Chacahua National Park

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Escape to a magical island in the National Park of Chacahua with Eco Adventures Puerto Escondido!

Chacahua is one of the most beautiful, underrated, and unique places in Oaxaca, Mexico and even the world.

In this experience, you’ll cross through mangrove labyrinths by boat to arrive at this magical island. There you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy traditional food, Afromexican culture, and breathtaking views.

We’ll hike to Chacahua’s “arc of love” for a spectacular sunset. On the trip back, we’ll stop at the lagoon and swim in bioluminescence* to end the experience in the most magical fashion.

*only available when conditions are favorable

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Dress code: casual, hat, sunglasses, covered shoes or sandals

Bring a swimsuit and towel

Sunscreen and insect repellent is highly recommended

Cash is recommended (in case ATM is unavailable) for any additional purchases

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Professional guide

Bottled water

Driver/guide

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Parque Nacional Lagunas de Chacahua

We will pick you up at 12:30 pm from your hotel and we will travel north for 45 minutes until we reach the town of Zapotalito. Here we will enjoy an amazing boat ride through the lagoons visiting the 5 islands before reaching Chacacha. We will go through small channels full of mangroves with a diversity of birds and wild animals along our trip. On arrival we will visit the Crocodile Sanctuary, which has over 3 species of alligators and Iguanas. then we will head back to the main island for lunch. There you will have free time to enjoy the island, snorkel in it’s clear waters, or swim in the oceanside! If you love nature Chacahua will take your heart and make you feel like if you were in a Disney movie! We will retunr in the late evening once again enjoying our boat trip through out the lagoon until reaching our land transport, which will take us back to Puerto Escondido.

8 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Chacahua National Park

Pickup included

Reviews

4.53

17 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Our guide picked us up at...
Amelia G,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide picked us up at our hotel and once we got to the turtle camp was really informative about the history of the project and the turtles. He answered all our questions. We didn’t have to wait long the day we were there and it was a moving experience, hoping yours survives to adult hood with turtle numbers being so low in the wild but hopefully we’ve given them a head start.
Lovely day trip to...
Kiana M,
Aug 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Lovely day trip to Chacahua Logoon with super friendly & knowledgable guides. Very unique experience, I loved spending the day on the water and exploring the mangrove forests. Would absolutely reccommed!!
We had such a good time....
Melissa B,
Apr 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had such a good time. It was a day packed with activities. Super friendly tour guide. Day ended with a bioluminescent experience.
Excellent Service - Chacahua Tour
sagrariohadado,
Jul 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It is an incredible experience, the Guide very attentive, at all times was giving us data about the place, everything was carried out as itinerary, we were offered bottles of water, the Guide always attentive if we wanted to take any photo, gave us time to tour the place and enjoy more activities. Undoubtedly I recommend this tour for the great wealth that the place has and for the great service they gave us.
Wonderful experience
Aaron G,
Jul 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had an excellent experience on our tour with Eco Adventures Puerto Escondido. We did the 8 hour tour to Parque Nacional Lagunas de Chacahua. Our tour guide was Juan and he was so welcoming and knowledgeable. He picked us up at our hotel and took us to the park. Our tour was supposed to be a group tour, but my wife and I were the only ones booked for that day which made the experience even better for us. Boating through the mangroves was spectacular and learning about the flora and fauna was insightful. We then went to village area near where the lagoon meets the ocean for an excellent lunch and relaxation time. Our guide then took us on a short hike to the lighthouse, El Faro de Chacahua, to check out the view from up there. He then guided us to Arco de Piedra where we climbed up on the rock to catch a beautiful sunset. After the sun went down we headed back to the village area and back onto the boat. On the boat ride back we stopped in the middle of the lagoon to experience the bioluminescence. It was pitch black and movement in the water was glowing. I was able to jump into the bioluminescent water for a swim under the night's sky. It was glorious. We then headed back to mainland, and Juan took us back to our hotel. It was a long day, but a truly worthwhile experience.
BOOK this TOUR!!!!
Tiffany G,
Apr 17, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
The Sunset Chacahua Experience was one of the best tours we have ever taken in all our travels. Our guide, Juan Carlos, was wonderful and informative. He shared his knowledge of the ecosystem in Chacahua, and we had a blast with him during our time with him. This experience had a little of everything: drinking from a coconut, chilling on the beach, eating the best taco I have ever had, hiking to a STUNNING beach sunset, and the boat ride through the bioluminescent lagoons was unbelievably cool. Captain Chema was immensely skilled at navigating the boat through the mangrove caves at night....What a RUSH!!! Please don't hesitate to take this tour. It is an experience we will never forget!!!!
Good tour guide
james b,
Feb 18, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Ernesto did a good job showing us places of interest in and around Chacahua. He speaks good English and we appreciated his willingness to help us with our Spanish.
Bad experience with cabins in Chacahua.
Z8965TRricardog,
Jan 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Good afternoon, I would like to begin by highlighting the beauty and rich culture of Chacahua, as well as the hard work of its people. Unfortunately, my experience was marred by the actions of Edgar Javier Herrera Arrazola and his son, Kaled. My family and friends rented cabins from them and although initially everything was going well, something unfortunate happened. At the end of our stay, I forgot my wallet under my pillow in the cabin. This contained a significant amount of money. When Mr. Herrera Arrazola and his son returned the wallet, all the money was missing. I confronted them, but they denied any responsibility. It should be noted that they were the only ones who accessed the cabin after our departure. I reported this incident to the Tututepec prosecutor's office, but despite being summoned, Herrera Arrazola did not appear. Due to time constraints, I was unable to pursue the case further. It is discouraging that someone known in the community, like Mr. Herrera Arrazola, could act in this way. The money that was stolen was intended to be used in Chacahua, benefiting those who really work hard. With this letter, I seek to inform future visitors to Chacahua. Be careful when renting cabins from these people to avoid similar situations... @HerreraArrazola
Like 7 tours in 1
Emily S,
Dec 14, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Juan Carlos was an incredible guide with a strong fund of knowledge. Slowly coursing through the mangroves on the way to the park was just as thrilling as racing through the bioluminescent waters when heading home. A great taste of culture and nature.
Magical!
Rachel H,
Apr 1, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Antonio was an excellent guide! He was super friendly and accommodating. I appreciated the roadside stops to try regional food. The boat ride to and from Chacahua was magical. Thank you!