7-Day Oaxaca Coast Itinerary

1. Day 1: Puerto Escondido Beach
   15-minutes (6km) from Puerto Escondido Airport

   Enjoy the crystal-clear waters and soft sand of this beach, perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and surfing.

2. Day 2: Mazunte Turtle Center
   1-hour (38km) from Puerto Escondido Beach

   Learn about the local turtle species and their conservation efforts. Watch them being released back into the ocean.

3. Day 3: Zipolite Beach
   15-minutes (5km) from Mazunte Turtle Center

   Explore the quiet, laid-back beach and its crystal-clear waters. Perfect to relax, read a book or enjoy a cocktail at a beach bar.

4. Day 4: Stone carvings at Tiltepec
   2-hours (82km) from Zipolite Beach

   Visit Tiltepec to see and shop for some of the best stone carvings in the country. Unique and traditional, these pieces make great souvenirs.

5. Day 5: Las Cataratas de Hierve el Agua
   2.5-hours (104km) from Tiltepec

   Visit this natural wonder - a petrified waterfall that looks like a hot spring. Bring your swimsuit if you want to take a dip in the turquoise water.

6. Day 6: Santa Maria Huatulco Bay
   1-hour (39km) from Las Cataratas de Hierve el Agua

   One of the most popular beaches in the area. Enjoy the sun, water sports or a boat tour of the bay and nearby coves.

7. Day 7: Monte Alban Archaeological Site
   5-hours (277km) from Santa Maria Huatulco Bay

   Visit this UNESCO World Heritage site outside of Oaxaca City, home to the ruins of an ancient Zapotec city. Guided tours available.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Puerto Escondido Beach (varies, free)
• Mazunte Turtle Center (1-2 hours, $3-5)
• Zipolite Beach (varies, free)
• Stone carvings at Tiltepec (1-2 hours, $10-50)
• Las Cataratas de Hierve el Agua (2-3 hours, $2-5)
• Santa Maria Huatulco Bay (varies, free)
• Monte Alban Archaeological Site (2-3 hours, $8-10)
• Total Estimated Costs: $23-70 depending on activities chosen

Useful tips

If you have less time, consider skipping Monte Alban or Tiltepec. If you have more time, add a visit to Huatulco National Park, famous for its flora and fauna, or take a cooking class to learn about the local cuisine.