Huatulco Mexico has one of the most important ecosystems in the country of Mexico. That is largely due to the fact that it has more than 36 beaches on nine bays. The beaches in this region, which are surrounded by lush lowland jungle vegetation, are known for their blue-green waters, mild waves and white sand.
You can arrive at the beaches by car or on boats departing from Santa Cruz Huatulco. At all of these destinations you can do a wide variety of aquatic sports and enjoy the impressive flora and fauna.
The Bays of Huatulco Bahias consists of nine bays and several beaches with golden sand and azure waters surrounded by local vegetation. From north to south, the bays are San Agustín, Chachacual, Cacaluta, El Maguey, El Organo, Santa Cruz, Chahué, Tangolunda and Bahía de Conejos. One of the calmest, most beautiful beaches is in Bahía de San Agustín, a broad horseshoe of golden sand surrounded by beautiful rocky headlands. |
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Bay of Santa Cruz Bahía is a highly popular tourist spot, as the new village with its plaza, dock, and tourist services is nearby. Its three beaches Santa Cruz, La Entrega and Hierbabuena are ideal for sunbathing. Some interesting underwater coral formations are begging to be explored by divers.
Bahia Santa Cruz – They all have white sand, a gentle slope and calm turquoise waters. These places have excellent hotels and restaurant. At Santa Cruz Beach you can visit a large marine park and an ecological reserve with coral reefs and many fish. Here you can rent motorboats, scuba and snorkeling equipment and swimming gear. |
Bay of Tangolunda Bahia is home to where the All-Inclusive / large hotels are located. In fact, this bay is surrounded by awesome hilsides. The Bay of Tangolunda is the where Huatulco Mexico is at its best. Nearby Montosa island is inhabited by birds and five beaches: Tornillo, Manzanillo, Tangolunda, Ventura and Rincón Sabroso.
Bay of Tangolunda Bahia is about 3 miles from Santa Cruz Bay. The 5 beaches cover an area of over 600 acres of land with fine white sand, crystalline emerald-green waters and gentle waves. In this area you’ll find top-notch hotels, shopping centers and one of the best golf courses on the Pacific coast. |
The Bay of Chahue Bahia is located five minutes northwest of Santa Cruz Huatulco. You’ll find three beaches at this bay: Chahue, Esperanza and Tejon. They are surrounded by tropical vegetation and rugged rock formations. In this area, you’ll find 4star hotels with excellent services and fine dining offering local and international cuisine. Esperanza Beach has strong surf and warm waters, making it ideal for surfing and windsurfing.
The Bay of Chahue is separated from Santa Cruz by a small narrow peninsula, the bay's turquoise bluish and emerald green waters slap up against Chahué, Tejón and Esperanza beaches. These beaches are noted for their fine sand, their gently sloping incline and normal-sized waves. All three beaches have tourist facilities. |
Bay of Cacaluta Bahia is located southwest of Santa Cruz Bay. This is an important water source for protected area Bahias de Huatulco National Park. The beaches at this bay include Cacaluta, which has deep warm waters and big waves, making it ideal for surfing and windsurfing; and Arroyo, which doesn’t get many visitors because it has coarse sand with shards of coral.
This bay area, which has calm clear waters and lowland jungle vegetation, is the natural habitat of various bird species, including seagulls, heron and quail. In the bay’s waters you can see various fish species, such as marlin, sailfish and tuna. As for mammals, you’ll see badgers, armadillos, raccoons, wild boar, deer, iguanas, turtles and many other species.
The best way to get Cacaluta bay from Santa Cruz which is southeast is by boat. This route has large waves, though the bay is protected by an island named Cacaluta. There are no formal tourist services, but its unspoiled beauty and tranquility make it a very special place. |
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Bay of Riscalillo Bahia is located west of the Santa Cruz Bay. To arrive at this bay, you must take a 10- minute boat ride. Riscalillo Beach has fine sand, a moderate slope and shallow blue-green waters with small waves. The lowland jungle vegetation becomes more abundant during the rainy season. This area has hundreds of animal species and a wide variety of insects. It’s also the habitat of the blue snail, an endangered species. |
Bay of San Agustin Bahia is located 22 miles west of Santa Cruz Huatulco. This bay area has rocky islands and headlands. Isla San Agustin is the largest island of the Huatulco bays. Because of its many coral reefs, it’s the ideal spot for scuba diving. There are two beaches at this bay: San Agustin and Cacalutilla. Both have fine sand, calm waters and a warm climate. Several meters offshore you’ll find a white coral reef that is perfect for scuba diving and snorkeling. Here you can rent free-diving gear and boats with outboard engines.
This is a beautiful bay lined by rocky promontories bordered by areas full of different wildlife. The golden beaches have a few palm huts where you can order seafood; there is also a place to rent scuba gear and motor boats. |
Bay of Conejos Bahía is the last bay going towards Boca de Copalita, southeast of Santa Cruz. It has four beaches: Arena, Ounta Arenas, Conejos and Tejoncito. The attractive bay is distinguished by rocky formations, tropical vegetation, and its tranquility.
How to drive: Bay of Conejos Bahia is located approx. 2 miles east of Tangolunda Bay. Follow Highway 200 toward the mouth of the Copalita River. This bay consists of four beaches: Conejos, Punta Arenas, Arena and Tejoncito. They all offer boating services, hotels and restaurants offering international cuisine. You’ll also find rentals for cars, motorcycles, scuba and snorkeling gear, and horses. |
Bays of Chachacual Bahia is located southwest of the Santa Cruz Bay. This bay is only accessible by a 30-minute boat ride. It has lush lowland jungle vegetation and mangroves, which are now part of an ecological reserve at the Parque Nacional. The two virgin beaches, Chachacual and La India, have fine white sand, a gentle slope and clear warm waters. These beaches are ideal for observing marine life, including moray eels, jellyfish and coral. In the Santa Cruz area and La Crucecita there are hotels, trailer parks and restaurants serving local and international fare.
Upon arriving by boat at this bay, one is immediately surprised by the greenness of the tropical vegetation that is alive with mammals and birds. Rock formations separate the two almost virgin beaches that seductively invite one to rest, swim, dive, or go fishing in their clear waters. |
Bays of Maguey El Órgano Bahías - Bahias de Organos and Maguey are 1 1/2 miles south of Santa Cruz Huatulco Bay. These bays are easy to get to from Santa Cruz and are therefore among the most popular. They are separated by a hill jutting out into the sea, and access to the open ocean is through a single pass surrounded by hills. The sea here is calm and transparent, and the beaches are inhabited by birds and some animals.
The two bays have beaches with fine white sand and warm blue-green waters. At these quiet places you can observe a wide variety of flora, including mangrove trees, fern trees, Palmer-trumpet trees and guayacans. You can also do aquatic sports here. |
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