Huatulco means "the place where wood is adored" in the Mixteca language. It is situated a little less than 300 kilometers from Oaxaca, the capitol of the state of Oaxaca, where the foothills of the Sierra Madre meet the waves of Mexico's Pacific. Originally a small beach and fishing village, Huatulco was carved out of the coffee jungles of southern Mexico, Today, Huatulco invites its visitors to explore the secret coves and hidden lagoons within its nine bays that are conceived for tranquility, rest and relaxation.
Huatulco has an average temperature of 28ºC (82ºF) and clear days nearly all year round, the nine bays have fine white sand and an unusual landscape that creates privacy and gives each one a distinct personality. Huatulco covers an area of 35 km by 7 km of spectacular landscape that allow you to commune with nature, particularly in the virtually unspoiled beaches of Chachacual, Cacaluta, El Organo and Conejos.
In addition to its deluxe hotels and all inclusive resorts, Huatulco features numerous shops and galleries (all showcasing handmade Oaxacan arts and crafts), an 18 hole par 72 golf course and a fishing boat harbor. Huatulco is an unrivaled resort destination where you can really get away from it all!
Main plaza at la Crucecita
This is a nice place to rest and relax, located in the center of La Crucecita town-neighbor. It has a Colonial flavor, mainly due to its gazebo, surrounded by trails and gardens. It also has a quarry fountain, streetlights, iron benches, and green gardens with ornamental plants, fruit trees and grass areas to play, rest and enjoy the peaceful environment.
Main Plaza at Santa Cruz
A nice place for walking and leisure with an interesting architecture. Located in Santa Cruz town-neighbor. Its Colonial design, as well as modern details, a gazebo, an outdoor theater where many activities and shows usually take place. It has two small plazas with cobblestone walks, streetlights, quarry fountains and gardens of big trees and shaded resting areas.
Handicrafts Market
It is located in the main plaza of Bahia de Santa Cruz and has many stands that offer not just handicrafts from the State, but from other regions of the country as well.
