Written by Andreas Keller, Marika Maslanka, Miguel Lopez
02/08/2025
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The primary transport hubs for reaching Zipolite are the Bahías de Huatulco International Airport (HUX) and Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM), with San Pedro Pochutla serving as a key local connection point for buses and colectivos.
From Bahías de Huatulco International Airport (HUX):
Taxi: A direct taxi ride typically takes between 41 to 42 minutes and can cost from MXN 500 to MXN 1600 (approximately USD 26-80), depending on whether it's an official airport taxi or one hailed outside the airport.
Bus/Van and Colectivo: Take a local van (such as 'Rápidos de Pochutla') from outside the airport to Pochutla (approx. MXN 30-50). From Pochutla, a collective taxi (approx. MXN 30) or van (approx. MXN 15) can take you to Zipolite. The bus leg to Pochutla takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Private Transfer: Services are available, with travel times around 42 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes, and costs varying based on vehicle size (e.g., Toyota Avanza for 1-4 passengers around MXN 735-788 one-way).
From Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM):
Taxi: A taxi ride takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour 9 minutes. Fares can range from MXN 600 to MXN 1500 (approximately USD 37-81.50), with official airport taxis charging a flat rate.
Bus and Colectivo: Take a taxi to the ADO/OCC or Transportes Delfines terminal. From there, a bus to Pochutla costs MXN 140-260 and takes 1 hour 20 minutes to 2 hours 7 minutes. Then, connect to a collective taxi or van to Zipolite. The total public transport cost can be as low as MXN 215 (approx. €11.70).
Private Transfer: Private van services are available, with a travel time of around 1 hour 20 minutes and costs starting from approximately MXN 2500 for larger groups.
From Oaxaca City:
Bus: Direct buses or combined bus routes (e.g., via Puerto Escondido and Pochutla) take approximately 5 hours 34 minutes to 6 hours, with costs ranging from MXN 400 to MXN 1200.
Flight and Taxi: Fly from Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) to Huatulco (HUX) or Puerto Escondido (PXM), then take a taxi to Zipolite. The total journey can be around 2 hours 22 minutes to 2 hours 44 minutes, with flights costing MXN 2900-7500.
From Mexico City:
Flight and Taxi: Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) or Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) to Huatulco (HUX) or Puerto Escondido (PXM), followed by a taxi to Zipolite. This is the fastest option, taking about 2 hours 25 minutes to 3 hours 4 minutes. Flight prices typically range from USD 50 to USD 250 one-way.
Bus: Overnight bus services are available from Mexico City to Puerto Escondido or San Pedro Pochutla. The journey takes around 10 to 12 hours, with costs between MXN 800 and MXN 1800.
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