The 4 Best Tours in Puerto Escondido

1.Boat Tour to see Dolphins and Marine Life

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 467 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $46Our pick

From Puerto Angelito, MikeTours takes you into the Pacific for 2.5 to 3 hours of dolphin watching, turtle spotting, snorkeling, and seasonal whale watching. Guides Mike and Hector lead small or private groups, explain the marine life in English and Spanish, and may let you swim near dolphins when sea conditions and animal behavior allow. Bring drinks for the cooler and your own music.

“We saw a lot of dolphins! There were also turtles and jumping rays! It was amazing boat trip and our guide Mike is great! Thank you!”

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2.Dolphin & Whale Watching in Puerto Escondido

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 278 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $65Top rated

Leave Puerto Escondido around 7am with a small group and guides such as Alex, Johnny, or Fernando. Cruise past Playa Zicatela and nearby bays, then search offshore for dolphins, humpback whales, turtles, manta rays, and seabirds. Swimming with dolphins may be possible, but jellyfish and sea conditions can change the plan.

“Absolutely wonderful experience! It was better than we hoped! We saw so many dolphins, even got to swim with them which was magical. We also saw many tortugas and manta rays.”

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3.Guided tour of an ancestral Mezcal distillery with transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Visit a family-run mezcal distillery near Puerto Escondido with Antoine and his team. Learn how agave spirit is made, see traditional equipment, taste six on-site mezcals with guacamole, peanuts, and chapulines, and arrange hotel pickup for an easy afternoon.

“Awesome experience! Jazmin and Tomas were great hosts! Tried 10 different kinds of mezcal with guacamole, spicy peanuts and some dried grasshoppers. Super fun! Definitely recommend for mezcal lovers and people new to mezcal :) five stars!”

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4.2-Hour Surf Lesson in the Waves of Puerto Escondido

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Start with water safety and pop-up practice, then surf for the rest of this two-hour lesson with Silva Surf School. Instructors such as Ari, Oni, and Barrita adjust coaching to your level, move to better beginner waves when needed, and work with groups capped at eight. Boards, leashes, and rashguards are included.

“The great attentiveness of the instructors and the detailed explanations of how to learn to surf as well as their positive attitude. An overall really fun experience. I have re booked with them for me and daughter for December 2024”

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