Huatulco

Huatulco is a coastal paradise that lies at the southern tip of the Southern Sierra Madre Mountain range, on the Pacific Coast. This city is located in the state of Oaxaca approximately 500 km (311 mi) south of Acapulco, Guerrero.

The climate in Huatulco is hot and semi-humid with the average temperature of 28ºC (83ºF). Sunshine can be expected throughout most of the year but the rainy season is from June to November. The amount of precipitation has a definite effect on the local vegetation, being very green in the rainy season.

The tourist resort of Huatulco was developed with an eye toward ecological preservation. Known for its marvelous steep landscapes, fertile valleys and abundant jungle vegetation, Huatulco’s tourism industry is centered on its nine bays. Bahias de Huatulco (Huatulco Bays) is the largest ecological reserve designated by the Mexican government, stretching along 26 km (17 mi) of coast line. This makes it a unique tourist destination, since it combines modern and luxurious resort infrastructure within an unthinkable diversity of natural sceneries, offering a great variety of eco-tourism activities.

Huatulco: A Resort Destination within a Natural Ambiance

Huatulco is divided into four districts: Tangolunda is one of Huatulco’s districts, where upscale resorts stand on the bay’s shore. The beaches have calm water that varies between cobalt blue and emerald green. These crystalline waters are ideal for fishing and snorkeling. In Tangolunda Bay you can find excellent plazas and one of the best Golf courses on the Pacific Coast; Santa Cruz is another district, this town is the center of commercial and tourist activities. Thanks to its abundant marine life is an exceptional spot for scuba diving and hosts the annual Sailfish Fishing Tournament. Many resorts offerings are found here, such as hotels, bars, restaurants, excursion agencies, ports and marinas offering al the necessary docking services.

Chahue is an area between Santa Cruz and Tangolunda. In its bay you can find a marina for yachts and four-star hotels with excellent service and restaurants. Its wide beaches are surrounded by exotic vegetation. The warm shallow waters in these beaches have big waves allowing you to get in some good surfing and windsurfing.

Finally La Crucecita (little cross), another small town, is located just inland from the beach. This town was created to provide services to the development of the resort area. Here you can find many restaurants and shops built around a typical Mexican zocalo – a park in the center of the town.

Tropical Beauty Full of Adeventure:

Huatulco’s surrounding areas have a widely diverse ecosystem ideal to do all kinds of recreational and cultural activities. Huatulco has two important river routes, where you can do rafting, kayaking and canoeing, located at Copalita River 65 km (40 mi) from the city. Along this river you can also find the Cascadas Magicas de Copalita, these majestic waterfalls are an excellent place to relax and go swimming.

Huatulco, and its nine beautiful bays, has tradition of history and legend. Each year main celebrations take place in this city, like Fiesta del Mar during Holy Week and the celebration of Santa Cruz on May, which feature a wide variety of music and regional cuisine. Huatulco’s culinary offering is a showcase of fine Oxacan ingredients. You can try exotic delicacies of the sea and local favorites such as shrimp in mescal – an alcoholic beverage made from maguey plant. This city has various restaurants, bars and nightclubs ideal for an unforgettable night out.

The wide variety of leisure destinies that can be found in Huatulco, range anywhere from golf and tennis courses and vivid sceneries that offer you full contact with the wonders of nature. If you are looking for intimacy, a warm climate and inspiring landscape, comfortable accommodations and a memorable experience, Huatulco is the place to go.

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