Transportation from Puerto Escondido: any Collectivo Shared Van service direction Rio Grande- tell the driver you are going to Chacahua National Park and need to exit at El Zapotalito. The stop or "parada" is on the main highway at a dirt road intersection. Cross the highway and wait at the small wooden Collectivo stand. A Collectivo Taxi will cost $25 Mxn for 10 min drive to the lancha /boat docks. Here is the tricky part! Make sure you use the far LEFT docks for the "local" lanchas. Google Maps "Lancha Collectivo" in El Zapotalito. This is where the lanchas are reasonable in price. The local captains are kind and fair. Direct non stop from El Zapotalito to Chacahua $200mxn per person. Or in Collective lancha to the Collective Camionetta to Chacahua is $50Mxn per person. Find Felipe he owns his own small lancha and is very kind for a Direct ride without Camionetta. WhatsApp +529541479971. **CAUTION: DO NOT use the Lanchas at the far right side from where the Collectivo Taxi stops- they have a large colour sign with prices showing ..Tour of Mangroves $3,500 total trip and $2,500 direct nonstop to Chacahua total trip. THIS IS RIDICULOUS AND A COMPLETE SCAM!! Walk to the far left and use the "local" lancha Captains. We had no idea and were 3 people to share the cost..$830 per person from these "sharks"! The beach and cabanas: Beautiful- Spectacular!! Stay on the Ocean side as the Lagoon side is less expensive but is run down and swimming is among the lancha boats going back and forth. The Centre square has tiendas and restaurants- Chacahua Wings is very good, the Guacamole served at the place to the right of Wings is amazing, the Barbacoa Burritos are so good across the square from Wings! The centre square is where the Collectivo Camionetta drops off and picks up passengers for El Zapotalito. Go visit Miguel at the restaurant beside Cabanas El Paraiso fir amazing, delicious Enchiladas Verde! We loved our private room with toilet and shower and mosquito nets at Cabanas El Paraiso...right on the ocean beach..with hammocks and bar.

It's a bit if an adventure getting here but well worth it. To get here from Huatulco you need to take at least 2 buses, a taxi, boat and then a truck it's a fun trip but you're looking at about 5-6 hours of travel (at least). Once you are there you have a boatload of restaurants to choose from, plenty of cabanas to rent and access to beach camp grounds. The natives are incredibly sweet and welcoming. The views are breathtaking and the waves are a surfers delight.

What a gorgeous place to spend the day. You will have to take HWY 200 or also know as La Costera towards Rio Grande. It is 1hr from puerto escondido. You will have to pass Río Grande an take a left on Chacagua. Down the road You will get into the lagoon and there will be different Lancheros that will offer You their service to take You to the nacional park. The amount berries between 1500 to 2000 MX pesos. It is worth going to chacagua. An amazing place to stay or go for One day.

I'd say this place is one of the hidden gems that this part of Mexico has, people are so cool and welcoming, the whole are is a great place to relax and enjoy being there. Recommended 100%

Great place, get there now before ot os gone.

A sweet little gem on the not to far from Zicatela. The ride there is worth it on it's own

This place is beautiful, you have the beach and the lake in one place. It is perfect for the family. Honest people live here, this is afro descended comunity✊🏾. Dont forget your mosquito repellent!

Beautiful, fun surf, great food. Definitely worth staying a day or two

Beautiful mangroves and beaches with incredible wildlife

The cellular and internet connections and wifi are not always working properly but you can make connection with the sea, the lagunes, the excellent waves to surf and the cheaper prices...In chacahua, the people are nice , the nature wonderful.

We visited at night for the bioluminescence lagoon, and oh my gosh. It was pure magic. The ride to the lagoon itself was so much fun, zipping around the mangrove canals in the dark, avoiding fishing nets with all kinds of birds and bats flapping over head. And the bioluminescence? Bright, magical, and a one of a kind experience. Definitely a must see and well worth the hour drive from Puerto Escondido.

Really unique spot for a trip outside of the city. Very rustic little village. The lagoons are really warm and perfect for swimming, especially at night. There is Bioluminescence however it depends on the time of year, so plan ahead if you want to see it. The beaches are beautiful at sunset.

Wow I wonder how I’ve never heard much about this place even being a Mexican. Very interesting finding one of the few Afro communities that exists in my country. The mangroves are very pristine and the beach seems to be a good place for surfers. The were very friendly and warm, this place is a hidden gem Espero que los próximos visitantes lo hagan con respeto hacia la cultura local y la naturaleza.

Just make sure to bring a mosquito repellent And enjoy it!

One of the best place of Mexico. Simple life. Surf and nice people.

I just can't explain how magnificent this park is. Gorgeous.

Very beautiful place, worth the visit. It's quiet and peaceful. If you want a break from the city this place is perfect. No internet or service. So if you can adapt to this life it's amazing. The locals are one of friendliest people I met in Oaxaca!

Beauty by itself ✨

Rough places to stay, but that's what you go there knowing. Swimming and surfing is amazing. Affordable. Definitely for the adventurous and people who can give up some comforts.

It is a day trip but is worth to go....