Huatulco
Mexico · Oaxaca · 0 m
Description
Huatulco is a nature-focused resort region on the Pacific coast of the Mexican state of Oaxaca, best known for the Bahías de Huatulco, a series of nine bays and numerous beaches. The region is characterized by turquoise waters, forested hills, and protected coastal landscapes, including Huatulco National Park with its diverse terrestrial and marine ecosystems. Huatulco combines low-rise tourism infrastructure with outdoor activities such as snorkeling, boat trips, and hiking, as well as excursions to waterfalls and coffee plantations in the mountainous hinterland. Towns such as La Crucecita and Santa María Huatulco complement the coastal experience with markets, local cuisine, and insights into traditional Oaxacan life.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 3 to 7 days (optimal 4 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: December – April
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Nine Bays of Huatulco boat tour
- Huatulco National Park
- La Entrega Beach & reef
- Cacaluta Bay & beach
- San Agustín Bay & reef
- Chachacual Bay & beach
- Maguey Bay & beach
- Órgano Bay & beach
- Santa Cruz Bay & beach
- Santa Cruz Marina
- Tangolunda Bay & beaches
- Chahué Bay & beach
- Conejos Bay & beaches
- Riscalillo Beach & reef
- Cascadas Mágicas de Copalitilla(Day trip)
- La Crucecita town center
- La Crucecita central square
- Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Huatulco viewpoints
- Copalita Eco-Archaeological Park
- Copalita River
- Huatulco snorkeling tours
- Huatulco diving
- Huatulco dolphin watching
- Huatulco coffee plantations(Day trip)
- Humpback whale watching (December - March)
- Sea turtle watching & releases
- Huatulco sportfishing
- Huatulco sunset sailing
- Pluma Hidalgo coffee village(Day trip)
- Llano Grande Waterfalls(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- HUX
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry