Huatulco Forum: Help me figure out Huatulco
“ Help me figure out Huatulco ”
yesterday, 17:50
I'm trying to get my head around this place. We are looking for a smallish accommodation near the beach and a town. We like to eat at local places and just chill out on a beach. We do not want a large AI type place. I've been reading about Huatulco and I've figured out that there are many masterplanned areas. Are there any accommodation that would be not masterplanned? We have an international flight out of Huatulco and want to spend 5 days in a quieter village on the water. Any suggestions??? I would really appreciate any help. I'm leaving in 3 weeks and my planning is a bust this time.
Thanks for any leads.
GP
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1. Re: Help me figure out Huatulco
yesterday, 22:10
Hey GP....firstly you will love the Huatulco area...
you do not want to go to Tangolunda Bay as that is where most of the all inclusive hotels are.
The small towns of Santa Cruz and La Crucecita are about 5 or so km away and have that great mexican ambiance...great food and people.
Lots of different beaches too and since you are there for 5 days I would suggest a different beach for almost every day. Cabs are cheap and the beaches have great retaurants and the best food.....
Try Maguey beach for great swimming and lots of food options
Playa Entrega is wonderfullly local and has good snorkelling....eateries too
Bocana is a great surf beach with the crashing waves that can lull you to sleep...gorgeous
Chahue is nice too, with a couple of beach clubs that you can hang at.
you are visiting at a quiet time and not many tourists. We liked Castillo hotel for it's great mexican vibe, located in Santa cruz. I have heard great things about Mision de los Arcos, located right in the main square of Crucecita...wonderful location with restaurants a plenty to choose from--we are looking at that hotel for our winter holiday this year. Like i said before, cabs are cheap so getting to the beaches will be no problem.
Hopefully some of the locals will respond to your request....they have the best ideas of all!!
2. Re: Help me figure out Huatulco
yesterday, 22:52
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Huatulco IS a Fonatur development - the whole area. 20 years ago there was nothing here but a small fishing village where Santa Cruz is. They are developing the 9 bays and +/- 36 beaches primarily for tourism, you'll find everything from big AI resorts to small posadas.
If you truly want a 'Mexican' beach town experience I would suggest checking out Puerto Angel, Zipolite or Mazunte just up the coast. They were however, quite badly affected a couple of weeks ago by Hurricane Carlotta, so it may not be the easiest time to visit those areas.
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