Things to do in San José Manialtepec

Enjoy a pickup after sunset from your hotel lobby in Puerto Escondido. Head towards the Manialtepec lagoon in the darkness of night.  Marvel at a spectacular natural show while crossing the lagoon in a boat with the help of a local instructor. Experience the delightful reaction of how millions of microorganisms begin to illuminate the water as you swim or while you touch the water through the boat. Witness this rare event as there are only 2 lagoons in Mexico that have this spectacular and beautiful phenomenon. The color may vary from white to blue. Passing midnight and after enjoying this remarkable experience, you will be taken back to your hotel in Puerto Escondido. Subject to the lunar calendar. Observation of the phenomenon is not possible, during the full moon days.

Just let take you by ! we have a program disigned for your confort. Arround at 15:00 hrs we will pick you up in the hotel. We will drive 30 minutes to San Jose Manialtepec North direccion of Puerto Escondido. We will meet with authentic horse riders who going to be our guides, those guys will teach us all the basics about horses and how to ride. we will ride in to the farming fields, cattle lands, we will cross the river until reach to the beach. We will ride our horses troting or gallopin infront to the sea while the sunset show their colors to us. After the sunset we will ride using the short way back. We will be back to the start point arround 19:00 hrs and to the hotel at 19:30 hrs aproximatly.

Looking for an unforgettable adventure during your stay in Puerto Escondido? Look no further than the San José Manialtepec Horseback Riding and Lagoon Tour. This unique experience takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes of San José Manialtepec, where you'll discover the area's rich flora and fauna. The adventure begins with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Puerto Escondido, followed by a short 20-minute van ride to San José Manialtepec. Once you arrive, you'll be introduced to your saddled horses and set off on an exciting journey through the lush jungle. You'll cross up to four different spots along the Manialtepec River, learning about the unique plants and animals of the area along the way. One of the highlights of the tour is arriving at the Manialtepec Lagoon, where you'll hop into canoes and paddle to the other side. As you cross, you'll witness the breathtaking sight of your horses swimming behind you, creating a lasting memory you won't soon forget. The tour culminates with a drop-off back at your hotel, leaving you with unforgettable memories of your time in San José Manialtepec. Book your adventure today and experience the beauty of this unique corner of Mexico.

If you want to book this experience you should to know this before... Our pick up times in Puerto 9:00am & 3:00 pm. We will pick you up at the hotel where you stay, this experience will take 4.5 hours in total counting round tripp transportation time Puerto Escondido to San Jose Manialtepec + horse riding + swimming time. In Manialtepec authentics riders will be waiting us with the horses, they will take us to do the horseback riding to the hot spring. We will cross 6 times the same river, it is beautiful and save for enjoy with horses. This one way take no more than 50 minutes by horse, one time at the pools, we provide you like maximum time 1.5 hour at the place bring your swimsuit and towel. After swimming time we will use the same way back by horse, but this time the sensation will be better you will feel the way shorter. This experience to include food when we back home, the grand mom cook tradicional mole of oaxaca. After the lunch time our driver will take us to the hotel in Puerto Escondido.

Adventure yourself traveling by land to reach the small town of San Jose Manialtepec, where we will have the experience of horseback riding through a path of beautiful vegetation, having the opportunity to be in contact with nature, likewise we will go into the dense vegetation, enjoy direct contact with the variety of birds, listen to the chirping of birds, observe a variety of trees and plants of the place, also cross the river several times; after a journey of about 1 hour we will arrive at "Atotonilco", which has an extraordinary natural attraction: A hot spring of thermal waters, we will enjoy a healing thermal bath that will comfort us, we will feel the hot water filtering our pores is the best sensation we will have, the native people of the place tell us that the lively thermal waters not only clean, relax the tissues and detoxify the body, but also purify the soul and mind so that we return to be one with nature. After this generous gift of nature and unforgettable experience we will see the world in a different way and we will be ready to continue our horseback ride back to the town of San José, to leave for our respective hotels.

Discover the authentic flavor of Oaxaca with our cooking class specializing in mole! Learn how to prepare this delicious traditional dish, with a step-by-step recipe that will lead you to know all the secrets of its ingredients, its history and its incomparable flavor. In our class, you will not only cook, but also live a unique cultural experience, guided by local chefs. At the end, you will enjoy a delicious mole made by yourself, and you will be able to share it with your loved ones! Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich gastronomy of Oaxaca, reserve your place now and transform your kitchen into a feast of flavors!

Enjoy an adventurous afternoon away from civilization! Explore part of the Oaxacan coast combining elements of nature, knowing the importance of preserving turtle species in the region where we will have the opportunity to help sea turtle hatchlings reach the sea for the first time in their lives. Appreciate the landscape of Zicatela beach in Puerto Escondido known worldwide for surfers; go on a fun horseback ride between vegetation and the beach in the community of San José Manialtepec; Take a boat ride around the Manialtepec lagoon and swim among the amazing natural phenomenon of bioluminescence, illuminating each of your movements in the water.

Explore the coast of Puerto Escondido on a guided tour with a visit to a chocolate factory, a turtle camp, and a bioluminescent lagoon. Enjoy a free tasting of organic products at the chocolate factory and release baby turtles into the ocean. Start with a pickup from your hotel and travel to a chocolate factory. Enjoy a free tasting of organic products and learn about the chocolate-making process. Next, head to Puerto Escondido to visit the coastal area. Continue to a turtle camp where instructors and biologists will give you a brief explanation about turtles and help you release baby turtles into the ocean. Finally, arrive at San Jose Manialtepec, a small community with a lagoon. Take a boat to go in search of bioluminescence and swim in the lagoon.