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National park · Huatulco, Oaxaca
Parque Nacional Huatulco
National park on Oaxaca’s coast that protects bays, beaches, coral reefs and dry forest, visited on boat tours from Santa Cruz marina.
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About Parque Nacional Huatulco
Huatulco National Park was created in 1998 and protects about 12,000 hectares of land and sea among the bays of Huatulco. It includes beaches such as Cacaluta, Maguey, Órgano, Chachacual and San Agustín, coral reefs and a strip of dry forest that loses its leaves in the dry season and turns green with the rains.
Colorful fish, rays, moray eels and turtles live on the reefs, and dolphins often appear in the bays. In the forest you can see iguanas, coatis and many birds. Some beaches, like Cacaluta and Chachacual, can only be reached by boat or by trails.
The most common visit is the boat tour that departs from Santa Cruz marina and circulates the bays, with stops for swimming and snorkeling and sometimes lunch at beach restaurants in Maguey or San Agustín. There are also trails and viewpoints accessible by road.
Access to park areas is controlled, and the protected beaches have rules to preserve the reefs.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From half a day to a full day.
Best time
From November to April, with calm seas and clear water. In the morning the sea is usually smoother for the boat trip.
How to get there
Boats depart from Santa Cruz marina, about 3 km from La Crucecita. Some beaches, such as Maguey and San Agustín, also have road access.
Tip
Hire licensed boat operators at the marina. Use biodegradable sunscreen and do not step on the corals.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Parque Nacional Huatulco
What does Huatulco National Park protect?
Bays, beaches, coral reefs and dry forest.
How to visit Huatulco National Park?
On boat tours from Santa Cruz marina, or by road to some beaches.
What animals can be seen in the park?
Reef fish, rays, turtles, dolphins, iguanas and birds.