Official Language:
Spanish
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Currency:
Peso & US Dollar
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Population:
Approximately 23,000 people call Huatulco home.
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Weather:
Climate and current weather information for Huatulco: The climate here is best be described as hot!The average temperatures are in the low 80s°F/27°C, though it can often reach 100°F/38°C degrees in the summer. The summer is also the rainy season, and a very hot cruise season.
ot cruise season.
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Cruise ships arrive at the Dock at Santa Cruz. Dock where the original fishing village was once located. You can visit many resort shops and beaches which are accessible from this point.
Taxis are available while in Huatulco at affordable rate. Yet, your best bet is to rent a car. Several outfitters can provide you with a reliable automobile, including Advantage Rent-a-Car de Mexico (tel. 958/7-00-34) and Budget Rent a Car (tel. 958/7-00-10).
This region is beautiful and very active. There are over thirty beaches that make up the bays of Huatulco. The entire community is, basically a beach, so no matter where you are you will never be far from the beautiful, tropical sea and sand. The region had been continuously occupied for millennia even before the Aztecs welcomed Spanish explorers ashore almost 500 years ago. However, the land was generally poor for farming, and permanent settlements favored the cooler, less humid inland valleys. Development simply had to wait for air-conditioning, jet travel, and tourism. Therefore, except for the cruise pier itself and its few surrounding buildings, practically everything in Huatulco is new. Some of the coffee beans that grow in the hills beyond Huatulco end up in gourmet ice creams.
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There are a couple of outstanding restaurants for you to enjoy on this stop during your cruise vacation. There is limited shopping in Huatulco but it is still an enjoyable experience. If you are looking for silver, leather goods, and local hand crafts, then you want to visit the Mercado de Artesanias. Located in Santa Cruz, it is one of the three original villages in Huatulco. Visit La Crucecita, site of another of the three original villages, which is today, downtown Huatulco.
If you prefer relaxation then continue on to Tangolunda, the third village. Here is where beach lovers from the nearby deluxe resort hotels come to spend their days in the sun. Its real attractions are gorgeous bays, golden-sand beaches and jungle terrain. But if you’re not in a rush to get to the beach, you could easily spend a few hours exploring the villages that make up the resort area. Santa Cruz, where cruise-ship passengers are delivered, is the original fishing village. You can stroll around its shady plaza and visit the Mercado de Artesanias for silver and leather goods. The busy marina is the departure point for small boat trips to nearby bays and beaches. The town beach, while not the prettiest in the area, is a small but pleasant place to park your towel. Palapas—those thatched huts where vendors sell fresh seafood and drinks—line the shore.Take time to visit the Lady of Guadalupe Church on the plaza. A huge painting of the Virgin of Guadalupe covers the entire cupola of the church.
Visit the Museo de Artesanias Oxaquenas is an extraordinary museum where you can watch artistic geniuses at work.
If you are looking to play golf or tennis then Tangolunda, Huatulco’s luxury hotel district, is where you need to go. This district is made up of six resort complexes spread out along one of the area’s finest beaches.
La Entrega One of the more remote bays known for snorkeling and diving.
Playa San Augustin- This beach is perfect for snorkeling and diving and features fresh-seafood restaurants.
Montosa Island Beautiful island surrounded by seas rich with marine life: makes a great diving site.
Chahue, One of the most popular bay in Huatulco.
Blanquita Island close to the Santa Cruz marina and perfect for advanced divers.
Risco La Blanca, A cluster of rock formations jutting out of the water and located between La Entrega and Bahía Santa Cruz: makes a great, though tricky, diving site.
El Naufragio, A fifty year old shipwreck great for diving.
Chachacual, Beach allowing swimming, snorkeling, diving and fishing, but not recommended for inexperienced swimmers.
Buceo Sotavento, Scuba diving instruction services also offering advice on the best dive sites in the area.
Campo de Golf Tangolunda, This golf course, located in Huatulco, features a resident alligator.
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More Information |
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Web: www.Huatulco.com
Mexican Government Tourism Office
405 Park Avenue Suite 1401
New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 755 7261
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