Top Things to do in Huatulco
Top 5 Hidden Gems 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. Pilo Vazquez - Huatulco Tour Guide
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 397 reviews
Sport Fishing - Snorkeling - Bay Tours. I operate tours of the 9 bays of Huatulco. I have a boat with room for groups of up to 10 people as well as a larger boat for groups of up to 15 people. I offer tours lasting from a few hours to all day and will provide refreshments as we watch dolphins, sea turtles and even whales. I also offer sport fishing tours, snorkelling and waterfall tours.
3. 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.
4. Parque Eco-Arqueologico de Bocana Copalita
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By Z7032TZvictoriae - Mexico City, Mexico
Very interesting and well kept archeological site. Beautiful combination of history and nature. It takes around 2 hours to do the whole walk (without a guide, which is not really needed because there are a lot of signs) and the museum is small but has very nice pieces. At the top of the pathway there is an incredible view of the ocean and river. Recommend wearing light clothes and taking water and bug repellent.
5. 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.
