As with any other beach destination, Huatulco, tourist jewel of the state of Oaxaca, offers visitors several options to enjoy the most liked nautical ecotourism and recreation. But the interesting thing is that it does Huatulco a generous and spectacularly. Tourists in Huatulco, in addition to the aforementioned amusements, such as kayaking, fishing and diving, can develop the sighting of seabirds, land birds and whales. But perhaps what most distinguishes Huatulco relative to other major tourist destinations, it is the way it preserves a rustic wildlife purity, beyond the tourist class infrastructure that has been developed there.

Tourists in Huatulco can enjoy a spectacular view of the big hotels, many of which are located in Tangolunda Bay, the evergreen hills of the surroundings and the vast horizon of the Pacific Ocean, with its hypnotic beauty. Along with Loreto, Los Cabos and Cancun and some others, Huatulco was one destination designed for rest and beach party in Mexico, for the second part of the twentieth century, and although it has grown in size and sophistication, as deep remains a natural and peaceful place.

Sightseeing in Huatulco: To explore the many attractions that has this coastal area of Oaxaca, you can take different tours to places like the Sierra Madre, the beaches of Zipolite, Mazunte and Puerto Angel. Huatulco live knowing the above sites, but also living the adventure of rafting; horseback riding along the beach and in the thick of the mountains; contemplating the famous waterfalls of the place, the coffee plantations that appear scattered around.

You can even learn about indigenous communities nearby, where artisanal great interest courses are offered. Do not forget the great recreational potential of Huatulco for diving and snorkeling, the rich marine biodiversity that inhabit the depths of its waters. Equally attractive is to hire a catamaran ride by bus, with a nice open bar included, which begins just weigh anchor.

The tour also allows us to see from the boat lovely unspoilt, like love, the Yerbabuena beaches, La Delivery and Cacaluta. In addition, the tour includes the descent in two beaches where you can relax in a comfortable palapa and eat on their own cold drinks and snacks marine.

Relevant information about Huatulco: Huatulco The historical record tell us that in the year 1969, certain officials of the Bank of Mexico, as they flew the Oaxacan coast in search of places to build tourist towns, discovered something fantastic: a succession of nine beautiful bays dazzling natural beauty. Huatulco few years later, as one of the major tourist destinations in Mexico, it had emerged.

Activities in Huatulco: visit the nine bays of Huatulco, since each has its own particular charms and tourist projection. Such it is bays are Bahía de Santa Cruz, Chahue Bay, Bay Chachacual, Cacaluta Bay, Bahia Conejos Bay Maguey Bay Authority, Tangolunda Bay and Bay St. Augustine. Among the recreational activities that can be developed in these bays and its surroundings, for example, bike tours and tours riding, rafting and golfing. With respect to the latter, mention should be excellent Tangolunda Golf Course with its 18 holes and abundant services.

Just 2km from La Crucecita, Santa Cruz Huatulco. Santa Cruz’s harbour, though, is the local transport hub. From here, fishing and diving trips can be organized, or you can just catch one of the boats (on demand) that ply the coast to the more remote bays. Playa Santa Cruz is small and overcrowded and you’re better off taking a lancha to the next beach along the bay (2.5km by road), the attractive but busy Playa La Entrega, where Mexican families congregate and palapas serving fresh seafood flank the gentle surf.

Just over 1km west from La Entrega is Bahía Maguey, best accessed on one of the horseback rides or lanchas that leave from the embarcadero in Santa Cruz. Its tranquil, blue waters curve around jungly headlands. Just beyond Maguey are the pristine sand dunes of Bahía Cacaluta, where much of the movie Y Tu Mamá También was filmed. It is reached by walking through the jungle from the coastal road, or for a more exhilarating route you can take one of the excellent ATV tours from Santa Cruz. Bahía San Agustín has the furthest western beach from Santa Cruz (over 30km by road; lanchas will be around), and is popular with Mexican holiday-makers. It has very good snorkelling, offshore reefs for diving and plenty of amenities.

Around 2km to the east of Santa Cruz and just south of La Crucecita is the largest beach, at Bahía Chahué, with a marina and upscale hotels. Over the headland, Bahía Tangolunda is by far the most developed resort area, with luxury hotels, chi-chi homes and an eighteen-hole golf course. The only public access is by the road near the Quinta Real, a further 3km northeast from Chahué.

The best-value restaurants surround the Parque Central in La Crucecita, but there are some exceptional places in the posh resorts along the coast if you fancy a splurge. For something cheaper, hit Los Portales at Bugambilia 603 on the plaza in La Crucecita for addictive nachos and cold beer.

The purpose-built town of La Crucecita is the main service centre for the resort area. Though designed to house the ten thousand locals needed to support and staff the bayside hotels, it is now becoming a tourist centre in its own right. You won’t find much to see beyond the Parque Central (main plaza) and the modern Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (which houses a twenty-metre mural of the Virgin of Guadalupe, said to be the world’s largest), along with pizza joints, costly tourist shops and internet cafés. Nevertheless, in its fifteen years of existence, it has matured well to become a friendly, functional place. You’ll find the best of the budget accommodation here, and plenty of cheap places to eat.

By Road:

Huatulco is reached to the county seat of Santa Maria Huatulco, in the district of Pochutla. In addition, it is located about 202 kilometers from the capital of Oaxaca. To get there, we must take the Federal Highway 175 Oaxaca-Pochutla, then highway 200 that runs between Port which is hidden Pochutla and Huatulco.

By bus:

Huatulco is the umbrella name for a resort area encompassing nine bays and over thirty beaches, with La Crucecita the main inland settlement and the village of Santa Cruz Huatulco the primary focus on the coast. If you’re travelling by bus you’ll end up at one of the terminals on the northern edge of La Crucecita: OCC, ADO GL and Sur (second-class) services arrive at the terminal on Bulevar Chahué at Rescadillo, while Estrella Blanca buses and Turistar have a station further up the road at Avenida Carpinteros. Moving on to the beaches you have to take a taxi; rates are fixed to Santa Cruz and Chahué and Tangolunda (the rates are usually listed on the dashboard).

By air:

Huatulco is 1 hour flying from Mexico City. There are regular flights to Huatulco from 2-4 times a day. By air, Mexicana Airlines flies daily from Mexico City and provides connections from Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Monterrey, Guadalajara and elsewhere. During the holiday periods are established direct flights from some of the aforementioned cities, and also to and charters, as Apple Vacation and Mlt Vacations, and in Mexico, Magnitur and Travel Liberation.Huatulco has an international airport with direct flights from Houston and in the winter there are flights "charter" from the US and Canada, the following cities: Denver, Chicago, Toronto and Calgary. Domestic flights come to Huatulco from Mexico City, Guadalajara and Oaxaca. You can fly directly to Mexico City from cities in Europe, South America and the USA.

From Huatulco’s airport, some 17km west of La Crucecita, colectivos offer fixed rates to Santa Cruz, La Crucecita and Chahué and to Tangolunda (buy a ticket at the booth in the terminal).