Eight Days in Mazunte: Yoga, Boats and a Temazcal
In April 2023 we came to Mazunte from Zipolite and ended up staying eight days. This is how those days went: yoga mornings, long beach days in San Agustinillo, a bird resting on the back of a sea turtle, a temazcal ceremony and a very persistent cat.
Looking for hotels, prices and the best things to do? Read our Mazunte travel guide. This is the story of our days in Mazunte.
Day 1: Breakfast and Beach at San Agustinillo
And from Zipolite we came to Mazunte.
On the 17th we wanted to start the day at the highly recommended cafe Panchatantra, but unfortunately it was closed. So we chose Doba for a healthy breakfast and then headed over to San Agustinillo. It was less than a 10 minute walk from our apartment and probably 15 to 20 minutes from the center of Mazunte. On the way we checked out the available yoga classes at Hridaya and Akasha yoga.
San Agustinillo actually consists of two beaches, both beautiful and peaceful, with golden, fine sand. The surrounding vegetation and small houses make this place look like a little paradise. We walked on the beach, played with the waves, jogged and sat for lunch at Casa Corazón. Not the lowest prices, as the place is on the beach, but both the vegan tostada and the falafel bowl were very tasty. We love the healthy and tasty options we can find in Oaxaca.
Late in the afternoon it rained a bit, but everyone on the beach stayed put. Just before sunset people started trying to surf on the not so ideal waves. In the evening we ate tacos al pastor and tlayuda at Los Poblanitos and a crepe at Moonlight Garden.
Day 2: Boat tour
On the 18th, in the morning, we did a boat tour with Tours Carey Mazunte, during which we watched dolphins and sea turtles. You might spot whales as well, but we did not. The funniest moment was when we spotted a bird in the middle of the ocean resting on the back of a sea turtle, as if it were a tiny island. At the end of the tour we swam at the beach and went for coffee at the lovely Icaro Café, where we ate avocado toast and a tasty plantain cake. The heat made us wonder where to go next to escape it.
Finally we headed back to our room to rest, and later we did a short hike up Punta Cometa, at the right end of Rinconcito beach, to enjoy the sunset. Unfortunately the sky was not very clear, but the scenery was nice and we managed to snap a few photos. To end the day we dined at a local restaurant.
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Days 3 and 4: Two Slow Days
On the 19th we were both a bit off and just wanted to relax. After we woke up we went to Rinconcito beach and enjoyed our breakfast under the shade and the sea breeze at Terraza del Arquitecto. We spent the day there and in the evening we ate again at a local restaurant.
The 20th was again a relaxing day. In the evening we had a nice massage, and before that we ate some delicious crepes at Ghecko.
Day 5: Dance, yoga and beach
On the 21st we began the day by dancing at Ritmos Latinos, a cool session for beginners where you learn a bit of several dances such as salsa, bachata and merengue. Later on we went to the beach and played with the waves. In the afternoon we tried Hridaya yoga for two hours, after which we were completely relaxed.
Day 6: More yoga and surf
On the 22nd we started our day with yoga. It was a quite intensive course, good to wake up. Then we ate a delicious smoothie bowl at Colmena. This was a beach day at San Agustinillo, including a not completely successful try to surf these waves, which are demanding for beginners. Our evening ended with one of the best burgers at Cenzontle, where a cute but naughty little cat insisted a lot that we share our burgers with it.
Day 7: We tried the temazcal
The 23rd started again with a yoga morning with our teacher for the days, Magda, at Akasha. Later on we rested a bit and visited Mermejita beach, which is a 10 minute easy walk from the center of Mazunte. The location is very nice and peaceful and feels like a remote place where you can forget everything and relax. The waves were strong, though, and with no shade under the strong sun we decided to head back to Mazunte beach for a swim.
That day we had a late lunch and rested again to be fit for the temazcal ceremony we did the following evening. It was quite an intense experience. We prayed to the elements of nature, the earth, the sky and our ancestors, drank and sacrificed the sacred cacao and survived the four sessions of the temazcal sauna, during which we sang, prayed, talked to ourselves and made our wishes. Definitely worth trying once. On the funny side, I felt a bit like a pizza in a pizza oven, but the heat is not really so bad.
Day 8: One Last Beach Day
On the 24th we woke up early in the morning again for yoga and then had a delicious organic coffee at cafe Panchatantra, the cafe that had been closed on our first day. After breakfast we slept again for a few hours and headed to San Agustinillo beach. We spent the day on the beach and in the evening we packed our things to move to our next destination.
What We Took Away from Mazunte
Once you find yourself in Mazunte, yoga, meditation and similar activities are easy to fall into. Temazcal ceremonies and massages are offered everywhere. We embraced the local culture and we wanted to extend our stay, and we did.
Next stop… La Punta, Puerto Escondido
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