Quick answer
Is Mazunte and Punta Cometa worth it in one day from Puerto Escondido in 2026? Yes. Punta Cometa is the southernmost point of the state of Oaxaca and offers one of the best sunsets on the Mexican Pacific. KORU does not rent in Mazunte yet, but it operates nearby, in Puerto Escondido: join the waitlist.
How do you get to Mazunte from Puerto Escondido?
Mazunte is about 60–67 km from Puerto Escondido along Federal Highway 200, via the San Antonio junction; by car that is 1 to 1.5 hours (Mazunte town hall). The closest airport is Huatulco (HUX), about 40 km away; Puerto Escondido (PXM) is around 65 km. The road has curves and slopes, so drive calmly.
No car? There is a colectivo or van along Highway 200 to the San Antonio junction (about 55–68 MXN, 60–90 min) and from there a 'chivera' or colectivo to Mazunte for about 20 MXN; the colectivos from San Antonio to Mazunte only run until around 19:00. The Barranca Larga–Ventanilla highway (104.3 km, opened February 2024) cut the Oaxaca de Juárez–coast trip from about 6.5 to 2.5 hours (CAPUFE).
What is Punta Cometa and why its sunset?
Punta Cometa is the southernmost point of the state of Oaxaca (15°39′30″N 96°33′22″W), in Mazunte, municipality of Santa María Tonameca (Wikipedia). It is not the southernmost point of Mexico: that is the mouth of the Suchiate River, in Chiapas. It is a cliff-hill regarded as a pre-Hispanic ceremonial site and one of the best sunset viewpoints on the Pacific. Access is on foot only, along a 15–25 minute trail from the village; there is no vehicle access and no shops at the point.
To nail the sunset
Arrive 30–45 minutes before sunset to find a good spot at the viewpoint. Bring water and a light snack; there are no shops at the point. Wear shoes with good grip for the rocky sections of the trail. Many people come in silence to meditate or do yoga, so respect the atmosphere and leave no trash: what you bring, you take back.
1-day itinerary: from morning to sunset
What else can you do in Mazunte?
Mazunte has been a Pueblo Mágico since September 2015 for its sustainable tourism and its governance by usos y costumbres (Vive Oaxaca). Besides Punta Cometa, you can visit the Mexican Turtle Center, wander the village or swing by San Agustinillo and Zipolite, a few minutes away on the same road.
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Frequently asked questions
No. It is the southernmost point of the state of Oaxaca (15°39′30″N 96°33′22″W), in Mazunte. Mexico's southernmost point is the mouth of the Suchiate River, in Chiapas, on the Guatemala border. Even so, its sunset over the Pacific is one of the finest on the Oaxaca coast.
Access is on foot only. From the village of Mazunte, via Rinconcito street or the Mermejita path, there is a 15 to 25 minute trail with several routes. There is no vehicle access and no shops at the point, so bring water and shoes with good grip for the rocky sections.
It opens Wednesday to Saturday 10:00–16:30 and Sunday 10:00–14:30; it closes Monday and Tuesday. In 2025 entry costs 50 MXN per adult and 25 per student; it is free for children under 12 and adults over 60.
The official 2025-2026 humpback whale season runs from December 15, 2025 to March 31, 2026 in the Puerto Ángel–Mazunte zone (Puerto Escondido until March 21), regulated by NOM-131-SEMARNAT-2010. It is a seasonal sighting and never guaranteed.
It is about 60–67 km along Federal Highway 200, via the San Antonio junction: 1 to 1.5 hours by car. Without a vehicle, take a colectivo to San Antonio (about 55–68 MXN) and a chivera to Mazunte (about 20 MXN); these colectivos run until around 19:00.
The sunset varies by season, roughly between 17:30 and 18:30. It is best to arrive 30 to 45 minutes early to find a good spot at the viewpoint. Many visitors come in silence to meditate or do yoga; avoid leaving trash and respect the atmosphere.
This itinerary is part of KORU RENT's guides for traveling the Oaxaca coast better. We don't operate in Mazunte yet, but we do nearby, in Puerto Escondido. Send us your dates and join the waitlist; we'll let you know as soon as we have vehicles available for your route. Confirm insurance, deposit and fees with KORU before booking.