Overview
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5 hours
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As a team we try to create journeys that are worth investing your time and confidence. We try to do our best to get out of the same schedules that our fellow colleagues offer this tour is whole afternoon experience that show us all the beautiful unique things mother nature has to offer the bioluminescence in Chacahua is voted as the best place to see it in Mexico. And the colors the sky paints during the sunset is just something else. We appreciate your preferences and will give our full effort to make sure your Journey is special!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
An hour drive heading north from Puerto Escondido to arrive to the National Park of Chacahua (which is the name of the national park and the community) here we will have a small boat ride inside the national park. While we are cruising we will enjoy a beautiful sunset and listen to a full explanation of history, culture, and traditions that symbolizes this Afro-Mexican community. Once the sun sets with eager we wait for the darkness to arrive only to witness an experience of bioluminescence like no other. We give you the option to swim and enjoy the fresh water of the national park while our bodies and water naturally glow in the dark. To wrap up, we once again navigate through the natural mangrove mazes while we observe a sky full of a million stars!
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Chacahua Afternoon Journey
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
54 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Carried us (literally) through the mangroves
Voyage12055091350,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mauri was a fantastic guide! He took us on an unforgettable tour through the mangroves and to Isla Chacahua, and his enthusiasm and knowledge made the whole experience truly special. He was incredibly well-informed about the local flora, fauna, and the Afro-Mexican community on the island, and genuinely passionate about sharing it all. One of our group had an injury and couldn’t get his foot wet, and Mauri went out of his way to make sure he could still participate: literally carrying him from the boat to the shore without a second thought. That kind of care really set him apart. The highlight of the evening was swimming with bioluminescent plankton in the dark, an experience none of us will forget. Mauri made us feel safe while keeping the magic of the moment intact. He also spontaneously introduced us to tepache along the way, which turned out to be one of our favorite discoveries of the whole trip. If you’re looking for a guide who is knowledgeable, warm, and goes above and beyond, book Mauri
Afternoon well spent
Culture66856621668,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely the best spent money on the trip! Great way to spend the afternoon. Our guide Maury was awesome. Loved swimming in the glowing water! Our group size this time off year was tiny, only 3 of us plus our guide. Made for a great and personal experience.
Magical
361leonn,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour. Very nice boat ride through the lagoon and then an absolutely breathtaking swim in the bioluminescence (no words and especially no pictures do justice). Highly recommend! Quite far from Puerto Escandido though... But worth it!
Great bioluminescence experience!
rkehoe,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to spend an evening. Got to see the most amazing bioluminescence and swim in it!Our guide Maury was amazing! I absolutely recommend. Good value for money too.
Chacahua Afternoon Journey
kristinabW2062OD,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unreal experience - and Maury was an incredible guide. So knowledgeable and kind
Bioluminescence a Magical experience
Norelle M,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Maury was a wonderful guide, very informative. Such a magical experience on the boat sailing through the mangroves during dusk and sunset. Swimming in the bioluminescence beneath the stars in the warm waters was breathtaking. Capped off with a magical boat ride back. I'd highly recommend this trip to anyone.
Excellent tour and very professional company
omarsegu,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The lagoon wing tour to see the bioluminescence was spectacular, I touched a high concentration of luminescence and an excellent climate, the tour was very professional and just as I was told it would be, from the explanation of services and logistics by Nataly and the transfer as well as detailed explanation of the culture during the tour by Mario were very professional. I highly recommend it.
Must do!
fionapem,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The overall experience was great! Tour kicked off at 3pm and we were back at around 10pm in Puerto Escondido. The shuttle was comfortable, and our guide Mario was great! He shared knowledge about the area as we drove down to Chacahua, and once in Chacahua he explained all about the mangroves, the biodiversity, and the locals living there. We had some time to relax down by the coast and grab a bite to eat before heading back for the bioluminescence. Swimming at night with the bioluminescence was definitely a top experience!!!
100% recommended
so2hern ndezm,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great experience, from when they pass you at the hotel to when you are in the lagoon. Mario an excellent guide, with a lot of knowledge and great love for his work. I highly recommend it.
Chachua afternoon tour
Doug M,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fantastic time on this tour! Chacahua National Park is very beautiful and it was very fun to be on the lagoons and mangroves. We saw many different types of birds - pelicans, storks, herons.. After a nice sunset we waited for dark to experience the bioluminescence. It was so cool to jump in the water and to be immersed in the neon blue plankton. A great multifaceted tour and we had an excellent guide in Jaciel. Highly recommend!
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