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Night Tour of the Manialtepec Lagoon - Reviews

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7.40 / 10

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Aug / 10 / 2026

Juan Antonio Herrera Fernández

Vélez-málaga, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Una experiencia realmente única y especial. La agencia, a través de Edgar, ha organizado el tour a la Laguna de Manialtepec con mucha profesionalidad, cuidando cada detalle y haciendo que disfrutáramos al máximo de la experiencia. Máxima puntualidad, y en aproximadamente 30 minutos estás en la laguna. Allí nos esperaba una barca que nos adentró en la laguna para poder bañarnos y contemplar de cerca el espectáculo de la luminiscencia. Translate this opinion into English.

A truly unique and special experience. The agency, through Edgar, organized the tour to Manialtepec Lagoon with great professionalism, taking care of every detail and ensuring we enjoyed the experience to the fullest. Perfect punctuality, and in approximately 30 minutes you're at the lagoon. A boat was waiting there to take us into the lagoon so we could swim and witness the bioluminescence up close. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

Aug / 10 / 2026

Pilar

Cdmx, Mexico

I travelled with small children

Una experiencia muy interesante y los guías muy bien Translate this opinion into English.

A very interesting experience and the guides were excellent. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with small children

Aug / 07 / 2026

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Feb / 17 / 2026

Dani

Puerto, Mexico

I travelled by myself

Texted me an hour before saying La bioluminiscencia en el destino actualmente no se está observando debido a condiciones naturales relacionadas con las fases de la luna. La intensidad de la luz lunar afecta directamente la visibilidad del fenómeno, y en este periodo las condiciones no son favorables. I still haven’t recieved a refund

I travelled by myself

We have reviewed your case and we can confirm that the refund has already been processed for your booking. We apologize again for the inconvenience caused by the bioluminescence conditions and appreciate your understanding.

Jul / 31 / 2026

Cristóbal Aldair

Guadalajara, Mexico

I travelled with my partner

El proveedor nunca se comunicó y no pasaron por nosotros, estuvimos esperando y nada. Pésima experiencia.

The supplier never contacted us and they didn't come to pick us up; we waited and nothing happened. Terrible experience.

I travelled with my partner

Sentimos las molestias ocasionadas, y que el servicio no se haya podido realizar. Hemos tomado nota de lo sucedido para que no se repita en futuras ocasiones, y hemos hecho el reembolso de la reserva. Translate this opinion into English.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused and the fact that the service could not be provided. We have taken note of what happened to prevent it from happening again in the future, and we have issued a refund for the reservation. Opinion translated. Show original.

Oct / 19 / 2025

Carmen

Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Hay que llevar ropa cómoda para cambiarse rápidamente, bañador y calzado que se pueda mojar. Es un poco difícil acceder al agua desde la barca y volver a subir. Pero es una experiencia recomendable. Es necesario comprobar que no haya luna vuelto más oscuridad haya mejor será la experiencia. Translate this opinion into English.

You should wear comfortable clothes so you can change quickly, along with swimsuits and shoes that can get wet. It's a bit difficult to access the water from the boat and back in. But it's a highly recommended experience. It's important to make sure there's no moon, as the darker the boat, the better the experience. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

May / 29 / 2025

Adriana Pinedo Gamboa

Puebla, Mexico

I travelled with my partner

Ojalá que todos tengan a Carlos de guía. Es súper simpático, te explica todo súper bien y con gran sentido del humor. También el capi. Tan solo la experiencia de navegar la laguna de noche entre el manglar es una gran experiencia. No dejen de meterse a nadar en la laguna, a nosotros nos tocó bioluminiscencia blanca, increíble! Gran experiencia! Translate this opinion into English.

I hope everyone has Carlos as their guide. He's super friendly, explains everything really well, and has a great sense of humor. The captain too. Just the experience of sailing the lagoon at night through the mangroves is a great experience. Don't forget to swim in the lagoon; we saw white bioluminescence, incredible! Great experience! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Nov / 04 / 2024

Sergio

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with my partner

El contacto previo y la recogida en el hotel por parte de Edgar fueron a la perfección, igual que el traslado a la laguna. Una vez allí, la actividad no fue nada excepcional. Ni el trato por parte de la tripulación ni las explicaciones sobre el fenómeno de la bioluminiscencia tuvieron la calidad requerida. Dejando de lado que los factores naturales hacen que este fenómeno se pueda apreciar con más o menos intensidad, la actividad se basa en un paseo nocturno en lancha y un baño en la laguna.

The prior contact and the pick-up at the hotel by Edgar were perfect, as was the transfer to the lagoon. Once there, the activity was nothing exceptional. Neither the treatment by the crew nor the explanations about the bioluminescence phenomenon were of the required quality. Leaving aside the fact that natural factors make this phenomenon more or less noticeable, the activity is based on a night boat ride and a swim in the lagoon.

I travelled with my partner

Sentimos que la experiencia no haya estado a la altura de lo esperado. El proveedor se esfuerza por ofrecer el mejor servicio posible. Le trasladamos tu comentario para que lo tenga en cuenta de cara a mejorar esta actividad. Translate this opinion into English.

We are sorry that the experience did not live up to expectations. The provider strives to offer the best possible service. We are passing on your comment to them so that they can take it into account in order to improve this activity. Opinion translated. Show original.

Sep / 28 / 2024

Daniela Altieri

Mexico

I travelled with teenagers

Una experiencia muy buena, nuestro operador-guía muy amable, puntual y ameno. Claro no se ve como en las fotos pero la experiencia estuvo increíble. Gracias Paraíso DMC, y gracias por sus atenciones, el Eco Tour con ellos también es una experiencia excelente Translate this opinion into English.

A very good experience, our operator-guide was very kind, punctual and pleasant. Of course it doesn't look like the photos but the experience was incredible. Thank you Paraíso DMC, and thank you for your attention, the Eco Tour with them is also an excellent experience. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

Aug / 26 / 2024

Ana

Málaga, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Precio bastante competente y acorde a lo que ofrecen. Nos recogieron en un mini autobús super equipado en la puerta de nuestro alojamiento y una vez llegamos a la laguna nos explicaron un poco el proceso y nos bañamos. El guía fue muy simpático y agradable. Si que recomiendo llevar una muda de bañador o ropa interior rápida para no ir muy mojada al autobús. Totalmente recomendada con este equipo Translate this opinion into English.

The price is quite reasonable and in line with what they offer. They picked us up in a super-equipped minibus at the door of our accommodation and once we arrived at the lagoon they explained the process to us a bit and we went swimming. The guide was very friendly and pleasant. I do recommend bringing a quick change of swimsuit or underwear so as not to get too wet on the bus. Totally recommended with this equipment. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Jul / 11 / 2024

María De Los Dolores Zamora Fern

Puebla, Mexico

I travelled with teenagers

Fue un reto meterse a la laguna de Manialtepec en la noche, pero lo hicimos, la temperatura del agua muy agradable y como era día con luna lo apreciamos en las tiendas oscuras que construyeron sobre el agua. Me gustaría repetir la experiencia en luna nueva. Valió la pena. Translate this opinion into English.

It was a challenge to get into the Manialtepec lagoon at night, but we did it, the water temperature was very pleasant and since it was a moonlit day we appreciated it in the dark tents that they built over the water. I would like to repeat the experience on a new moon. It was worth it. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

Feb / 02 / 2024

Blanca Virginia

Palma De Mallorca, Spain

I travelled by myself

Me gusto Mucho está actividad tanto por las personas que me llevaron y orientaron, como los compañeros de actividad, su educación y apoyo. La laguna es maravillosa y el fenómeno un experiencia divertidísima. Te permiten bañarte en la noche durante media hora. Aguas termales entremezcladas con frías que dan una temperatura óptima para nadar sin frío y un cielo estrellado,nítido, sin contaminación lumínica mas una sensación de seguridad en el barco y en el patrón que me hizo sentir como en casa Translate this opinion into English.

I really liked this activity, both because of the people who took me and guided me, as well as my fellow participants, their education and support. The lagoon is wonderful and the phenomenon is a hilarious experience. They allow you to bathe at night for half an hour. Hot springs mixed with cold ones that give an optimal temperature for swimming without cold and a clear, starry sky, without light pollution plus a feeling of security in the boat and in the skipper that made me feel at home Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled by myself

Sep / 09 / 2023

Luis Fernando

Mexico

Es una muy buena experiencia, vale la pena completamente, y de pasa un momento muy ameno. Definitivamente es no tener miedo y nadar para disfrutar. Depende de la temporada al parecer, pero la mayoría de la experiencia es en vivo y no se logra grabar o tomar fotos. Translate this opinion into English.

It is a very good experience, it is completely worth it, and you have a very pleasant time. It is definitely not to be afraid and swim to enjoy. It depends on the season apparently, but most of the experience is live and you can't record or take photos. Opinion translated. Show original.

Feb / 08 / 2023

María Del Pilar

Spain

I travelled with small children

La excursión bien, el guía explicó genial y muy amable y pudimos ver la bioluminiscencia! Pero las fotos con las q anuncian la actividad es pura mentira, esa arena de puntos luminosos es mentira. La excursión real es en una barca, enmedio de un lago y ahí te puedes bañar o no.

The excursion was good, the guide explained great and very friendly and we were able to see the bioluminescence! But the photos with which they advertise the activity is a lie, that arena with luminous points is a lie. The real excursion is in a boat, in the middle of a lake and there you can bathe or not.

I travelled with small children

La observación de fenómenos naturales depende de varios factores como las condiciones meteorológicas. Por otra parte, la actividad transcurrió de forma habitual, tal como describimos en nuestra web. Sentimos las molestias ocasionadas respecto a esto. Translate this opinion into English.

The observation of natural phenomena depends on various factors such as weather conditions. On the other hand, the activity took place as usual, as we describe on our website. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused regarding this. Opinion translated. Show original.

Nov / 25 / 2022

Daniela

Germany

I travelled with my partner

Alles war gut. Wir wurden mit einem Kleinbus direkt von unserer Unterkunft abgeholt. Der Fahrer war sehr gut organisiert und sehr freundlich. Die Fahrt war gut und das Erlebnis im funkelnden Plankton zu schwimmen war herrlich. Alles in allem ein sehr gelungener Ausflug. Vielen Dank. Translate this opinion into English.

Everything was good. We were picked up directly from our accommodation in a minibus. The driver was very organized and very friendly. The ride was good and the experience of swimming in the sparkling plankton was delightful. All in all a very successful trip. Many Thanks. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

May / 03 / 2022

Diego Rangel

Mexico

I travelled with friends

Hola estuvo muy bonito todo pero siento.que fue publicidad engañosa Yo entiendo que hay cuestiones naturales qué no dependen de nosotros y de la luminiscencia de la laguna pero si me dejo mucho a que desear y en las fotos hay una enorme diferencia a como se ve realmente Fuera de eso estuvo bonita la experiencia

Hello, everything was very nice but I feel that it was misleading advertising. I understand that there are natural issues that do not depend on us and on the luminescence of the lagoon, but if I leave much to be desired and in the photos there is a huge difference to how it looks Really Outside of that the experience was nice

I travelled with friends

Nuestro equipo local se esfuerza en poder ofrecer una experiencia enriquecedora, pero ciertos fenómenos naturales no dependen de nuestra organización. Sentimos que la actividad no resultase según lo esperado. Translate this opinion into English.

Our local team strives to offer an enriching experience, but certain natural phenomena do not depend on our organization. We are sorry that the activity did not turn out as expected. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jul / 22 / 2023

Ignacio Sánchez Dorado

Granada, Spain

I travelled by myself

No se vio nada. Yo no contraté un viaje en barca nocturna. Una vergüenza. Además el capitán de barco sabía que apenas se iba a ver. Se debería haber suspendido el tour y habernos devuelto el dinero. Pienso que se nos debería devolver ya que no se contrató un viaje en barca sino Luminiscencia y no la hubo

Nothing was seen. I did not hire a night boat trip. A shame. In addition, the captain of the ship knew that he was hardly going to see each other. The tour should have been canceled and our money refunded. I think that it should be returned to us since a boat trip was not contracted but Luminescence and there was no

I travelled by myself

La observación de fenómenos naturales no siempre está garantizada, ya que depende de muchos factores que no se pueden controlar. Hemos confirmado que la actividad se hizo tal como estaba previsto. Sentimos las molestias. Translate this opinion into English.

The observation of natural phenomena is not always guaranteed, as it depends on many factors that cannot be controlled. We have confirmed that the activity was carried out as planned. We apologize for the inconveniences. Opinion translated. Show original.

Dec / 20 / 2020

Anonymous

Hawaii, United States

I travelled with friends

The guides were so kind and knowledgeable and the bioluminescence was spectacular!! A must do adventure in Puerto Escondido!

I travelled with friends

Jan / 21 / 2026

Michel

Nice, France

I travelled with my partner

En fait cette activité c'est faire 45 mn de minibus puis autant de bateau pour se jeter dans une eau croupie qui sent la vase et les toilettes sales pour pénétrer sous une tente dans le noir pour voir des petites illuminations quand vous agitez les bras. Un peu foutage de gueule non ? Vous repartez mouillés et puants.

In fact, this activity involves 45 minutes by minibus and then just as much by boat to jump into stagnant water that smells of mud and dirty toilets, to enter under a tent in the dark to see small lights when you wave your arms. Isn't that a bit of a joke? You leave wet and stinking.

I travelled with my partner

Le prestataire local fait tout son possible pour que l'activité réponde aux attentes de tous les participants. Nous sommes désolés que cela n'ait pas été le cas pour vous. Vos commentaires seront pris en compte afin d'améliorer le service.

Nov / 24 / 2025

Luis Enrique Herrera Morales

Mexico

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