Top Things to do in Huatulco
Top 10 Nature & Parks in Huatulco, Oaxaca
With nine bays and 36 beaches, Huatulco is ideal for anyone who loves the sun. It's not an overdeveloped resort town, but the hotels are comfortable—even luxurious. Ecotourism is gaining in popularity, so take a break from sunbathing and try river rafting or a hike through the jungle.
Restaurants in Huatulco
1. Montosa Island
2. Bahia de Cacaluta
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By jrf25
This beach was beautiful and calm and well worth the 3-kilometer walk through the jungle to get there. When we were there (December 2018), the taxi driver knew right where to drop us at the trail entrance, and there were security people there to give directions (in Spanish only) and a person offering rides for hire (we walked instead). Directions weren't too necessary - there's just one left turn you need to make on the path, so we were grateful the man had told us about it, but we'd have probably figured it out. There were a couple of little eateries on the beach and a port-a-potty, so some services seem to have been added since prior reviews. It was lovely to sit and swim and watch the water. The only disappointment is that we'd read this was a beach the boats regularly bring snorkelers to and we didn't find any interesting snorkeling. However, visiting La Entrega after made up for it!
3. Tangolunda Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 572 reviews
Reviewed By 59ML
Beautiful islands in the view of our Barcelo Huatulco.The Bay is particularly beautiful at night with the lights in the distance & stars shining above the palms. We took Jose'Lopez Lopez tour to see the other bays with white sand beaches & variety of wave action. We did see sea turtles, dolphins, & others saw whales on the previous day. Its a great idea to limit resorts to a small area to reserve the natural beaches & habitat.
4. Bahia San Agustin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 725 reviews
This beach is perfect for snorkeling and diving and features fresh-seafood restaurants.
Reviewed By CasaHoffa - Huatulco, Mexico
Playa San Augustin is among our 3 favorite beaches in Huatulco for snorkeling, swimming and EATING. The reef here is filled with colorful fish of every size and the restaurants serve-up fresh fish pulled out of the waters (try the Huachinango restaurant!!)
5. Isla Cacaluta
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Incredibly undeveloped and accessible only by boat, bike or quadrunners.
Reviewed By GrandTour426979 - Zipolite, Mexico
Very beautiful and peaceful place. The waves are amazing on one side and calm on the other so you can swim and enjoy the sun.
6. Chachacual
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Beach allowing swimming, snorkeling, diving and fishing, but not recommended for inexperienced swimmers.
Reviewed By kswmd
Took a catamaran cruise to the outer bays around Santa Cruz. This one is just beautiful. Tranquility.
7. Buceo Scuba Huatulco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,362 reviews
BuceoHuatulco is divecenter focus on the marine biology, our instructor it´s a Master Scuba Diver Trainer from PADI, we´ve been on the business for five years now and we really like what we do. We try to share our passion for the oceans. We provide logistics for conducting Scuba diving activities, in order to assess and educate about the knowledge of our sea. We like to have personalized service to make sure that security is first.
Reviewed By MartinDenoix
It was my first time scuba-diving. Virgilio and Carlos offered me the best experience, they were patient, helpful, and very clear in their guidance, both in Spanish and English. I can only recommend this team, whether you are novice or experienced. We had a great time together, saw tons of fishes including rays. Best diving spot in Huatulco!
8. Cascadas Magicas de Copalitilla
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 612 reviews
Reviewed By Rudkin37 - High Prairie, Canada
We went to a coffee plantation had great fun good food there are washroom and markets to buy gifts and coffee. It is alot of walking so it's for people in shape. If your dealing with pregnancy heart lung issues it may not be the tour for you. Clean water cool they stop do you can buy medical dried plants best honey in the world. Also mezcal like tequilas but organic no chemicals used. Amazing flavor.
9. Playa La Entrega
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,690 reviews
Reviewed By 835janicew - San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
Could walk from Santa Cruz here but up a very steep hill and with this heat recommend a taxi (about 60 pesos). Drop you off and a guy will meet you to take you down to an area with an umbrella and beach front (make sure you tip). It is hot and humid you will want cervasa and or water !! They will also keep an eye on your stuff ! Snorkeling is Amazing!!!! Seriously good with a huge variety of fish and so many to look at! It is easy waves with little work to get there and back !! Beginner snorkeling people a breeze and seasoned ones will love it as go past ticks and coral covered with fish ! Even just to go out to ocean to cool off is easy ❤️ Actually tried the oysters in the beach a young guy was serving - cool experience and didn’t get sick! Also tried the mango too - so delicious ???? Easy to catch cab back to Santa Cruz and driver stopped at view point so I could get picture ( Must do as view is incredible of harbours !) Namaste
10. Zona Arqueologica Bocana del Rio Copalita
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 228 reviews
Reviewed By b2run - Huatulco, Mexico
Copalita is one of the smaller archeological sites in Latin America but is still worth seeing. There is a small museum with explanations in Spanish. The rest of the site is a walk around flagstone or dirt trails. The signs here are in English and Spanish. There are three uncovered structures and the rest of the park is walking along the trails looking at the flora and fauna and spectacular views. We saw coatis, iguanas, bats, turtles, and lots of birds. Almost all the paths are flat except for the one that goes up to the lookout. It costs 80 pesos person to get in. There are friendly guides in the park to explain things but the ones we met spoke only Spanish. The are independent English speaking guides by the front gate that will take you through for a fee.
