Central America

Mazunte

Oaxaca · Mexico

Sanctuary Score

57 / 100

#90 in the Americas

“A tiny bohemian beach village on Oaxaca's wild Pacific, where sea-turtle sanctuaries, mezcal, and off-grid simplicity draw those happy to trade fast internet for empty sand.”

Sun reflecting on the Pacific — Mazunte, Mexico

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The beach shoreline from above — Mazunte, Mexico — Pexels

View over Mazunte beach and the headland — Oaxaca, Mexico — Photo: Ospreyvineyard · Public domain

The ten pillars

Each scored 1–10 by hand. Their sum is the Sanctuary Score.

Nature8 / 10

Walkability7 / 10

Food5 / 10

Healthcare5 / 10

Climate stability4 / 10

Air & water6 / 10

Safety6 / 10

Connectivity3 / 10

Community5 / 10

Beauty8 / 10

At a glance

Tracked separately from the score — these describe the place, they don't rank it.

Climate: Tropical
Sensory load: 3/10 · calm
Cost: $; ~$400/mo · 1BR
Expat community: Low

Sources

Scores are set by hand against cited public sources — the curation stays auditable.

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