Huatulco, Mexico: travel guide
A planned eco-resort destination on the Oaxacan coast with nine pristine bays, excellent snorkelling, a coffee-growing hinterland, and some of Mexico's cleanest beaches.
- Country
- Mexico
- Currency
- MXN
- Time zone
- America/Mexico_City
- Nearest airport
- HUX
Top places to visit in Huatulco
Bahías de Huatulco National Park
Nature · 4.8 rating · about 5 h
Nine pristine Pacific bays protected in a national park — world-class snorkelling, sea turtles, dolphins, and some of Mexico's cleanest beaches.
Bahía de San Agustín
Beach · about 4 h
Westernmost bay with a shallow reef and a line of palapa seafood shacks, great for snorkelling.
Bahía Maguey
Beach · about 3 h
Calm horseshoe bay inside the national park with reef snorkelling and beach eateries.
Copalita River Eco-Archaeological Park
Heritage · about 2 h · entry MXN 95
Riverside park with an ancient Zapotec ceremonial site, jungle trails and an ocean lookout.
La Crucecita Main Square
Heritage · about 0.8 h
Central plaza of the main town with a church whose ceiling bears a large Guadalupe mural.
Playa La Entrega
Beach · about 2.5 h
Popular reef-fringed beach in Santa Cruz bay, ideal for easy snorkelling.
Bahía Cacaluta
Nature · about 3 h
Undeveloped protected bay with a heart-shaped island, reached by boat or hike.
Playa Entrega Sunset Point & Santa Cruz Marina
Viewpoint · about 1 h
Marina and boardwalk where bay-tour boats depart, with waterfront cafés.
Things to do
- Seven Bays Boat Tour Water Sports · 6 h · from MXN 900 per person
- Copalita River Rafting Adventure · 4 h · from MXN 1,100 per person
- Coffee Plantation Day Tour Tour · 8 h · from MXN 1,200 per person
- La Entrega Snorkel Trip Water Sports · 3 h · from MXN 550 per person
Day trips and tours
- Seven Bays Boat & Snorkel 6 h · from MXN 900
- Coffee Finca & Waterfalls 8 h · from MXN 1,200
Where to stay in Huatulco
- La Crucecita about MXN 1,400 per night
Central town with plaza, restaurants and affordable hotels near the bays.
- Bahía Tangolunda about MXN 3,500 per night
Resort bay with the main all-inclusive hotels and golf.
Hotels
- Secrets Huatulco Resort 5-star · MXN 8,000 to MXN 16,000 per night
- Las Brisas Huatulco 5-star
- Las Palmas Huatulco 3-star
- Hostal Casa Mayor 2-star
Where to eat
- La Crema Café oaxacan, café · about MXN 250 per person
- Terra-Cotta Mexican, International · about MXN 300 per person
- El Grillo Marinero Seafood, Mexican · about MXN 350 per person
- Viena Huatulco International, Mexican · about MXN 320 per person
- Tacos y Mariscos El Sabor de Oaxaca Mexican, Oaxacan · about MXN 160 per person
Getting around
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