Puerto Escondido Ecotourism - In Puerto Escondido’s surrounding areas you’ll find nature areas where you can observe a wide variety of flora and fauna that inhabit Oaxaca’s southern region.
 Las Lagunas de Chacahua National Park is 57 miles west of Puerto Escondido, off Highway 200. This protected area of over 35,000 acres is covered with dense mangrove vegetation and six distinct forests. During your visit, you can observe indigenous fauna such as iguanas and six turtle species. The park also has a crocodile farm.
La Laguna de Manialtepec is about 10 miles west of Puerto Escondido, off Highway 200. The lagoon is 5m miles long and is surrounded by mangroves and dense vegetation. Here you can see aquatic bird colonies of such species as the cormorant and the anhinga. In addition, you can spot songbirds and iguanas.
Mazunte is approximately 31 miles east of Puerto Escondido, off Highway 200. At this place you’ll see tropical jungle vegetation, more than 20 tree species and mangroves. You also can observe sea turtles that arrive at the beach to lay their eggs. What’s more, you can participate in a turtle conservation program at the Centro Mexicano de la Tortuga, where they do research and provide protection for endangered turtle species. |
