Top Things to do in Huatulco
Top 10 Things to do 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. 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!
2. 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.
3. 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!!)
4. 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!
5. 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.
6. 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
7. Cascadas de Llano Grande
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By RamonA1770 - Mexico City, Mexico
Be prepared to walk comfortably to get to the waterfalls. The walk is worth it because of the views of the river and nature around it. Once you get to the falls, be prepared for a dive in cold water and then... have fun!
8. Playa La Bocana
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 250 reviews
Reviewed By Trip819930 - Airdrie, Canada
You can learn how to surf on this beach as well as getting a mud bath, you can also walk down the beach to where a river runs down from the mountains to the ocean and take a refreshing cool dip. If you are some what of a bird watcher this is the place. Also a couple of good restaurants facing the great view of the beach, oh and not a lot of people.
9. Santa Cruz Bay
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 682 reviews
Lively harbor area that is the loading dock for all boating activity.
Reviewed By picaaso - Winnipeg, Canada
Perfect nice beach ! perfect place to waste the day ! lol Love this little beach, perfect for sitting and doing nothing !! isnt that what a vacation is about ? Grab a ringside table at any of the beach side restaurants and order cold cervesas food , what - Ever !! people watch , mingle with the locals, swim perfect located in the Santa Cruz area walk around before after and enjoy all the little shops !! there are a few little stores to grab coffee coke chips whatever !! We went to MAR Y s place sorta center with upper lookout palapa . thanks you to Beto and Victor !! for your service !! please give Omar some business on the beach tall lanky guy who rents sailboards kayaks etc super nice and cool dude ! Took my son out personally with him to enjoy the bay area a little farther out so he could enjoy more and fell safe out in the more open water ! thanks Omar !
10. Maguey Bay
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 813 reviews
Featuring only a few tropical restaurants, this is the place for relaxing in the sun.
Reviewed By 858harveyp - Cold Lake, Canada
Nice beach for snorkelling. Go along the rock on the left and right sides. Most of the restaurants have loungers. Just spend some money there and you can sit or lay there all day.
