Category Oaxaca Coast Trips: Huatulco & Puerto Escondido

Oaxaca · OAXACA COAST TRIPS: HUATULCO & PUERTO ESCONDIDO

The 11 Best Coast Trips from Oaxaca

11 reviewed

The Pacific is a long way south of the valley, over the Sierra Madre and down. These are the best coast trips to Huatulco, Puerto Escondido and the bays between: which fly and which drive, how many nights each needs, what the water is like at that time of year, and current prices.

Private Minivan: Huatulco International Airport (HUX)

Private Minivan: Huatulco International Airport (HUX) - Choosing Zone 1 vs Zone 2: getting picked up correctly

Private transfer from Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido – new highway

Private transfer from Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido - new highway - The New Highway Reality Check: Time, Tolls, and Construction

2.Private transfer from Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido – new highway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $359

Private, air-conditioned ride from Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido on the new toll highway, usually 2.5–3 hours, with door-to-door pickup and insurance.

“Our driver Sebastian made a memorable trip even more special. He was friendly and a really great driver. And also incredibly patient when it took us a very longtime to find our airbnb. I would 100% use them again”

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Huatulco: Premium Boat Tour with snorkel experience.

Huatulco: Premium Boat Tour with snorkel experience. - The boat setup: included drinks and the bilingual crew

3.Huatulco: Premium Boat Tour with snorkel experience.

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 30 reviews · 7 hours · from $50

Premium Huatulco boat tour with secret park beaches, snorkeling in clear water, and a relaxed lunch stop with included drinks.

“ACTIVITY WAS AWESOME HOWEVER THE PRICING SHOWN ON GYG DID NOT INDICATE THE EXTRA 675 PESOS CHARGED AT THE PIER. WE WERE SURPRISED AND REALLY HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO PAY IT. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN HELPFUL TO KNOW THE TRUE COST OF THIS EXCURSION BEFORE WE BOOKED.”

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One Day from Oaxaca Getaway to Puerto Escondido

One Day from Oaxaca Getaway to Puerto Escondido - Zicatela walking tour: viewpoints, surf beach energy, and a textile workshop

4.One Day from Oaxaca Getaway to Puerto Escondido

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 14 reviews · 11 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $175

Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido in one long day by air-conditioned van plus a boat tour for turtles and dolphins, with Zicatela views.

“This was a great experience. The tour guide had a different itinerary than what we signed up for. This is mostlikely due to it being a Sunday. But we were able to add the two things that meant the most to us and had a great time. The guide was new but did his best to translate for us.”

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Transfer in private service from the City of Oaxaca to Bahías de Huatulco

Transfer in private service from the City of Oaxaca to Bahías de Huatulco - What the 6–7 Hour Drive Feels Like (and Why It Matters)

5.Transfer in private service from the City of Oaxaca to Bahías de Huatulco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.)

Private transfer from Oaxaca City to Huatulco Bays, with expert drivers, planned comfort stops, and arrival help in La Crucecita.

“This was an amazing way to get between Oaxaca city and huatulco. Thomas our driver was simply the best. We weren’t necessarily looking forward to a long drive, but Thomas turned the road trip journey into a destination itself. Local to the area and super familiar with the route, Thomas educated is about the land, topography, towns, and cultures we were driving through in an engaging and laidback manner. He picked a lovely spot to stop for breakfast half way along, and made a few other short stops at noteworthy points along the route so we could stretch our legs. He seemed to know everyone along the road, which was…”

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Private Transfer Oaxaca City to Puerto Escondido or vice versa

Private Transfer Oaxaca City to Puerto Escondido or vice versa - Safety and Confidence on the Zigzag Road

6.Private Transfer Oaxaca City to Puerto Escondido or vice versa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $373

Private, air-conditioned transfer between Oaxaca City and Puerto Escondido with bottled water, pro drivers, and door-to-lodging convenience.

“Alejandro our driver was so good - he is a very safe driver and knows the zigzag road well going to Oaxaca. Alejandro was also a great tour guide, very knowledgeable. He shared many interesting facts along the way. I think we made the right decision taking the private transfer to Oaxaca than the bus due to the windiness of the road.”

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Private Transfer Oaxaca City to Huatulco or the other way around

Private Transfer Oaxaca City to Huatulco or the other way around - Pickup in Oaxaca and Drop-Off in Huatulco: How the Service Works

7.Private Transfer Oaxaca City to Huatulco or the other way around

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $475Top rated

Private transfer between Oaxaca City and Huatulco for up to 3, with air-conditioning, bottled water, and door-to-lodging pickup.

“Gabriel arrived on time. We were off to a great start to the day. When booking I requested an English speaking driver ( they give you the option) however our driver couldn’t speak English. I had read other reviews of the really informative and interesting drive to Huatulco and was hoping to learning about the history of the areas that you drive through and for this reason chose this booking. Before booking this tour make sure your request is accepted for English or any other language. Otherwise you will have 5 and a half hours of silence or music playing. Gabriel did a good job of getting us to our…”

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Private Transfer from Oaxaca to Huatulco

Private Transfer from Oaxaca to Huatulco - San José del Pacífico: what to do with that built-in break

8.Private Transfer from Oaxaca to Huatulco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $495

Private, air-conditioned transfer from Oaxaca City to Huatulco with English/Spanish driver, mountain views, and a scheduled stop.

“We had a great experience with our driver, Lamberto, from Oaxaca to Huatulco. He spoke English and helped us practice our Spanish! It was easy to book the car on the website, and the driver was extremely prompt. It was a great experience with this tour company.”

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Travel from OAXACA to PUERTO ESCONDIDO by Private Transportation

Travel from OAXACA to PUERTO ESCONDIDO by Private Transportation - The 3-Hour Mountain Ride to Zicatela and Beyond

9.Travel from OAXACA to PUERTO ESCONDIDO by Private Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $400

Private, air-conditioned transfer from Oaxaca City to Puerto Escondido with mountain views, luggage help, and bottled water.

“Javier is a 10 out of 10, he accompanied us for our trip in Oaxaca, friendly and excellent guide, made our trip and experience in the pantheons an unforgettable sight..Auto-translated”

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Travel from OAXACA to ZIPOLITE by private transport

Travel from OAXACA to ZIPOLITE by private transport - The Drive Itself: Comfort on a Mountain Route

10.Travel from OAXACA to ZIPOLITE by private transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $459

Private, air-conditioned transport from Oaxaca City to Zipolite with flexible communication, luggage help, and a quiet 4-hour ride.

“It was very easy to communicate with Javier. I am grateful for your flexibility, that I needed to change the departure time more than once, and there was no problem. Really a friendly and professional driver who offers quiet and easy transportation.Auto-translated”

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Private Day Trip to Mazunte and Zipolite

Private Day Trip to Mazunte and Zipolite - Mazunte: turtle conservation and the easy-to-moderate rhythm of a coastal day

11.Private Day Trip to Mazunte and Zipolite

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $250

Private day trip to Zipolite and Mazunte: Mirador views, turtle conservation at Centro Mexicano, and Punta Cometa with a bilingual guide.

“Danny the Guide is knowledgeable, personable and very flexible. Whatever you are looking for, Danny will find it and make it happen!! Absolutely the best personalized tour out there!”

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