Salina Cruz, fishing, commercial, oil and shipyard owes its name to the presence of salt in the surrounding harbor. Among its main attractions Bay boasts the Salina Cruz, La Ventosa, Pier and the Lighthouse of Cortez, which served as a guide to ships that made the first trips to the Sea of Cortez and Central America. They also highlight its famous candles and festivities such as that carried out on May 3 in the "Day of the Holy Cross." The Bay suitable for tourist use is. It has moderate slope and medium grain sand. The waves are moderate; the water is warm and blue hues, along the beach area there are several restaurants specializing in seafood. Local fishermen made sightseeing, by the bay, motor boat. The beaches located in: Playa Azul: Located about 12 kilometers from Salina Cruz, on Federal Highway 200 heading to Huatulco. The approximate time is 15 minutes. Playa las Escolleras: Located 7 kilometers from Salina Cruz, heading to Huatulco, entering Salinas del Marqués, approximately 12 minutes long. Bahia Ventosa: The bay is located 6 kilometers southeast of the town center of Salina Cruz, about 10 minutes away.

Salina Cruz is located southeast of the city of Oaxaca, 267 km via highway 190 to the Isthmus, until joining the Federal Highway 185 bound for Salina Cruz.

By Road:

Salina Cruz is also well connected by bus with many destinations. Mexico City Tapo / Salina Cruz (9.30. - 12.15 hrs) Oaxaca City (5 hours) and San Cristobal de Las Casas (6.30 to 7.30 hours). Several bus companies offer first class buses, comfortable, for a small fee.

By air:

The arrival area is usually made at the airport of the city of Huatulco (airport code: SMX). Direct flights to Huatulco can sometimes be found from EE. US and Canada, but is usually more common to take a connecting flight in Mexico City to Huatulco.