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SEP 29

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I met the same dying man twice once summer in two different places in Mexico – once in Merida on the Yucatan peninsula (near Cancun) and a week later in San Cristobal de las Casas in the deep Mexican south.

He was a tall, white-haired old man with strong dark eyes and a gaunt, bony face. I can’t remember his name. I thought I had written it down in my notebook, but now I’m not so sure. Maybe I figured I would never forget it.

He was European – from Belgium, I believe – and spoke good English and basic Spanish. He dressed how a hippy traveler in his twenties might: baggy pants, loose shirts, small knitted hats and imitation Birkenstocks. Lots of well-worn layers in earth tones. But he was old and looked it. He was much too thin. He had cancer.

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Flights to Huatulco – How to Get Here

Flights to Huatulco

• Sunwing Airlines have direct flights to Huatulco that fly weekly from Vancouver (YVR), Edmonton (YEG), Calgary (YYC), Saskatoon (YXE), Regina (YQR), Winnipeg (YWG), Montreal (YUL) and Toronto (YYZ) during the tourist season from the end of October to the end of April/May.

Sunwing has flights to Huatulco for the 2013/2014 season begin on the following dates & cities:

• Vancouver – direct flights starting November 5, 2013
• Calgary – direct flights starting October 29, 2013
• Edmonton – direct flights starting October 29, 2013
• Saskatoon – direct flights starting November 18, 2013
• Regina – direct flights starting November 18, 2013
• Winnipeg – direct flights starting November 19, 2013
• Toronto – direct flights starting November 19, 2013
• Montreal – direct flights starting December 17, 2013

• Air Canada has direct flights to Huatulco from Toronto beginning next season on December 21, 2013. They also offer 2 daily nonstop departures from Toronto to Mexico City, plus the only nonstop flights from the West coast to Mexico City, with four nonstop flights per week from Vancouver (through to October 31, 2013); Check their flight schedule for details.
• Air Transat offers weekly flights to Huatulco starting November 25, 2013 from Edmonton and Calgary.  They also now have flights to Huatulco from Vancouver due to increased demand.  These start November 25, 2013 as well. Contact AMA to book your flight through Air Transat or visit www.airtransat.ca (High Season Only).
• Aeromexico flies from Toronto (YYZ) and Montreal (YUL) to Mexico City (MEX).  They also fly from Mexico City (MEX) to Huatulco (HUX).  2 stops are still necessary, but one does not have to change airlines, which makes it nice (High & Low Season).
• Air Continental/United:Apple Vacations has weekly charters direct to Huatulco (HUX) from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) (Terminal 5) on Saturdays.
• SunCountry Airlines flies direct from Minneapolis to Huatulco on Saturdays during high season (2013/2014 dates to be announced).
  • Flies from Canada to Huatulco non-direct year round.
  • Flies from Houston (HOU) to Huatulco (HUX) direct 5 days a week.
• Aero-Mar has flights to Huatulco or Puerto Escondido from Mexico City (MEX) (December only).
• AeroTucan has flights to Huatulco from Oaxaca City (High & Low Season).

Directions from Huatulco International Airport

Viewpoint is approximately 35km by car to the Huatulco International Airport. Car rentals are available at the airport, and taxis are plentiful in the Huatulco region.1)  When leaving the Huatulco International Airport take a right turn  (West) onto hwy 200.  2) Travel 27 kms to the Pochutla intersection and turn left (South) onto Hwy 175. Travel 8 kms to Puerto Angel.  3) Once in Puerto Angel you will make a left turn at the white ‘Capitania Puerto Angel’ sign and start to travel up the mountainous trail.  4) Hang a right at the first corner and follow around the stone wall. 5) Turn left at the fork in the road and continue up the hill.  6)  Take your next right at the next fork in the road.  The road will become gravel at this point. 7) Finally a left at the next fork.  Follow this around the house on the right and then the sharp cliff on the right until you reach the Viewpoint gate.  The security guard will be there to let you in.  There is also a bell you can ring should security be away doing their rounds. Sounds simple enough! Please follow the signs and the google map below.

Here is a video showing how to get here from Huatulco by vehicle.  

Getting Around

The taxi has to be the easiest and most cost effective way to get around. There are so many taxis that you don’t have to worry about going to a taxi stand. Simply standing at the side of the road where you are and waiving for a taxi should be sufficient…and you won’t have to wait long. All taxi rates are set in advance based on distance and most local trips should cost you anywhere between $20-$50 pesos. Once you start to stray outside the immediate town expect to barter with your driver on the cost to take you to a destination.

Rental Car Locations

• Oaxaca Car Rental – their prices tend to be a little less expensive and they are willing to work long term rentals deals if you are down for a longer period of time. Their cars have always been clean, run well, and they have never been late for an appointment or blown a rental deal. For reservations please contact Patricio Hernandez at 958 581 0293 or email him at: reservaciones@oaxacacarrental.com.mx.  You can also visit www.oaxacacarrental.com.mx.  Their address is: Blvd. Benito Juarez s/n, Local 5, Bahia de Tangolunda

• Hertz – certainly a well know rental company, they have friendly English speaking staff. Their rates are less expensive however I would like to see the company pay a little more attention to detail and the condition of their vehicles. It is certainly an option but I would consider it a second option.  Please contact Angeles Monterrubio  at: 958 103 5396 or email: amonterrubio@avasa.com.mx Blvd.  The address is: Benito Juarez Num.8, Local 1 Int.

• Europcar – located at the Crown Pacific Bahia de Tangolunda, this is another option.  While I have never personally used them I do hear mixed reviews on their vehicles and service. Please, let me know what you think…www.europcar.com.mx

Suburban

Expect to pay a little more for this service in exchange for total flexibility of your schedule. If you wanted to make a day of going from Huatulco to Puerto Escondido you could expect to pay somewhere around $150 USD for this service. I have drivers that I have used in the past so best to contact me for arrangements.

Bus

There are really multiple levels of buses along the entire coastline but the one that most people will be interested in are the trans-regional buses. The Ado station in Huatulco is the launching point for your journeys to the east or west of Huatulco. These buses are usually very clean with comfortable seats and are consistent with what we would have in Canada or the United States. The fees are very reasonable, and if you don’t mind a couple of extra stops before you reach your ultimate destination, then this is a great way to do it on the cheap. A bus from Huatulco to Puerto Escondido will set you back about $80 pesos.