San Jose del Pacifico is a great place to go for a walk in the woods and guides are available in case you need one, and it is also possible to do a quad tour of one of the cabins. San Jose del Pacífico is also famous for its wild mushrooms (especially the magic variety) and if you wish you can find it there. There are several restaurants and cabins and there is also a cafe and an internet café as well as some shops. Probably what is most spectacular about San Jose del Pacifico is like the fog rolls in and up the mountain in the afternoon around 3: 00-4: 00

To get to San José del Pacífico, take the highway in the direction of Puerto Escondido and continue driving for about two and a half hours. If you do not have a car you can reach by taking a surburban in the direction of Puerto Escondido and exit before reaching the beach.

Located in the southern Sierra of the State of Oaxaca, at a distance of 136 km from the state capital on the Oaxaca-Puerto Escondido highway, "San José del Pacífico" is an ideal place to spend a few days of tranquility, enjoying the fresh air , the peace and magic that the mountain offers us.

The town of San José del Pacífico is in the Municipality of San Mateo Río Hondo and has an approximate population of 370 people. The friendly and hospitable community is mainly engaged in forestry and tourist services.

In the village there are comfortable and cheap cabins where visitors can stay; The price varies depending on the services offered. Each cabin comes, with bath inside or outside, with fireplace, there are cabins for two or more people, etc., however prices are not usually excessive. There are also various restaurants with typical food that domestic and foreign tourists can enjoy, from the famous chocolate, tamales, chilli, enchiladas, to the mole.

Among the activities that can be carried out are walks, ATV rides, a temazcal bath, or one of the most famous activities of this town that is the collection and intake of hallucinogenic mushrooms. Which is legal in this part of Mexico due to the customary law of his inhabitants and it is consider an ancient ritual.

The forest is full of conifers and the clouds almost at our feet offer an spectacular landscape. If you are a lover or amateur photographer, you can not miss the opportunity to capture the beauty of this site.

You can also find here wonderful handmade lamb wool products that the region's women make and sell at very affordable prices.

How to get to San José del Pacífico

Traveling from Oaxaca

Drive from 2.5 to 3 hours on the Federal Highway No.175 Oaxaca-Huatulco. We are on the road on the 131 km to 500 meters before the center of San José del Pacífico. We have ample parking.

Traveling from Pochutla

Drive from 2.5 to 3 hrs on the Federal Highway No.175 Pochutla-Oaxaca until the km 131. We are on the road to 500 meters passing the center of San Jose del Pacifico. We have ample parking.

Public transport

Ask the driver to get you off at our parking lot. We schedule your transportation when you decide to leave, it will pick you up right here!