Huatulco, Mexico: For Beach and Nature Lovers Transat Holidays
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Aerial view of the Conejos Bay, along with the Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa

Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life with a fabulous vacation in Huatulco. Located 450 km south of Acapulco, it boasts stunning landscapes, beautiful beaches, lush vegetation, sparkling waterfalls and dramatic cliffs. A sunny destination to discover!

Huatulco was awarded the Green Globe International Certification for sustainable tourism in 2005 for its environmentally friendly culture and efforts to preserve natural resources. It was the third sustainable tourist community worldwide, just after Bali in Indonesia and Kaikoura in New Zealand, and the first in America to receive such a prestigious award.

Huatulco: Nine stunning bays to choose from

Huatulco’s full name is “Las Bahías de Huatulco” (The Bays of Huatulco). It is so named because of its nine bays and 36 beaches. They are:

Bahia Tangolunda
is the most highly developed in terms of tourism. It offers 5 beaches, some well-established resorts and a golf course nearby.

Bahia de Santa Cruz
isone of themost popular. It is home to a central plaza, flea market, craft shops, bars and restaurants, so it’s great place to pick up a few souvenirs. Expect lovely white-sand beaches and turquoise blue water. It’s also a popular docking spot for cruise ships.

Bahia de Conejos
is more tranquiland offers 3 great beaches. It’s perfect for surfing.

Bahia de Chahue
features a more sophisticated ambience with a marina and upscale restaurants.

Bahia de San Augustin’s
coral reef makes it a snorkeller’s paradise.

There are 4 other bays in Huatulco, but some are only accessible by boat while others are environmentally protected and will not be developed for tourism.

Weather in Huatulco

With 330 days of sunshine per year, it is certainly a sunny destination! Huatulco has a tropical climate, and its average daytime high is 31oC.

What to do in Huatulco?

Huatulco is perfect for nature and beach lovers. Here are a few of our top choices of things to see and do:

• There is no better way to explore Huatulco than by boat. You will be able to see some of the magnificent bays that are not accessible by land.

• Visit the town of la Crucecita. This small, friendly town offers an authentic local vibe as well as bars, restaurants, shops and a beautiful church. The town church’s cupola is adorned with an image of the Virgin of Guadalupe. The largest in the world, it is 20 metres tall.

• Hagia Sofia is an agro-ecological development of over 130 hectares. Different from traditional tourist sites, this nature sanctuary boasts beautiful flowers, gardens, wildlife and a butterfly reserve. You can even take a dip in the “La Campana” waterfall. It offers fabulous photo opportunities, but be sure to bring insect repellent – it’s a very humid environment.

• A visit to Magic Falls involves a 2-hour bumpy ride, but at the end of your drive, you’ll be able to swim in crystal-clear waters and take magnificent pictures. Many people combine this visit with a tour of the coffee plantation.

• Golf lovers can play a challenging round of golf next to Bahia Tangolunda.
Hotels in Huatulco

Huatulco is not the best place to go if you want to party all night. But if you want to relax and enjoy nature, admire tropical vegetation and make the most of the beach, your dream vacation is just around the corner,

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