harmful currents.

Whereas on the seaside, take pleasure in seafood at a close-by restaurant, have a drink on the seaside bar, or take a surf lesson with a neighborhood surfer.

There are additionally kayak and snorkel excursions of the close by coral reefs and, relying on the time of 12 months, you might be able to spot a whale.

Many alternative whale species start to reach off the Oaxaca coast in December, so mark your calendars!

2. Playa del Amor, Zipolite

Playa de Amor or “Seashore of Love” is a gorgeous hidden seaside with an equally charming native folktale hooked up to its identify.

Legend has it that after two younger lovers blessed this seaside with their loving presence, each couple thereafter that swam collectively in its cool blue waters obtained eternal love.

So, should you’re touring in Oaxaca with a companion, Playa de Amor is the perfect place to maintain that spark in your relationship.

To succeed in the tranquility of Playa de Amor, you first must stroll to the japanese fringe of Zipolite Seashore, Mexico’s solely nudist seaside, and discover a winding staircase constructed into the cliffside.

When you descend into a comfortable romantic cove, you’ll be able to lay again and chill out on the white sand, discover the rocky reefs, and take a swim to manifest everlasting love.

3. Playa Cometa, Mazunte

Punta Cometa, an Aztec army fort in prehispanic instances, is now a community-run ecological enclosure on the “Cerro Sagrado” or Sacred Mountain of Mazunte

This sacred mountain is probably the most notable and pronounced peak of Mexico’s South Pacific coast. It’s a a lot sought-after web site by guests for its unbelievable “solar melts into the ocean” sunsets.

However most guests cease on the mountaintop and return to city with out strolling down the far cliffside to a tucked-away black sand seaside.

Take some images at sundown whereas seagulls fly overhead on this tranquil, picturesque haven.

4. Playa La Ventanilla, Santa Maria Tonameca

Solely 10 minutes from Mazunte, Ventanilla is house to a group ecotourism middle, the place to begin for guided boat excursions of the crocodile-inhabited Ventanilla Lagoon.

After the tour, make sure that to cease by Ventanilla Seashore the place you’ll have the palm-tree lined shoreline all to your self, with the potential exception of some child sea turtles huffing and puffing it to the ocean

Should you’re in search of a solitary, peaceable place to chill out, that is the spot for you.

5. Playa de Chacahua, Chacahua

Chacahua is an remoted fishing city, situated amongst the mangrove-covered lagoons of a spectacular nationwide park.

Solely accessible by boat, Chacahua is certainly off the crushed path. However for many who make the trek, a real, preserved slice of Oaxaca’s coastal tradition awaits.

If you’re up for an journey, take a 10-minute boat journey from Chacahua to Chacahua La Grua, cease by the crocodile conservatory, after which take a 15-minute stroll to the seaside.

As soon as on the seaside, you’re assured a distant, peaceable, and tourist-free stretch of shoreline.

Be certain to stroll via the “Arco de Piedra” or “Rock Arch” throughout low tide and discover the seashores under the lighthouse.

However don’t let Chacahua be your final cease, Oaxaca is house to dozens and dozens of hidden seashores with rustic appeal and peaceable isolation.

Simply the seaside and also you.

Ben is a contract author, yoga instructor, and avid explorer. After having traveled to dozens of nations, together with a year-long keep within the West African nation of Benin, Ben settled in Jap Oaxaca along with his fiancée.

Collectively they take pleasure in mountaineering, working, and visiting the hidden waterfalls of Oaxaca. In addition they run a small enterprise referred to as “La Casa Verde” the place they provide dance, train, and yoga lessons.