Huatulco itinerary: 1 to 2 days
Plans for one and two days in Huatulco, day by day: a morning boat tour of the bays from Santa Cruz, snorkelling at Playa La Entrega, an afternoon at Playa Chahué and the evening in La Crucecita's main square first, then the Copalita Eco-Archaeological Park and Tangolunda Bay as you add a day. Every stop has a typical visit length.
How long do you have?
Map: 2 days
Huatulco in 1 day
Day 1
Bays boat tour from Santa Cruz (Maguey, Órgano, Cacaluta, San Agustín)
A boat trip along Huatulco National Park's coast, stopping at bays reached mostly by sea, with swimming and snorkelling stops.
Playa La Entrega (snorkelling)
Calm, sheltered beach near Santa Cruz with a coral reef close to shore, palapa restaurants and good snorkelling.
Playa Chahué
Wide beach next to the Chahué marina, between La Crucecita and Tangolunda, with beach clubs and space to walk.
La Crucecita (church and main square)
Huatulco's town, with a leafy square, the church whose ceiling is painted with a huge Virgin of Guadalupe, and local food stalls.
Huatulco in 2 days
Day 1
Bays boat tour from Santa Cruz (Maguey, Órgano, Cacaluta, San Agustín)
A boat trip along Huatulco National Park's coast, stopping at bays reached mostly by sea, with swimming and snorkelling stops.
Playa La Entrega (snorkelling)
Calm, sheltered beach near Santa Cruz with a coral reef close to shore, palapa restaurants and good snorkelling.
Playa Chahué
Wide beach next to the Chahué marina, between La Crucecita and Tangolunda, with beach clubs and space to walk.
La Crucecita (church and main square)
Huatulco's town, with a leafy square, the church whose ceiling is painted with a huge Virgin of Guadalupe, and local food stalls.
Day 2
Copalita Eco-Archaeological Park
Pre-Hispanic site among dry forest by the Copalita River, with a small museum, a ball court and a trail to a sea viewpoint.
Tangolunda Bay
The largest bay, lined with the main resort hotels and a golf course, with a long sandy beach.
Watch: Huatulco
A one-minute look at the plan: every stop, day by day, with the map.
When to go to Huatulco
The dry season, from November to April, brings sunny days, calm seas and the clearest water, and is the busiest time. The rainy season, roughly from June to October, is hot and humid with afternoon storms and greener hills, and September and October carry a risk of hurricanes. Mexican holidays such as Easter week and Christmas fill the resorts.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Where to stay: hotels in Huatulco on Booking.com or Trip.com
- Skip-the-line tickets: museums and sights in Huatulco on Tiqets
- Tours and day trips: things to do in Huatulco on GetYourGuide
- Data on arrival: an eSIM for Mexico from Airalo
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Tips for Huatulco
- Bay boat tours leave from the Santa Cruz marina in the morning; bring reef-safe sunscreen, a towel and cash for food at the beaches.
- The bays are spread along the coast; taxis are the usual way between them, so agree the fare before setting off.
- Playa La Entrega has calm water and a coral reef close to shore; snorkels can be rented on the beach.
- The Copalita Eco-Archaeological Park is closed on Mondays; go in the morning, as the trail to the sea viewpoint is hot later.
- In the evening La Crucecita is the place to eat like locals, around the square, with tlayudas, mezcal and Oaxacan dishes.
Make it your own
Open the guide in Andiamo Places to see every stop on a map with walking directions, move places between days, check opening hours for your dates, and add your own finds. After the trip, your photos become a journal and, if you like, a printed photo book.
Guides are made with the help of AI and public sources such as Wikipedia, and may contain errors. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go. Spotted a wrong photo, a pin in the wrong place, a missing stop or a better one? Write to andiamotravelapp@gmail.com: the e-mail opens with this guide filled in.
Photo credits
- Bays boat tour from Santa Cruz (Maguey, Órgano, Cacaluta, San Agustín): Daniel Lobo, CC0
- La Crucecita (church and main square): Martha Silva from León, Gto., Mexico, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Playa La Entrega (snorkelling): Grisiproo, CC BY-SA 4.0
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