Huatulco: Pristine Bays and Eco-Tourism in Oaxaca

Huatulco Bays has become one of the best beach destinations on the Pacific coast. The natural beauty of its beaches and bays attract thousands of tourists every year.

Huatulco Bays is another tourist center promoted by the National Fund for Tourism Development.

Huatulco Tourist Information

Huatulco offers beautiful beaches where tourists can take excursions and explore its charms. Visitors from around the world come to this city, located on the Pacific Ocean in Oaxaca, covering an area of 35 kilometers of coastline between the Copalita and Coyula Rivers. Huatulco is 230 kilometers from Oaxaca City and 750 kilometers from Mexico City.

Huatulco has an International Airport with daily flights from different cities in Mexico (flight time from Mexico City to Huatulco: 60 minutes).

Since 1998, Huatulco has been protected by the Huatulco Bays National Park (approximately 20,000 hectares), so some activities are regulated.

Huatulco has 35 beaches spread across 9 bays. Each beach has its own unique charm, and all are surrounded by natural environments.

The Huatulco Bays are: Cacaluta, Chahue, Tangolunda, Conejos, Santa Cruz, Chachacual, Riscalillo, San Agustín, Organo, and Maguey.

Tourism in Huatulco

The town of Crucecita is the most important within the Huatulco Bays. Crucecita has numerous hotels, inns, and restaurants. It also houses travel agencies where visitors can book different excursions.

In bays like Santa Cruz or Tangolunda, major hotel complexes are located.

Huatulco is home to one of the most important golf courses in Mexico, surrounded by the Sierras and the Pacific Ocean.

The Sierras region also grows various fruits and coffee. Additionally, there are waterfalls, rivers, and special spots for hiking in the midst of nature.

Activities

Huatulco is a major international destination in Mexico, offering all the necessary infrastructure for a beach vacation.

Some of the activities you can enjoy in Huatulco include: horseback riding, hiking, and water sports. There are recreational parks for zip-lining, rafting, and extreme sports.

A standout activity is sport fishing in the open sea, where you can catch species like sailfish, blue marlin, tuna, and dorado.

Huatulco has a coral reef perfect for scuba diving and snorkeling, often with dolphins and turtles present.

Places to Visit in Huatulco

Some must-see places in Huatulco include: Santa María de Huatulco, Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls, Huatulco Bays National Park, Turtle Museum, and the Punta Celeste Archaeological Center.