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HUATULCO OAXACA

LOCATION:

Set at the foot of the “ Sierra Madre del Sur ” Mountains on a series of nine bays, Huatulco enjoys a unique setting and ecology. Tangolunda Bay , the most impressive bay, offers the largest array of accommodations, plus golf, water sports, sopping and dinning. The crystal-clear turquoise waters there are a swimmer's delight, and the fishing couldn't be better! Huatulco also boasts 36 golden sand beaches, some of which are only accessible by boat!. A number of area ecological preserves have been established to help ensure Huatulco always remains a place where nature can peacefully coexist with recreational facilities. For those who want to experience the cultural side of Mexico more deeply, it's easy to visit the nearby colonial city of Oaxaca . Known for its archeological significance and breathtaking sunsets, it makes a very rewarding side trip.

HISTORY:

The name of BAHIAS DE HUATULCO was given due to the nine bays that converge in 51,890 acres , equivalent to 22 miles east to west, between Copalita and Coyula Rivers . In wide, it goes from the 200 federal highways Pochutla-Salina Cruz to the coast of the Pacific Ocean , what comprises between 4 and 6 miles . Our nine bays are: CONEJOS, TANGOLUNDA, CHAHUE, SANTA CRUZ , ORGANO, MAGUEY, CACALUTA, CHACHACUAL and SAN AGUSTIN, and between them, 32 fabulous small beaches, filled of sun and golden sand.

THE WEATHER :

One of the many advantages of the Huatulco Bays is the climate: warm, semi-humid, with a year-round average temperature of 82 degrees F. Winter's temperature is never below 57 degrees F., whereas late spring's and summer's maximum temperatures increase to 100 degrees F. Thus, this insures the visitors' desire to spend their vacation period at rest, enjoying the sunshine and warm weather.

FLORA AND FAUNA:

Huatulco´s vegetation is considered exuberant because the main tree species can be found there, such as tepguaje, cazarate, poppy, figus mecianos, colorin as well as low thorny jungle, thorny bushes, gallery woods and mango mangrove swamps by the seashore.

Animal life is typical of Neo-tropical zones; that is to say, no large-sized mammals or deprecators are found. On the other hand, country rats, mice, tlacoaches, armadillos, rabbits, squirrels and white-tail deer are abundant.

There is a great variety of reptiles, including the iguana, a very popular animal within the region, because it constitutes the main ingredient of the place's traditional food, snakes and boas, as well as countless variety of birds, among which the most important are: hawks, sparrow hawks, doves, pelicans, seagulls, sparrows and hummingbirds.

Huatulco is also rich in sea life; among the outstanding species to be found are oyster, lobster, turtle, red snapper, clams and snails.

GASTRONOMY:

Huatulco is a reflection of the traditional hospitality and flavorful gastronomy of Oaxaca 's culture, with its surprising ingredients such as mole, tasajo, tlayudas, quesillo, chapulines, and of course you can try the fresh fish & seafood. Do not forget to try the MEZCAL (Oaxaca's tequila) !