Shore Excursion Mazunte and Ventanilla Crocs & Turtles

This is a shore excursion for cruise ship passengers arriving at Santa Cruz port in Huatulco, combining round-trip transportation with a guided tour of the Ventanilla Lagoon to look for crocodiles and other wildlife. It runs about eight hours (480 minutes).

The excursion is built around a guided tour of Ventanilla Lagoon, with live commentary offered in English, Spanish, or French. Along the way you get a view of the coast and the chance to interact with locals and learn how the surrounding nature shapes their daily lives. Visiting the Escobilla turtle sanctuary specifically is listed as not included, separate from whatever wildlife you may see at Ventanilla itself.

The tour description frames the visit as a way of supporting the sanctuaries in the area, without giving further detail on how.

This excursion suits cruise passengers docking at Santa Cruz who want a wildlife-focused stop without straying too far from the ship; it calls for at least a moderate level of physical fitness and notes you must be able to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.

Round-trip transportation from the Santa Cruz pier and the guided lagoon tour are included; the Ventanilla National Park entrance fee (200 MXN), a visit to the Escobilla turtle sanctuary, and food and drinks beyond what's listed are not. Gratuity is left to your discretion and isn't included. Bring spending cash, wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes, and confirm your cruise ship's arrival time in advance. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller but must sit on an adult's lap during transport, children 2 and younger go free, and service animals are allowed.