Before you go

Your trip to Huatulco.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Huatulco – Oaxaca Destination Huatulco and Puerto Escondido about 260 km from Oaxaca

How to get there

Aeropuerto Internacional de Bahías de Huatulco (HUX) 15 km
Terminal de Autobuses de La Crucecita 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Confirm before booking. Huatulco airport (HUX) is about 15 km from La Crucecita, with taxis and vans. From Oaxaca there are short flights and buses on the mountain road.

How many days

Two or three days: one for the boat tour of the bays, one for La Entrega and snorkeling, and one to relax on a beach.

When to go

From November to April the sea is usually calmer and the skies clearer. From June to October there is more rain and the forest turns green.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

It’s not mandatory. Taxis link La Crucecita to the bays, and boats depart from Santa Cruz marina. A car helps for more remote beaches.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Huatulco

Morning
Boat tour of the bays
Depart in the morning from Santa Cruz marina for the boat tour of the bays, with a snorkel stop at San Agustín or Cacaluta.
Afternoon
Playa La Entrega
In the afternoon, swim and snorkel at La Entrega, with calm water and a reef close to shore.
Late afternoon
Sunset
At dusk, go to a viewpoint over the bays, such as Chahué, to watch the sunset.
Evening
La Crucecita
Dine near La Crucecita’s main square and see the Church of Guadalupe, with the Virgin mural on the ceiling.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

How many bays does Huatulco have?

Nine bays, with 36 beaches.

Are Huatulco’s beaches good for swimming?

Most of them, yes, because the bays are protected and the sea is usually calm.

Where to snorkel in Huatulco?

At La Entrega, San Agustín, Cacaluta and other reef-lined bays, by boat or from the beach.

What is La Crucecita?

Huatulco’s urban center, with the main square, the Church of Guadalupe, shops and restaurants.

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