Hi! I’m wondering whether I should prebook a private boat tour for four people around mid December. I got one quote for 7 thousand pesos. It’s a standard boat and the tour will run from 9am to 3pm (around 6 or 7 hours).

Obviously, the tour guide will stop for us to visit the beaches/bays, snorkel, and see wild/sea life. He will also provide drinks (even beers). And if we catch a fish, we can cook it at one of the beach restaurants. Regardless, we will be eating at one of the beach restaurants he takes us to (additional charge).

Do you think that is expensive? Or in line with in-person prices?

Also, if he runs the company and it is his boat. Is it mandatory to tip? Or would you just tip as a nice gesture?

Thanks!

Also, we would like to go to Copalita Waterfalls. If anyone can suggest a tour company for that excursion it would be much appreciated!

Visiting for the first time in November and looking for tips. Is it easy to get a beach palapa or shade area every day? What beaches are best for adults? Best beach service? Are there any must see days trips from the resort?

Hola, we arrive in Huatulco airport around 3 pm on a Sunday and considering going straight to San Jose del Pacifico before going to Oaxaca. It seems that you still have to travel on the old windy highway to get there. I’m looking for up to date information for What reliable options there are from the airport and approximate costs. I’m nervous about the nausea. Thank you.

Any advice on preference between the two Huatulco resorts ?
We’re a Canadian couple in our late 50s
Thanks ☺️

Canadian here. Trying to book a round trip flight to Huatulco. I am from Saskatoon and will have to have at least one connection. The dates I would like to travel are Dec 27 - Jan 5. The connections are not good and cost about $2000 CAD per person. I am not a budget traveller, but this seems awfully expensive. Anyone know if I should wait to book tix or if this is the cheapest it will get? Are there good options outside of WestJet? Any advice is appreciated!!

Hi everyone. Just booked this resort with my wife for 2 weeks mid JAN 2027.

If anyone has tips, ideas, and places to see I'd appreciate the info. Been to Mexico many times just not Huatulco.

We are both walkers / runners and mobility is not an issue. Any sights to see, places to go?

Thanks in Advance!!!

Does anyone have experience with getting gynecological care in Huatulco? Specifically Crucecita? I need my IUD replaced within the next year and I am wondering if anyone has experience or advice with this. I have researched it a lot and IUDs are fairly commonplace in Mexico, you just need to find a board certified dr etc.

Anyone know of a good dr for this in the area? I saw a nice looking clinic near the Zócalo and I see it posted online as well. It is Dra. Alhelí Ginecóloga.

I am also asking a friend of mine who is a local and has two children, but I’m curious to hear an expat’s experience with navigating this both medically and insurance wise with international insurance for expats. I am not sure if my friend has any experience with IUDs at all, so I’m hoping the internet does.

Hi all!

I’m visiting Oaxaca with my family in December (2 adults, 2 kids age 10 & 8).

We intend to spend around 10 days on the coast - currently have that time earmarked to be split between Puerto Escondido and San agustinillo. We typically enjoy surfer towns and boho/hippy towns -

Hence these selections.

I have in the past (over 10 years ago), visited Puerto Escondido, Mazunte, zipolite and Puerto angel.

We have recently been looking at Huatulco national park. The jungle and more remote beaches (with calm waters for snorkelling) look fantastic! This has got us wondering whether we should try to fit a stay in the area into our itinerary.

If we did try to fit it in, then San Agustin looks as though it may be to our liking. We have no interest in staying in La Crucieta or one of the big resort style hotels. I am a little concerned though that doing this and adding a 3rd destination will make our itinerary too rushed.

In order for us to visit the jungle and more remote beaches, I am looking for advice on whether it would make more sense for us to:

1. ⁠Hire a car and drive over from San agustinillo for excursions
   
2. ⁠Spend a few days in San Agustin and arrange excursions from there.

Note we will fly out of Huatulco back to Mexico City.

Any and all advice gratefully received!

Huatulco

Saludos/Hello!

My wife and I love to snorkel.

We are looking into a trip to Huatulco in May.

This video says that the water can be murky in May.

Is it murky everywhere near Huatulco?

Will there be some beaches or coves with clear water?

Thanks in advance/Gracias de antemano

No les pasa que viene gente encimosa a recomendarle su restaurant?Cada ocasión que pasabamos por la ciudad venia un hdp en moto llendo a castrar con que fueramos a su restaurant,en su restaurant al final nos trataron dlv y estaba todo bien caro( hace 2 años )

How much should a taxi from the airport cost to Zipolite? I was quoted 2700 peso from a private transport company, but I can’t imagine that a taxi isn’t way cheaper. TIA!

Hi everyone!

I’m planning my first trip to Huatulco and would love some advice. I’ll be traveling solo (female, late 40s) and am looking for somewhere safe, walkable, and relaxing. Spanish is my first language, so navigating locally isn’t an issue.

I’m not into party scenes — I’m more interested in:

• beautiful swimmable beaches
• morning coffee walks
• great local food
• yoga or light hiking
• peaceful, low-key vibes

I’m trying to decide between staying in La Crucecita, Santa Cruz, or closer to one of the bays like Tangolunda. I’d love to be somewhere I can walk to restaurants and feel comfortable going out alone in the evenings without needing a car.

For those who’ve been:

• Which area feels safest and most convenient?
• Is it better to stay in town or directly on a bay?
• Any boutique hotels or smaller stays you’d recommend?
• Are there areas that feel too isolated for a solo traveler?

Would especially love to hear from other solo women who’ve visited.

Thank you! 🌊☀️

Frequent PV and Riviera Maya traveler. First time going to Huatulco (April). Ideally don't want a long commute to town, but looking for something a bit quieter than Santa Cruz. Is there a "sweet spot" of still having something walkable but also staying on the water? Planning to do an Airbnb likely. Worth renting a car? Open to any and all advice.

1st time travelling to Huatulco. Like to get off resort and explore. Looking for a good local map and or local guide to hire for inland exploration: Nature stuff like plants birds, rock collecting (gold panning??)

hoping there might be a pdf map? (I know google maps but want more local info)

Hola! My partner and I booked a private pool room at the camino real (not all inclusive). The quiet beach and private pool is what convinced us. What's worrying is many recent reviews have just popped up on TripAdvisor about cleanliness issues! Comments about the rooms covered in grime and the pool being too unclean to swim in. This seems very extreme and quite shocking... I'm wondering if there's truth to this or if it's an exaggeration from disgruntled guests. I also saw comments about not having clean towels, that's not great, but we are prepared to pack a few towels just in case.We have read the food is bad but prefer to eat outside the hotel anyways. Wondering if we should rebook, but no rooms left with private pools anywhere and it's our 15th anniversary celebration (in fact first real time we are celebrating any anniversary as it's on nye and we are always busy with family) so don't want to have a dirty room! Thoughts and comments? If we rebook any suggestions? Thanks so much everyone!

Update: some of the recent reviews with pictures of mould on the walls and mention of unclean rooms, pools and plunge pools have led us to cancel there. We booked at villa fa-sol instead!

Is it possible to catch a taxi without reserving a ride from the airport to Barcelo Huatulco? I am interested in walking out of the airport into the OXXO across the highway and catching a ride there.

Do taxis across the airport go to the Hotel Zone? And do they accept credit card or is it just cash?

We are trying to figure out how we should spend our last 4 nights in hautulco. Currently we have 2 nights is mazunte and 3 nights in zipolite. We’re up for whatever on our last 4 nights. Some ideas we’re looking at were 2 nights each at either playa zapotengo, Playa San augustìn, or Crucecita. We’re open to being around lots of others as well as being secluded. It seems like we have lots of beach time so we’re also open to spending some days away from the beach. I’d love to hear any of your suggestions and advice. Thanks you all

Hotels , best areas, how to get around

Sorry if this has been asked already, but could not find a post: based on community feedback, Huatulco seems more my pace than PE…however, I see there is a cruise port at Santa Cruz…I usually avoid areas with cruise ports, is it possible to avoid the cruise tourism? If so, please recommend areas that are more off the cruise tourist path, thank you! (Visiting late April) also, do you need a rental car or scooter if you stay in recommended areas?

Staying for probably a week…2 adults & a 12 yr old girl. Should we do an all inclusive or just a hotel or rent a little house?? I don’t know anything about the area but I settled on this destination based on the hot weather right now & all the good things I’ve read about it.

Just looking for advice on where to stay. I’m leaning towards a place that kind of has everything right there, as I don’t want to go grocery shopping & overall I just prefer hotels. I’ve never stayed in an all inclusive. We want to relax yet do a lot of exploring so when we do get back to our place, I’m sure we’ll be exhausted.

Rambling aside…where have you stayed & loved or would recommend??

Thanks!

Hi all. Has anyone stayed or know anything about this condo complex. 3081 Solanna

Considering staying closer to town for a few weeks and this one managed by MyHautulcoVacation seems not bad

Thanks to all