Sunset in the manialtepec lagoon with bioluminescence
Puerto Escondido, Mexicoby Manglar Birdwatch
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English, Spanish
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Overview
The sunset at the Manialtepec Lagoon is a natural spectacle that paints the sky and water in vibrant shades. The experience culminates with the phenomenon of bioluminescence, when the water in the lagoon shines brightly at nightfall. The lagoon is home to microorganisms called dinoflagellates that glow in the dark. When moving the water, the plankton emits a bright blue light, visible when it is already at night. For better observation, the sky should ideally be dark, so avoid full moon nights. The rainy season (May to December) is the best time to appreciate this phenomenon more intensely.
What's included
- life jackets, water bottles, bottle of wine or mezcal, mauvelas
- does not include dinner or cravings, does not include coconuts, beers or soft drinks
Itinerary
- 1
Laguna Manialtepec
3 hours
We will start by land towards the Manialtepec lagoon, where we will reach the community of Black women there we will board a boat to visit the lagoon and get to know this wonderful refuge of migratory birds, through the dense vegetation we will go to the extreme where the river, the sea and the lagoon meet, to enter the Manialtepec River where we will disembark at port beach Soil to walk on the beach or maybe swim or enjoy a rich craving or a delicious coconut on the shovels, where we will be approximately 3 hours, we will have our campfire to burn marshmallows enjoy the sunset and its sunset, a pleasant talk, a wonderful afternoon. Then return to the boat and go to meet and swim in bioluminescence a unique phenomenon. We return to restore the flower of the Pacific where the unity that will take us to the lodgings to finish the tour awaits us.
- 2
Stop 2
1 hour
The wonderful phenomenon of bioluminescence. It is like seeing shooting stars in the water, which shine when touching it itself is perfect for relaxing and clearing the mind charge with energy. This natural phenomenon you can enjoy swimming in its warm waters
Meeting and pickup
We can pick them up where they are staying, while in the marked area or some exceptions we can go a little more
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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