On the Pacific Coast of Oaxaca overlooking the pristine sands of the Pacific and the ancient rock formations of Punta Cometa, Cocolia Hotel Mazunte offers guests a completely unique restorative experience. The Mizteca People believe this sacred land is a vortex of transformative energy.

Surrounded by native cactus, trees and tangled vines and medicinal plants, our team of architects was inspired to contrast “symmetry” with this wild jungle “anarchy”. The clean lines and angles provide smooth geometric shapes in pale earth tones to reflect ever-changing patterns of light and shadow. Natural art forms everywhere!

Cocolia Hotel Mazunte overlooks an ancient sacred site of the Mizteca People. Punta Cometa, the southern-most landmass in Mexico, is a long finger of rock formations, worn smooth by wind, rain and sea. They called it The Window to Heaven and at various times a year, the sun sets on one side as the full moon rises on the other. A hike to the tip of this beautiful site is an unforgettable experience. Each year the Stone Formations of Ventanilla attract shamans, ceremonial dancers, and many national and international visitors for a traditional celebration of Winter Solstice. On the longest night of the year, the full moon arcs across the dark sky to welcome the sun rising in the exact centre of a circular opening in a giant rock, surrounded by water.

From December to April Whales journey south to warmer waters and can frequently be seen from one of the hotel´s many locations. Why not take a whale-watching excursion to see a school of dolphins, sea turtles and many varieties of sea birds as you wait for whales to appear. Nothing in the world compares to the sight of a giant whale breaching just meters away from your boat!

SUSTAINABILITY Cocolia Hotel Mazunte was designed to co-exist in harmony with the natural environment. Every effort has been made to preserve and protect the topography of the land and the native plants and trees. Rainwater is collected to prevent erosion and recycled for irrigation. Greywater is used to maintain our fruit trees, papayas, bananas, lemons, oranges and herb garden, for the restaurant. All power requirements provided by Solar Energy. Special care has been taken to regularly prune our native trees including “Cojon de Toro”, Palo de Indio, among many others and to clean the understory which promotes growth, allows sea breezes to flow and keeps the land shaded and the buildings cool. All the locations of Cocolia Hotel Mazunte are connected by carefully planned walkways, constructed with a combination of stone, wood and earth, to provide shady access to all areas including a special path that winds all the way down to Playa Mermejita.