Huatulco Mexico

[KeepCalmBearOn]

1 hour ago, Sscamp15 said:

I was in Huatulco about 10 years ago.  If I remember correctly, we simply walked to a beach close to the port where we had the best fish taco’s I’ve ever had.  Does this sound right?  Sometimes I get my ports confused!

 

Here is where you dock.

 

https://goo.gl/maps/mcFWs3iJEKXE15Qu5

 

This is not the main area of Huatulco, just a sliver.

 

If you pull the map back, like this....

 

https://goo.gl/maps/8uBWtA7QVBAA7v7MA

 

You can see the main part of town and some of the coves that have 4* & 5* resorts on them.

 

 

[Sscamp15]

On 1/16/2023 at 6:11 PM, scottca075 said:

 

Here is where you dock.

 

https://goo.gl/maps/mcFWs3iJEKXE15Qu5

 

This is not the main area of Huatulco, just a sliver.

 

If you pull the map back, like this....

 

https://goo.gl/maps/8uBWtA7QVBAA7v7MA

 

You can see the main part of town and some of the coves that have 4* & 5* resorts on them.

 

 

 

Thank you!  

[marysb]

The walk to the quaint little town of Crucecita is a great way to spend the day. It’s not a hard walk, but it can get hot.  

the walking path

 

Some photos of La Crucecita

 

[little britain]

@marysb how long is the walk to Crucecita please? 

[Hlitner]

On 1/16/2023 at 6:13 PM, Sscamp15 said:

I was in Huatulco about 10 years ago.  If I remember correctly, we simply walked to a beach close to the port where we had the best fish taco’s I’ve ever had.  Does this sound right?  Sometimes I get my ports confused!

That would be correct,  There is a nice beach within easy walking distance of the pier and it is lined with various restaurants/cafes...most of who rent (or loan) loungers.  We also enjoyed some decent food and drinks on that beach (I no longer remember at which cafe).  In an older post (on this thread) we suggested that folks try to negotiate a good deal on loungers with the best deal being Free.  Why would anyone let you have loungers and umbrella for free?  You can try to make the case that you will spend money on lunch and drinks :).

 

Hank

[marysb]

8 hours ago, little britain said:

@marysb how long is the walk to Crucecita please? 

It is about 25-30 min. 

[KeepCalmBearOn]

10 hours ago, Hlitner said:

That would be correct,  There is a nice beach within easy walking distance of the pier and it is lined with various restaurants/cafes...most of who rent (or loan) loungers.  We also enjoyed some decent food and drinks on that beach (I no longer remember at which cafe).  In an older post (on this thread) we suggested that folks try to negotiate a good deal on loungers with the best deal being Free.  Why would anyone let you have loungers and umbrella for free?  You can try to make the case that you will spend money on lunch and drinks 🙂

 

The pier in the background is where the ship docks.

 

https://goo.gl/maps/gyG6dNZmQtG31gFFA

[blue_water]

On 11/14/2021 at 5:04 PM, scottca075 said:

Pre-Covid, but we've done day passes at Secrets Huatulco and Barceló Huatulco and both were wonderful.

We stayed at Secrets and the property does get busier with day passes because they are so cheap one visiting group actually removed our belongings from our lounges while we were away for a few minutes!

[blue_water]

On 12/7/2021 at 6:39 PM, sfaaa said:

Except the public washroom. Non AC, lot of flies and you can smell the staunch from a mile away.

Next visit taxi into La Crucecita, it is a nice, quaint town, and the people are very welcoming.

Edited February 18, 2023 by blue_water

[cfkm1]

Here is a drone view of Huatulco cruise port and its surrounding Santa Cruz Bay. Pretty easy port just to hang around or walk 1.5 mile to its closest town La Crucecita

 

[KeepCalmBearOn]

Huatulco has become one of my favorite destinations in Mexico, maybe #1 even. We've been there three times on a cruise and three times as a land based destination. The easiest thing is to stay in the port area, eat, drink and beach Our favorite spot is Restaurante Bar Doña Celia.

 

Other than that, we've gotten day passes to Secrets Huatulco or Camino Real Huatulco. Then I get a ride to Playa La Bocana or Playa El Mojon and surf a couple of hours. The DW suns, pools and eats and I join her after surfing.

[sochie]

How far from where the ship docks is Secrets Huatulco? And how did you get there?

 

thanks

Sochie

[cfkm1]

2 hours ago, sochie said:

How far from where the ship docks is Secrets Huatulco? And how did you get there?

 

thanks

Sochie

The cruise dock at Santa Cruz bay and there is taxi service or boat to Secrets Huatulco

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Santa+Cruz+Huatulco,+70987+La+Crucecita,+Oaxaca,+Mexico/Secrets+Huatulco,+Boulevard+Benito+Juárez,+Oaxaca,+Mexico/@15.7689221,-96.1196668,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x85bf212442d775fb:0xfd0d0b217d6d477d!2m2!1d-96.1321553!2d15.7539154!1m5!1m1!1s0x85bf1f57af56ebb9:0xa74d4d9985b5520!2m2!1d-96.0654452!2d15.7823976!3e0?authuser=0&entry=ttu

[KeepCalmBearOn]

On 7/5/2023 at 7:26 PM, sochie said:

How far from where the ship docks is Secrets Huatulco? And how did you get there? thanks, Sochie

 

If you were asking me, there are taxis waiting at the end of the dock. As always in Mexico, negotiate the price before getting in. It is about 6 miles/15 minutes. I don't try to drive a bargain, I just go with what sounds fair.

 

As an FYI, if you quote the person you are asking a question of, they should get a notification that someone quoted them so hopefully they will respond faster.

[MJC]

We are experienced snorkelers, looking for a good opportunity in Huatulco to go off on our own with a guide/boat to visit some good spots, or a resort day pass to snorkel from the beach and have some lunch. Any recommendations would be appreciated. We will be there in April from a cruise ship and don't want to follow the masses.

[mcmarya]

Plays la Entrega has decent snorkeling if things haven't been too stirred up by the cruise ship's arrival.

[mcmarya]

A cab to Playa la Entrega is now $10 one way.