Huatulco refers to the resort area Bahías de Huatulco or the bays
of Huatulco. The four main parts of Huatulco are Tangolunda, the
area where the more upscale resorts are located, Santa Cruz, a
small town with more hotels, the marina and Santa Cruz beach, La
Crucecita, another small town just inland from the beach area
having a more genuine Mexican ambiance, and Chahué, an area
between Santa Cruz and Tangolunda. These areas are within a mile or
two of each other, so hotels and restaurants for all of them are
listed here on the Huatulco page. Construction on the Huatulco
resort area began in 1983; virtually all structures were built
after that date. The existing population was relocated to Santa
Maria Huatulco. The area is known for its beautiful isolated bays
separated by rocky hills set against the backdrop of the Sierra
Madre del Sur. For a look at the area see Aerial Photos of
Huatulco. Traveling north of the area, the terrain rises quickly
becoming a lush tropical jungle where crops such as coffee,
bananas, cashew nuts are grown.
Some of our favorite resorts here at
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