Location:
Oaxaca State, on the Pacific coast,
southwest Mexico
Distance from Mexico City: 370 miles
southeast
Population: 50,000
Closest major airport: Bahias de
Huatulco International Airport (HUX)
Time zone: Central Standard Time
Located on the Oaxacan coastline of Mexico
with average temperatures of 82ºF and clear
skies all year round, Huatulco is known for
its nine bays of cerulean waters, powdery
white sand and unique, private landscapes
spanning 21 miles. The surrounding
vegetation ranges from lush forests
sheltering herons, pelicans and falcons to
mangrove swamps quartering skunks, raccoons
and armadillos. The city’s breathtaking
vegetation coupled with the unspoiled
beaches of Chachacual, Cacaluta, El Organo
and Conejos make it one of the most
beautiful destinations in Mexico.
Huatulco offers activities for travelers of
all ages and interests. Families can head to
Club Mediterrannée for a special getaway,
while golf enthusiasts and singles can try
the majestic Golf Club and high-energy
discotheques in Tangolunda Bay. The
Tangolunda Golf Club is one of the best golf
courses in Huatulco, featuring 18 holes, par
72, and a course measuring 6,851 yards.
Some of the best ways to explore Huatulco is
via sea excursions, horseback riding and
dune buggy. Several water sports such as
coral reef diving, water skiing and sailing
in San Agustín Bay and Isla Blanca are also
available, along with exciting trips to
coffee plantations in the mountains.
Bicycles for rent in Santa Cruz and La
Crucecita are ideal for experienced cyclists
interested in long-distance rides and
gorgeous sightseeing. More adventurous
travelers can head to Huatulco´s whitewater
rapids in Río Copalito for a thrilling ride.
Like all of Mexico’s major resorts, Huatulco
Bay offers several places to have a drink or
go dancing, including the Magic Circus and
Polson discotheques. La Crucecita features a
number of French restaurants at affordable
prices; Tangolunda and the Casa Real, at the
Sheraton Hotel, offers Oaxacan and European
specialties; and the Cavendish restaurant
bar in the Punta Tangolunda Mall is known
for its Caribbean delights.
Shopping is another popular diversion in the
city, with several places carrying craftwork
from different parts of Oaxaca. The most
popular place to find local artwork is the
handicrafts market in the Plaza de Bahía de
Santa Cruz, while shops in La Crucecita and
Tangolunda, including Platería Malti, La
Placita and El Arte Mexicano, carry fine art
and trendy clothes.
Huatulco is a vacation paradise surrounded
by wonderfully lush vegetation and dreamy
Pacific beaches. The city is an ideal place
for enjoying nature’s adventurous marvels
and man’s ingenious creativity. |
